内容正文:
Did Laughter Evolve to Make Us Healthy?
年 级:高二年级
学 科:高中英语(人教版)
By the end of today's lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Tell how we benefit from laughter;
2. Understand that practicing laughter is an exercise to make us healthy.
Video Time: Did Laughter Evolve to Make Us Healthy?
Activity 1:Share your knowledge about laughter.
What makes people laugh?
Jokes, comedies, something fun and amusing.
What can people benefit from laughter?
Happiness.
Read the lead part on P24 and find out more benefits of laughter.
Activity 2:Get prepared for viewing.
blood vessel: 血管
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What do you think these people are doing?
A. Singing B. Practicing laughter yoga C. Doing belly laughs
Activity 2:Get prepared for viewing.
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Why do you think they are doing this?
A. To amuse themselves.
B. To tell everyone how happy they are.
C. To reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke(中风).
Activity 2:Get prepared for viewing.
Match the words with their meanings.
Activity 2:Get prepared for viewing.
self-preservation
cholesterol
instinctive language
tease out sth.
social context
the language you have without thinking or reasoning
social environment
succeed in obtaining sth.
protection of yourself
a chemical substance found in your blood (胆固醇)
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B
Activity 3: Watch the video to check the answers.
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Activity 3: Watch the video to check the answers.
People in the pictures are doing belly laughs to reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke. They feel happy and relaxed.
Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information.
Experts How does laughter evolve to make us healthy?
Dr Alex Eingorn Laughter is one of the _________, _________ mechanisms(机制) that we have for _________ and _______.
Debra Corwin Laughter Yoga is a way for people to use laughter to help them feel better, to ____________ and ___________. It's a way to get into your ________________ and it's a lot of fun.
Dr Michael Miller Laughter not only