(
课件网) I'm not short. l'm just more down to earth than other people. Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）. I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）. I surf… the Internet. What do you think of these pictures and descriptions I'd love to hear your thoughts on the pictures and descriptions. I think they're brilliantly witty! / br l.j nt.li/ / w ti/ Lead-in B4U1Developing ideas Have you read these books Who wrote them Pre-reading Mark Twain (1835-1910) Wang Zengqi (1920-1997) Two famous writers showing great humour in their works and their daily life Pre-reading Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved（深受喜爱的） writers due to his wit and satire（讽刺作品）. General Introduction His work Remark (评价） ——— by Mark Twain General Introduction His Writing Style Remark (评价） Wang Zengqi (1920-1997)was a Chinese writer. Born in Gaoyou, Jiangsu, he was deeply influenced by his family’s strong literary tradition. His most famous works include A tale of Big Nur, Special Gift and Old Flavor. Despite life’s ups and donws, his works consistently convey optimism. Even in the lows of life, he could discover the bright side in living and put them into words in his unique humorous way. ——— by Wang Zengqi Famous sayings by Wang Zengqi 有毛的不吃掸子，有腿的不吃板凳，大荤不吃死人，小荤不吃苍蝇。 ———《汪曾祺谈吃》 曾经沧海难为水，他乡 咸鸭蛋，我实在瞧不上。 家人闲坐，灯火可亲。四方食事，不过一碗 人间烟火。 ——— 《四方食事》 人世间有许多事，想一想，觉得很意思。有时一个人坐着，会噗噗笑出声来。把这样的事记下来或说出来，便挺幽默。 随遇而安”更轻松一些。“遇”当然是不顺的境遇，“安”也是不得已。不“安”，又怎么着呢？既已如此，何不想开些。如北京人所说：“哄自己玩儿。”当然，也不完全是哄自己。生活，是很好玩的。 What do they have in common Both of the two writers have their unique brand of humour. What is humour pre - reading What can humour bring us Joy, happiness and laughter. Laughter is the best medicine. Do you think “humor” is important opinion topic Predict and Check What is the genre of the passage A. exposition 说明文 B. narration 记叙文 C. argumentation论述文 to explain, introduce… to tell a story to express or argue an opinion Read the first two sentences in the first two paragraphs quickly. Fast reading 1.Match the main idea with each paragraph. para 1 para 2 para 3 para 4 para 5 Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humor. Humor is an essential part of human behaviour. Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages. Humor is a way of life. Wang Zengqi’s opinion about humour. a way of life 生活 ... ...
