Unit 1 Laugh out loud Understanding ideas 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Can you describe him？ curly rainbow wig big red nose exaggerated costume white makeup entertain/amuse people by behaving in a very clumsy笨拙的 manner Why do clowns dress like this? a private garden a circus a busy street a hospital an amusement park a theatre Where can we see a clown usually? Understanding ideas 3 a. A small girl is in need of the clown doctor’s attention注意，照料. b. The reason why the author chose to be a clown doctor as his career(job). c. The author believes laughter笑 is the best medicine. d. The responsibility(责任) of a clown doctor. e. The way how the clown doctor helps the girl. f. The working environment环境 of the clown doctor. Fast-reading: Match the main ideas with the paragraphs para.1 para.2 para.3 para.4 para.5 para.6 4 1. As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar熟悉的 atmosphere气氛 of boredom无聊 and tension紧张. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children. The working environment of the clown doctor 2. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle脚踝 is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better. A small girl is in need of the clown doctor’s attention. 3. Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. I chose this career职业 because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining使快乐 them. The reason why the author chose to be a doctor clown as his career(job) 4. Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities设施，场所, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated更新的 on each patient. The responsibility(责任) of a clown doctor 5. And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick. While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle, I get her attention by doing a magic神奇的 trick戏法. Although she is clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look has been replaced—first by a small smile, and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed. The way how the clown doctor helps the girl. 6. And as for me? Well, when I take off my wig and my red nose, I’m still wearing a big smile, as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”. The author believes laughter is the best medicine. a. A small girl is in need of the clown doctor’s attention注意，照料. b. The reason why the author chose to be a doctor clown as his career(job). c. The author believes laughter笑 is the best medicine. d. The responsibility(责任) of a clown doctor. e. The way how the clown doctor helps the girl. f. The working environment环境 of the clown doctor. Fast-reading: Match the main ideas with the paragraphs para.1 para.2 para.3 para.4 para.5 para.6 11 1.What does this clown doctor wear ? Detailed-reading: Find detailed information. 1. As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar熟悉的 atmosphere气氛 of boredom无聊 and tension紧张. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children. 1.What does this clown doctor wear ? He wears a white coat, a curly rainbow wig, and a big red nose. Detailed-reading: Find detailed information. 2.Why Lara is in need of the clown doctor’s attention照料，注意？ 2. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle脚踝 is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better. 2.Why Lara is in need of the clown doctor’s attention照料，注意？ Patient’s name __________ What’s wrong with her? ______________________________________________________________________________ Lara She fell off her bicycle and has spent her time crying in pain. 3.Why did the author choose to be a clown doctor ? 3. Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. I chose this career职业 because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining使快乐 them. 3.Why did the author choose to be a clown doctor ? Being a clown doctor means he can help people by entertaining使快乐 them. Paragraph 4 4.What are the responsibilities责任 of a clown doctor? 4. Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities设施，场所, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up给..打气 patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff员工, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated更新的 on each patient. Paragraph 4 4.What are the responsibilities责任 of a clown doctor? A clown doctor visits hospitals and other health care facilities场所, working together with medical professionals医疗人员 and cheering up patients, their families and the hospital staff工作人员. 5.How does the author feel after a day’s work ? 6. And as for me? Well, when I take off脱下 my wig and my red nose, I’m still wearing a big smile, as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”. 5.How does the author feel after a day’s work ? He feels happy. Today,we learned about a clown doctor's work. We also learned from him that whatever we do, we should try to stay positive积极的 , making our life more valuable有价值的 and meaningful有意义的 by helping others, just like what the clown doctor does. Summary(总结) Organise information and complete the job advertisement招聘广告. Organise information and complete the job advertisement招聘广告. health care facilities nervous/anxious, frightened/scared,bored,painful the hospital staff magic tricks a friendlier place to visit $$