(
课件网) XB1U1 Laugh out loud Enjoy a video and answer the question: What forms of comedy show are mentioned in the video Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and comedy film. Do you know any famous comedies and comedic figures Some famous comedians Some famous comedians sitcom comedy film Are you fun to be with Complete the questionnaire as quickly as possible. Check your results What are they called Generally where can we see a clown Enjoy a video and answer the question: Do you think clowns can make you happy How much do you know about a clown Appearacne Responsibilities curly rainbow wig big red nose colorful makeup exaggerated costume to make everyone laugh to amuse kids to cheer up others to entertain people Generally where can we see a clown a private garden a circus a busy street a hospital an amusement park a theatre In the past, we seldom met clowns in a hospital, but now clowns are more commonly seen than before. Who are they What are they doing there Background knowledge A doctor A clown Can a clown be a doctor Yes, he/she can. No, he/she can't. Clown Doctors treat sick children with fun and laughter. Imagine being a child in hospital, away from the comfort of your home and everything familiar, and feeling sad, anxious, frightened, lonely or in pain. This is where the Clown Doctors help. When people laugh or smile, they feel better because_____. A. Laughter can help people get better more quickly B. laughter helps the respiratory and cardiovascular system(呼吸和心脑血管系统) C. it relaxes the muscles, lessens stress and reduces pain D. Laughter can help people cope with difficult situations respiratory [ resp r t r ] adj.呼吸（器官）的 cardiovascular [ kɑ d v skj l ] adj.心血管的 Understanding ideas What’s the best medicine Why is it the best medicine Who needs the best medicine Why does someone need the medicine …… Understanding ideas Para. 1 3 Scientific studies shows that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. I choose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurse did a great job, hospital weren’t really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them. 4 Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don‘t feel like laughing, especially if they're in pain. We have to be ver ... ...
