(
课件网) UNIT 4 HUMOUR To read and talk about humour To read and listen for general understanding To listen for specific information and understand words in context To discuss quotes on humour Humour is a situation that starts laughter and provides amusement. What words do you think of when speaking of humour trick relax comedy improve relationships happy 1. Do you think it is important to laugh from time to time Why 2. What makes you laugh Why does it make you laugh 3. What will happen if we do not laugh I love/like … My favourite kind of comedy is … funny stories, comedies, cross talks, clever jokes. when someone is tricked. when someone pretends to be someone else. 相声 Listening Listen and complete the following sentences. Why do these things make us laugh I think it is because of _____. the humorous plots the funny acts the clever conversations the play on words the accents they are able to imitate the way they imitate facial expressions and the manner the way they interact with one another v. 模仿 v. 交流 Research shows that laughing has significant benefits; it… Laughing also … So, it … adds joy of life, relieves stress and anxiety, relaxes the whole body and gives one a sense of well-being. encourages the brain to produce natural feel-good chemicals. helps to make relationships stronger and enhance teamwork. v. 增强 I love/like … My favourite kind of comedy is … funny stories, comedies, cross talks, clever jokes. when someone is tricked. when someone pretends to be someone else. 相声 Listening Listen and complete the following sentences. (C = Christina M = Ma Hua) C: What makes you laugh, Ma Hua M: There are so many things. I love funny stories and cross talks, and I also like comedies. My favourite kind of comedy is when someone pretends to be someone else. Why do these things make us laugh I think it is because of _____. the humorous plots the funny acts the clever conversations the play on words the accents they are able to imitate the way they imitate facial expressions and the manner the way they interact with one another v. 模仿 v. 交流 Listen to the dialogue and complete the diagram. I had my first boxing match. I attacked back with _____ The hit landed on Mr Zhao’s _____. As a result, he _____. I ran up to him and tried to _____. He pushed me away, _____ and _____ to his feet. I was so _____ that I wanted the floor _____ and consume me. He put his free hand on my shoulder and said, “_____ _____” a wild swing nose collapsed held him up gathered himself got up embarrassed to open up Son, you’ve got real potential. That was an excellent hit. 1. How did David feel at the end of the story 2. Did the story make you laugh Why or why not “Quote...Unquote” Laughter is the best medicine. — A Chinese proverb Explanation：Laughter strengtens your immune system, boosts mood, reduces pain, and protects you from the negative effects of stress. A day without laughter is a day w ... ...
