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①essential adj.极其重要的,必不可少的
②thousands of 数以千计的
③medieval adj.中世纪的,中古时期的
④be filled with 充满……的
⑤entertain v.使快乐
⑥throw light on 使……更容易理解,阐明
⑦emotive adj.使 情 绪激动的
⑧close to 接近,靠近
⑨be remembered for 因……著名
be remembered as 作为……而著名
⑩combine...with...把……和……结合起来
⑪mischievous adj.调皮的,淘气的
⑫classic adj.经典的
⑬cross out 划去
⑭be known for 因……而出名
⑮remark n.言论;意见,评价
⑯interaction n.交流
⑰for instance=for example 例如
⑱barber n.男理发师
⑲shave n.刮脸,刮胡子
⑳fellow n.男人;家伙
The Importance of Humour
Humour has been an essential① part of human behaviour for thousands of② years.There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece,and medieval③ writings are filled with④ jokes.While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,their authors understood that humour could not only entertain⑤ but also throw new light on⑥ sensitive or emotive⑦ issues .[1]
[1]while these same jokes might...是 while 引 导 的 让 步 状语从句,其中not as...as...意为“不如……”;主句中,that humour could not only...but also...是 that引导的宾语从句,作 understood 的宾语,宾语从句中not only...but also...(不仅……而且……)连接并列谓语动词。
Closer to⑧ modern times,someone who is remembered for⑨ his ability to combine humour with⑩ for more serious messages [2] is American writer,Mark Twain.Twain's particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous⑪.For example,in his classic⑫ novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,he famously says,“Writing is easy.All you have to do is cross out⑬ the wrong words. ”[3]But he is equally to do well known for⑭ his witty remarks⑮ in his everyday interactions⑯ with people.For instance⑰, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, [4]Twain went into a barber's⑱ shop to get a haircut and a shave⑲.The barber,not recognising him ,[5]asked if he had a ticket to the lecture.When Twain replied that he didn't,the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand,as there were no seats left in the theatre. [6]Twain's response was,“That's just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow⑳ lectures!”
[2]who is remembered for his ability to combine是 who引导的定语从句,修饰 someone,其中不定式短语 to combine...作后置定语,修饰ability。
[3]you have to do为定语从句;cross out the wrong words为省略 to 的不定式短语作表语。
[4]while on a lecturing tour of the United States是状语从句的省略,其完整形式为 while he was on a lecturing tour of the United States。
[5]现在分词短语 not recognising him 作定语,修饰 the barber。
[6]as there were no seats left in the theatre是 as 引导的原因状语从句;there were no seats left是“there be+名词+非谓语动词”结构。
幽默的重要性
数千年来,幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。古希腊的文字中记载有喜剧,笑话也常常出现在中世纪的作品当中。虽然对现在的我们来说,这些笑话可能没有它们在中世纪的时候那么有趣,但它们的作者明白,幽默不只是一种娱乐的方式,它还可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
到了近现代,美国作家马克·吐温因擅长用幽默的方式表达严肃的内容而著称。他独特的写作风格幽默风趣,而且常常带有调侃意味。例如,在他的经典小说《汤姆·索耶历险记》中有一句名言:“写作很容易,你只需要把错误的单词划掉就行。”但他日常与人交流中的诙谐言论同样出名。比如,有一次在美国做巡回演讲的时候,马克·吐温走进一家理发店去理发和刮脸。理发师没有认出他,问他有没有这场演讲的门票,马克·吐温说没有。理发师告诉他,如果他想去听演讲就只能站着了,因为剧院里没有多余的座位。马克·吐温回答说∶“真倒霉。只要那个家伙演讲,我总是要站着!”
