Unit 1 Laugh out loud Starting out & Understanding ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 1 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 新 课 导 入 视频：Comedy Through the Ages Starting out Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 1. What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video? 2. Have you ever been to a comedy show? Share your experience with the class. Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and comedy film. Yes, I have. I laugh now and then, and forget those unhappy things. Maybe I’ll develop a more positive attitude towards life. 课 堂 学 习 2 Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with. 1 You tell a joke, which none of your friends find funny. How do you react? a Laugh anyway and apologise for your sense of humour. b Tell the joke again, but louder and more slowly. c Criticise your friends’ sense of humour and walk off. 2 It’s a Saturday afternoon and you’re not doing much. A friend calls and invites you on an adventure to explore a new town. What do you say? a “Of course! I’ll be ready in fifteen minutes!” b “Sounds interesting. Tell me more about it.” c “No, thanks. Maybe next time.” ARE YOU FUN TO BE WITH? 3 You and some friends get lost in an area you’ve never been to before. What do you do? a Lift the mood with a joke and explore the area. b Stay positive and try to find your way back. c Show everyone you are worried and complain. 4 You receive a birthday present from a friend, but when you open the box it’s empty. How do you feel? a Think it is a good joke and laugh about it. b Feel hurt, but try to laugh about it. c Get angry and tell your friend it is a silly joke. 5 You’re skateboarding with a friend and he falls over in a dramatic way. What do you do? a Laugh loudly non-stop because it’s so funny! b Check if he’s OK and make him feel better with a joke. c Help him get back up and avoid mentioning his fall. Results of the questionnaire Mostly “a” You’re fun to be with, which means most people like you. However, make sure you’re not the type of person w