1、UNIT 1 Laugh out loudDeveloping ideasAdventures of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved（深受喜爱的）writers due to his wit and satire（讽刺作品）.Lin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese writer,translator,linguist,philosopher（哲学家）and inventor.His informal but sophisticated st
2、yle 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）of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.1.n.心情 _2
3、.n.马戏团 _3.n.娱乐，消遣 _4.游乐场 _5.adj.卷曲的 _6.n.假发 _7.n.微章 _8.n.脚踝 _生生词词清清障障9.n.小丑 _10.v.使快乐 _11.医疗保健 _12.使高兴起来，使振作起来 _13.奏效，达到预期效果 _14.v.检查（身体）_15.n.广告_16.n.雇用者，雇主_moodcircusamusementamusement parkcurlybadgeankleclownentertainhealth carecheer updo the trickexamineadvertisementemployerwigadj.中世纪的,中古时期的_adj
4、.使情绪激动的_adj.调皮的，淘气的_n.言论;意见，评论_n.交流_n.男理发师_n.刮脸，刮胡子_n.男人;家伙_n.品牌，牌子_某种类型的幽默_生词清障 medieval emotivemischievousremarkinteraction barbershavefellowbrandbrand of humourn.概念，观念_n.地点，处所_（故意提出难以回答或尴途的问题）使某人难堪_adj.残忍的_v.悄声说，低语_v.哄笑，大笑_n.名声，名誉_n.语言学家_adj.说话风趣的;妙趣横生的_生词清障conxeptspotput sb on the spotcruelwhisp
5、erroarfamelinguistwitty adv.温和地;轻柔地_斥责，责骂_v.照亮，照明_n.等式，方程式_adj.难处理的;难懂的_v.结束，终止_n.作曲家_不能按时完成（工作）_生词清障gentlytell offilluminateequationcomplicatedconcludecomposerfall behind Activity 3:Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the pa
6、ssage?A.There is no humour in the texts of Ancient Greece.B.Mark Twain told the story about a tiger and a lion.C.Mark Twain knew the barber very well.D.Both Twain and Lin thought that humour was very important.2.The talk between the barber and Mark Twain showed that Mark Twain was very _A.cold-heart
7、ed and proud B.humorous and modestC.humorous and proud D.boring and modest3.We learn from the last paragraph thatA.humour is very important in our daily lifeB.Lin Yutang thought poorly of humourC.Mark Twain thought highly of humourD.humour can make our life and work harder课文预习自测 阅读理解阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答
8、案）1.As far as the author is concerned，.A.humour can explain some human behaviourB.ancient Greek jokes are as humorous to us now as they were thenC.humour is only a way of entertainmentD.humour can throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues2.What is Mark Twain well known for?A.He had the ability
9、to combine humour with more serious messages.B.He was good at writing and crossing out the wrong words in his writing.C.He was expert at giving lectures.D.He liked everyday interactions with people.3.According to the passage，where did the word“youmo”come from?A.Modern Chinese literature.B.Ancient Ch
10、inese.C.English literature.D.A bilingual book.4.Why did Lin Yutang create the equation?A.To show he was superior to Mark Twain.B.To tell us humour is a way of life and a tool to explain the world.C.To argue that humour is not so important as reality and dreams.D.To brighten peoples lives.1.Humour ha
11、s been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years.There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece,and medieval writings are filled with jokes.While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but als
12、o throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.数千年来，幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。古希腊的文字中记载有喜剧，笑话也常常出现在中世纪的作品当中。虽然对现在的我们来说，那些笑话可能没有它们在中世纪的时候那么有趣,但它们的作者明白，幽默不只是一种娱乐的方式，它还可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。Main idea:Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages.2.Closer to modern tim
13、es,someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer,Mark Twain.Twains particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous.For example,in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sauyer,he famously says,Writing is easy.All you have to do
14、is cross out the wrong words.But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people.到了近现代，美国作冢马克.吐温因擅长用幽默的方式表达严肃的内容而著称。他独特的写作风格幽默风趣,而且常常带有调侃意味。例如，在他的经典小说汤姆.索耶历险记中有一句名言:“写作很容易，你只需要把错误的单词划掉就行。”他日常与人交流中的诙谐言论同样出名。Main idea:Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to
15、combine humour with more serious messages.This paragraph uses examples to show humour plays an important role in Mark Twains works and his life.2.For instance,while on a lecturing tour of the United States,Twain went into a barbers shop to get a haircut and a shave.The barber,not recognising him,ask
16、ed if he had a ticket to the lecture.When Twain replied that he didnt,the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand,as there were no seats left in the theatre.Twains response was,Thats just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!比如，有一次在美国做巡回演讲的时候，马
