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Unit 4 HumourViewing Workshop & Reading Club北师大版（2019） 选择性必修二Part 1 Viewing Workshop北师大版（2019） 选择性必修二An EnquiryIn this video, a man enquires about some sports such as bungee jumping and BASE jumping.Look at pictures (a-d) and answer the questions.What kinds of sports are they? Which sports would you like to try? Which sports are you afraid of? Why?BASE jumpingbungee jumpingfishingskiingLook at the man in picture E. Which sports do you think he would enjoy doing? Why?Watch the video. List the sports mentioned. What sports is the man interested in?BASE jumping and bungee jumping are mentioned in the video.The man is interested in BASE jumping.Watch the video again and complete the dialogue.Mr. Hill: Could you give me 1_________________________________, please?Josh: Of course. What would you like to know? Skye is 2__________________ for 3_________________ holidays.Mr. Hill: I’d like 4________________________________, please....Josh: Erm, well, we’ve got various brochures here.Mr. Hill: Could you tell me 5___________________ please? I’m sorry? Is something funny?Josh: No, no.Mr. Hill: So what activities 6_________________?Josh: Well, there’s ... erm ... there’s bungee jumping.some information about the island a wonderful islandquiet and relaxing some information about adventureabout extreme sportsdo you recommendMr. Hill: Sorry. What does bungee jumping mean?Josh: You 7____________________________ attached to an elastic cord.Mr. Hill: I did something like that in the army. I found it 8____________.Josh: Well, in that case, what about BASE jumping? That’s a bit 9______________.Mr. Hill: What is 10_____________________?Josh: It’s jumping off 11_____________________ with a parachute.Mr. Hill: Excellent! That’s more like my sort of thing! Do you know where I can do BASE jumping? ... jump off a bridge or a building rather boringmore excitingBASE jumping exactlythe top of a mountainPair Work Role-play the dialogue.Do you find this video funny? Do you think the man is humorous? Talk about the funny parts of this video. I think the video is funny and the man is humorous. The funny part of this video is the unexpected choice of Mr Hill. The humorous effect is created by the contrast between the man’s less vigorous physical condition revealed in his conversation, and his choice for the sport that demands more energy. The man at the tourist information office doesn’t expect Mr Hill to enjoy extreme sports. The audience was led towards an easier sport before the ending, too.Part 2 Reading Club 1北师大版（2019） 选择性必修二The Little Tramp Who Conquered the World of Comedy1．______________ adv. 不严谨地2．______________ vi. & vt. 批评，指责3．______________ n. 大木头，原木；（事件的）正式记录4．______________ n. 成语5．______________ n. 政治家6．______________ n. 浴室；vi. 洗澡looselycriticiselogidiom politician bathImagine a bowler hat, a moustache and a walking cane. This is probably all it takes to make an image of Charlie Chaplin as the “Little Tramp”, one of the most famous comedy characters in the world.Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London on 16 April, 1889. Both his father and mother were successful actors and singers, so it was natural for him to follow in their footsteps. However, his father died when Chaplin was just 10 years old, and his mother then became sick. Suddenly, Charlie and his elder brother had to make a life on their own. Chaplin joined youth stage group. He then began working in stage shows and toured the US in 1910. The audiences loved him, and in 1912, he was offered a movie contract. His early films were such huge commercial successes that film companies were falling over themselves to hire him.In order to have greater control over his work, Chaplin set up his own studio—United Artists—in Hollywood in 1917. Chaplin wrote, directed, starred in and edited all his own films, producing a series of box office hits. His most successful one is probably the silent film Modern Times in 1936. In the film, Chaplin’s Little Tramp character works in a factory, suffers mental torment, goes to jail, but finally becomes a hero. Aside from the physical comedy, the film shines a light on the exploitation of workers on production lines.Chaplin’s films elevated slapstick comedy to a new level. His films featured carefully designed scenes. Some of Chaplin’s scenes took days to plan and design. Such was how Chaplin went after perfection. Making the joke look effortless and simple was part of his genius.Notes 1 tramp n. 流浪者 2 box office 票房 3 mental torment 精神折磨 4 exploitation n. 剥削 5 slapstick comedy 打闹喜剧 6 deadpan adj. 面无表情的Chaplin’s films were much more than just a series of slapstick scenes loosely woven together. He took the situation of the underdog—hunger, poverty, laziness—and made it into comedy gold. In an interview in 1950, Chaplin stated “The best definition of humour I ever heard is that it’s getting people in and out of trouble ... I’m emotional about most things but objective about my work. I don’t get satisfaction out of it; I get relief.” Chaplin acted as an ordinary man who had difficulties to overcome, and made sure he always ended up smelling of roses.Chaplin is sometimes criticised for being overly sentimental, but comic actors of today still think his films are influential in their approach to acting. Would Chaplin have said all those words? A raise of the eyebrow, a deadpan expression and a lift of the bowler hat—sometimes a picture says a thousand words.Draw a timeline to show Chaplin’s life story.April 16, 1889born in London, parents were entertainers1889father died, mother became sick, had to fend for himself, joined a stage group1910began working in stage shows and toured the US1912was offered a movie contract, huge commercial successes1917set up his own studio, controlled all aspects of his films1936films were very successful, his most successful one is Modern TimesWhat are Chaplin’s ideas and opinions in presenting comedies? Find evidence from the text. What do you think of his ideas and opinions?Chaplin’s ideas and opinions in presenting comedies are making the joke look effortless and simple. He took the situation of the underdog and made it into comedy gold. Chaplin acted as an ordinary man who had difficulties to overcome, and made