UNIT 20

1.Why are some of Shakespeare's comedies not so funny for us? 2.When did the traditional crosstalk appear in China? 3. Few foreigners know about Chinese crosstalk show. Why?

1. Why is Dustin Hoffman so famous? A. He is famous for his works. B. He is famous for his foreign accent. C. He is famous for his role acting as a woman. D. He is good at playing on words. 2. What does a “sketch” mean in the text? A. a rough, quickly made drawing B. general outline C. short, humorous play D. a piece of writing 3. Comedians and players in a comedy are similar in ____. A. their way of playing with words B. Clothes C. cross-dressing way D. Foreign accent   

Cross-dressing man: Dustin Hoffman

特 困 生特 困 生 Word play

Stereotypes of people doing certain jobs

Para 1 1. What is comedy? 2. techniques Cross dressing men & women Stereotypes of nationalities or people Speak with an accent Play on words

Para 2 1. act alone or as a pair 2. techniques Don’t often use words Use their clothes, make –up and the way they walk etc

Para 3 1. Act alone or as a pair 2. techniques 3. Make people not only laugh, but also think about life Body language and their face Act out a situation – a sketch Use word play

Para 4&5 1.Act as a pair 2.Long history (over 2200 years) 3. techniques Dress up a little or act out small sketch Using rhythm & rhyming words Using tongue twisters