1、Have you ever read these two books?Who are the authors of these two books?Mark Twain(1835-1910)was an American writer,humorist,lecturer and adventurer,who acquired international fame for his travel narratives,in particular The Innocents Abroad,and for his adventure stories of boyhood,such as The Adv
2、entures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved（深受喜爱的）（深受喜爱的）writers due to his wit and satire（讽刺作品）（讽刺作品）.Lin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese writer,translator,linguist,philosopher and inventor.His informal but sophisticated(复杂的复
3、杂的)style of writing,in both Chinese and English,made him one of the most influential writers of his generation.His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living.Hes also known as a wise and witty populariser(普及者普及者)of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.A
4、n An essayessayMain body:Main body:Introduction:Introduction:ConclusionConclusionTwo world masters of humourTwo world masters of humourRead for the structureThe functions of humourRead for detailsOrganise information from the passage and complete the diagram.(P10)Reading-Details(para.1)IntroductionI
5、ntroductionHumour is an essential part of 1 _.Authors have used it to 2 _,and throw throw new light on light on 3 _.human behaviourhuman behaviourentertainentertainsensitive or emotive issuessensitive or emotive issuesthrow light on sth.(提供新资料等提供新资料等)使某事更易理解使某事更易理解Reading-Details(para.2-4)Mark Twain
6、Mark TwainRemembered for:ability to 4 _ with more 5 _Writing style:6 _Example:7 _Also well known for his witty remarksExample:8 _“ThatThat s just my luck.I always have to stands just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!when that fellow lectures!”The Adventures of Tom SawyerThe A
7、dventures of Tom Sawyerfunny and often mischievousfunny and often mischievousserious messagesserious messagescombine humourcombine humourLin YutangLin YutangFamous for his unique brand of humourEvidence:9 _Quick wit helped make him famous as 10 _Example:11 _ He borrowed He borrowed“youmoyoumo”from A
8、ncient Chinese from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English wordas the translation for the English word“humourhumour”.a master of humoura master of humourHe told a story about a cruel Roman emperorHe told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who who tried to feed a man to wild animals duri
9、ngtried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner the dinner at a university.at a university.Reading-Details(para.5)ConclusionConclusionHumour is a 12 _ and a tool that can be used to 13 _.illuminate the worldilluminate the worldway of lifeway of lifeReview and choose 1.Why 1.Why was Mark Twai
10、n famous in humor?was Mark Twain famous in humor?A.A.Because his writing style was mischievous.Because his writing style was mischievous.B.B.Because he could explain serious issues with humor.Because he could explain serious issues with humor.C.C.Because he was the most humorous writer of modern Bec
11、ause he was the most humorous writer of modern times.times.D.D.Because he liked to use satire and wit.Because he liked to use satire and wit.Para.2Para.22.What 2.What did Twains did Twains responseresponse（回答）（回答）to the barbers to the barbers question question imply(imply(表明表明)?)?A.A.He He didnt did
12、nt like the fellow that lectured.like the fellow that lectured.B.B.He couldnt get a ticket to every lecture.He couldnt get a ticket to every lecture.C.C.He had to stand because of his bad luckHe had to stand because of his bad luckD.D.He gave the lecture himself.He gave the lecture himself.Para.2Par
13、a.23.How 3.How was the concept of humor brought to Chinese?was the concept of humor brought to Chinese?A.A.Lin Yutang translated the English word“humor”into Lin Yutang translated the English word“humor”into the ancient Chinese word“the ancient Chinese word“幽默幽默”.”.B.B.It has been in Chinese all the
14、time.It has been in Chinese all the time.C.C.Lin Yutang borrowed it from western literature.Lin Yutang borrowed it from western literature.D.D.Lin Yutang invented it.Lin Yutang invented it.Para.3Para.34.What 4.What can we learn about Lin Yutang from the sentence can we learn about Lin Yutang from th
15、e sentence“Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about”?“Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about”?A.A.Lin was good at telling stories on his feet.Lin was good at telling stories on his feet.B.B.Lin was able Lin was able to think and react quickly without any to think and re
16、act quickly without any preparationpreparation.C.C.Lin Lin liked telling stories in his speech.liked telling stories in his speech.D.D.Lin had prepared a story in advance.Lin had prepared a story in advance.think on ones feetthink on ones feet反应敏捷，反应快反应敏捷，反应快Para.4Para.45.What is 5.What is Mark Twai
17、n and LinsMark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour.attitude towards humour.A.A.Favorable(Favorable(赞许的赞许的)B.B.CriticalCriticalC.C.DoubtfulDoubtfulD.D.Neutral(Neutral(中立的中立的)Think&Share 1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals funny?2.Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour
18、at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.3.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an example.4.In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life?1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the ma
19、n and wild animals funny?Because with the little joke,Lin was able to make people Because with the little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.laugh,while gently telling off the president.2.Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour at the end of the pass
20、age?Give your reasons.Examples:Examples:Yes,I do agree with because without humour,life is Yes,I do agree with because without humour,life is boring./because humour can help us feel good.boring./because humour can help us feel good.No,I dont agree with because sometimes the No,I dont agree with beca
21、use sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed improper humour makes people embarrassed 3.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an example.Examples:Examples:Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,Humour makes our r
22、elationship better.Humour makes our relationship better.4.In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life?Examples:Examples:Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.Humour makes our life more e
23、njoyable and meaningful.When we laugh,we feel the positivity which helps us to When we laugh,we feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.stay focused on our life.A punch lineWhats the punch line in the joke about Mark Twain?（Para.2）Group WorkExamples:Examples:Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,Once,Humour makes our relationship betterHumour makes our relationship better.Share Share your opinion with the class.your opinion with the class.