和马克·吐温类似,在世界的另一端,林语堂很快也因其独特的幽默风格而出名。作为著名的双语作家,林语堂将幽默的概念引入了中国现代文学。1924年,他创造性地借用古汉语中的“幽默”作为英文单词“humour”的翻译。今天,“幽默”一词仍在以这种方式被人们使用。
lecture v.讲课,作讲座;演讲
brand of humour 某种类型的幽默
brand n.品牌,牌子
bilingual adj.会 说 两 种 语言的;双语的
concept n.概念,观念
in this way 用这种方式
put sb.on the spot(故意提出难 以回答或尴尬的问题)使某人难堪
spot n.地点,处所
think on one's feet 思路敏捷,反应迅速
cruel adj.残忍的
feed...to...把……喂给……
feed...with/on
用……喂……
whisper v.悄声说,低语
roar v.哄笑,大笑
gently adv. 温和地;轻柔地
tell off斥责,责骂
way of life 生活方式
illuminate v.照亮,照明
equation n.等式,方程式
complicated adj.难处理的;难懂的
argue that...主张/认为……
in the words of sb.=in one's words 用某人的话来说
blessing n.幸事,幸运,福气
Like Twain,but on the other side of the world,Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour.A wellknown bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature.In 1924,he creatively borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”.“Youmo” is still being used in this way today.
Lin's quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour.Once,having been invited to dinner at a university, [7]he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man towild animals.First came a lion.The man whispered something in the lion's ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. [8]Then along came a tiger. [9] Again,the man whispered in the tiger's ear.The tiger looked shocked and hurried away.“What did you say to my animals?”said the emperor,astonished .[10]“I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.”Lin's audience roared with laughter.With this little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.
[7]having been invited 是现在分词的完成被动式,主语与invite之间为被动关系,且动作 invite 发生在谓语动词之前。
[8]after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily是 after which 引导的非限制性定语从句。
[9] 本句为完全倒装结构。
[10]astonished 是形容词作状语,说明主语的心理状态。
Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn't just about laughter,but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. [11]Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality+Dreams+ Humour=Wisdom.Living and working with others [12] can sometimes be complicated,and humour makes this easier.Sharing jokes and laughing together [12]can bring individuals and even communities together.Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind's greatest blessing”.
[11]that can be used to illuminate the world 是that 引导的定语从句,修饰先行词a tool。
[12]living and working with others 和sharing jokes and laughing together 均为动名词短语作主语。
林语堂的机智使他成为著名的幽默大师。有一次,他被邀请去一个大学吃晚餐,当校长突然让他做演讲时,他感到很为难。林语堂急中生智,开始讲述一个残忍的罗马皇帝要把一个人喂给野兽的故事。首先来了一头狮子,那人对狮子耳语了几句,狮子摇摇头,不高兴地走开了。然后来了一只老虎,那人又对老虎耳语了几句,老虎看起来很震惊,急忙跑开了。“你对我的动物们说了什么?”皇帝惊讶地说,“我告诉它们,把我作为晚餐吃掉后,它们必须要演讲一番。”林语堂的听众们顿时哄堂大笑。通过这个小笑话,林语堂既能让大家哈哈大笑,同时也委婉地表达了对校长的不满。
幽默不仅能带来笑声,它还是一种生活方式,是一种可以用来阐明世界的工具,马克·吐温和林语堂都明白这一点。林语堂甚至还创造了一个公式来解释这个理念:现实+梦想+幽默=智慧。和其他人在一起生活和工作有时候并不是一件容易的事,而幽默可以让这些事变得更简单。一起讲笑话、一起欢笑可以使不同的个体甚至是团体凝聚在一起。事实上,有些人甚至会认为我们对幽默的需求几乎与我们对水和空气的需求一样强烈。用马克·吐温的话来说:“幽默是人类头等的幸事。”
Ⅰ.Reading for main idea
What is the text mainly about?
A.Mark Twain. B.Lin Yutang.
C.Medieval writings. D.Humour.
答案:D
Ⅱ.Reading for structure
In the texts of Ancient Greece,and medieval writings
Para.1 these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,but humour could not only entertain but could also 1. throw light on sensitive or emotive issues
Mark Twain
Para.2 well known for his witty
2. remarks and 3. particular style of writing
Lin Yutang
Paras.3、4 brought the concept of 4. humour to modern Chinese literature and creatively borrowed “youmo”
Humor is mankind's greatest blessing
Para.5 a way of life and a tool that can be used 5. to illuminate the world
Ⅲ.Reading for the details
1.What did Twain's response to the barber mean?
A.He felt very lucky.
B.He liked standing.
C.He would give the lecture.
D.He made a fool of the barber.
2.What did Lin Yutang do when he was suddenly asked to give a speech?
A.He obeyed the command.
B.He fed a man to wild animals.
