Laughter is good for youLaughter is good for youLaughter is good for youLaughter is good for youWelcome to the unitBrainstormingBrainstorming1. Do you like laughing? Do you think laughter is good for us?2. Usually what kind of things can make you laugh?interesting and amusing TV programmesinteresting and amusing TV programmescomedianscomedianscrosstalkcrosstalkfunny pictures / booksfunny pictures / bookscircuscircusLead-inLead-in1. When you are in low spirits, what will you do to stop unpleasant feeling?• listening to music or watching films• seeing friends• surfing the Internet• do some reading• watching a comedy2. Can you name some comedians? Who is your favorite comedian? Why?Let’s learn more about the comedians.Read through the article and try to answer the questions on top of page 2.返回目录1. What is the article about?2. After starting as a stand-up comedian, what did Billy Crystal go on to do later in life??3. What is laughter good for?Stand-up comedy.He went on to act in films.Our health.Pre-readingPre-reading Stand-up for your healthTypes of stand-upA famous comedianLaughter is good for youStructure of the articleStructure of the articleComedians rely on visual humour maybe be inspired by objectsTypes of stand-upTypes of stand-upComedians tell jokes about the way people behave or about daily life一二Comedians may trip over chairs, walk into doors, and fall down on stage Comedians act or speak like a well-know person三四Can you create similar situations to perform the four types of stand-up comedy? Have a try!1. What does Billy Crystal always keep when he hosts the Academy Awards? Why?A toothbrush. He thinks it’ll bring him good luck.A famous comedianA famous comedianQuestions:Questions: Because he...
