教学ppt课件 牛津高二英语Module 6 Unit1 Reading.pptVIP

△ What does he keep in his pocket? And why? A toothbrush. For good luck. △ Who that were mentioned in the passage lived to be 100 years old and kept working until the end of their lives? Bob Hope and George Burns. Laughter is good for your health! What does your brain do when you laugh? What is the English idiom about laughter mentioned in the text? It sends chemicals that are good for you. “Laughter is the best medicine.” (Para. 4) Reading comprehension: 1.A stand-up comedian _____ while performing. A. enjoys laughing B. enjoys making fun of himself C. usually takes advantage of the audience D. has prepared a lot of jokes in advance 2. Billy Crystal started his career ____. A. as a television actor B. as a film actor C. as a stand-up comedian D. as a host 3. What does the word ‘routine’ in Para. 3 probably mean? A. road B. performance C. lines D. style 4. What does the word ‘improvise’ in Para. 4 probably mean? A. perform without permission B. perform without preparation C. act well D. act fast 5. What does the word ‘appropriate’ in Para. 4 probably mean? A. proper B. clear C. silly D. enjoyable 6. We can infer from the 5th paragraph comedians are expected to ______. A. enjoy a very long life B. work till the end of life C. have no plans to stop work D. perform stand-up Fill in the blanks according to the text. (1) One of the most well-known and well-loved types of ________ is called stand-up. There are different ______ of stand-up comedy. The main _____ are observational, prop, physical and impressionist. There has always been _______ in them to make people watching them laugh. comedy styles four humour (2) Billy Crystal, a famous stand-up ________, has hosted the Academy Awards ____ times. Each time, he performs his stand-up _______ in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast ____ on TV. His outstanding ability to ________has impressed people around the world. comedian 8 r