外研版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第一册 Unit1_Developing_ideas_精品课件.pptVIP

1. What’s the passage mainly about? Look through the passage and answer the questions. The importance and function of humour in daily life by examples of two humour masters Mark Twain and Lin Yutang. Task 1 2. What is Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour? Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour is positive / favourable. And they practised what they preached. Read paragraph by paragraph and complete the sentences. Task 2 I. Read para. 1 carefully and complete the sentences. Introduction Humour is an essential part of ________ ________. Authors have used it to ________, and throw light on __________ ________________. human behavior entertain sensitive or emotive issues II. Read para. 2 carefully and complete the sentences. Remembered for: ability to ____________ _______with more________________ Writing style: _______________________. Example: ____________________________ Also well known for his witty remarks Example: __________________________________ __________________________________ Mark Twain combine serious messages funny and often mischievous humour The Adventures of Tom Sawyer “Thats just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!” III. Read para. 3-4 carefully and complete the sentences. Famous for his unique brand of humour Evidence: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________. Quick wit helped make him famous as _________________ Example: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Lin Yutang He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”. a master of humour He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university. IV. Read para. 5 carefully and complete the sentences. Humour is a _____________ and a tool that can be used to __________________. Conclusion way of life illuminate th