高中英语模块6unit1reading课牛津版选修六.ppt

What would you do if you come across a new word? Guess the meaning 1. Read the sentences before and after the one containing the new word. 2. Look at the words around the unknown word. 1. Prop comedians use things, called props, to tell jokes. (Line14) things B. imaginations C. traditions D. style 2. One reason is that his outstanding ability to improvise? (Line33) perform without permission B. perform without preparation C. act well D. act fast Task2:Fast reading 1. What is the article about? 2. How many types of stand-up are there? 3. What is laughter good for? Task 3 Listening comprehension What is special about stand-up comedy? (Para. 1) Types of stand-up Find the proper information Billy Crystal Laughter is good for your health Situation A A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down. A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to be someone else. Situation C A comedian says, ‘My Grandmother started walking 1 km a day when she turned 60. She’s 89 now, and we don’t know where she is!’ Situation D A comedian stands on stage and holds a banana to his ear. He says, ‘Hello? Hello? I’m sorry I can’t hear you. Something must be wrong with my phone.’ Task6 Discussion having a balanced diet exercising regularly having a good mood being optimistic Laughter is the best medicine! Enjoy laughter, enjoy healthy life! Read the text till you can read it fluently Do Part E on P. 5 Laughter is the best medicine. Laughter is the closest distance between two people. A man isnt really poor if he can still laugh. E(p5) Complete the passage. American 2. observe 3. Appropriate 4. comedy 5. television 6. actors 7. improvise 8. host 9. healthy 10. comedian Consolidation In Britain today women ____44% of the work force, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work. A. build up B. stand for C. make up D. conform to Unit1