UNIT 4 Section 5 Why Do We Need Humour？(Word教参)-【新课程学案】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第二册（北师大版）

Section 5　Why Do We Need Humour? 课时目标 1.听懂并获取演讲的关键信息，了解幽默的益处。 2.了解运用疑问句吸引听众注意力的演讲策略。 3.发表对演讲者观点的看法，并归纳幽默的其他益处。 教材听力“再利用” 一、由听力厚积语料库 1．让我们笑个不停　　 make_us_laugh_all_the_time 2．心情不好 be_in_a_bad_mood 3．保护我们免受心脏病侵袭 protect_us_from_heart_disease 4．有深远的影响 have_far－reaching_effects 5．从幽默中受益 benefit_from_humour 6．help relieve tension 帮助缓解紧张 7．a good laugh 开怀大笑 8．improve the function of blood vessels 改善血管功能 9．fight infection 抗击感染 10．whisper in my ear 在我耳边低语 11．get the host's name wrong 　　　　 弄错主人的名字 12．make people feel comfortable in an awkward situation 让人们在尴尬的情况下感到舒服 二、教材录音材料的发掘训练 听听力文本4.4，回答第1、2题。 1．How can our body be better able to fight infection when we laugh? A．The level of stress chemicals in our body falls. B．The number of immune cells in our body decreases. C．The passage doesn't tell us. 答案：A 2．(完成句子)Also, a good laugh increases blood flow to the heart and improves the function of blood vessels, which_helps_protect_us_from_heart_disease. 听听力文本4.5，回答第3、4题。 3．What will people usually do if they are in a bad mood? A．Try to be positive and funny. B．Express negative attitudes and feelings. C．Make other people enjoy their company. 答案：B 4．(完成句子)Scientists have proved that there is a two－way effect between smiling and mood: when we're happy, we naturally smile; and when we smile, even_if_we_don't_feel_like_it,_it can also make us feel happy. 听听力文本4.7，回答第5、6题。 5．Why did Mike feel embarrassed at the party? A．He kept on getting the host's name wrong. B．He kept on getting the hostess's name wrong. C．He mistook the host's name for the hostess's. 答案：A 6．How did Mike handle the awkward situation? A．By making a joke about himself. B．By making a joke about others. C．By making a joke about his shirt. 答案：A 三、主题表达训练 请根据听力材料中关于幽默作用的内容，谈谈你对此怎么理解。尽量使用本课时词汇。 参考答案： Humor is very important in our lives.It can make us less nervous and relax our muscles.It also makes us happy and in a good mood.What's more, laughing can make our immune system better and help us fight infection.In short, humor is good for both our bodies and minds.It can relax our bodies and make our minds feel better.It gives us a break from the stress of daily life. 听力素养“漫养成” 听懂疑问句的内涵 在听力材料中，有些演讲者不时地通过提出问题来吸引听众的注意力，然后他们再提供问题的答案。通过这种方式，可以帮助听众理解演讲者的观点。疑问句在吸引听众、让听众积极参与而不是被动倾听方面尤其有用。在听录音时，要仔细听其中的疑问句以及后面出现的答案，然后对比选项选出正确答案。 [典例]　Why does the speaker give the talk? A．To do a promotion. B．To discuss an issue. C．To introduce a lecturer. [听力原文] W: Good evening, dear listeners.When was the last time you enjoyed leisure activities? Do you want to live a full and happy life? Today, I'm going to introduce to you a magazine that features the art of living.The Idler was launched by Tom Hodgkinson, back in 1993.With the intention of providing a bit of fun, freedom and achievement in the busy world, it is now published bimonthly.If you ever felt that there is more to life than boring jobs, then why not subscribe to it? The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free. [分析]　在听力材料中出现疑问句“then why not subscribe to it？”，需要仔细听后面提供的答案，根据“The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free.”可知，说话者是为了促销，故选A项。 1．After a while, somebody whispered in my ear: “His name is Cliff, not Richard.” 过了一会儿，有人在我耳边小声说：“他叫克里夫，不是理查德。” ★whisper vi.& vt.悄声说，低语，耳语 n．低语，耳语；谣言 |用|法|感|知| ·(“比喻修辞”佳句)It murmured in a soft voice like a little girl whispering to her mother. 它在温柔低语，就像一个小女孩对她的母亲悄声说话一样。 ·(“场景描写”佳句)When the moon had risen, we lay on the grass, listening to the wind whispering to the trees. 当月亮已经升起时，我们躺在草地上，倾听风对着树低语。 [归纳点拨] (1)whisper (sth.) in one's ear 在某人耳边低语(某事) whisper (sth.) to sb. 对某人耳语(某事) It's whispered that ... 有人私下说…… (2)in a whisper/whispers 低声说 |应|用|融|会| (单句语法填空/完成句子) ①As we can see, the man whispers to his daughter beside the stage to cheer her up. ②It was whispered that the sentence was too complicated to understand. ③They stood in the passage talking about it in a whisper, grinning from ear to ear. ④The two barbers sat at the back of the room，talking_in_whispers. 