(
课件网) UNIT 4 HUMOUR LESSON 2 WHY DO WE NEED HUMOUR To learn how to elaborate(阐述) ideas with examples To read and talk about why we need humour To use questions to draw attention Match the expressions with their meanings. comedy be hard-wired into relieve tension blood vessels immune infection become a basic part of sth. causing or getting diseases a funny film not affected by a particular disease the tubes through which blood flows reduce stress Talk about your understanding of humour and what it can do for us. be hard-wired into us relieve tension make the level of stress chemicals fall relax the muscles in our body have an influence on one’s attitudes and feelings make our life interesting I think humour is hard-wired into us. LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING 2. Listen to Part 1 of a speech about humour. Answer the questions. (1) What question does the speaker try to answer in his speech (2) From what aspects will he further discuss the question Why do we need humour The physical and psychological effects of humour. 3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Firstly, laughter helps 1_____. It 2_____ in our body, and the effects can be felt for 3_____ after a good laugh. Also, a good laugh 4_____ to the heart and 5_____ of blood vessels, which helps protect us from 6_____. 3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Finally, when we laugh, the level of stress chemicals in our body 7____, and the number of immune cells in our body 8_____. Both mean that our body is better able to 9_____. 3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Firstly, laughter helps 1_____. It 2_____ in our body, and the effects can be felt for 3_____ after a good laugh. relieve tension relaxes the muscles as long as 45 minutes Also, a good laugh 4_____ to the heart and 5_____ of blood vessels, which helps protect us from 6_____. increases blood flow improves the function heart disease 3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Finally, when we laugh, the level of stress chemicals in our body 7____, and the number of immune cells in our body 8_____. Both mean that our body is better able to 9_____. falls increases fight infection Listen to Part 3. Complete the information about the two psychological effects of humour on our mind. Listen for Understanding The two-way effect between smiling and mood: When we’re happy, _____ When we smile, even if we don’t feel like it, it can also _____ we naturally smile make us feel happy Listen to Part 3. Complete the information about the two psychological effects of humour on our mind. Listen for Understanding Far-reaching effects of humour: It means that it will have a _____ on how we live. If we are in a bad mood, we are likely to express _____; and this makes those aroun ... ...
