Unit 1 Laughter is good for you课件11（牛津高中选修6）.ppt

Types of stand-up Choose the correct type of stand-up comedy. A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to be someone else. Billy Crystal Who were Bob Hope George Burns? They were two comedians who lived to be 100 years old and kept working until the end of their lives. 1.Billy Crystal started his career ____. A. as a television actor B. as a film actor C. as a stand-up comedian D. as a host 2.What does the word ‘routine’ in line 29 probably mean? A. road B. performance C. lines D. style 3.At the 2004 Academy Awards, a very old actor ______ at first. A. was asked to make a silent speech B. turn on the microphone C. made the audience laugh D. couldn’t make himself heard 4.What does the word ‘appropriate’ in line41 probably mean? A. proper B. clear C. silly D. enjoyable 1.Why is laughter good for your health? When you laugh, your brain sends chemicals that are good for you into your body. 2.Which English saying proves to be true in this paragraph? Laughter is the best medicine. According to the text, the author’s attitude towards stand-up can be described as _____ . A. neutral B. negative C. praising D. critical Task-based Reading Discussion 1) When you are in low spirits, what will you do to stop unpleasant feelings? 2) If you had a friend who was unhappy, how would you try to help him or her? * Unit 1 Laughter is  good for you What makes people laugh? jokes funny books funny movies comedies a traditional Chinese art Sketch Today, we are going to learn another type of comedy: Stand up 单口喜剧 for your health! Definition of Stand-up A kind of ________that is done on a stage by a _______ talking straight to ______ members. comedy audience comedian Stand-up for your health! Types of stand-up A Famous Comedian Laughter is good for your health! tell jokes about the way people behave or about daily life. visual humour--inspired by objects fun