那两个理发师坐在房间的后面低声谈话。 2．That way, other people can laugh too, without being rude about laughing at someone else's expense. 那样一来，其他人也会笑，而不必因为嘲笑别人而显得无礼。 ★expense n．费用，花费 |用|法|感|知| ·(“环境保护”主题佳句)If we develop the economy at the expense of the environment, our world will become very bad.　如果我们以牺牲环境为代价发展经济，我们的世界会变得很糟糕。 ·Susan's parents have spared no expense to make sure she is prepared for college. 苏珊的父母不惜一切代价确保她为上大学做好准备。 [归纳点拨] (1)at sb.'s expense　　　　　 嘲笑某人 at the expense of ... 在牺牲/损害……的情况下 cover/meet an expense 支付开支 spare no expense to do sth. 不遗余力做某事 (2)expensive adj. 昂贵的；花钱多的 |应|用|融|会| (单句语法填空/完成句子) ①She spared no expense to_make (make) the party a success. ②Making the wrong decision could prove expensive (expense)． ③I was tired of his cheap jokes at my expense. ④Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” at_the_expense_of the “speaking”． 当你站在公众面前演讲时，大多数情况下你关注的是“公众”，却牺牲了“演讲”。 [课时检测] 第Ⅰ卷　语言基础训练 (一)单词拼写(8分) (1)There's tension (紧张) and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. (2)The house was painted and decorated again at great expense (费用)． (3)If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles (肌肉) and your brain. (4)Just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress and put people into a better mood (情绪)． (5)If this observation is accurate, as I believe it is, the implications are far－reaching (影响深远的)． (6)It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune (免疫的)． (7)This company is about to incorporate (合并) with its parent company. (8)Losing her eyelash causes her to blush (脸红) for shame. (二)单句语法填空(12分) (9)Like running, race walking is physically (physical) demanding, she says. (10)Humour has a positive psychological (psychology) effect when we are in difficulties. (11)We are energised (energy) by love if we put our energy into loving. (12)They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections (infect)． (13)Even a stupid joke can relieve others of risk and embarrassment (embarrass)． (14)I accidentally (accidental) spilled my milk, but it made me laugh when I saw my cat trying to lick it up. (三)完成句子(10分) (15)This will only give others a new excuse for laughter at_my_expense. 这只会给别人一个嘲笑我的新借口。 (16)“What do we intend to do next？” Mary asked in_a_whisper/whispers. “我们下一步打算做什么？”玛丽低声问。 (17)Much_to_her_embarrassment,_she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. 她意识到大家都在听她唱歌，这使她很尴尬。 (18)The more confident we are, the_more_likely_we_are_to_succeed. 我们越自信，就越有可能成功。 (19)I'm not really in_the_mood_to_go out tonight. 我今晚真的没心情出门。 第Ⅱ卷　语篇综合训练 (一)阅读理解 World－famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman worked late on the evening of March 31,1992.He studied his painting of three lions.Bateman decided to add some finishing touches.As he turned away from the canvas (画布), he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning.What an April Fool's joke! The next day, when his assistants came to the studio, they were shocked.What had the famous artist done to his masterpiece to entertain his staff? The lions had bat ears! Robert Bateman lives in British Columbia, Canada.On working days, he might be found hiking on the mountain, sketching birds and animals.Bateman spends his days observing, studying, and painting wildlife. As a boy, Bateman explored the woods and fields around his home in Toronto, Ontario.By the 1970s, he was well－known for his realistic paintings of the natural world. When he's not in the woods or mountains, Bateman can be found at home in front of his easel (画架)．He still gets a thrill out of seeing an eagle.Sometimes, Bateman does not even have to leave home to find an eagle.They come to him.Eagles rest on a dead tree that Bateman “planted” in the rock in front of his house. Bateman's most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.