sure he always ended up smelling of roses.Part 2 Reading Club 2北师大版（2019） 选择性必修二British HumourBRITISH HUMOURIf you stopped any person on the street and asked them to name a British comedian, chances are you would find that they could! British comedy is popular and well-liked all over the world. From actors such as Charlie Chaplin, who was famous during the silent age of filmmaking to Rowan Atkinson who plays Mr Bean on TV and in films, British comedy has never gone out of fashion. And while there are many popular dramatic actors in Britain, there is something extra special about British comedy and comedians for global audiences. The reasons for the success and popularity of British comedy in particular, are interesting to explore.Humour is a part of every culture but it could be said that it is one of the core characteristics of British culture. Most non-British people see the British as being very reserved, polite and formal and while that is true to a certain degree, British people love to express themselves through humour too. Humour can act as a way for more reserved people to express their frustrations with life, daily routines and even other people!British people expect everyone to have a sense of humour and it’s very much a part of daily life. You will often find passengers getting on buses joking with drivers, doctors making light hearted jokes to ease their patients’ worries and business people making jokes in presentations to get their audiences’ attention. Humour helps to build relationships, relax moods and develop friendships. So now that we have established how important humour is to British people, what exactly makes them laugh? And does British humour make sense to other cultures?Jokes are often related to culture. One example would be the British class system. There have been many popular comedy TV programmes which have explored the absurdity of people with less money and status attempting to copy the lifestyles of the wealthy and others which humorously explore life for the less well off. It would be difficult perhaps, for non-British people who don’t know the culture to fully understand that kind of humour.Another area that might be difficult for foreigners to get when it comes to British comedy is “word play”. British comedy often involve words that have two meanings, or words that sound the same but have different meanings. There are lots of these in English so British people really enjoy this kind of humour. For example, here is a classic joke from a comedian of the 1960s, Tommy Cooper:I said to the Gym instructor, “Can you teach me to do the splits?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.”Or this one:Patient: “Doctor, Doctor, help me please! I’m getting shorter and shorter.”Doctor: “Just wait there and be a little patient.”Both of these jokes are dependent on double meanings of the words, “flexible” (being able to move your body very well or having an open schedule) and “patient” (someone willing to wait or someone seeing a doctor).Sometimes, it’s not just words that have two meanings but also expressions. Take this joke for example:Slept like a log last night ... Woke up in the fireplace.To sleep like a log is an idiom in English that means to sleep so deeply you seem as solid and unmoving as wood. This joke turns “slept like a log” into a literal meaning with “woke up in the fireplace” where one would burn logs. Now, whether or not you find these types of jokes funny is personal to you but the fact they are easily understood by English speakers of all ages, means that it is very much a part of British comedy.Two other characteristics of British comedy that are unique are joking about topics that would be considered “taboo” in other cultures and humour focused on self-depreciation. For example, a “taboo” topic might be politics and politicians, which are something British people love to joke about. People might gently mock people in positions of power “my boss can’t run a bath, let alone this company!” or mocking oneself, for example “I’m on that new ‘seafood’ diet. If I see food, I eat it!” Perhaps the most universally appealing type of British humour is the visual,physical type of comedy used by Rowan Atkinson, Charlie Chaplin and others. They find humour in the most simple, everyday situations and we tend to feel a mix of horror, embarrassment and delight watching them!Of course, what’s funny for one person might not be for another. While one person might lightly giggle at a joke, another might fall about with laughter. But the wide range of techniques used by British comedians and comedy writers, from satire, to puns, to self-mockery, means that there is something for every taste in comedy. Although the polite British approach to delivering jokes means that sometimes it’s difficult to even tell if it is a joke or not!Notes 1 absurdity n. 荒唐 2 taboo adj. 忌讳的 3 self-depreciation n. 自贬 4 satire n. 讽刺 5 pun n. 双关语1 What’s the main idea of the text?2 Why are British jokes difficult to understand according to the author?The main idea of the text is why British comedy has been so successful.British jokes are related to culture. They often refer to people and places that are only familiar to the British themselves. Another thing is that they often “play” with words.Read the text. Answer the questions.Chinese humour is based on puns and the British use irony, sarcasm, banter, understatement, self-deprecation, teasing or mockery.British and Chinese humour uses irony and sarcasm, however, for different purposes. In China, the speaker and the listener are aware that the speaker is making fun of something and the speaker is trying to make the listener happy. Humour is usually used as a form of positive communication. The British can sound mean when they sense that the listener is not aware of the situation.Another similarity is the use of irony, however, the British use more irony in their everyday language. The target of British irony and sarcasm is usually themselves.Chinese humour avoids joking about someone’s personal life as it’s taboo. British humour has no limits.Pair Work What are the characteristics of Chinese humour? Are there any similarities and differences between Chinese humour and British humour? Discuss with your partner.Thank You