C.He went away angrily.
D.He told off the president through humour.
3.According to the text,which of the following is true?
A.Humour has a lot with wisdom.
B.Humour makes no difference to our life.
C.People in Ancient Greece were not humorous.
D.Humour is the translation for the Chinese word “youmo”.
4.Why did Mark Twain think “Humor is mankind's greatest blessing”?
A.Humour was able to make people laugh.
B.Humour separates people from their enemies.
C.Humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.
D.Humour helped him a lot when he wrote his novels.
答案:1-4 CDAC
Ⅲ.Post reading
Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour and can not only entertain but 1. also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.Mark Twain is remembered for his ability 2. to combine (combine) humour with more serious messages.Twain's particular style of writing is 3. funny (fun) and often mischievous.For example,in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,he famously says,“Writing is easy.All you have to do is 4. cross (cross) out the wrong words.”
Lin,5. who became famous for his unique brand of humour, brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature.In 1924, he 6. creatively (creative) borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word“humour”.“Youmo” 7. is being used (use)still in this way today.
Humour isn't just about laughter,8. but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world.Lin even created an equation 9. to explain (explain) this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom.Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated,and humour makes this easier.10. Sharing (share)jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together.Mark Twain says.“Humor is mankind's greatest blessing”.
[重点单词]
1. linguist n.语言学家
2. witty adj.说话风趣的;妙趣横生的
3. emotive adj.使情绪激动的
4. mischievous adj.调皮的,淘气的
5. remark n.言论; 意见,评论
6. barber n.男理发师
7. shave n.刮脸,刮胡子
8. fellow n.男人;家伙
9. brand n.品牌,牌子
10. concept n.概念,观念
11. spot n.地点,(处所问题)使某人难堪
12. whisper v. 悄声说,低语
13. roar v. 哄笑,大笑
14. equation n.等式,方程式
15. complicated adj. 难处理的;难懂的
16. fame n.名声,名誉→famous adj.著名的;出名的
17. interaction n.交流→interact v.交流;沟通;合作→interactive adj.合作的,相互影响的
18. cruel adj.残忍的→cruelty n.残忍
19. gently adv.温和地;轻柔地→gentle adj.温柔的;文静的
20. illuminate v.照亮,照明→illumination n.照亮,照明
21. conclude v.结束,终止→conclusion n.结论;总结
22. composer n.作曲家→compose v.作曲;创作
[重点短语]
1. combine...with... 把……和……结合起来
2. cross out 划去
3. be known for 因……而出名
4. brand of humour 某种类型的幽默
5. put sb on the spot (故意提出难以回答或尴尬的问题)使某人难堪
6. feed...to... 把……喂给……
7. tell off 斥责,责骂
8. fall behind 不能按时完成(工作)
[句式精析]
1.While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but could also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
[句式分析] 本句是一个主从复合句。while引导让步状语从句;as引导比较状语从句;that 引导宾语从句。
试译: 虽然这些相同的笑话对我们来说可能不像过去那么好笑,但它们的作者明白,幽默不仅可以娱乐,而且可以为敏感情绪化的问题带来新的启发。
2.Closer to modern times,someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer,Mark Twain.
[句式分析] 本句是一个主从复合句。who 引导定语从句修饰先行词someone。
试译: 在更接近现代的时代,因为其将幽默与严肃信息结合在一起的能力,美国作家马克·吐温而被人铭记。
[词汇精讲]
1.But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people.
但他日常与人交流中的诙谐言论同样出名。
remark n.言论;意见,评价
◆[佳句感知]
I decided to treat his remark as a joke.
我决定把他的言论当作戏言。
[知识积累]
(1)make a remark(about/on.)
(对……)发表评论
(2)remark v.评论
remark on/upon...评论……
(3)remarkable adj.非凡的;不寻常的;显著的◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空
①People made a number of rude remarks about/on clown.
②The similarities between the two have often been remarked on/upon .
③He has displayed remarkable (remark) courage in his efforts to reform the company.
(2)一句多译
谈论别人的私事是不礼貌的。
④It's impolite to make remarks on others' personal affairs.
⑤It's impolite to remark on others' personal affairs.
2.Once,having been invited to dinner at a university,he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.
