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

2. To keep a balance…

3. penguin
Where is my
cola?

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

10. 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.

11. 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!”

12. 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

13. 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.

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

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

16. 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

17. 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.

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

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

20. Miao~~~

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