Unit 1 Laugh out loud Developing ideas 课件 2025-2026学年高二英语外研版选择性必修第一册

Book 4 Unit 1 The Importance of Humor 1 Learning objectives Warming up Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）. I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）. I surf… the Internet. What do you think of these sentences? 马克·吐温(1835-1910)是一位美国作家、幽默家、演说家和冒险家，因其游记《傻子出国记》和童年冒险故事《汤姆·索亚历险记》、《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》而享誉国际。由于他的机智和讽刺，他被认为是北美最好和最受欢迎的作家之一。 —— by Mark Twain 汪曾祺（1920—1997），中国当代著名作家，江苏高邮人。出身书香世家，深厚的家学渊源为其创作奠定了根基。其代表作有《大淖记事》、《受戒》、《老味道》。纵使命途多舛，他总能在困顿中发现生活的情味，并以特有的诙谐笔调，将这人世间的烟火气写得隽永动人。 —— by Wang Zengqi XB1U1 Laugh out loud! Developing ideas What can humour bring us? Joy, happiness and laughter. Laughter is the best medicine. Do you think “humor” is important? opinion topic Predict and Check What is the genre of the passage? A. exposition 说明文 B. narration 记叙文 C. Argumentation议论文 to explain, introduce… to tell a story to express or argue an opinion Read the first two sentences in the first two paragraphs quickly. Fast reading Match the main idea with each paragraph. para 1 para 2 para 3 para 4 para 5 Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humor. Humor is an essential part of human behaviour. Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages. Humor is a way of life. Wang Zengqi’s opinion about humour. Pay attention to the title, the first and last paragraphs and their first and last sentences.（注意标题，首尾段，以及首尾段中的首尾句） be remembered for 因...被记住 According to the main idea of each paragraph, read for the structure. What’s the structure of the passage? Introduction Body Conclusion Para. 1 Para. 2-4 Para. 5 The importance of humour Giving examples of Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi to support the topic Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world. What’s the main idea of each part? Read for details Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram (P12A3). human behaviour entertain sensitive or emotive issues Read for details 13 “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!” The Adventures of Tom Sawyer funny & often mischievous serious messages combine humour 14 humor not only shows one’s personality, but also reflects a person’s attitude towards life He said Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than him. He joked on his name and said his speech would be as short as a rabbit's tail. 15 illuminate the world way of life to shine light on sth照亮 to make sth clearer or easier to understand阐明 Read for details 16 (笑话最后的)妙语 1. Do you find Wang Zengqi's jokes funny? Give your reasons. Think and share Yes, I think so. Because with the little joke, Wang was able to make people laugh; while smartly avoiding embarrassment. 17 2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’ remark on humour at the end of the passage? Give your reasons. Think and share Yes, I agree. Humor is a great wisdom in life. If you learn to be humorous, you will find that life is full of joy. Humor is a philosophy of life. It not only helps to relieve tension and stress, but also promotes harmony in interpersonal relationships. 18 Humor is the life waves buoy. 幽默是生活波涛中的救生圈。 --拉布 Phrases as...as throw new light on be filled with not ....but.... in the words of combine with for instance be expert at cross out be well known for 和...一样 阐明;使….较容易理解 填满；充满 不是....而是 用....的话说 把...和....结合在一起 例如 擅长 去除 因...而出名 $