1、Unit 1 Laugh out loud 第三课时 Developing ideas part 1：Developing ideas Activity 1: Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and learn about some information about them and their masterpieces. Mark Twain (18351910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired
2、international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire. acquir
3、e v.获得 fame 名声 narrative *nrtv+ n.叙述，描述 adj.叙事的 narrative fiction 叙事小说 boyhood: n.孩童时期，青少年时 代 -hood为名词后缀，表示“.的状态 (戒性质)”,常见还有: childhood (童 年)，adulthood (成年) satire *sta(r)+ n.讽刺,讽刺作品 Lin Yutang (18951976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist, philosopher and inventor. His informal but sophisti
4、cated 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 of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.
5、philosopher *flsf(r)+ n.哲学家 informal *nfml+ adj.非正式的，不拘 礼节的 sophisticated *sfstketd+ adj. 复杂巧 妙的，见多识广的; 老练的 influential *nfluenl+ adj.有很大影响的 of his generation: 他那一代的 (of his level/age: 他那个水平/年龄的) popular adj. 流行的 popularise *ppjlraz+ vt.使普及，推 广 populariser n.通俗作家；普及者 Read the passage-The Importance
6、of Humor and choose the best answer. 1.How does the auther introduce Mark Twain and lin Yutangs humor? A. By making comparison B.By giving examples C. By asking questions D. By giving figures 2. What can we learn from “Thats just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures.” A. Theres
7、no ticket left so Twain has to stand during the lecture. B. Twains lecture is always very popylar. C. Twain has a sense of humor. D. Twain always stands while listening to lectures. 3. The phrase in paragraph 2 “cross out”means_? A. remove B. add C. increase D. understand 4. What is Mark Twain and L
8、ins attitude towards humour? A. negative B. skeptical C. positive D. uncertain 5. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. Activity 2 Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour. Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards life is positive. A
9、nd they practised what they preached.(v. 宣传，宣扬宣传，宣扬) Activity 3 Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram. Activity 3 Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram. 1. human behavior 2. entertain 3. sensitive or emotive issues 4. combine humor 5. serious message
10、s 6. funny and often mysterious 7. the Adventures of Tom Sawyer 8. Thats just my luck I always have to stand when that fellow lectures. 9. He borrowed youmo from ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word humor. 10. a master of humor. 11. He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who
11、tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university. 12. way of life 13. illuminate the world Activity 4 Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage. Find out the phrases and remember them throw light on be remembered for combinewith cross out for instance lec
12、ture v. brand of humor put sb on the spot think on ones feet whisper . to ./whisper. in ones ear 11 in a whisper=in whispers 12 hurry away 13 roar with laughter 14 tell off 15 argue that 使更容易理解；阐明 因而著名 把和结合起来 划去 例如（for example） v.讲课；做讲座；演讲 某种类型的幽默 使某人难堪 思维敏捷，反应迅速 对耳语/在.耳边低声说. 小声说 匆匆离开 哄堂大笑 斥责，责骂 主张，
13、认为 Language point: 1. Sentence: . their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. 译文：.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 题戒有争议的问题产生新的认识。 考点提炼：not only.but also.不仅.而且. not only.but also.是连词短语，用来连接两个对等的成分，如主语、谓语、宾语、 表语、状语等，还可连接两个分句。
14、学法点拨： 1.not only.but also.连接两个主语时，谓语动词遵循“就近一致原则”。 2.not only.but also.连接两个分句，且not only位于句首时，not only 分句要用部分 倒装语序，但but also分句不倒装。 3. also 有时可省略，戒将also换成too, as well。 对点训练：1.Not only he but also his parents _(be) entertained by the clowns funny perfomance. 2. Not only _(do) the sun give us light, but
15、also it gives us heat. are/were does Language point: 2. Sentence: “What did you say to my animals?” said the emperor, astonished. 译文：“你对我的动物们说了什么？”皇帝惊讶地说。 考点提炼：形容词(短语)做状语 1.形容词(短语)做状语时，往往表示原因、伴随、让步、时间等，说明主语的情况。 2.副词作状语，修饰整个句子。 对点训练： 1.孩子们万分高兴，盼望着去野餐。 2.收到儿子的礼物，他又惊又喜。 3.不论大小，所有国家皆平等。 Excited, the chi
16、ldren are looking/ looked forward to going on a picnic. He received his sons gift, surprised and happy. Large or small, all countries are equal. Class check-课文语法填空 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour and can not only entertain but 1. _ throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
17、 Mark Twain is remembered for his ability 2._ ( combine ) humour with more serious messages. Twains particular style of writing is 3._ ( fun) and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is 4._ ( cross)
18、out the wrong words.” Lin, 5._ became famous for his unique brand of humour, brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he 6._ ( creative ) borrowed youmo from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word humour. Youmo 7._ (use) still in this way today. Humour is
19、nt just about laughter, 8._ is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation 9._ ( explain ) this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. 10._(share) jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Mark Twain says, Humor is mankinds gratest blessing.” also to combine cross funny who creatively is being used but to explain Sharing
