(课件网) Learning aims 1. To know something about Mark Twin and LinYutang and understand the main idea of the passage. 2. To learn useful language points. 3. To improve a sense of humor aftering reading the passage. Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class. 马克·吐温(1835-1910)是一位美国作家、幽默家、讲师和冒险家，因他的旅行故事而获得了国际声誉，尤其是《傻子国外旅行记》，以及他的童年冒险故事，例如《汤姆·索亚历险记》和《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》。因为他的机智和讽刺，他被认为是北美最优秀、最受欢迎的作家之一。 Leading-in 林语堂(1895-1976)是一位中国 作家，翻译家，语言学家，哲学家和 发明家。他的非正式而老练的中英文书写风格，使他成为他那一代最有影响力的作家之一。他最具影响力的作品有《吾国与吾民》 、《生活的艺术》。他还被认为是一名聪明机智的中国哲学和中国人的生活方式的普及者。 Read the passage and judge whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F). General reading 1. The writer Mark Twain succeeded in combining humour with serious messages. 2. Lin Yutang thought that humour was just about laughter. 3. The barber knew Mark Twain very well and had a friendly talk with him. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer. Specific reading 1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage 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- hearted and proud B. humorous and modest C. humorous and proud D. boring and modest 3. We learn from the last paragraph that _____. A. humour is very important in our daily life B. Lin Yutang thought poorly of humour C. Mark Twain thought highly of humour D. humour can make our life and work harder Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour is positive / favorable. And they practised what they preached Specific reading Find out Mark Twain and Lin's attitude towards humour. Complete the diagram. 1. human behaviour 2. entertain 3. sensitive or emotive issues 4. combine humour 5. serious messages 6. funny and often mischievous 7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 8. “That's 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 “humour”. 10. a master of humour 11. He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university. 12. way of life 13. illuminate the world Post reading 1 Work out the meaning of this equation. Consider the following: What is your understanding of “reality” and “dreams” What is the function of “humour” in this equation What is your understanding of “wisdom” 2 Decide whether you agree with Lin’s definition of wisdom. Think of exam ... ...
