1、Unit 4 HumourLesson 3 Period 1Warming-upGroup Work:Look at the photo.Answer the questions.Who is he?He is Rowan Atkinson.What is he famous for?He is famous for the character Mr.Bean he acted.Whats his nationality?His nationality is English.What TV series and films did he act in?He played in TV serie
2、s and films of Mr.Bean.What do you think of his performance?ReadingPair Work:Read paragraph 1 of Text 1.Pay attention to the new words.Mr BeanMr Bean is an internationally recognized comedy character in films and TV series.He has a reputation for constantly encountering awkward situations,which grea
3、tly amuses audiences of all nationalities and cultures.His humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body language that is universal.n.名誉，名望vt.遇到experience sth unpleasantrely on:depend onpurely:completelyadj.共同的，普遍的v.逗笑 to make sb laughReadingPair Work
4、:Tell each other who Mr.Bean is and what is so special about him.Mr.Bean is an internationally recognized comedy character in films and TV series.He is special because his humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body language.ReadingWatch a video and
5、 read paragraph 2 of Text 1.Note down all the verbs or verb phrases that are used to describe Mr.Beans actions.ReadingScene 1is seated at the tabletakes out a cardwrites a few wordsputs it in an envelopelooks back at the envelope and looks surprisedplaces it on the tableopens it to find a birthday c
6、ardputs it on the table very happily for everyone to seeReadingWatch a video and read paragraph 3 of Text 1.Note down all the verbs or verb phrases that are used to describe Mr.Beans actions.Scene 2Part 1ReadingScene 2looks at the menu,surprisedtakes all the money out of his walletcounts itputs it i
7、n a saucerorders“steak tartare”looks from the menu to the money with concernReadingScene 2Part 2ReadingScene 2looks at the menu,surprisedtakes all the money out of his walletcounts itputs it in a saucerorders“steak tartare”looks from the menu to the money with concernmakes an attempt to eat smiles a
8、nd nodsReadingScene 2Part 3ReadingScene 2looks at the menu,surprisedtakes all the money out of his walletcounts itputs it in a saucerorders“steak tartare”looks from the menu to the money with concernmakes an attempt to eat smiles and nodsthrows some down the trousers of the restaurants violinisthide
9、s inside the purse of a womanReadingDescribe what Mr.Bean does at the fancy restaurant based on your notes.You can share with the class or write a short description.Use your dictionaries to look up unfamiliar terms.Try to use your own words.ReadingRead Text 1.Make inferences about Mr.Bean and the au
10、thor.1.Why does Mr.Bean go to a fancy restaurant on this particular day?To celebrate his birthday.2.Does Mr.Bean have many friends?How do you know?No,he doesnt.He goes to the restaurant alone and writes a card to himself but he pretends he receives this card.3.Why does Mr.Bean choose the“steak tarta
11、re”?Because it is the only dish he could afford.Steak tartare is a meat dish made from raw minced(剁碎的)beef or horsemeat.It is usually served with onions,capers(刺山柑),pepper,Worcestershire sauce(伍斯特沙司),and other seasonings.Steak tartare ReadingReading4.Why does Mr.Bean pretend to like the food when th
12、e waiters ask him?Because he wants to be elegant.5.Why does the author say that he wouldnt want to meet someone like Mr.Bean in real life?Because Mr.Beans manners are not socially acceptable and it would be embarrassing to sit with him at a dinner table.ActingGroup Work:Act out the two scenes of Mr.
13、Bean at the fancy restaurant with one student being the narrator.Rowan AtkinsonPersonal informationNationality:EnglishActing careerAt primary school:Rowan had already shown a talent for acting.Date of birth:January 6,1955At university:He decided to become an actor.Occupation:actorIn 1976:he discover
14、ed his face in the mirror.EducationAt the age of 13:He was awarded a scholarship to a boarding school.Peoples commentsRowan is such a genius;Rowan would be more famous than Charlie Chaplin.At Newcastle University:He had the highest marks in his year.At Oxford:He obtained his Masters degree in electr
15、ical engineering.Pair Work:Read Text 2.Complete the table about Rowan Atkinson.Reading1.From the scenes in the restaurant,what can you infer about Mr.Bean?Find evidence from the text to support your opinion.Mr.Bean is an amusing person.His actions are always surprising.You cannot imagine what unexpe
16、cted behaviours he may do.For example,he hides the raw meat inside the sugar bowl,the tiny flower vase and under a plate.He even hides some inside the purse of a woman sitting near him and throws some down the trousers of the restaurants violinist.Group Work:Think and share.ReadingReading2.Mr.Bean i
17、s a very popular TV series in Britain.Do you think people like it just for fun?Is there any underlying(潜在的)meaning behind this TV series?Mr.Bean is popular because the character in it constantly gets into awkward and absurd situations,and his humour is always made clear through a series of simple an
18、d funny acts that rely purely on body language,which is universal.Apart from fun,people like it because it portrays ordinary peoples life vividly,especially the awkward moments,often with good intentions but bad results.This is true to peoples life as no one is perfect.The meaning behind it might be
19、 life is still good despite the imperfections.Reading3.According to Text 2,what makes Rowan Atkinson successful in playing the role of Mr.Bean?Good education background,great efforts to overcome his stutter,and talent in acting make Rowan Atkinson successful in playing the role of Mr.Bean.Atkinson s
20、uccessful in playing the role.Expressing yourselfWatch an episode of Rowan Atkinson starred in and try to describe the funniest part.Discuss what makes its acting humorous.In groups,write a few lines to describe a scene in detail.Then share in class.AssignmentOrganize your description into a short passage and share it online.Goodbye!
