Unit5复旦研究生综合英语1修订版.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RAF: Royal Air Force * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AW_4.2 缺失了幽默感，生活将难以继续。 3. Total absence of humor renders life impossible. 幽默感是领导才能的组成部分，是与人相处之道的组成部分，也是做事方法的组成部分。 4. A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EX2 II. Topics for Discussion 1. 2. 3. The early Americans “work ethic” was that business and humor didn’t mix. However, Americans nowadays hold that work should be enjoyed. What is your position on the relation between work and fun? What is a surprise party? Describe one you had or might have for a loved one. In this essay, the author cites a number of examples to demonstrate the importance of humor. Describe a personal experience of humor to verify or falsify the author’s claim. Speaking Skills Speaking Skills On Sense of Humor Oral Practice SK_1 On Sense of Humor Humor is a key element for effective interpersonal communication. A sense of humor does a lot more than just make people laugh. It helps people build a relationship or friendship, understand each other and sometimes even transcend cultural differences. In times of embarrassment or even adversity, humor can help you to cope and survive. However, using humor is an art, not to be taken lightly, but to be applied with great care. If you use humor poorly, you can do damage to your image. Practice the following conversations and learn the art of using humor in public. SK_2_1 Oral Practice On How to Use Humor A: Hey! You look upset, why? B: I think my boss is mad at me. A: How come? Did you do anything that made him unhappy or are you just being too sensitive? B: Well, I think I told a stupid joke at a meeting with our clients. I was such an idiot. A: Come on. What joke did you tell? B: I joked about a presidential candidate. My boss was quit