Unit 1 Laughter is good for you Welcome to the unit

Enjoying interesting and funny pictures. Watch funny films. Reading interesting books. Think of funny things. Hearing a joke. …… What kind of things can make you laugh?

Laughter can help us forget about worries. Laughter can keep us in a good mood. We can have positive attitudes towards our life. We can enjoy life better and live longer. Laughter is the best medicine. Do you think laughter is good for us?

What kind of expression is the man wearing? Where is he standing? What is he doing there? What might he be saying? Funny facial expression. In a spotlight on the stage. Maybe he is telling a joke. Giving a performance.

What does the poster tell us? What’s the book about? What do book critics say about the book? It tells us something about a book. It is about something funny. Amazing, funniest book of the year.

What’s this poster about? Can you tell something about the Chinese crosstalk? About learning crosstalk. Traditional, interesting

If you want to learn crosstalk, what kind of qualities do you need to have? How can you find out more information according to the poster? Have sense of humor, be quick-minded, cooperate with partner. Call for course schedule and fees.

What is this poster about? What can we see in a circus? Do you think the life in a circus is interesting?

Language points

1. Everyone agrees that laughter is good for you. (page 1) 每个人都认为笑对身体有好处。 laughter 笑；笑声；笑的样子 She roared with laughter (= laughed very loudly). As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter. 常用搭配 : burst into laughter 爆发出一阵笑声 roar with laughter 放声大笑

be good for (1) beneficial 对 …… 有益的 ; 有益健康的 Is this kind of food good for me? Sunshine is good for your plants. Exercise is good for health. (2) suitable 对 …… 适合 ; 对 ….. 适宜 She would be good for the job. This beach is good for swimming but bad for surfing.

Which of the events above do you think will be the funniest? 你认为上面哪件事最有趣 ? 句法分析 : 此句为复杂疑问句, 其结构为 : 疑问词 +do you think + 其余部分 ( 陈述语序 ) Who do you think is the tallest in your class? Why do you think the earth’s temperature keeps rising?

高考链接 A poet and artist ______ coming to speak to us about Chinese literature and painting tomorrow afternoon. ( 2006 江苏 ) A. is B. are C. was D. were

Test yourself That night, his house is full of _____. A. laughing B. laughter C. laugh D. laughs

---What did your parents think about your decision? ---They always let me do _____ I think I should do. A. when B. that C. how D. what Test yourself