“Every day in Africa is thrilling，” he says.“There are places in Africa that look like the Garden of Eden (伊甸园)．” As for the bat ears in the lions, Bateman painted them with watercolor paints.After everyone cracked a smile, he simply washed the ears away. 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了世界著名的野生动物艺术家罗伯特·贝特曼，向读者展现了一位上进又不失幽默的画家形象。 1．Why did Bateman add bat ears to the lions? A．He was dissatisfied with his painting. B．He wanted to joke with his staff members. C．He would like to make his painting more attractive. D．He was eager to have a better study on his painting. 解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第一段中“he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning.What an April Fool's joke！”可知，他给狮子画上蝙蝠耳朵是想要跟画室里的工作人员开玩笑。 2．Why does Bateman hike on the mountain? A．To look for fun. B．To research and paint wildlife. C．To take care of wildlife. D．To search for new species of wildlife. 解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第二段中“he might be found hiking on the mountain ...painting wildlife”可知，他在山上徒步的原因是研究并画野生动物。 3．What can we learn about Bateman? A．He lived in the UK many years ago. B．He spends quite a lot of time in hunting eagles. C．His paintings do not look like real things in life. D．He is particularly fond of living in Africa. 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Bateman's most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.”可知，他尤其喜欢住在非洲。 4．Which words can describe Bateman? A．Crazy and cruel. B．Naughty and unkind. C．Humorous and hard－working. D．Imaginative and impractical. 解析：选C　推理判断题。根据第一段中“he smiled, imagining ...What an April Fool's joke！”可推断出，贝特曼很幽默；根据第二段中“On working days, he might be found ...painting wildlife.”可推断出，贝特曼工作努力上进。 (二)阅读七选五 Wish to be witty but often find your joke never does the trick? Some people even think being funny is something people are born with, not to be learned.__5__ Tell funny stories.Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.__6__ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous.Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper. Make the end funny.When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.__7__ You might say “And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca? A cat！” This will be funnier than saying “And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door！” __8__ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.What brand of humour worked with the audience and what didn't? Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life.You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club. Keep a journal to record funny things.Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, but it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life.__9__ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'll get more practice. A．Go to a local comedy club. B．Use your body language to be funny. C．Sharing jokes is great at some point, too. D．It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud. E．Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humour. F．However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person. G．This will make sure they don't laugh until you're finished with your sentence. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些帮助读者拥有幽默感的方法。 5．选F　由上文可知，有些人认为幽默是与生俱来的，而下文介绍了一些可以让自己变得幽默的方法。故F项(然而，事实是你可以学会成为一个更有趣的人)承上启下，符合语境。 6．选C　根据段首句“Tell funny stories.”可知，本段建议讲有趣的故事。空前句提到，有时候，你能做的最有趣的事就是讲一个有趣的故事，故C项(在某个时刻，分享笑话也很棒)承接上文，符合语境。 7．选G　根据上文可知，当你想用一个有趣的故事或笑话给你的朋友一个惊喜时，把这个惊喜放在结尾。G项(这可以确保他们直到你说完才会笑)承接上文，说明了把有趣的故事或笑话放到结尾会达到的效果。 8．选A　根据第二、三、五段的开头句可知，本空应选祈使句作为本段的主旨句。根据下文可知，本段建议去当地的喜剧俱乐部，故A项(去当地的喜剧俱乐部)适合作本段的主旨句。 9．选E　根据段首句“Keep a journal to record funny things.”可知，本段建议通过写日记的方式记录有趣的事情。根据上文可知，这不仅可以帮助你记住以后要讲的有趣故事，还可以训练你在自己的生活中寻找喜剧时刻。故E项(随着时间的推移，这会帮助你更有幽默感)承接上文，继续介绍写日记记录有趣事情所带来的好处。 63 / 130 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$