牛津版高中英语6unit1reading　Let me show you some pictures!.pptVIP

(1) One of the most well-known and well-loved types of ________ is called stand-up. There are _________types of stand-up comedy. (2) Billy Crystal has become famous as TV and film _________. He has ______ the Academy Awards broadcast _____ on TV 9 times. He is _______with all age groups and he has the ability to _______ people all over the world. He hopes to _______ in the footsteps of other famous comedians to keep working until the end of his life. (3) Doctors have discovered that people who laugh a lot live ______ after researching what _____ stand-up and other forms of comedy have on us. _______ helps the body stay healthy, as the saying goes, ‘Laughter is the best ________’. Reading Strategy What would you do if you come across a new word? Guess the meaning from the context. 1. It will be very hard but also very brittle --- that is, it will break easily. be, be called, means, be defined as ，that is, etc. 2. Though Tom’s face has been washed quite clean, his neck still remains grubby. 3. Because he is always ready to help those in need, every one in this area has affection for him. the words to show contrast, cause and effect and so on 4. The old woman has a habit to keep over 100 cats in her house. Her neighbors all called her a strange or an eccentric lady. the words to connect words with similar meaning 5. On the farm they mainly raise poultry, such as chickens, ducks and geese, for their eggs and meat. the expressions to give examples: such as, for example, for instance, etc. 6. She is an irresponsible mother to leave the children alone in the house. the word formation, especially the Prefixes. How to guess the new words 1. the words to give explanation or definition 2. the words to show contrast, cause and effect and so on 3. the words to connect words with similar meaning 4. the expressions to give examples 5. the word formation, especially the Prefixes Other comedians rely on visual humor. Their humor may be inspired by objects.