Laughter is good for you Unit 1 Laughter is good for you Welcome to the unit

Words review comedy weekly *crosstalk n. 喜剧 n. 周刊；周报 adj. 每周的 n. 相声

Do you think laughter is good for us? World Laughter Day was started in 1998. Laughter can combat stress and disease.

What kinds of things can make you laugh? funny picture joke humorous book interesting and amusing TV programme

sketch 小品 crosstalk

comedy

performed by a single person telling jokes and funny stories on stage stand-up show Hope entertains soldiers during World War II George Burns on The Golden Palace, 1993, in one of his last TV appearances. performed by a single person telling jokes and funny stories on stage Bob Hope, (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was an American  comedian, actor, singer, dancer and author. George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996) was an American comedian, actor, singer and writer.

Which of the events do you think will be the funniest? Why? Discussion stop doing sth 停止做某事 stop to do sth 停下来正在做的事情去做另外一件事 a. Please stop talking aloud. 请不要大声说话。 b. They stopped to take photos. 他们停下来去拍照。 used for emphasis when you are comparing things 以往任何时候 It's my best ever score. 这是我得到过的最好分数。 in order to get or achieve 为得到，为获取 For more information, call this number. 欲知详情，请拨打此号码。

*funny facial expression *tell jokes *do impressions Stand-up *funny facial expression *tell jokes *do impressions *rely on some objects to make audience laugh Humourous book *humourous language *funny pictures an attempt at copying another person's manner and speech, etc., especially in order to make people laugh 模仿；（尤指）滑稽模仿 She does a really good impression of the president. 她模仿总统真是惟妙惟肖。 Crosstalk *tell jokes *sing *do impressions *use language in clever ways that make audience laugh Circus *acrobats 杂技演员 *animals *clowns (funny expressions and exaggerated movements)

They can help us forget our worries. They can keep us in a good mood. Discussion Why do people like funny things? They can help us forget our worries. They can keep us in a good mood. They can help us have positive attitudes towards life. They can cheer us up. They can reduce physical stress. They can help us get rid of negative feelings. …

Who is your favourite comedian? Why do you like him or her? Discussion Who is your favourite comedian? Why do you like him or her? hard-working humourous cooperative Qualities talented versatile dedicated quick-minded (of a person) able to do many different things 多才多艺的 working hard at something because it is very important to you 敬业的

Pairwork A: Who is your favourite comedian? B: My favourite comedian is … A: Why do you like him or her? B: She/He is very talented, versatile …

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