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SB1U1 Laugh out loud!
Period 5 Developing ideas
1. Acquire the main idea and the structure of the passage;
2. Get the specific information, understand the wisdom of
celebrities and learn the positive attitude to life from them;
3. To form a positive attitude towards life.
Pre-reading: Read and share
Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class. (P10-1)
What do they have in common
Both of the two writers have their unique brand of humour.
What is humour
A.By making comparisons.
B.By giving examples.
C.By analysing their writing style.
D.By quoting them.
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Fast reading:
Task 4: How does the author introduce Mark Twain and Lin’s humor.
Read the passage and learn more
about the humour of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.(P10-12)
Fast reading:
Task 1: Find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
A Favorable
B Critical
C Doubtful
D Neutral(中立的)
1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotiveissues.
2 Closer to modern times,someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer Mark Twain. Twain's particular ….
exposition
narration
argumentation
autobiography to tell one’s lifetime experiences
Skim briefly the first two sentences in the first two paragraph to identify the genre(體裁) of the text.
to explain, introduce…
to tell a story
to argue/defend
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Before reading
Careful reading:
Task 1: Read each paragraph and answer the questions.
Read Para.1 :
Why is humor an essential part of human behavior for thousands of years
throw light on
使…較容易理解
Careful reading:
Read Para.2 :
Q1. Why was Mark Twain famous in humor
Because his writing style was mischievous.
Because he could explain serious issues with humor.
Because he was the most humorous writer of modern times.
Because he liked to use satire and wit .
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Careful reading:
Read Para.2 :
Q2. What did Twain’s response to the barber’s question imply
He gave the lecture himself.
He couldn’t get a ticket to every lecture.
He had to stand because of his bad luck
He didn’t like the fellow that lectured.
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Careful reading:
Read Para.3 :
How was the concept of humor brought to Chinese
Lin Yutang translated the English word “humor” into the ancient Chinese word “幽默” .
It has been in Chinese all the time.
Lin Yutang borrowed it from western literature.
Lin Yutang invented it.
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Careful reading:
Read Para.4 :
Q1. What can we learn about Lin Yutang from the sentence “Thinking on his
feet, Lin started to tell a story about ...”
Lin was able to think and react quickly without any preparation.
Lin was good at telling stories on his feet.
Lin liked telling stories in his speech.
Lin had prepared a story in advance.
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think on one’s feet
反應敏捷，反應快
Careful reading:
Read Para.4 :
Q2. Which of the following implied realationship in Lin’s story is correct
A The man - Lin Yutang.
B The man - the president.
C The emperor
- the president.
D The lion and the tiger
- the other guests.
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Careful reading:
Read Para.5 :
What did Lin Yutang and Mark Twain have in common
They both considered humor as laughter.
They both argued that humor wasn’t as essential as water for us.
They both agreed the significance of humor for human beings.
They both shared the equation: Reality + Dreams + Humor = Wisdom.
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Careful reading:
Task 2: Organise information from the passage and complete the
diagram.
Introduction
Humour is an essential part of 1 _________________. Authors have used it to 2 ______________, and throw new light on 3 _______________________________.
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Check the answers
throw light on sth
(提供新資料等)使某事更易理解
The importance of humour
Mark Twain
Remembered for: ability to 4 _________________ with more 5 ___________________
Writing style: 6 ___________________________
Example: 7 ___________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example: 8 ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
funny and often mischievous
serious messages
combine humour
Lin Yutang
Famous for his unique brand of humour
Evidence: 9 _____________________________________
_______________________________________________
Quick wit helped make him famous as 10 ________________
Example: 11 _____________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
a master of humour
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
Conclusion
Humour is a ________________ and a tool that can be used to _______________________.
illuminate the world
way of life
Restate your claim
structure
Introduction
The importance of humour
Body
Giving examples of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang to support the topic
Conclusion
Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world.
Post-reading：
Think share(P13)
1. Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of
the passage Give your reasons.
3. How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life
Give an example.
4. In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to
better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude
towards life
Various answers are welcome. Just speak it out!
Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny
Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Examples:
Yes, I do agree with … because without humour, life is boring. / because humour can help us feel good.
No, I don’t agree with … because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed …
3.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life Give an example.
Examples:
Humour is the best way to relieve stress. Once, …
Humour makes our relationship better. …
4.In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life
Examples:
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful. When we laugh, we feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.
1.重要的一部分
2.使了解（某事）　
3.把A和B結合起來
4.劃去，刪除
5.日常交流
6.使某人難堪　
7.匆忙離開
8.做演講　
9.大笑
10.斥責; 訓斥　　
11.照亮世界　　　
an essential part
throw light on
combine A with B
cross out
everyday interaction
put sb on the spot
hurry away
make a speech
roar with laughter
tell off
illuminate the world
Important lexical chunks
1. cross out
2. brand of...
3. think on one's feet
4. roar with laughter
5. tell off
劃掉，刪掉(字句)
某種……；……的品牌
頭腦反應很快；才思敏捷
發出哄笑，哈哈大笑
批評，譴責，斥責
Important lexical chunks
But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people.
◆remark n. 言論，意見，評論 v. 評論，談論
make a remark/ comment on 就...發表評論
remark/ comment on/ upon 就...發表評論
◆remarkable adj. 卓越的，非凡的，顯著的
◆remarkably adv. 驚人地；不同尋常地
2.Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.
think on his feet 思路敏捷，反應迅速
定從
rise to one’s feet 站起身來
stand on one’s own feet 獨立，自主
Translation
林語堂急中生智，開始講述一個殘忍的羅馬皇帝試圖把一個人喂給野獸的故事。
For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave.
for instance = for example 例如
Translation
比如，有一次在美國做巡回演講時，
馬克·吐溫走進一家理發店去理發和刮臉。
Work out the meaning of “ Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom”. Write your understanding down (no less than 100 words).

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