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SB1U1 Laugh out loud!
Period 5 Developing ideas
Acquire the main idea and the structure of the passage
2. To learn something about two famous writers
3. To learn how to understand and use humor in our own life
4. To learn some words and expressions
5. To get to know the importance of humor
Activity 1: Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class.
Who are they
What are their occupations
What are their works
What do they have in common
satire 讽刺; 讽刺作品[ s ta (r)]
sophisticated[s f st ke t d]复杂的，老练的，见多识广的
populariser['p pj l ra z ]大众化的人，普及化
They both had a sense of humour. They were humorous.
Lin Yutang (1895–1976)
A Chinese writer, translator, linguist & philosopher
Mark Twain (1835–1910)
An American writer, humorist, lecturer & adventurer
A wise and witty populariser
说话风趣的通俗作家
travel narratives & adventure stories of boyhood
“due to his wit and satire”
Do they have the same view on humor
4.What do they have in common
While reading :
1.Find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
2.Find out the structure and genre (体裁) of this passage.
While reading :
1.Find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour is positive / favourable.
While reading :
2.Find out the structure and genre (体裁) of this passage.
argumentative
para. 1
para. 2-4
para. 5
The importance of humor
Mark and Lin’s humor
What’s humor
introduction
main body
conclusion
throw light on使…较容易理解,阐明
Why is humor important
Careful reading :para 1
The importance of humor
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Careful reading :para 2
Mark’s humor
combine humour
serious messages
funny and often
mischievous

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!"
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.
What is the purpose of two examples
In argumentative, we usually use examples to support our opinions. It can make our opinions convincing, clear and vivid.
Careful reading :para3- 4
Lin’s humor
1.What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3
Introducing Lin Yutang.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to another example.
Explaining the origin of “youmo”.
2.How was the concept of humor brought to Chinese
think on one’s feet反应快
Careful reading :para3- 4
Lin’s humor
He borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the
English word "humour".
How did Lin show his quick wit in this paragraph
a master of humour
Actually, Lin didn’t want to give the speech, while he wanted to reject the request in a not embarrassing way, so he made the story. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while he was gently telling off the president.
He referred to himself as the animal and the president as the emperor indirectly to refuse the rude requirement.
Lin
president
What is humour in this paragraph
Careful reading :para 5
What ’s humour
way of life
illuminate the world
1. 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 …
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
Post-reading:
1. What is your understanding of “reality” and “dreams”
Reality is something that exists objectively.
Dream is a kind of expectation for the future.
Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom
2. What is the function of “humor” in this equation
It makes people laugh and gives people pleasure.
3. What is your understanding of “wisdom”
Wisdom is a kind of comprehensive ability that human beings have. It refers to the ability of people to understand and deal with things quickly, flexibly and correctly.
Everyone lives in reality. In reality, one must pursue dreams if he wants to live a meaningful life. A person’s life would be boring if there is no way to let him relax on his way to pursue his dream. If we use humor to enrich our life, our life will be more colorful. That is the wisdom of life.
Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom
Post-reading: Try to work out the meaning of this equation in the examples.
Reality:
Homour:
Dream:
Reality:
Homour:
Dream:
The barber didn’t recognise Mark Twain.
Everytime he went to the lecture, he had to stand. So he complained.
Twain didn’t want to make the barber embarrassed.
Twain expressed that he was unlucky too. He also needed to stand.
Lin was suddenly asked to give a speech by the president.
Lin wanted to reject the request in a not so embarrassing way.
Lin told a story to express his dissatisfaction in a humorous way.
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 …
Humour is the weapon of unarmed people: it helps people who are oppressed to smile at the situation that pains them.
幽默是手无寸铁的人的武器：它帮助那些被压迫的人在痛苦的情况下保持微笑。
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 …
Language points
What is a punch line
Learning to learn
A punch line concludes a joke and is intended to make people laugh. In broader sense, a punch line can refer to the unexpected and funny conclusion of any performance, situation or story.
Punch line:故事或笑话的最后部分点题或抛出笑料等的）妙语，画龙点睛的结尾句
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 emotive issues.
be filled with 充满...的
be full of
让步
not as ... as ... 不如...
throw light on 使...更容易理解，阐明...
宾从
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 style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. 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. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
定从
后置定语
combine ... with/and ... 把...与...结合起来
combination n. 结合；联合
定从
cross out 划去
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 style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. 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. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
定从
后置定语
定从
make a remark/ comment on 就...发表评论
remark/ comment on/ upon 就...发表评论
remarkable adj. 卓越的，非凡的，显著的
remarkably adv. 惊人地；不同寻常地
时状
宾从
时状
宾从
宾从
原从
时状
3 Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”. “Youmo” is still being used in this way today.
brand of humour 某种类型的幽默
biligual adj. 双语的
Bring to: 把…带给
concept n.概念，观念
4 Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
quick wit 机智;急智
Once: adv.一次，一回;一旦; 曾经，一度; 立刻
conj.一旦…（就…），一…（就…）;当…时候
n.一次，一回
4 Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
give/ deliver a speech 发表演讲
put on the spot : 使某人难堪
on the spot 当场；立即；在现场
be spotted with ... 满是...的斑点
时状
spot sb. doing sth.
think on his feet 思路敏捷，反应迅速
定从
非限定从
完全倒装
当here, there, now, then, thus等副词置于句首，谓语动词用be, come, go, lie, run 等表示状态或移动的动词时，句子需要用完全倒装语序。 例如: Then cam the bus.(那时公交车来了。)
当out, in, down, away, along, ahead 等副词置于句首，谓语是表示运动的动词时，句子需要用完全倒装语序。 例如: Out rushed the children.(孩子们冲了出来。)
需要注意的是，当主语是代词时，句子不能用完全倒装。 例如: Here you are.(给你。) Here it is.(给你。/在这里。) Here I am.(我来了。) Away they went.(他们走了。)
4 Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
时状
shake one’s head 摇头
walk away 走开
Hurry away匆匆而去
roar with laughter 哄堂大笑
定从
非限定从
完全倒装
时状
Tell off:责备, 斥责
5 Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn’t just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.
定从
宾从
Individual：adj.单独的；个人的；独特的；
n.个人；个体；
in the words of = in one’s words 用某人的话说
blessing n. 幸事，幸运，福气
我们对幽默的需求几乎与我们对水和空气的需求一样强烈。
1.重要的一部分
2.使了解（某事）　
3.把A和B结合起来
4.划去，删除
5.日常交流
6.使某人难堪　
7.匆忙离开
8.做演讲　
9.大笑
10.斥责; 训斥　　
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
划掉，删掉(字句)
某种……；……的品牌
头脑反应很快；才思敏捷
发出哄笑，哈哈大笑
批评，谴责，斥责
Important lexical chunks

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