【创新设计】2013-2014高中英语 Unit1《Period Two Reading》课件2 译林版选修6.pptVIP

True or false. 1 A stand-up comedian is not allowed to make fun of an audience member. 2 If the comedians act or speak like a well-known person, this is called observational comedy. 3 What the physical comedians usually do is tripping over chairs, walking into doors and falling down on stage. Observational 1 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.’ 2 A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to be someone else. 3 A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down. 4 A comedian says, ‘My Grandmother started walking 1 km a day when she turned 60. She’s 89 now, and don’t know where she is!’ Multiple choices to check your understanding of the text 1.A stand-up comedian _____ while performing. A. enjoys laughing B. enjoys making fun of himself C. usually make fun 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 humour C. body action D imitation of 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 D. as a host 4.At the 2004 Academy Awards, a very old actor ______ at first. A. was asked to make a silent speech B. didn’t turn on the microphone on purpose C. made the audience laugh D. couldn’t make himself heard Homework Review all the new words in reading. * * Unit 1 Laughter is good for you Module 6 Unit 1 reading laughter tears Life consists of laughter and tears… Which do you think is better for you, laughter every day or tears per day? Reading Stand-up for your health! What does it mean? Brainstorming ? What makes people laugh ? funny movies humorous stories jokes comedies … Fast reading Read the article as quickly as possible and find answer