高一英语必修四unit3 reading.ppt

1.What effect does Charlie Chaplins acting have? He made people laugh at a time when they felt depressed, so they could feel more content with their lives. 1.The characteristic of the tramp What should we learn from Charlie Chaplin? What should we do to get success? Summary Charlie Chaplin was born in a poor family in 1889 .He was a famous actor_______ silent films are still popular today. His charming character was The Little Tramp, _______ was poor but kind even when people were_______(kind) to him. ________ he was homeless, he had the ____________(determine) to overcome difficulties. Charlie Chaplin acted in the film The Gold Rush. He played a bad luck man ________(eat) shoes with great _______(enjoy) when he was caught in a snowstorm in a small wooden house. Charlie Chaplin was successful mainly ______ he could astonish and entertain people with the deep feelings. He died in Switzerland in 1977. * A master of nonverbal humour Reading Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.笑容如阳光，能赶走人们脸上的冬天。 Reading Read the passage quickly and find out the main idea of each part. The reason why people need laughter Charlie Chaplin’s childhood. His most famous character. An example of his works. (The Gold Rush) His achievements. Para.1 The reason why people need laughter Read the passage again and answer the questions: 1.When was he taught to sing and dance? Para.2 He was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. Charlie Chaplin’s childhood. 2. Unfortunately his father died, leaving the family even worse off. A. richer B. earlier C. poorer D. later Para.2 Charlie Chaplin’s childhood. Para 2 3.How did he spend his childhood after his father died? He spent his time looking after his mother and his brother. Charlie Chaplin’s childhood. A failure/ underdog Optimism Determination Kind His most famous character. 2. Why did people like The Little Tramp?