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(共17张PPT)
UNIT 2
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
P24. Did Laughter Evolve to Make Us Healthy
Look at the below pictures. What are they doing and how do you feel
to add joy to life
to relieve stress and anxiety
…
Laughing can make us happy.
What other benefits of laughter can you think of
Laughter is a natural medicine for preserving our health. It helps us to ease pain, feel good, keep the blood vessels healthy, and is good for our soul and heart.
Did Laughter Evolve“进化”“演变”“发展” to Make Us Healthy
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1.What do you think these people are doing
A. Singing B. Practicing laughter yoga C. Doing belly laughs
2.Why do you think they are doing this？
A. To amuse themselves.
B. To tell everyone how happy they are.
C. To reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke(中风).
3.How do you think they feel
Before you watch
开怀捧腹大笑
Match the words with their meanings.
self-preservation
cholesterol
instinctive language
tease out sth.
social context
the language you have without thinking or reasoning
social environment
succeed in obtaining sth.
protection of yourself
a chemical substance found in your blood (胆固醇)
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E
A
C
B
Self-preservation（自我保护）、 Cholesterol（胆固醇）、
Instinctive language（本能语言）、
Tease out sth.（梳理 / 解析复杂关系）、Social context（社会背景）
While you watch
视频来源：教材配套视频
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
1 What do you think these people are doing
A. Singing.
B. Practising laughter yoga.
C. Doing belly laughs.
2 Why do you think they are doing this
A. To amuse themselves.
B. To tell everyone how happy they are.
C. To reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke.
C
C
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
Watch the video again and answer these questions.
1. What do adults not necessarily remember
2. Aside from making us feel good, what else does laughter do
according to research
3. What happens when you have 5-10 minutes of laughter, besides
your blood vessels opening up like you have gone jogging or
taken cholesterol medication
4. What does it mean when we say that laughter is contagious
5. What will a mother usually do if she tickles her baby and the baby fusses or cries
6 Which do you think is more important for bringing out the benefits of laughter, the act of laughing or the social interaction connected to it What are your reasons
While you watch
视频来源：教材配套视频
Answer questions
1. What do adults not necessarily remember
2. Aside from making us feel good, what else does laughter
do according to research
3. What happens when you have 5-10 minutes of laughter,
besides your blood vessels opening up like you have gone jogging or taken cholesterol medication
Adults don’t necessarily remember how to make fun.
According to research, laughter also has a direct and positive effect on our blood vessels.
When you have 5-10 minutes of laughter you can burn up to 40 calories.
4. What does it mean when we say that laughter is contagious
5. What will a mother usually do if she tickles her baby and the baby fusses or cries
It means that when someone is laughing, we are more likely to laugh too.
She will stop doing it.
(具有感染性)
1. Do you believe laughter can make us healthy
2. How does laughter make you feel
3. What is your way to make other people laugh Do you think the ability to create laughter is some kind of talent
After you watch
Discuss these questions in groups
1. **Do you believe laughter can make us healthy **
Indeed, laughter can have a positive impact on our health, bringing benefits in various aspects such as physiology, psychology, and social interaction. The specific details are as follows:
Physiological Benefits
Boosts the Immune System
Relaxes Muscles
Improves Cardiovascular Function
Social Benefits
Strengthens Relationships
Improves Communication
Psychological Benefits
Reduces Stress
Alleviates Anxiety and Depression
Enhances Mental Resilience
2. **How does laughter make you feel **
Laughter has a profound impact on how I feel, bringing about a multitude of positive emotions and states of mind. Here are some of the ways it affects me:
**1. Instant Joy and Happiness**
**2. Reduced Stress and Tension**
**3. Enhanced Connection and Closeness**
**4. Increased Energy and Vitality** Laughter gives me a boost of energy.
**5. Improved Self-Esteem and Confidence** Laughter can also have a positive impact on my self-esteem and confidence.
3. **What is your way to make other people laugh Do you think the ability to create laughter is some kind of talent
Ways to Make Others Laugh
Telling Funny Stories and Jokes
Using Humorous Imitation Creating Funny Situations or Wordplay
Whether the Ability to Create Laughter is a Talent
Inborn Elements: To some extent, the ability to create laughter can be considered a talent. Some people are naturally more inclined to have a good sense of humor.
Acquired Skills: However, it's also true that the ability to create laughter can be developed and improved through learning and practice. People can study comedy, learn different joke structures, and practice their delivery.
In general, while there may be some natural talent involved in making others laugh, it's a combination of both inborn traits and acquired skills. With the right attitude and practice, many people can improve their ability to bring laughter to those around them.
1.Write down your understanding about laughter.
2. Present one way to make classmates laugh.
After you watch

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