Unit 4 Humour Lesson 2ppt课件-（2020）新北师大版高中英语选择性必修第二册.pptx

1、 Lets enjoy a video!Unit 4 Lesson 2 Why do We Need Humor?What can humor do for us?Does humor affect our mood?Activate and Shareto relax the muscles in our bodyto relieve tensionto make our life interesting and colorfulto have an influence on ones attitudes and feelingsto make the level of stress che

2、micals fallListen to a speech about humour. Listen for UnderstandingPart 1Title： _Why do we enjoy comedy films or jokes? _What question does the speaker try to answer in his speech? _According to the research, humor has _effects. Listen for Understanding Listen to Part 1 of a speech about humour and

3、 finish the table of this part.Part 1Title： _Why do we enjoy comedy films or jokes? _What question does the speaker try to answer in his speech? _According to the research, humor has _effects. Listen for Understanding Check the answersWhy do we need humor?Because it makes us laugh all the time.What

4、can humour do for us?both physical and psychologicalPart 2 ( 1st listening ) Check your prediction and take notes PredictionPart 2Physical effectsPart 2 ( 2nd listening) Write down more information about physical effects. Listen for Understanding PredictionPart 2Physical effectsuFirstly, laughter he

5、lps relieve tension . It relaxes the muscles in our body, and the effects can be felt for as long as 45 minutes after a good laugh.Physical effectsuAlso, a good laugh increases blood flow to the heart and improves the function of blood vessels, which helps protect us from heart disease.Physical effe

6、ctsuFinally, when we laugh, the level of stress chemicals in our body falls and the number of immune cells in our body increases. Both mean that our body is better able to fight infection.Physical effectsPhysical effects: 1. relieve., relax., .will be felt.2. increase., improve., . protect.3. .falls

7、 and .increases, .fight.Prediction Part 3 Effect 1:_ When we are happy, _ When we smile,_ Effect 2: _ If we are in bad mood, _ If we _Conclusion Part 3 ( 1st listening) Check your prediction and figure out the aspects mentioned Psychological effectsThe two-way effect between smiling and moodFar-reac

8、hing effects of humour Part 3 ( 2nd listening) Write down specific information about two psychological effectsPrediction Part 3 Effect 1:_ When we are happy, _ When we smile,_ Effect 2: _If we are in bad mood, _ _ If we _, _.Conclusion Psychological effectsThe two-way effect between smiling and mood

9、Far-reaching effects of humourwe naturally smile. even if we dont feel like it , it can also make us feel happy.we are likely to express negative attitudespeople will enjoy our company and feel energizedI hope youll benefit from humour in your lives.and feelings, and this makes those around us down

10、, too.always try to be positive and funnyPhysical effects: 1. relieve., relax., .will be felt. 2. increase., improve., . protect. 3. .falls and .increases, .fight.Psychological effects:1. the two-way effect between smiling and mood happy smile2. far-reaching effects negative- down positive - enjoy.

11、get energizedPlease talk about physical and psychological effects of humor with your partner according to the following words.Make an interviewInterviewer: Good morning, listeners! Today were going to look at the topic of humor. We have Dr.with us, an expert on humor. Good morning , Dr.Interviewee:

12、Good morning.Interviewer: We know that humor is a part of our life. Everybody likes watching comedies and reading funny jokes, but why do we do that? (question 1)Interviewee: (answer 1)Interviewer: (question 2)Interviewee: (answer 2)Interviewer: Thank you for your sharing.Assessment Show TimeMake an

13、 interviewInterviewer: Good morning, listeners! Today were going to look at the topic of humor. We have Dr.with us, an expert on humor. Good morning , Dr.Interviewee: Good morning.Interviewer: We know that humor is a part of our life. Everybody likes watching comedies and reading funny jokes, but wh

14、y do we do that? (question 1)Interviewee: (answer 1)Interviewer: (question 2)Interviewee: (answer 2)Interviewer: Thank you for your sharing.AssessmentMark:_Homework 1. Design a poster about HUMOR What are expected in your poster: Something learnt today Rich and attractive contents Beautiful handwriting Vivid pictures 2. Describe your own experience in which humor helped you deal with embarrassing situation.You can choose one of them!