1、Welcome to the unit,Unit 1 Laughter is good for you,Do you think laughter is good for us?Laughter can help us forget about worrieskeep us in a good moodhave positive attitudes towards our livesenjoy life better and live longer.,what kind of things can make you laugh? Watching interesting and amusing
2、 programmers. Reading interesting books. Seeing funny things. Hearing a joke.,Lets enjoy some pictures and have a hearty laugh.,Lead-in,What kind of expression is the man wearing?Where is he standing?What is he doing there?What might he be saying?Where and when can you see the funniest man?,What doe
3、s the poster tell us?Whats the book about?What do critics say about the book?Can these remarks attract you?,Whats this poster about?Can you tell something about the Chinese crosstalk? If you want to learn the crosstalk, what kind of qualities do you need to have? T: How can you find out more informa
4、tion according to the poster?,What is this poster about?What can we see in a circus?Do you think the life in a circus is interesting?,Discussion Which is the events above do you think will be the funniest? Why? Who is your favorite comedian? Why do you like him or her? Why do people like funny thing
5、s?,Language points:,1. Everyone agrees that laughter is good for you. (page 1) 每个人都认为笑对身体有好处。 laughter 笑；笑声；笑的样子 She roared with laughter (= laughed very loudly). As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter. 常用搭配：burst into laughter 爆发出一阵笑声roar with laughter 放声大笑,be good for (1）ben
6、eficial 对有益的;有益健康的 Is this kind of food good for me? Sunshine is good for your plants. Exercise is good for health. (2) Suitable 对适合;对适宜 She would be good for the job. This beach is good for swimming but bad for surfing.,Which of the events above do you think will be the funniest? 你认为上面那件事最有趣?句法分析:此
7、句为复杂疑问句,其结构为: 疑问词+do you think +其余部分(陈述语序) Who do you think is the tallest in your class? Why do you think the earths temperature keeps rising?,高考链接,THINK IT OVER,A poet and artist _ coming to speak to us about Chinese literature and painting tomorrow afternoon.( 2006年江苏)A is B are C was D were,Test
8、 youself,THINK IT OVER,That night, his house is full of _.A laughing B laughter C laugh D laughs,Test youself,THINK IT OVER,-What did your parents think about your decision? -They always let me do _ I think I should do.A when B that C how D what,Homework:,1. Read the article in Part A on page 104 and the one in Part B on page 105 in Workbook. 2. Prepare the Reading part.,Thank you!,