有一次,他被邀请去一个大学吃晚餐,当校长突然邀请他做演讲时,他感到很为难。
*spot n.地点;处所
◆[佳句感知]
An ambulance was on the spot within minutes.
几分钟之内,一辆救护车便赶到现场。
[知识积累]
(1)put sb. on the spot(故意提出难以回答或尴尬的问题)使某人难堪
on the spot 当场;在现场;在危险中
(2)spot sb. doing sth. 发现某人正在做某事
be spotted with散布;点缀
[名师点津] spot作动词时,其过去式、过去分词均为spotted。spotted也可作形容词,意为“有圆点的,有斑点的”,如a spotted dog(身上有斑点的狗)。
◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空
①He spotted talking (talk)with someone his friend in the distance.
② He put me on the spot a bit because he invited me right in front of his mum and I didn't particularly want to go.
(2)完成句子
③The next morning I was about to give myself up when I was spotted by a ship.
第二天上午我正打算放弃时我被一艘船发现了。
④I like it when the night sky is spotted with twinkling stars.
闪烁的星星点缀着夜空,我分外喜欢。
3.Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.
林语堂急中生智,开始讲述一个残忍的罗马皇帝要把一个人喂给野兽的故事。
*think on one's feet 思路敏捷,反应迅速
◆[佳句感知]
This is a very demanding job and you need to think on your feet.
这是一项要求很高的工作,你需要思路敏捷。
[知识积累]
struggle to one's feet 挣扎着站起来
rise to one's feet 站起身来
be on one's feet 站立着
stand on one's own feet 独立,自立
◆[学以致用]
单句语法填空 /完成句子
①I've been on my feet all day and I'm exhausted.
②What impressed me most is that such a little boy should stand on his own feet.
③When I turned around,I saw him struggling to his feet.
④Professor Wang can think on his feet ; he always has an answer ready when we ask him questions.
王教授思维敏捷,我们向他提问时,他总能对答如流。
4.The man whispered something in the lion's ear,after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily.
那人对狮子耳语了几句,狮子摇摇头,不高兴地走开了。
*whisper v.悄声说,低语
◆[佳句感知]
Nervously facing challenges,I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words“Be yourself”.
紧张地面对挑战,我明白我要对自己说两个简单的词“做你自己”。
[知识积累]
(1)whisper about低声谈论……
whisper sth. to sb.把某事悄悄告诉某人
whisper sth. in one's ear
在某人耳边低声说某事
It is whispered that...有人私下说……
(2)in a whisper(=in a low voice)低声地◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空
①He whispered to his daughter to cheer her up.
②I felt that everyone was whispering about me.
(2)完成句子
③At the back of the line, Jack whispered to her so that no one else would hear.
在队伍后面,杰克低声对她说,这样别人就听不见了。
④ It is whispered that he shouldn't serve as an experiment volunteer although he is eager to learn science.
人们低声说,他不应该当实验志愿者,尽管他渴望学习科学。
⑤She told me in a whisper the news that I was eager to know all the time.
她低声告诉我这个消息,我一直渴望知道。
5.With this little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.
通过这个小笑话,林语堂既能让大家哈哈大笑,同时也委婉地表达了对校长的不满。
*tell off斥责;责骂
◆[佳句感知]
I am also bossy and happy to tell off teenage boys in the street when they are misbehaving.
我还会专横而高兴地斥责那些在街上行为不端的十几岁的男孩。
[知识积累]
tell sb. off for doing sth.因做某事而斥责某人
tell sb./sth. apart 区分开
tell sb./sth. from sb./sth.
把……,……区别开
tell the difference between...and...
区分……和……的不同
◆[学以致用]
单句语法填空/完成句子
①The two brothers are so much alike that their own mother can hardly tell them apart .
②How can we tell the good from the bad?
③I got told (tell)off for being out too late.
④The driver was told off for having exceeded the speed limit.
那位司机因超速而受到训斥。
6,A punch line concludes a joke and is intended to make people laugh.
妙语是笑话的结尾,意在逗人发笑。
*conclude v.结束;终止
◆[佳句感知]
Judging from what he said and did,we can conclude that he was desperate for fame.
从他所说和所做的判断,我们可以得出结论,他渴望成名。
[知识积累]
(1)to conclude 最后
conclude with...以……作为结束
conclude by doing sth.以做某事结束
conclude from sth. that.
