Stand-up for your health Module6 Unit1 Reading Stand-up for your health 扬中市第二高级中学 曹冬梅

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

crosstalk（相声）

comic film （喜剧电影）

Stand-up for your health! 单口喜剧 Reading Stand-up comedy is good for your health!

Skimming Structure Introduction of stand-up Laughter is good for your health! Types of stand-up A famous comedian

Fast-reading four How many? Billy Crystal Who?

careful-reading Para. 1 What is special about stand-up comedy? The comedian is right there in front of the audience and may talk directly to audience members.

Types of stand-up (Para. 2) Make jokes about humorous things in everyday life observational prop Use props to tell jokes Use bodies to make jokes physical Act or speak like a well-known person impressionist

Match each type with a proper example A comedian stands on stage and holds a banana to his ear. He says, “Hello? Hello? I’m sorry I can’t hear you. Something must be wrong with my phone.” Observational, Prop, Physical, ? Impressionist Prop,

Match each type with a proper example A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down. Observational, Prop, Physical, Impressionist Physical,

Match each type with a proper example A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to be someone else. Observational, Prop, Physical, Impressionist Impressionist

Match each type with a proper example A comedian says, “My Grandmother started walking 1 km a day when she turned 60. She’s 89 now, and we don’t know where she is!” Observational, Prop, Physical, Impressionist Observational,

A famous comedian (Para. 3-5)

Profile of the famous comedian Name Billy Cystal comedian Profession Times of hosting the Academy Awards 8 times Reason for becoming famous outstanding __________ ability to _______ improvise Special habit in Academy Awards good luck Keeping a __________ in his pocket for ____ toothbrush Idols（ 偶像） Bob Hope & George Burns

E(p5) Complete the passage. American 2. observe 3. Appropriate 4. comedy 5. television 6. actors 7. improvise 8. host 9. healthy 10. comedian

What have doctors discovered? Doctors have discovered that people who laugh a lot live longer! This is because when you laugh, your ______ sends _________ around your body that are good for you. _________helps your body stay ________ and even help you fight _____. brain chemicals Laughing healthy pain

Proverbs and old sayings: Laughter is the best medicine. You will be ten years younger with a smile. Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone. Laughter is a bridge that can lead people to health, happiness and peace.

Discussion Besides laughter, what are other factors that can help people keep healthy and live longer?

having a balanced diet exercising regularly having a good mood being optimistic

Life is full of ups and downs, but you can choose to be happy!