牛津版英语选修6 Unit1 Laughter is good for you--Reading(1st period) ppt.ppt

Questions Where can we see a clown? Can you describe a clown? Do you want to work as a clown? Rowan Atkinson a well-known British comedian; famous for the character Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean makes us laugh by using... his facial expressions. his body movements. Reading Stand-up for your health General questions: What is the article about? Stand-up comedy. How many types of stand-up are there? There are four main types. What is laughter good for? Our health. What is special about stand-up comedy? What are the four main types of stand-up? When did Billy Crystal begin practising stand-up? What is one reason Billy Crystal has become so famous? 5. How many times has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards? 6. Who were Bob Hope and George Burns? 7. What does your brain do when you laugh? 8. What is the English idiom about laughter mentioned in the text? Reading Strategy What if we come across some new terms / words while reading? Try to guess their meanings from the context. What is special about stand-up comedy? 2. What are the four main types of stand-up? 3.When did Billy Crystal begin practising stand-up? 4.What is one reason Billy Crystal has become so famous? 5. How many times has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards? 6. Who were Bob Hope and George Burns? 7. What does your brain do when you laugh? 8. What is the English idiom about laughter mentioned in the text? Listening further comprehension 1.A stand-up comedian _____ while performing. A. enjoys laughing B. enjoys making fun of himself C. usually takes advantage of the audience D. has prepared a lot of jokes in advance 2.Which of the following is the style of prop? A. jokes in everyday life B. visual humor C. body action D. imitation of a well-known person 3.Billy Crystal started his career ____. A. as a television actor B. as a film actor C. as a stand-up comedian