Unit 3 A taste of English humor Period 2 Reading

Are you happy every day?

Watch funny plays

Do some exercise

Relax

A Master of Nonverbal Humor

1. What do you know about Charlie Chaplin? 2. What do you know about his film? What is so interesting about them? Pre-reading

Charlie Chaplin

He was one of the most famous humorists that can make others laugh all the time. He was a great silent movie star. Charlie Chaplin

Careful reading Notes about Charlie Chaplin’s career Born: Job: Famous character: Costume: Types of acting: Died: 1889 actor Little Tramp large trousers, worn- out shoes, small round black hat, and a walking stick mine 1977

para.1 para.2 para.3 para.4 para.5 General reading 2 Match the main idea of each paragraph. General reading 2 Match the main idea of each paragraph. c) His achievements e) An example of a sad situation that he made funny a) What Charlie’s most famous character was like b) Why people needed cheering up d) What Charlie’s childhood was like

What effect does Charlie Chaplin's acting have? He made people laugh at a time when they felt depressed, so they could feel more content with their lives. Para.1

1.When was he taught to sing and dance? Para.2 He was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk.

2. Unfortunately his father died, leaving the family even worse off. A. richer B. earlier C. poorer D. later 3. You may find it astonishing that Charlie was taught to sing as soon as he could… A. kind B. great C. amazing D. exciting Para.2

large trousers worn-out shoes a walking stick a moustache a small round black hat This character was a social _______ but was loved for his _________ and _________ to overcome all ____________. failure optimism determination difficulties Para.3

A. Chaplin tried cutting and eating the bottom of the shoe. B. Chaplin and his friend rushed to California in search of gold, but they failed. C. They were so hungry that they boiled one of leather shoes for dinner. D. They were caught in a small hut. E. Chaplin cut off the leather top of the shoe. F. Chaplin picked out the laces and ate. Para.4

Para.5 What can we know about Charlie Chaplin from this paragraph? A.He was buried in England. B.He made great achievements in film-making. C.All the films he starred in were written by himself. D.He won Oscar for several times.

Para.5 Chaplin produced, _______, and wrote many movies he ________. The Tramp The Kid The Gold Rush directed starred in

He was given a ____________ for his lifetime __________ work. Modern TimesThe Great Dictator The Circus special Oscar outstanding

1.Why was Chaplin so successful? 2.What should we learn from him?

The reasons for his success The reasons for his success Determination Sympathy to the poor Optimistic attitude to life Devotion What we should learn Kindness

Homework Write a composition about Charlie Chaplin in English His official website: