Laughter is good for you Unit1 Laughter is good for you Welcome to the unit Changzhou Ideal Middle School Zhang Ying well much often

To keep a balance…

penguin Where is my cola?

strange funny How do you feel when you see them? stupid comedians silly

How do you feel when you are laughing to your heart’s content? Forget about worries Feel relaxed and happy Keep you in a good mood Have positive attitudes towards our lives Enjoy life better and live longer

Laughter is good for you (Fill in the blanks with proper verbs)   lower get rid of reduce cheer boost connect protect A hearty laugh can help ______ people up, _______ stress，_______ blood pressure, _______ the immune system, ________ the heart, help you__________ negative feelings and ______ you to others.. cheer reduce lower protect boost get rid of connect

Summary English sayings Chinese sayings 笑一笑，十年少 回头一笑百媚生 Laughter is the best medicine. A maiden that laughs is half taken Chinese sayings 笑一笑，十年少 回头一笑百媚生

What makes people laugh? What else… Brainstorming What makes people laugh? humorous stories jokes funny movies comedies

Questions based on Poster1 What kind of expressions is the man wearing? 2. Where is he standing? 3. What is he doing there? 4. Where and when can you see the funniest man? He is wearing a funny facial expression On stage Perhaps he is telling a joke Comedy club this Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Poster2 Questions What’s the name of the book? What do critics say about the book in the poster? Sunday Review------ Star Times------ Humour Weekly------ (Funny girl) “Amazing, I laughed until I cried.” “You won’t be able to stop laughing.” “Funniest book of the year!”

Crosstalk 1. comic 2. come about 3. feature 4. highlight 5.wit (d) (c) Crosstalk , xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional form of comic dialogue that came about in China’ Qing Dynasty. Though crosstalk usually features two people, it also can be performed by one person or even a group. The performers make fun of the others with skilful play on words, a technique that highlights the craft and wit of the Chinese language.   1. comic 2. come about 3. feature 4. highlight 5.wit (d) (c) (b) (e) (a) a. wisdom b. characterize c. appear d. funny e. give special attention to

The circus is thought to have had its origin in Ancient Rome. A circus is most commonly a traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, riders and other novelty acts. The show is often held in tents or in a hall.

Which of the events do you think will be the funniest? Why? Why do people like funny things?

Who is your favourite comedian? Why do you like him or her?

I choose sb as my favorite comedian because I am so touched by his/her talents/performance/character. …… The reason I prefer …to others is that he/she …… I like …most. One of the good reasons is that…… I think sb is. He/she is my idol and I am a big fan of him/ her. artistic flexible easygoing humorous creative versatile witty intelligent special unique capable optimistic energetic funny talented

Discussion How can we put more laughter in our lives? surround yourself with funny people develop your own sense of humor read funny stories, watch funny movies and Observe infants and young children to learn how to find delight and amusement in the most ordinary things.

joke Where do you wash? B. In the spring. A. I didn’t ask when. I asked you where.

Dad, cat! Run, run, run! Take it easy, baby! Mao~~~

Miao~~~

I have told you thousands of times to learn a foreign language is very important! I see, dad.