1. Humor is something that is ______ and makes people ________. If someone often makes others laugh, we say he is _________; and we call him a _______. funny laugh humorous humorist Unit 3 A Taste of English Humour

2. Brainstorming Forms of humour sketch jokes cross talk clown mime songs verbal humour comedy nonverbal humour cartoon funny stories, poems

3. sketch BACK

4. joke “Waiter! ” “Yes, sir?” “What’s this?” “It’s bean soup, sir.” “No matter what it’s been, what is it now?” --- How do you keep cool at a football game? --- Sit next to a fan. Punchline: the words of a joke that make it funny. BACK

5. Little Johnny feels sorry for teacher A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started up her class by saying “Everyone who thinks you’re stupid, stand up!” After a few seconds, Little Johnny stood up. The teacher said, “Do you think you’re stupid, Little Johnny?” “No, ma’am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!!”

6. A clumsy ( 笨拙的 ) young fellow named Tim, Was never taught how to swim. He fell off a dock ( 船坞 ), And sunk like a rock, And that was the end of him. An English limerick ( 五行打油诗 ) BACK

7. cross talk BACK

8. song BACK

9. comedy BACK

10. cartoon BACK

11. clown BACK

12. mime BACK

14. Para.1:Para.2:Para.3:Para.4:Para.5: main idea C). why people needed laughter (background of Chaplin’s humor /the world situation) A). Chaplin’s childhood E). An example of Chaplin’s work: The Gold Rush B). Chaplin’s achievements D). His most famous character

15. He died in ____ in ___________ He died in ____ in ___________ Charlie Chaplin He was born in ____ His job is ________ He was given__________ ______________________ ______ in 1972. He was given__________ ______________________ ______ in 1972. His type of acting is ______ His charming character is__ ____________ 1889 an actor mime the little tramp 1977 Switzerland Oscar for his outstanding work a special

16. Para. 1 What did Charlie Chaplin do at a time when people felt depressed? He made them laugh so that they could feel more content with their lives.

17. How did Charlie Chaplin become one of the most popular child actors in England? He became famous through his humor, and he could mime and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. Give a brief description of Chaplin’s early life. Para. 2

18. 1889 He was ______. His parents were _________________ __?__ He was taught to sing and dance. Father died His family ______________, and he spent his childhood in __________ __________________. He became a most popular child actor. He could ____ and act the fool doing ___________________. born poor music hall performers As soon as he could speak and walk became worse off his mother and brother looking after mime ordinary everyday tasks By his teens __?__

19. The Little Tramp a small round black hat a walking stick large trousers worn-out shoes a moustache The Little Tramp was a _____ and _________ person. It was known and loved by many people around the world. poor homeless Why? Para. 3

20. Why was “The Little Tramp” loved by many people around the world?  his optimism and determination to overcome difficulties  the underdog who was kind even when others were unkind to him  ……

21. Para. 4 Which film of Chaplin is mentioned? The Gold Rush About the film Time: Place: Purpose of going: Toward the end of the 19th century Alaska in search of gold

22. What troubles do the little tramp and another man meet in Alaska? They ____________________ during a __________ with nothing to eat. What does the little tramp do then? He tries boiling one of his leather shoes for dinner. are hiding in a small hut snowstorm

24. First he ______ the __________ of the shoe and ______ the shoe with the other fellow. He tries cutting and ________ the _____ of the shoe as if it were the finest _____. Then he _______ the lace of the shoe and eats it ___ it were spaghetti. He eats each ______ with great enjoyment. The acting is so ________ that it makes you believe that it is one of the best meals he has ever tasted. picks out cuts off as if leather top steak bottomchewing mouthful How does Charlie Chaplin make eating a boiled shoe funny? shares convincing

25. Para. 5 Chaplin wrote, ________, and produced the movies he _________. He was given a _____________ for his outstanding work in films. He spent his last years in ___________, and was buried there in 1977. He is loved and ____________ as a great actor who could _______ people with great ___________. directed starred in remembered inspire confidence special Oscar Switzerland

26. Modern Times 摩登时代 1936 The Great Dictator 大独裁者 1940 The Circus 大马戏团 1928

27. What contributes to Chaplin’s success? childhood experience family influence social upheaval