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课件网) B4U1 Laugh Out Loud Developing ideas The Importance of Humour I'm not short. l'm just more down toearth than other people. Lead in Prediction Mark Twain wit and satire Lin Yutang wisdom and witty Introduction of the topic Examples Conclusion Argumentative essay. Genre Skimming Detailed Information Read for details human behaviour entertain sensitive or emotive issues Read for details “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!” The Adventures of Tom Sawyer funny & often mischievous serious messages combine humour Read for details He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” . a master of humour He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university. Why is the joke funny Read for details illuminate the world way of life I am the lecturer The lecturer is popular. Even animals don’t like making a speech. I am dissatisfied. (the ideal life) gap Reality Dreams Humour beautiful, encouraging perfect ... tough painful discouraging ... (the real life) (the bridge) Wisdom Think and Share Practice Situation 1 Situation 2 A friend of yours wanted to have your old watch. However, after receiving it, he said: “this watch is as dirty as garbage.” One of your classmates had a crush on you and asked, “would you like to have a date with me ” Garbage goes to trash cans. Yes, garbage man. So now it’s in the right place. I’d like to have a pear/an apple with you. Sorry, but I’m allergic to dates. A date is too small for two to share. Homework Option 1 : Search and tell a story that use example of punch line and humor. Option 2: Write a short passage about the role of humor. You may use your punch lines and the structure you have learnt.
