Unit 1 Laugh out loud Period 1 Starting out and understanding ideas 课件-【新教材精创】高中英语新教材同步备课外研版选择性必修第一册

Unit 1 Laugh Out Loud! Period 1 Starting out and Understanding ideas Generally where can we see a clown? a private garden a circus a hospital an amusement park a busy street a theatre In the past, we seldom met clowns in a hospital, but now clowns are more commonly seen than before. Who are they? What are they doing there? Background knowledge A doctor A clown Can a clown be a doctor? Yes, he/she can. No, he/she can't. Clown Doctors treat sick children with fun and laughter. Imagine being a child in hospital, away from the comfort of your home and everything familiar, and feeling sad, anxious, frightened, lonely or in pain. This is where the Clown Doctors help. When people laugh or smile, they feel better because_______. A. Laughter can help people get better more quickly B. laughter helps the respiratory and cardiovascular system C. it relaxes the muscles, lessens stress and reduces pain D. Laughter can help people cope with difficult situations the respiratory and cardiovas