从……中推断出……
(3)conclusion n.结论;总结
(4)come to/draw/reach a conclusion得出结论
in conclusion 最后
◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空
①He concluded his speech with a famous saying: It's never too late to start.
②I drew a conclusion (conclude)from my own experiences that where there is a will there is a way.
(2)完成句子
③ In conclusion ,walking is a cheap,safe,enjoyable and readily available form of exercise.
总之,散步是一种廉价、安全、有趣且易实施的锻炼方式。
④ To conclude , please remember your care can make a difference.Join us in protecting our best friends—animals.
最后,请记住,你的关心会带来改变。和我们一起保护我们最好的朋友——动物。
⑤I wonder who makes this decision and how they come to their conclusion .
我想知道是谁做的这个决定,他们又是如何得出的结论。
7,When a bee starts circling around Charlie's face,he falls behind with his work.
当一只蜜蜂在查理的脸上盘旋时,他的工作就落下了。 *fall behind 不能按时完成(工作)
◆[佳句感知]
Given this pressing situation,we must move forward, or we will fall behind.
形势逼人,不进则退。
[知识积累]
fall ill 生病
fall asleep 睡着
fall down 摔倒
fall in love with 爱上
fall off 从……摔下来
◆[学以致用]
单句语法填空/完成句子
①He fell (fall)ill the other day.
②Last Monday,I was walking in the street when I suddenly saw an old man fall off his bicycle.
③I should be grateful to my father and the guide,who encouraged me to fall in love with English.
④I tossed about all night, unable to fall asleep (sleep).
⑤His little brother was ill for more than six weeks and fall behind (落后)with his schoolwork.
[句式精析]
1.Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn't just about laughter,but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world.
马克·吐温和林都明白,幽默不仅仅是关于笑声,而是一种生活方式,一种可以用来照亮世界的工具。
[句式分析] not just...but...,not only...but(also)..(also可省略)不仅/不但……而且……。
◆[佳句感知]
Not only has he a firstclass brain but also he is a tremendously hard worker.
他不仅有着头等聪明的脑子,而且工作很能吃苦。
[知识积累]
(1)该句型可连接两个并列的主语、谓语、宾语、表语和状语,说话的侧重点在后一部分。当连接两个并列主语时,谓语应同靠近的主语在人称和数上取得一致。
(2)not only...but also... 连接句子时,not only可以置于句首表示强调,这时第一分句要采用倒装结构。
[易混辨析] not...but...与 not only...but also...
not...but...意为“不是……而是……”,but 表示转折。 not only...but also...意为“不但……而且……”,表示递进。
◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空/完成句子
①Not only students but also the teacher is competing ( compete)in the sports event at the moment.
②Lu Xun is famous not only in China but in the whole world.
③Not only does (do)the sun give us light,but (also)it gives us heat.
④Not only you and I but also Peter,the top student in our school, was (be) not able to solve the problem.
⑤She can speak not only English but also Japanese .
她不仅会说英语,还会说日语。
(2)句型转换
⑥He not only fought against sickness,but also he was able to speak French by distance learning.(改为倒装句)
→ Not only did he fight against sickness ,but also he was able to speak French by distance learning.
2.“What did you say to my animals?”said the emperor,astonished.
“你对我的动物们说了什么?”皇帝惊讶地说。
[句式分析] 形容词astonished在句中作伴随状语。
◆[佳句感知]
Luckily ,the lost boy came back home ,safe and sound.
幸运的是,那个丢失的男孩安然无恙地回到了家,
[知识积累]
(1)形容词(短语)作状语时,往往表示原因、伴随、让步、时间等,说明主语的情况。
(2)副词作状语,修饰整个句子,往往放于句首。
◆[学以致用]
(1)单句语法填空
①After a whole day's work,mother went back home, exhausted (exhaust).
② Unfortunately (fortunate),our car broke down on the way to school.
(2)完成句子
③孩子们万分兴奋,盼望着去野餐。
Excited,the children looked forward to going on a picnic.
④收到儿子的礼物,他又惊又喜。
He received his son's gift,surprised and happy.
⑤不论大小,所有国家皆平等。
Large or small, all countries are equal.
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