17、克.吐温走进-家理发店去理发和刮脸。理发师没有认出他，问他有没有这场演讲的门票，马克.吐温说没有。理发师告诉他，如果他想去听演讲就只能站着了，因为剧院里没有多余的座位。马克.吐温回答说:“真倒霉。只要那个家伙演讲,我总是要站着!”Main idea:Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages.This paragraph uses examples to show humour plays an important role in Mark Twains works
18、and his life.3.Like Twain,but on the other side of the world,Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour.A well-known bilingual writer,Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature.In 1924,he creativly borrowed youmo from Ancient Chinese as the translation fo
19、r the English word humour.Youmo is sill being used in this way today.和马克.吐温类似，在世界的另一端，林语堂很快也因其独特的幽默风格而出名。作为著名的双语作家，林语堂将幽默的概念引入了中国现代文学。1924年，他创造性地借用古汉语中的。“幽默”作为英文单词“humour的翻译。今天，“幽默”一词仍在以这种方式被人们使用。Main idea:Lin Yutang becme famous for his unique brand of humour as a well-known bilingual writer.This p
20、aragraph introduces Lin Yutan as a master of humour on the other side of the world.4.Lins quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour.Once,having been invited to dinner at a university,he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.Thinking on his feet,Lin s
21、tarted to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.林语堂的机智使他成为著名的幽默大师。有一次,他被邀请去一所大学吃晚餐，当校长突然让他做演讲时，他感到很为难。林语堂急中生智，开始讲述一个残忍的罗马皇 帝要把一一个人喂给野兽的故事。Main idea:Lins quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour.Humour also plays an important role in Lins works
22、 and his life.4.First came a lion.The man whispered something in the lions ear,after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily.Then along came a tiger.Again,the man whispered in the tigers ear.The tiger looked shocked and hurried away.What did you say to my animals?said the emperor,ast
23、onished.I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.Lins audience roared with laughter.With this little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.首先来了一头狮子，那人对狮子耳语了几句，狮子摇摇头，不高兴地走开了。然后来了一只老虎，那人又对老虎耳语了几句，老虎看起来很震惊，急忙跑开了。你对我的动物们说了什么?”皇帝惊讶地说。“我告诉它们，
24、把我作为晚餐吃掉后，它们必须要演讲一番。”林语堂的听众们顿时哄堂大笑。通过这个小笑话，林语堂既能让大家哈哈大笑,同时也委婉地表达了对校长的不满。Main idea:Lins quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour.Humour also plays an important role in Lins works and his life.5.Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isnt just about laughter,but is a way of life and a
25、 tool that can be used to illuminate the world.Lin even created an equation to explain this concept:RealityDreams Humour=Wisdom.Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated,and humour makes this easier.Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities toge
26、ther.Indeed,some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.In the words of MarkTwain,Humor is mankinds greatest blessing.幽默不只能带来笑声，它还是一种生活方式，是一种可以用来阐明世界的工具，马克.吐温和林语堂都明白这一点。林语堂甚至还创造了-一个公式来解释他的理念:现实+梦想+幽默=智慧。和其他人在一起生活和工作有时候并不是一件容易的事，而幽默可以让这些事变得更简单。-起讲笑话、一起欢笑可以
27、使不同的个体甚至是团体凝聚在一起。事实上，有些人甚至会认为我们对幽默的需求几乎与我们对水和空气的需求-样强烈。用马克.吐温的话来说:“幽默是人类.头等的幸事。Main idea:Both Twain and Lin understood the importance of humour.The conclusion of the passage:Humour has been an essential part of human life all over the world.Mark TwainRemebered for ability to _with more _.Writing sty
28、le:_Example:_Also well known for his witty remarksExample:_Organize information from the passage and complete the diagram.IntroductionHumour is an essential part of _.Authors have used it to _and throw new light on_human behaviorentertainsensitive and emotive issuesConclusionHumour is a _ and a tool
29、 that can be used to_.way of lifeilluminate the worldcombine humourfunny&mischievousserious messagesThe Adventures of Tom SauyerA talk with a barbar Lin YutangFamous for his unique brand of humorEvidence:_Quick wit helped make him famous as_Example:_He once gently told off the presidenta master of h
30、umourHe brought the concept of humor to Chinese literature.Think&Share 1Why is Lin Yutang s joke about the man and wild animals funny?2Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.3How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an example.Bec
31、ause with the little joke，Lin was able to make people laugh，while gently telling off the president.Yes.Humour is mankinds greatest blessing.Humour can make our life easier.It can help us deal with our problems in a simple and easy way.For example，when my parents quarrel，I can deal with their problem
32、 by entertaining them with a funny story.1.While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.虽然这些相同的笑话现在对我们来说可能不像那时那么有趣，但它们的作者明白,幽默不仅可以娱乐，而且可以为敏感或情绪化的问题提供新的视角。while 引导让步状语从句，表示“尽管”之意翻译练习尽管他爱他的学生们，但是他对他们要求颇为严格。While he loves his students,he is very strict with them.
