Unit 1 Laugh Out Loud! 课文中英对照 清单-2026-2027学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语导学案围绕“笑与幽默”主题展开，包含医院小丑故事、快乐秘诀、幽默的重要性及卓别林案例，引导学生从生活实例切入，通过语篇逐步深入，构建“现象-原理-文化-实践”的学习支架，连接前后知识脉络。 资料以真实情境语篇和跨文化对比为特色，如医院小丑的叙事与马克·吐温、汪曾祺的幽默案例，能提升学生语言能力，增强文化意识，培养思维品质，通过“输入-分析-输出”的学科方法，助力学生主动理解幽默的生活价值与表达技巧。

Unit 1 Laugh Out Loud! / 笑口常开！ 本单元共收录 4 篇（组）英文语篇。 1. The Best Medicine / 最佳良药 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 atmosphere of boredom and tension. 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. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle 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. 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 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 them. Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, 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 on each patient. 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 trick. 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. 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”. 我穿着白大褂走近医院时，看起来和其他医生没有什么两样——直到我戴上彩虹色的卷发假发、装上大红鼻子，再别上写有“哈哈大笑拉里医生”的名牌。我穿过大门进入候诊区，那里弥漫着一种熟悉的无聊与紧张气氛。人们不自在地坐在塑料椅上，翻看早已被读过几百遍的旧杂志；焦虑的父母则尽力安慰紧张哭泣的孩子。 在这一幕中，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了平时的两倍。我询问值班护士，护士告诉我，拉拉骑自行车摔倒后，父母急忙把她送到医院。自从到达这里，拉拉一直疼得哭个不停。虽然为她治疗伤势的是医生和护士，但让她感觉好一些则是我的工作。 科学研究表明，笑声能促使人体产生让人感觉更好的化学物质，这说明小丑医生能够发挥作用。我们是接受过专门训练的小丑，参与一项名为“医院小丑”的项目。我之所以选择这份职业，是因为自己小时候住院的经历。虽然医生和护士工作得非常出色，但医院并不是专门为儿童设计的。我住院的大部分时间都感到害怕，而且无聊得不得了！成为小丑医生，意味着我可以通过娱乐给人们带来帮助。 我们这些小丑医生会前往医院和其他医疗机构，与医护专业人员共同工作。在普通的一天里，我们会努力让患者、患者家属以及往往也包括医院工作人员振作起来！我们通过表演魔术、唱歌、讲故事，当然还有讲些傻乎乎的笑话来做到这一点。不过，有些孩子并不想笑，尤其是在疼痛的时候。我们必须十分敏锐，并与医生和护士密切配合，由他们随时向我们介绍每位患者的情况。 而我的“神奇药物”似乎的确奏效了。医生专心检查拉拉的脚踝时，我用一个魔术吸引她的注意。虽然她显然仍有些疼痛，但脸上恐惧焦虑的神情已经消失：先是露出浅浅的微笑，接着，当我“神奇地”从口袋里变出她的袜子时，她放声大笑起来。看到女儿开心多了，拉拉的父母也随之放松下来。 至于我呢？摘下假发和红鼻子后，我的脸上仍挂着大大的笑容，因为脑海中还浮现着这一天的欢乐与笑声。拉拉和其他孩子今后也许还要多次来到医院，但我希望，小丑医生能让这里变成一个更友好的地方。毕竟，“笑是最佳良药”这句话的确没错。 2. Secrets to Happiness / 保持快乐的秘诀 Achieving a positive state of mind isn’t easy for everyone. But there are ways to maintain a healthy mind even during times of difficulty. Go for a walk in the countryside. There you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Spend time with your family and friends. This will activate chemicals in your brain to make you feel happier. Try to accept your mistakes. You can learn a lot through them. Close your eyes and picture the future. You’ve made your dreams come true. 并非每个人都能轻松保持积极的心态。不过，即使身处困境，我们仍有一些办法可以维护心理健康。 到乡间散步。在那里，你可以欣赏优美风景，感受宁静氛围。 多与家人和朋友相处。这会促进大脑分泌使人感到更快乐的化学物质。 试着接受自己的错误。你能从错误中学到很多东西。 闭上双眼，想象未来。想象自己已经实现了梦想。 3. The Importance of Humour / 幽默的重要性 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with 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 entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny 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 cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecture tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, 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. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!” Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, the Chinese writer Wang Zengqi was soon to become famous for his own unique brand of humour. In his essay “On Humour”, Wang used fewer than 600 characters to introduce several humorous examples of famous people, concluding that, “The world is full of amusing things. The thought of them would always make you laugh out loud, even when you’re just sitting by yourself.” Wang believed that humour not only shows one’s personality, but also reflects a person’s attitude towards life. He himself gives the best example to the word “humour”. One day, one of his readers flattered him by saying, “Gaoyou is famous for, first, the poet Qin Shaoyou, and second, Wang Zengqi.” Wang didn’t show any displeasure but only gave a gentle response, “No. Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than me. I can only stay in the third place.” On another occasion, Wang was invited to give a speech in the US and was scheduled to speak last. He walked to the podium and began, “Unfortunately, none of today’s speakers have last names starting with X, Y, or Z, so I am the last one to speak. Speaking last is difficult because everyone is already very tired. But don’t worry. My speech will be as short as a rabbit’s tail.” Both Twain and Wang 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. Wang once said, “Life may be like a dream, short and uncertain. But I pour my true feelings into it. The world gave me its love first, so I cannot help but love it back.” Life is never smooth sailing and sometimes can be complicated and cruel. But humour can help us maintain our enthusiasm for life. In fact, 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”. 几千年来，幽默一直是人类行为中不可或缺的一部分。古希腊文献中有喜剧，中世纪作品里也充满笑话。虽然这些笑话如今未必像当时那样好笑，但它们的作者已经懂得：幽默不仅能够娱乐大众，也能让人们以新的眼光看待敏感或容易引发强烈情绪的问题。 在距现代更近的时代，美国作家马克·吐温因善于把幽默与严肃信息结合起来而被人铭记。吐温独特的文风诙谐有趣，常带有调皮的意味。例如，他在经典小说《汤姆·索亚历险记》中有一句名言：“写作很容易，你只要把错误的词删掉就行。”不过，他在日常交往中的机智妙语同样广为人知。有一次，吐温在美国各地巡回演讲，走进一家理发店理发和刮胡子。理发师没有认出他，便问他有没有演讲会的门票。吐温回答没有，理发师于是告诉他，剧院已经没有座位，如果想去听演讲，只能站着。吐温答道：“我运气就是这么差。那个家伙每次演讲，我都得站着！” 与吐温相似，在世界另一端，中国作家汪曾祺也很快以自己独特的幽默风格闻名。在《谈幽默》一文中，汪曾祺用不到600个字介绍了几个名人的幽默故事，并总结道：“生活中好玩的事很多，想想都要笑，独自坐着也会笑出声来。” 汪曾祺认为，幽默不仅显示一个人的性格，也反映他对生活的态度。他本人就是“幽默”二字最好的例证。一天，一位读者恭维他说：“高邮出名，第一是诗人秦少游，第二就是汪曾祺。”汪曾祺没有流露任何不悦，只温和地回答：“不对。高邮咸鸭蛋比我有名得多，我只能排第三。”还有一次，他受邀在美国演讲，被安排在最后发言。他走上讲台说道：“很遗憾，今天的演讲者中，没有人的姓氏以X、Y或Z开头，所以我只好最后一个讲。最后发言很难，因为大家已经很累了。不过请放心，我的演讲会像兔子尾巴一样短。” 吐温和汪曾祺都明白，幽默不只是让人发笑，它更是一种生活方式，也是照亮世界的一件工具。汪曾祺曾说：“生活，也许不过是一个梦，短暂而又飘忽；但我把真情投入其中。世界先爱了我，所以我不能不爱它。”人生从来不会一帆风顺，有时甚至复杂而残酷；但幽默能够帮助我们保持对生活的热情。事实上，有人也许会说，我们对幽默的需要几乎和对水与空气的需要一样强烈。正如马克·吐温所说：“幽默是人类最大的福分。” 4. Writing about a Comedian: Charlie Chaplin’s Legacy / 喜剧演员写作：卓别林的艺术遗产 Charlie Chaplin’s Legacy Charlie Chaplin was a British actor, filmmaker and composer. He became famous in the 1910s, when films were silent and in black and white. Charlie Chaplin was one of the best comedy actors of his time because he knew how to use his body and facial features to make people laugh. In my opinion, the funniest thing about Charlie Chaplin was the way he walked when he was acting as the Tramp, who is his most famous character. The Tramp is a poor man with a kind heart who has unexpected adventures. These adventures, often involving the police, are usually the funniest scenes. My favourite Charlie Chaplin film is Modern Times and my favourite scene is in the factory where Charlie Chaplin is working on a production line. When a bee starts circling around Charlie’s face, he falls behind with his work. It’s so funny to watch him trying to keep up! I think the power of Charlie Chaplin’s works is not only in his acting, but also in the stories and characters he created. The Tramp is a symbol of the silent cinema and even after so many years, he is still able to make people laugh. 卓别林的艺术遗产 查理·卓别林是英国演员、电影制片人和作曲家。他在20世纪10年代成名，当时的电影还是无声黑白片。 卓别林是那个时代最优秀的喜剧演员之一，因为他懂得如何利用身体动作和面部表情逗观众发笑。在我看来，他最有趣的地方，是扮演自己最著名的角色“流浪汉”时走路的姿态。流浪汉是一个心地善良的穷人，总会经历意想不到的冒险；这些冒险往往与警察有关，也通常构成影片中最滑稽的场面。 我最喜欢的卓别林电影是《摩登时代》，最喜欢的片段发生在工厂里，当时卓别林正在流水线上工作。一只蜜蜂开始绕着他的脸飞，他便跟不上工作的节奏。看他拼命追赶进度的样子，实在太好笑了！ 我认为，卓别林作品的力量不仅来自他的表演，也来自他创造的故事和人物。“流浪汉”已经成为无声电影的象征；即使这么多年过去，他仍然能让人们开怀大笑。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $