牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit1Laughterisgoodforyou同步练习(四).docx
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BOOK 6 Unit 1Laughter is good for you Ⅰ.单元教学目标Ⅲ. 教材分析与教材重组1. 教材分析本单元以“笑有益健康”为话题，介绍了西方非常流行的滑稽剧、中国相声两种具有代表性的喜剧形式。
本单元的语言知识和语言技能都是围绕这一内容展开的。
通过本单元的学习，要求学生掌握与舞台表演有关的词汇，了解喜剧这门艺术，以及喜剧在人们生活中的作用。
要求学生练习表演喜剧，能够用英语以e-mail形式介绍中国的传统喜剧表演形式——相声。
通过本单元的语言技能训练，要求学生学会使用正确得体的英语问问题和回答问题。
培养学生传承中国传统艺术形式，以开放的心态欣赏借鉴外国优秀文化。
1.1 Welcome to this unit该板块通过四张海报让学生讨论最有趣的事，自己最喜欢的喜剧演员，以及为什么人们喜欢趣事，从而引出笑有益健康的话题。
由三个开放性的问题引发讨论，既是一种读前热身，也是对本单元话题的一种导入，有利于激活学生已有的相关知识，激发学习兴趣，为接下来的阅读和后面的一系列活动做好铺垫。
1.2 Reading包括:读前问题（A），阅读材料本身(B) 、紧跟在阅读文章后面的Reading strategy和读后练习(C—F)。
A部分的三个问题，训练学生快速阅读技巧的同时，初步了解文章的主题内容。
B部分的阅读文介绍了西方非常流行的喜剧形式——滑稽剧及其种类、著名喜剧明星比利·克里斯托和人们为什么喜欢喜剧。
Reading strategy介绍了根据上下文猜词的技巧。
C1部分考查学生对文章细节内容的把握。
C2部分考查学生对4种滑稽剧形式的理解。
D根据上下文猜测和理解词义，考查学生对8个词和短语的理解。
E是著名喜剧明星比利·克里斯托的传记，该题以完型填空形式呈现，要求学生在理解课文，熟练掌握词语及表达的基础上，选择合适的词填空。
F部分为拓展延伸练习。
要求学生讨论自己最喜欢的喜剧形式以及怎样逗别人开怀大笑。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit1LaughterisgoodforyouReading教案
Unit 1《Laughter is good for you》ReadingTeaching aims:(1) Encourage the Ss to grasp the main topics of the three sections---types of stand-u p, a famous comedian and the fact that laughter is good for your health.(2) Stimulate the Ss’ interest in lear ning English by talking about their own opinions when it comes to the topic “Laughter is the best medicine”.(3) Students are expected to gain some knowledge about stand-up comedy and reinforce theirreading comprehension.(4) Develop the students’ reading ability---how to guess the meanings of new words.[来源:学科网]Important points & difficult points:(1)Find the main points in the three sections and express them.(2)Understanding the text.[来源:学#科#网Z#X#X#K]Procedure:Step 1 Lead-in(1) Warming up:Learn about famous comedians and well-known forms of comedy.(2) General questions:1. What is the article about? Stand-up comedy.2. How many types of stand-up are there? There are four main types.3. What is laughter good for? Our health.Step 2 Reading comprehensionDetailed information:C1: Answer the following questions.1.What is special about stand-up comedy?2.What are the four main types of stand-up?3.When did Billy Crystal begin practising stand-up?4.Wha t is one reason Billy Crystal has become so famous?5. How m any ti mes has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards?6. Who were Bob Hope and George Burns?[来源:学科网ZXXK]7. What does your brain do when you laugh?8. What is the English idiom about laughter mentioned in the text?1.Observational a. A comedian stands on stage and holds a banana to his ear. He sa ys, ‘Hello? Hello? I’msorry I can’t hear you. Something must be wrong with my phone.’2.Prop b. A comedian puts on glasses, ch anges his or h er voice and pretends to be someone else.3.Physical c. A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down.4.Impressionist[来源:][来源:学.科.网] d. A comedian says, ‘My Grandmother started walking 1 km a day when she turned 60. She’s 89 now, and don’t know where she is!’(2)Will you create similar situations to perform the four types of stand-up comedy? Step 3 Further readingChoose the correct answer:1.A stand-up comedian _____ while performing.A. enjoys laughingB. enjoys making fun of himselfC. usually takes advantage of the audienceD. has prepared a lot of jokes in advance2.Which of the following is the style of prop?A. jokes in everyday lifeB. visual humourC. body actionD. imitation of a well-known person3.Billy Crystal started his career ____.A. as a television actorB. as a film actorC. as a stand-up comedianD. as a host4.What does the word ‘routine’ in Para 3 probabl y mean?A. roadB. performanceC. linesD. style5.What does the word ‘improvise’ in Para 4 probably mean?A. perform without permissionB. perform without preparationC. act wellD. act fast6.At the 2004 Academ y Awards, a very old actor ______ at first.A. was asked to make a silent speechB. didn’t turn on the microphone on purpose[来源:]C. made the audience laughD. couldn’t make himself h eard7.What d oes the word ‘appropriate’in Para 4 probably mean?A. properB. clearC. sillyD. enjoya ble8.We can infer from the 5th paragraph comedians are expected to ______.A. enjoy a very long lifeB. work till the end of lifeC. have no plans to stop workD. perform stand-upStep 4 Developing reading ability through usage1.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. (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 is to ________has impressed people around the world. (3)Doctors have discovered that people who laugh a lot live ____ after researching what _____ stand-up a nd other forms of comedy have on us. When we laugh, our ____ sends chemicals around the body that are good for us. _______ helps the body stay healthy, as the saying goes, ‘Laughter is the best ________’.2. E(p5) Complete the passage.1.American2. observe3. appropriate4. comedy5. television6. actors7. improvise 8. host[来源:]9. healthy 10. comedianStep 5 Consolidation and Expansion (Choose one of the following.)F(p5) Discus s the questions:1. What kind of comedy do you enjoy the most? Why?2. Laughter is good for you and for everyone else. How do you make other people laugh?3. Tell a funny story to your classmates. [来源:学科网]Step 6 Homework1.Write a funny story.2.Relevant exercises in Assessment book.[来源:Z,xx,]。
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Section C Grammar and usageⅠ、单项填空1、 （2012·蚌埠高二检测）The child was found __________ around the streets alone 、 A 、 wandering B 、 wondering C 、 losing D 、 walked2、 （2012·巢湖高二检测）The teacher wondered whether those __________ at the back of the classroom could hear him 、 A 、 seating B 、 sit C 、 seated D 、 sat3、 —What makes him so excited ？—__________ as chairman of the reading club 、A 、 To chooseB 、 ChoosingC 、 ChosenD 、 Being chosen 4、 （2012·唐山高二检测)To learn English well, we should find opportunities to hear English __________ as much as we can 、 A 、 speak B 、 speaking C 、 spoken D 、 to speak5、 —Excuse me, sir ， where is Room 301? —Just a minute 、 I ’ll have Bob __________ you to your room 、 A 、 show B 、 shows C 、 to show D 、 showing6、 (2012·长春高二检测)With so many trees __________， the students f elt very __________、A 、 planted ； delightingB 、 planting; delightedC 、 plant ed ； delightedD 、 planting ； delighting 7、 (2012·衡阳高二检测)The man asked boys __________ so much noise 、 A 、 don ’t make B 、 not make C 、 not making D 、 not to make8、 Didn ’t you hear them __________ about something at this time last night? A 、 arguing B 、 argue C 、 to argue D 、 argued 9、 -The first one __________ will be rewarded 、 —Agreed ！ A 、 arrived B 、 arrives C 、 to arrive D 、 arriving10、 With the world changing fast ， we havesomething new __________ with all by ourselves every day 、 A 、 deal B 、 dealt C 、 to deal D 、 dealing11、 （2011·江苏高考）Recently a survey __________ prices of the same goods in two different supermarkets h as caused heated debate among citizens 、 A 、 compared B 、 comparing C 、 compares D 、 being compared 12、 We tried hard, and eventually we were able to get Mike __________ us his car just for a day 、A 、 lendingB 、 lendC 、 to lendD 、 lent13、 (2013·常德高二检测）The factory __________ at present is a paper —making factory 、A 、 to be builtB 、 builtC 、 being builtD 、 building 14、 The traffic rule says young children under the age of four and __________ less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat 、 A 、 being weighed B 、 to weigh C 、 weighed D 、 weighing15、 (2012·亳州高二检测)Why did you have the light __________ all night long ？ A 、 burning B 、 to burn C 、 burned D 、 burn 16、 (2011·陕西高考）Claire had her luggage __________ an hour before her plane left 、 A 、 check B 、 checking C 、 to check D 、 checked 17、 （2011·山东高考）Look over there —there ’s a very long ， winding path __________ up to the house 、 A 、 leading B 、 leads C 、 led D 、 to lead 18、 （2012·湖南高考)The lecture ， __________ at 7:00 pm last night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes 、 A 、 starting B 、 being started C 、 to start D 、 to be started19、 (2012·山东高考）After completing andsigning it, please return the form to us in the envelope __________、A、 providingB、 providedC、 having providedD、 provide20、（2011·天津高考）Passengers arepermitted __________ only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane、A、 to carryB、 carryingC、 to be carriedD、 being carried21、（2011·福建高考)Tsinghua University，_________ in 1911， is home to a great number of outstanding figures、A、 foundB、 foundingC、 foundedD、 to be founded22、（2011·上海高考)It’s no use __________without taking action、A、 complainB、 complainingC、 being complainedD、 to be complained23、（2011·全国卷Ⅰ)The next thing be saw wassmoke __________ from behind the house、A、 roseB、 risingC、 to riseD、 risen24、（2011·湖南高考)The ability __________an idea is as important as the idea itself、A、 expressingB、 expressedC、 to expressD、 to be expressed Ⅱ、用括号中动词的正确形式填空1、 It is silly of me __________ （annoy） withJim because he is only a five—year—old child、2、He was often seen __________ (play)baske tball on the playground while at college、3、 She was very glad to see her son __________(take) good care of in the nursery、4、 Do tell me the way you think of __________(solve） the problem as soon as possible、5、 After a knock at the door， the child heardhis mother __________ (call） him、6、 I'm calling to enquire about the position________ （advertise） in yesterday’s China Daily、7、 You’d better have your hair __________(cut） today、8、 The king observed this foolish monkey andwas greatly __________ (amuse)、Ⅲ、完成句子1、With the government's aid，those__________ (受地震影响的) have moved to the new settlements、2、 The man __________ （在舞台上表演的) is mybest friend、3、 It’s no use __________ (同他们争辩)；theywon’t change their minds、4、 Listening to music can get your negativefeelings __________ (驱散)、5、 The overpass __________ （正在修建的） willbe open next year、6、 They have a lot of work __________ （完成） before the end of this year、答案与解析Ⅰ、1、 A 句意:那个小孩被发现一个人在街上徘徊。
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The First American Laughing Championship in San Diego The first-ever American Laughing Championship is taking place in San Diego.The contest is the first national championship in the US， although Canadian filmmaker，Albert Nerenberg，has organised national laughing contests in Canada and Japan and a state championship in California back in 2010.The contest requires the chosen laughers to face
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Types of stand-up There are a variety (不同种类) of different styles (风格) of stand-up comedy.Some comedians tell jokes about the way people behave② (表现) or about daily life.For example，they may talk about how people act when they queue up，or they may ask why it only rains when you forget your umbrella③.Other comedians rely on visual (视觉的) humour.Their humour may be inspired by objects.For
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit 1《Laughter is good for you》word重点词汇讲解
U1 重点词汇讲解1.There are a variety of different styles of stand-up comedy.单口喜剧很很多种。
Variety—n.多种样式；多变性常用结构：a variety of / varieties of 多种多样的，种类繁多的，相当于形容词various1) There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. 有种类繁多的图案可供选择。
2) This tool can be used in a variety of ways. 这种工具有多种用途。
3) She took the job for various reasons. 她由于种种原因接受了这份工作。
2.Some comedians tell jokes about the way people behave or about daily life.有些喜剧演员拿人们的行为方式或是日常生活开玩笑。
behave—v.表现一般与副词或介词连用1) The doctor behaved very unprofessionally. 那位医生的做法违反职业道德。
2) He behaved like a true gentleman. 他的行为像个真正的绅士。
【相关拓展】behave (oneself)表现得体；有礼貌3) I want you to behave yourself while I am away. 我不在家的时候你们要乖乖的。
4) She doesn’t know how to behave in public. 她在公共场合举止无措。
adv.-behaved 表现得……的如: well-behaved, badly-behaved5) The badly-behaved children are really a headache to me.那些表现得不好的孩子对我来说真头疼。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六《Unit 1 Laughter is good for you》Project 教案 2
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit 1 Laughter is good for you教案ProjectPutting on a playI General inductionThis section is designed to help you learn and use English through doing a project. You are first asked to read the two plays in Part A. You should understand what the two plays are about. Then you are encouraged to perform one of the two plays. The purpose of this section is to let you use what you have learnt to finish a project by working together. In the course of doing the project, you will discuss what steps are needed to prepare a play. In order to finish the project, you will discuss what steps are needed to prepare a play. In order to finish the project, you are expected to learn how to cooperate as a team and how to fulfill each part of the work.II ReadingPart A1 Read the first play and try to ask the following questions:Is there a bench in the courtyard? (Actually no)What dies the word ‘invisible’ mean? (It means ‘can’t be seen’)Is this a comedy? Why or why not? (Yes, it is a comedy because it is very funny.) In the reading passage of this unit, we have learnt that there are four main types of stand-up comedy. They are observational, prop, physical and impressionist. In what style of comedy do you think this one is? ( It is in the physical style. Actors use body language to perform the play.)2 Read the second play and answer the following questions:How many characters are there in the play? Who are they? (Three. The king, the Queen and the servant.)Who do you think is the main character in the play? (The King.)What does the King actually want? (Toilet paper.)Why are the others unable to understand him? (Because he was a king and he says that he wants important papers. The others would mistake them for some official documents.)In what style of stand-up comedy is this play? (It is in the style of prop. Actors use the prop — toilet paper and some other papers to perform the play.)How does the playwright make the play funny? (The playwright uses a play upon words— important paper and toilet paper--- to make people laugh.)3 Let’s do Parts B1 and B2 on page 101 in Workbook to practice the usages of some words and phrases learnt in this section.4 Please do Parts D1 and D2 on page 103 in Workbook as your homework. The two exercises will help you be more familiar with the usages of some words, phrases, and patterns learnt in this unit.Part B1 Now work in groups of four to discuss the eight questions given in this part. While discussing, you should choose one of the two plays to perform. You should also allocate the different tasks among your group members. For example, who will be the actors and actresses? Who will be the director? Who will make the scenery if it is needed? Who will find props? Who will make costumes? You may make a flow chart to help you manage the task.Before perform it, you need to practice a lot.2 Have each group perform the play. After all the groups have performed their plays, have students decide which group’s performance is the best, and who is the best actor or actress in the class. The awards may also go to the best costume, the best director, etc.3 Last, read the article in Part A on page 107 in Workbook, and then write a summary. You may do it as your homework.III PracticeOnce upon a time, there (1)______ a very funny story among three people, the King, the Queen and a servant. One day, as soon as the King entered the palace, he called in a servant and told him he had to have some important papers immediately. Soon came back the servant with a stack of official-looking papers, but (2)______this, the King threw them away at once and shouted: “No, no, no bring my important papers!” The servant dashed out and in a minute re-entered with a newspaper in his hand. This time, to his (3)______, the King tore it into halves and cried: “No, (4)______fool! I must have my important papers RIGHT NOW!!!” However, like the first and second time, the servant failed to bring the King what he wanted several times. Even the Queen didn’t know what her husband wanted and just (5)______ a page from her book and offered it to King. The King moved around in his chair, crossed and (6)_____his legs and seemed very anxious. At last, the servant (7)_______ out a roll of toilet paper. He was puzzled and (8)_______whether the King needed it or not. On the contrary, upon getting it, the King ran out as fast asLanguage points1. I am sitting on an invisible bench, of course. (page 14) 当然，我正坐在一张看不见的椅子上。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit1Laughterisgoodforyou同步练习(二).docx
高中英语学习材料***鼎尚图文理制作***Unit1 Laughter is good for you 同步练习(二)总分 100分 时间 50 分钟 成绩评定 __________________ I . 根据首字母提示补全单词：（每题1.5分，共15分） 1. A This outstanding girl was sent to me in r___________ to my request for a suitable secretary.2. A The play was so h__________ that the audience laughed all through it.3. B Her arrest produced an immediate r__________ from the press (新闻界).4. B V_________ aids are pictures that help you to understand something.5. A The actor was on the s_________ for most of the play.6. A He had the freshly-lit cigarette between his l_________ and then left the room.7. A There is some truth in the old s__________, “Don ’t try to run before you can walk.”8. C Our scientists are beating their b_________ trying to come up with a solution to the problem.9. A Slowly I raised my head and saw myself in the m__________ opposite. 10. B Going round to the bank was part of the r_________ of his work.II. 根据课文内容，判断正误：（每题1分，共10分） B 1. Stand-up comedy is special because the comedian needn ’t stand in front of the audience and talkdirectly to audience members.2. A stand-up comedian may tell different jokes according to the reactions of an audience.3. Observational, prop, physical and impressionist are the main four styles of stand-up comedy.4. Physical comedians speak or act as famous people while impressionist comedians use their own bodies.5. All the stand-up comedians can become as TV and film actors later on in life so long as they keep on.6. Billy Crystal has been given the Academy Awards eight times.7. Billy Crystal is very popular with the people of all ages because he has the ability to amuse people all over the world.8. Each time Billy Crystal performs his stand-up, he is always brushing his teeth! 9. Laughing not only helps your body stay healthy but also helps you fight pain.10. Doctors have been researching whether stand-up and other forms of comedy have any effect on people.III. 单项选择：（每题2分，共30分）1. A _____ what the teacher taught, she decided to stay behind to go on with her lessons after school.预习作业课堂作业A. Not being understoodB. She didn’t understandC. Not to have understoodD. Not having understood2.A—Why is Tom so late?—I don’t know_____ be!A. what can the reasonB. why can the reasonC. why the reason canD. what the reason can3. B On the contrary, I think it is Truman, _____ you, _____ to blame.A. more than；areB. less than；who areC. rather than；that isD. rather than；is4. C In autumn, the cattle have _____ into the cattle pen and counted.A. been arrangedB. to be arrangedC. been rounded upD. to be rounded up5. B The Chinese nation _____ many national heroes and revolutionary leaders.A. has producedB. have producedC. has given birth toD. have given birth to6. B—I’m afraid I will have no place to stay if I go there earlier.—It doesn’t matter. You can sleep in my uncle’s until you get yourself _____.A. fix upB. fixed upC. fix onD. fixed on7. A Welcome to our restaurant, sir. May I have your _____?A. orderB. billC. telephoneD. name8. A She was at a loss to find words _____ such an occasion.A. suitable forB. to suit forC. fitD. to fit for9. C His appearance nearly _____ the party. Laura insisted we should stop it at once.A. damagedB. ruinedC. destroyedD. broke10. A _____ in the countryside, though living in town, he _____ his home village all the time.A. Brought up；has still thought ofB. Being brought up；is still thinking ofC. Having been brought up；still thinks ofD. Brought up；is still thinking of11. A _____, the singer is well-known to the young students.A. Strictly spokenB. Strictly sayingC. Strictly speakingD. Strictly said12.B—I think this is the shirt you need.—_____A. I think I should be more careful.B. I’m sorry I can’t take it.C. But would you mind if I looked at some other shirts before I try this on?D. No, I’d better go.13.A—H ere’s what you’ve ordered. _____?—No, thanks.A. Anything addedB. Anything to followC. Is that allD. That’s all right14. B Does it _____ to let children chat online with strangers? A. make sure B. make outC. make knownD. make sense15. B It was _____ cold winter night. _____ pale moon hung low in _____ sky. A. a/ The/ aB. the/ The/ aC. a/ A/ theD. the/ The/ theIV . 完形填空：(每题1.5分，共30分)Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything youwant in life. 1 just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.Successful people 2 how their life should be and set lots of goals. By setting goals you are 3 your life. It’s like having a 4 to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are 5 drivers. One has a destination (目的地) in 6 which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any 7 time or wrong turns. The other driver has no 8 or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, 9 she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just 10 gas. Which driver do you want to be?Winners in life set goals and 11 through on them. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making 12 and setting goals. 13 people just let life happen by ac cident. Goals aren’t 14 to set and they aren’t difficult to reach. It’s up to you to 15 what your goals really are. You are the one who must 16 what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more 17 to achieve it. Written goals can be 18 regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also 19 you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourself continuously 20 situations that will bring you nearer to your goal. 1. B A. Because of B. Instead ofC. In spite ofD. In addition to2. A A. imagineB. discussC. experienceD. show3. B A. going on withB. taking control ofC. getting along withD. taking advantage of 4. A A. guide B. friend C. map D. sign 5. A A. two B. such C. some D. good 6. A A. body B. heart C. head D. mind 7. A A. free B. dullC. fixedD. wasted 8. A A. money B. experience C. goal D. help 9. A A. orB. butC. forD. so10. B A. thinking of B. using upC. turning offD. paying for 11. C A. follow B. liveC. breakD. go 12. A A. aimsB. conditionsC. waysD. plans13. A A. OrdinaryB. LuckyC. Unsuccessful D . Young 14. A A. difficult B. easyC. possibleD. useful 15. B A. think upB. find outC. make outD. carry out课外 作业16. B A. practise B. change C. admit D. decide17. B A. willing B. anxious C. likely D. clever18. A A. improved B. reviewed C. set D. reached19. A A. although B. until C. when D. unless20. B A. aware of B. worried about C. familiar with D. used toV. 阅读理解：(每题5分，共15分)Harry Potter came to China! Not the mop-haired (头发蓬乱的), magic wizard wearing glasses and a black jacket, but a gentle boy with clear blue eyes, sunny smile, and a formal suit.He is Daniel Radcliffe, a 13-year-old teenager who has played Potter, the biggest and best hero in Britain since James Bond.Daniel visited China for the first time on December 21 and 22, 2003. He presented the premiere(首映) of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in Beijing and Shanghai. The film was released across China on January 23 this year.“I love China,” said Daniel in broken Chinese. He paid a visit to the Great Wall and the Fo rbidden City and was greatly impressed.Daniel was thrown into stardom overnight by the Harry Potter series. Right now, his salary, US$3 million from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, makes him one of the highest paid teen stars in the ente rtainment world.“My life has changed surprisingly little. I’m just recognized sometimes, and people come up to me on the street. I’m honoured by all the fan letters I get, but I don’t have a girlfriend.” Daniel said when asked how his life changed s ince he entered the world of “Harry Potter”.Fame and fortune may not be what Daniel cared about most. He liked Potter and thought they two were similar, which is why he played the screen teen so well.1. A According to the passage, why did Daniel Radcliffe play Potter so well?A. He is a young boy and suitable for the role.B. He is a clever boy and has a gift for acting.C. He doesn’t care about fame or fortune.D. He likes Potter and they have a lot in common.2. B Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Daniel Radcliffe hadn’t been to China before December 21, 2003.B. Daniel Radcliffe is one of the highest paid teen stars in the entertainment world.C. Daniel Radcliffe wants to have a girlfriend.D. Daniel Radcliffe is a British.3. A Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A. Harry Potter visits ChinaB. Harry Potter is one of the biggest heroesC. The greatest teen starD. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets答案]I. 1. response 2. humorous 3. reaction 4. Visual 5. stage6. lips7. saying8. brains9. mirror 10. routine II. 1.× 2. √ 3. √ 4.×5.×6.×7. √8.×9. √10. √III. 1-5 DDCDC 6-10 BAABD 11-15 CCBDCIV. 1-5 BABCA 6-10 DDCBB 11-15 ADCAB 16-20 DCBCAV. DCA。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit1《Laughterisgoodforyou》Project课件
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最新牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit 1Laughter is good for youPeriod One1课件PPT.ppt
Where is he standing?
In a spotlight, on stage.
What is he doing there?
Giving a performance.
What might he be saying?
Maybe he is telling a joke.
Where is he standing?
In a spotlight, on stage.
What is he doing there?
Giving a performance.
What might he be saying?
What kind of expression is the man wearing?
Laughter can keep us in a good mood. We can have positive attitudes
towards our life. We can enjoy life better and live
longer. Laughter is the best medicine.
Disc ussion
Who is your favourite comedian? Why do you like him or her? Why do people like
funny things?
Enjoying interesting and funny pictures.
What does the poster tell us?
What’s the book about?
What does the poster tell us?
英语：选修6-unit1-laughter-is-good-for-you-language-points课件(译林牛津版)
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make/leave an impression on sb. 给某人 留下印象 那部喜剧给我们留下了不可磨灭的印象。 That comedy made a lasting impression on us.
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Unit 1 Laughter is good for youWelcome & Word power 导学案【学习目标】1、to know some events that can make people laugh.2、To grasp the usage of some important words and expressions.【学法指导】1、practice makes perfect.【学习过程】一、单元文化背景Poster 1:1. What kind of expression is the man wearing?__________________________________________________________ 2 What is he doing there?__________________________________________________________ Poster 2:1. What is he second poster about?_________________________________________________________ 2. From the poster, can you tell what the book is about?__________________________________________________________ Poster 3:1. What is this poster about?__________________________________________________________ 2. What do you know about crosstalk?__________________________________________________________ Poster 4:1. What does this poster focus on?__________________________________________________________ 2. Can you name 2 actors of the comedy?__________________________________________________________二、课堂研习1. Everyone agrees that laughter is good for you.(1) laughter n.. 笑声,笑The laughter from the next room is very noisy. __________________________________(2) be good for 对…有好处阅读对你有好处。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六unit 1laughter is good for
Unit 1 Laughter is good for youPart One Tea ching Design第一部份教学设计Aims and requirements♦ Read a magazine article about stand-up comedy and two short plays♦ Listen to an answering machine message and a radio talk show♦ Discuss comedy and famous crosstalk performers♦ Write an e-mail about crosstalk♦ Present a short playProcedures●Word PowerStep 1: BrainstormingT: Have you heard of Shakespeare? Can you say out some of his works?S: “Romeo and Julie”, “Merchants of Venice” and so on.T: Have you seen them performed on the stage?S: Yes. /No.T: A piece of writing to be performed by actors in the theatre is called drama. Are you interested in drama? Do you want to learn something more about drama? Today we’ll learn some words used in a drama on the stage.Step 2: Brainstorming and vocabulary learning1 First, let’s check how much you have known about drama.T: What do we call the person who acts in a play?S: An actor or actress.T: What do we call the person who is in charge of a play?[来源:学科网ZXXK][来源:学|科|网] S: A director.T: what are the words that the actors say called?[来源:学科网ZXXK]S: linesT: Where can the lines can be found?S: In a script.T: what is a script made up of?S: Acts and scene.T: What are the words called that tell the actors how to act?S: They are called stage directions.Write these on the blackboard and make sure the students know the meaning of each word.2 After you have grasped the above words, let’s focus on the picture in part B, which gives you some information related to things on a stage.3 Let’s focus on the passage in part C, which checks your s’ ability of understanding and using the words you have just learnt. In order to fill in the blanks correctly, you have to understand the passage and the exact meaning of the missing words. You should first complete the exercisesAns wers1 actor2 director3 lines4 cast5 script6 stage7 acts 8 scenes 9 costume 10 wings 11 props 12 light13 scenery 14 stage directionsStep 3: Vocabulary extension1Boys and girls, let’s suppose you are going to perform a drama at the school art festival.Discuss in your group: How you are going to prepare and arrange for the performance. TheA drama[来源:学.科.网actors, actressesscript theme, lines, stage direction, acts/scenesstage wings, microphone, curtains, lights, scenery,setot hers Budge, props, costumes2 Let’s come to part D. We know in English, there are many useful idioms and saying about laughing and it is good for us to keep some useful idioms in mind. This part will present some to us. Look at the idioms and the sentences below. Then see if you can find any more idioms aboutSample answersto have the last laugh: to make someone who has criticized or defeated you lookstupid by succeeding in something more important or by seeing them fail. They fired her last year, but she had the last laugh because she was taken on by theirmain rivals at twice the salary.He laughs best who laughs last.all smiles: becoming happy again especially after feeling sad. When Mary found out about the holiday, she was all smiles.Step 4: Consolidation exercises.1 Write out the words according to the English explanations.1 make somebody laugh or simile ____________2 the person in charge of a play ____________3 very go od of high quality ____________[来源:学#科#网]4 full of eagerness or interest ____________5 perform without preparation ____________[来源:]6 take place, happe n ____________7 worried or afraid ____________[来源:学科网ZXXK]8 unlike anything else ____________9 text of a play, film, ____________10 instrument that changes sound waves into electrical current used in broadcasting speech,Answers1. amuse 2 director 3 excellent 4 enthusiastic 5 improvise6 occur7 nervous8 unique9 script 10 microphoneII. ReadingWords: 333；time: 5’30”A night of funWednesday night 7:30 . at the Chuckle Bar!Starring Rodney Mann, Pedro Mendez and Larry Dunne!Next Wednesday night at the Chuckle Bar we have an all-star line-up of comedians. Three of the world’s best known comedians are coming together for one night only. Book your tickets by calling 00 or be at the door early to buy them before the show begins.Rodney MannMann is famous for his jokes about average people and their lives. Many of his jokes are social commentaries on everyday. He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up.[来源:学_科_网Z_X_X_K]Mann’s most famous opening line, “You know, I was wa lking down the street the other day…’ is know all over the world. He is just back from his tour of Europe, and is appearing at the Chuckle Bar for one night only. Don’t miss out![来源:学科网ZXXK]Pedro MendezPedro Mendez grew up on a small farm in Panama. He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten, and has been telling jokes and making people laugh ever since. Recently, the30-year-old comedian began filming a new TV programmer that he will both act in and produce. Experience Mendez’s unique Latin style humor for yourself. His “I had a farm in Panama” routine is a classic that should not be missed.Larry DunneLarry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades. He began his career by performing for soldiers in Hawaii in the 1950s, and since then, he has been the host of his own late night TV programmer. The videos and DVDs of his performances are the best selling of any stand-up act out there. An old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines.Dunne is best known for his jokes about life in the USA and how it ha s changed during his lifetime. This will be Dunne’s last show before he retires, so do n’t miss it.Call 00 to reserve your tickets or be at the door by 7:00 .1 The comedy show will have_______ comedians on _______ night.A three; oneB three; twoC one; threeD one; two2 Rodney Mann grew up in ________.A the USAB PanamaC HawaiiD New York3 The show begins _______.A at lunch timeB at 7:30 .C at 7:00 .D at 7:30 a.m.4 Pedro Mendez has lived in ______for _____ years.A the USA; thirty-fourB the USA; tenC Panama; thirty-fourD the USA; twenty5 The oldest comedian is probably ________, and has been performing _______.A Rodney Mann; for over fifty yearsB Larry Dunne; since the 1970sAnswers1-5 A DBDCStep 5: Homework1 Parts B1 and B2 on page101 of the Workbook.2 Prepare the Part Grammar and Usage。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六《Unit 1 Laughter is good for you》Word power 教案 3
英语译林牛津版选修6Unit1同步教案（Word power）Teaching aims:(1). Learn and master the new words in play scripts.(2). Enlarge the knowledge about expressions of smile and laugh.Important points & difficult points:(1). Talk about drama to learn new words.(2). Remember the new expressions of smile and laugh.Procedure:Step 1 Revision:1. What are the four types of stand-up?2. What effect do stand up and other forms of comedy have on us?3. What do we need while performing?Step 2 Words used in play scripts:Show the students pictures related to acting, asking them to give the names.Step 3 Read and understandAsk the students to give names to the following descriptions.1. The person who gives instructions to the actors, cameraman etc. in a film or play.2. All the people who act in a play or film.3. The words of a play or performance that an actor learns.4. The written form of a play or film5. The instructions and advice given on where to stand on the stage.6. One of the main parts into which a stage play is divided.7. Plays which are very short.(keys: director cast lines script stage direction acts or scenes one-act play) Step 4 Further study1. Complete the exercise of Part C.(1) actor (2) director (3) lines (4) cast (5) script (6) stage(7) acts (8) scenes (9) costume (10) wings (11) props (12) lights(13) scenery (14) stage directions2. According to Part C, answer this question “What kinds of things should an actor do to become successful?”*listen to the director*learn lines by heart*find out when the character he or she is playing on stage*dress in his or her costume and wait in the wings in time*know the props that are going to be used before going on stage*calm down and be confident when on stageStep 5. Idioms about smiling & laughing1.to laugh one’s head off-----to laugh very hardThe comedy I saw last night made me laugh my head off.2. to smile on someone---someone is luckyLuck was smiling on me as I passed the driving test.3. be laughing all the way to the bank---be in a good situation because you have made a lot of money withoutmaking much effortHis uncle left him a lot of money, so he was laughing all the way to the bank4. be laughed out of court---sth is not accepted for people think it is completely stupidWe can’t propose that! We’d be laughed out of court.。
牛津译林版高中英语选修六Unit 1《Laughter is good for you》Sectio
Section B Word powerparticipate in, strengthen, guarantee, positive， fitness， foolishness, drive away, be supposed to, in charge, work out 1、 Let us be merry and _________ all cares_________、2、 We provide a 5—year __________ againstrust、3、 The exercises are designed to __________your stomach muscles、4、 His harmo nious family environment has avery __________ effect on him、5、Everyone in the class is expected to__________ the discussion、6、 John will take the blame for the failureof the project because he is __________、7、 I believe that you can __________ thisproblem by yourself、8、 In my view, the best way to keep __________is to go in for sports、9、 I tried to ask a question， but just mademyself look __________、10、The details __________ be secret butsomehow let out、Ⅱ、完成句子用attend， join， join in, take part in, participate in的正确形式填空（1)I’m going to the theatre tonight、Would you like to __________ me?(2）They all __________ us __________ singing the English song at the end of the party、（3）Please telephone me if you are not able to __________ tomorrow’s class、（4)Now we students have enough time to __________ __________ various activities、Ⅲ、单项填空1、（2012·银川高二检测) Why haven’t youfinished your homework yet? You __________ to have finished it by last Sunday、A、 are supposedB、 were supposedC、 are supposingD、 were supposing2、—I’m interested in that beautiful MP4player、 How much do you charge for it？—＄150、 And it’s of the value、-Well, __________， but I can’t afford it、Thank you anyway、A、 please lower the priceC、 it’s worth thatD、 that’s too dear3、__________ I saw Tom，I was deeplyimpressed by his energy、A、 For the first timeC、 The first timeD、 It was the first time4、 The hospital staff burst into cheers afterdoctors completed a 20—hour operation to have the one-year—old twins __________ at the head、A、 isolatedB、 separatedC、 dividedD、 removed5、 (2011·四川高考)As is reported， it is 100years __________ Qinghua University was founded、A、 whenB、 beforeC、 afterD、 since6、 He is __________ the factory; that is tosay， the factory is __________ him、A、 in charge of； in charge ofB、 in the charge of； in the charge ofC、 in charge of; in the charge ofD、 in the charge of; in charge of7、 Working hard is not only a __________ ofgreat success, but is among the essential requirements、A、 signB、 signalC、 guaranteeD、 fitness8、 (2012·南通高二检测) Just as I was leavingthe house, it __________ me that I had left my keys in it、A 、 was occurred toB 、 occurred toC 、 was occurring toD 、 occurs to9、 The teacher is easy —going, and she often _______ in the pupils ’ games 、 A 、 participates B 、 attends C 、 joinedD 、 took part10、 (2011·山东高考) They are broadening the bridge to __________ the flow of traffic 、 A 、 put off B 、 speed up C 、 turn onD 、 work out11、 The secretary has a lot of things to __________ in the office since she has been away for quite a few days 、 A 、 take up B 、 make up C 、 work outD 、 carry out12、 The noise, loud and constant ， from the top floor of the meeting-room __________ can be clearly heard in our classroom 、 A 、 being decorated B 、 having been decoratedC 、 to be decoratedD 、 decorated13、 The lecture they attended yesterday was ________, but the film after it was __________、A 、 boring ； great funB 、 bored; great funC 、 boring ； great funnyD 、 bored; great funny 14、 Though I believe in telling __________ truth ， I think _________ white lie is sometimes necessary 、 A 、 不填；a B 、 the ；a C 、 不填；the D 、 the;不填15、 —I know something about gardening 、 CouldI offer advice ？ — __________、A 、 Go right aheadB 、 Take it easyC 、 You will make itD 、 Don ’t mention it 16、 We cannot __________ the punctual arrival of trains in foggy weather 、 A 、 guarantee B 、 provide C 、 arrange D 、 apply Ⅳ、完形填空He must have been completely los t insomething he was reading because I had to tap on the windshield (挡风玻璃） to get his attention 、“Is your taxi 1 ?"I asked when he finally looked 2 at me 、 He nodded ， and then made a(n ） 3 as I settled into the back seat,“I ’m sorry ， but I was reading a 4 、”He 5 as if he had a cold 、“I am not in a hurry,”I told him 、“Go ahead and finish your letter 、”He 6 his head 、“I ’ve read it several times already 、 I guess I 7 know it by heart 、"“Letters from home always mean a lot,”I said 、“From a child ？"“This isn 't 8 ，”he replied 、“Although it 9 just as well have been family 、 Old Ed was my oldest friend 、 In fact ， we used to call each other ‘Old Friend ’when w e 'd m e e t 、 I ’m n o t m u c h g o o d a t 10 、”“I don ’t think most of us keep 11 our correspondence （来往信件) too well,”I said 、“I know I don ’t 、 But I take it he ’s someone you've 12 quite a while 、"“All my life 、 We were kids together, went to school together and all the 13 through high school 、”“There are not too many people who ’ve had such a long friendship,”I said 、“ 14 ，”the driver went on,“I hadn ’t seen him more than once or twice a year over the past 25 or 30 years because I 15 away from the old neighborhood and you kind of （多少有点儿) lose touch 16 you never forget 、”“You said ‘was'、 Does that mean …？”I asked 、 He nodded 、“ 17 a couple of weeks ago 、”“I ’m sorry,”I said 、“It ’s no fun to lose any friend —and losing a real old one is 18 tougher 、"He didn't 19 to that, and we rode onin silence for a few minutes、 But I realized that Old Ed was still in his mind when he spoke again, almost more to himself than to me，“I should have kept in touch、”“Well,”I agreed，“We should all keep in touch with old friends more than we do、But things 20 and we just don’t seem to find the time、”When I got to my hotel room I didn't unpack right away、 First I had to write a letter and mail it、1、 A、 available B、 acceptableC、 beneficialD、 occupied2、 A、 down B、 upC、 toD、 off3、 A、 decision B、 planC、 apologyD、 mistake4、 A、 booklet B、 novelC、 bookD、 letter5、 A、 sounded B、 toldC、 seemedD、 continued6、 A、 hung B、 noddedC、 shookD、 kept7、 A、 anyhow B、 hardlyC、 almostD、 often8、 A、 friendship B、 familyC、 leadershipD、 colleague9、 A、 could B、 mightC、 maybeD、 would10、 A、 writing B、 readingC、 talkingD、 learning11、 A、 up B、 withC、 onD、 in12、 A、 found B、writtenC、 knownD、 seen13、 A、 curriculum B、 coincidenceC、 lifeD、 way14、 A、 Eventually B、 ActuallyC、 AdditionallyD、 Besides15、 A、 removed B、 leftC、 headedD、 moved16、 A、 even though B、 as thoughC、 whenD、 whereas17、 A、 Died B、 SufferedC、 ChokedD、 Survived18、 A、 ever B、 evenC、 fairlyD、 quite19、 A、 appeal B、 replyC、 adaptD、 talk20、 A、 take up B、 pick upC、 come upD、 break up答案与解析Ⅰ、1、 drive； away 2、 guarantee 3、strengthen4、 positive5、 participate in6、incharge7、 work out 8、 fit 9、foolish10、 were supposed toⅡ、（1）join （2）joined; in （3)attend （4）take part in/join in/participate in Ⅲ、1、 B 句意:为什么你还没有完成作业？你本应上周日前完成的.根据语境可知“本应上周日前完成作业”是过去的含义，故选项B正确。
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Period Two Language pointsⅠ、语境填词1。
The experiment is in its final ________(阶段)。
2。
The children ________(娱乐） themselves by playing hide.andseek games、3。
It has been discussed in his ________（先前的) book、4.The ________（演出) starts at seven、5.She used to ________(取笑） me about my hair、6.More and more ________ (视觉的) aids，such as pictures，filmstrips,cinema films and so on，are used in our class、7。
E.mails to close friends or family members are usually written in (an）informal ________（方式）。
8。
Children should be taught how to ________（表现，举止) towards adults、Ⅱ、选词填空make fun of,follow in the footsteps of，come up with,queue up，later on,a variety of，make up，stand up for1。
Few people like being ____________________ in public，I believe、2.In rush hours,there are a lot of people ________________ for a bus、3.I'm busy now，but I’ll tell you all about it ________________、4。
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高中英语学习材料***鼎尚图文理制作***Unit1 Laughter is good for you 同步练习(四)总分 100分 时间 45 分钟 成绩评定 __________________ I. 根据英文解释和首字母提示，写出作为电影术语的英文单词。
（每题2分，共20分）1. A all the actors in a playc_____________ 2. A the person in charge of a film, play etc. d_____________ 3. A the words that the actors sayl_____________ 4. B text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.s_____________ 5. B sequence of continuous action in a play, film, etc. s_____________ 6. B any of the main divisions of a play or an operaa_____________ 7. B (in a theatre) area to the right and left of the stage that is hidden from the audience by curtains, scenery, etc. w____________ 8. A person in a novel, play, etc.c_____________ 9. A screen of heavy material that can be raised or lowered at the front of a stage c_____________10. B furniture, woodwork, canvas, etc used on a theatre stage to represent the place of action s___________II. 将下列各句中画线部分译成汉语。
(每题1.5分，30分)1. A He is innocent? Don ’t make me laugh.2. A He who laughs last laughs best.3. B She ’s got the laugh on me this time.4. A This is the mistake that can ’t easily be laughed off.5. B As he picked himself up from the floor, he saw a couple of boys laughing their heads off.6. A He would laugh her out of her sadness.7. A The laugh is on me. I admit having been fooled by him. 8. B He tried to speak, but he was laughed down. 9. A John ’s failing the test is no laughing matter! 10. B The weather smiled on me: it was a fine day.11. B He tried to tease out some family problems into the open from the child. 12. B When Mary found out about the holiday, she was all smiles. 13. A When he heard the news, he burst into laughter. 14. A They played baseball just for laughs.预习作业课堂 作业15. C I had a feeling that he was laughing up his sleeve at me.III. 完形填空：（每题1.5分，共30分）Parents are looking for more ways to beat the heat in these dog days of summer. The children, who are now home on summer 1 , are anxious to get out of the house. What to do?2 a look at our Field Trip column on Page E7. Writer Paula Gray Hunter finds3 for families to cool down, from ice-skating to indoors pools4 museums.When you are out 5 for your ice-cream, you may want to talk to your child about 6 you spend your cold cash. You have to spend money to make money, 7 an old saying. OK, but do parents have to 8 money on ways to teach their children how to save money? Not 9 .In her Family and Money 10 on Page E4, Anne Veigle took a critical look at Disney’s “Money Rock” video, the newest edition of the ABC children’s programme called “Schoolhouse Rock”.Plenty of other 11 and books are also made to be suitable for 12 children how to deal with money matters. Some are 13 the money, and others aren’t.14 your local library before investing in (购买) these materials. 15 , parents may also consider 16 children present when they pay bills. Children learn by 17 .18 , check the back of the Family Times. Our Good Life section for readers 50 or older, will 19 once a month. We hope you enjoy the stories in this issue (期).Take care and 20 cool.1. B A. break B. times C. periods D. school2. A A. Give B. Show C. Take D. Start3. B A. chances B. ways C. reasons D. roads4. A A. towards B. until C. through D. to5. A A. paying B. leaving C. driving D. desiring6. A A. why B. how C. when D. where7. B A. under the standard of B. regarding toC. as a result ofD. according to8. A A. keep B. make C. spend D. consider9. B A. necessarily B. silly C. exactly D. bitterly10. A A. agreement B. remark C. article D. column11. A A. pictures B. videos C. programs D. families12. B A. showing B. explaining C. comforting D. advising13. A A. proud of B. full of C. worth D. free14. A A. Telephone B. Question C. Find D. Check15. A A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Instead16. A A. bringing B. having C. forcing D. sending17. B A. experience B. problem C. model D. example18. A A. Finally B. Importantly C. Secondly D. Generally19. B A. appear B. publish C. run D. organize 20. A A. act B. fallC. stayD. lookIV . 阅读理解（20分） “Don’t sit so close to the TV,” Susan Thomas yells from the kitchen to her children in the livingroom. “It’ll hurt your eyes.”Thomas isn’t an eye doctor, but there’s no doubt in her mind that sitting too close to the television is bad for your vision. “It’s just something that everyone knows is true,” she says. “The world is round, puppies are cute, and sitting too close to the TV is bad for your eyes.”Thomas, and millions of other people, however, might be surprised to learn that this old wives’ tale isn’t tr ue. Sitting close to the TV might make your eyes feel tired but, according to medical studies, it won’t damage them. The same is true of reading in inadequate(不充足的) light.Old wives’ tales, those stories and bits of everyday advice that get passed d own through the generations, seem to be a part of every culture. While some of them have a grain of truth to them, many others are completely false. For example, if you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold. No. Colds are caused by viruses, so goin g out with wet hair (or even naked) on a cold day won’t make you sick.“Carrots are good for your eyes. You’ve never seen a rabbit wearing glasses, have you?” Partially true. Carrots contain a chemical which prevents eye disease, but other vegetables like spinach (菠菜) have much more of it. “Don’t crack your knuckles (折手指关节发出声音)- it’ll give you arthritis(关节炎).” Not in this lifetime. Cracking your knuckles may make an unpleasant noise, but it doesn’t damage your hands in any way.Of course that doesn’t mean that all old wives’ tales are nonsense. For example, you can tell what kind of husband a man will make by the way he treats his mother. Now those are words to live by. 1. A Sitting too close to the TV or reading in poor light _____. A. is a good ideaB. might hurt your eyesC. could make your eyes uncomfortableD. is bad for your eyesight2. A For Thomas, “Puppies are cute” is _____. A. something worth discussing B. something everyone believes C. the name of a TV showD. the name of a storybook3. A According to the passage colds are caused by _____. A. virusesB. wet hairC. cold weatherD. the change of temperature4. B In the writer’s opinion , cracking your knuckles _____. A. will give you arthritis B. may make others unpleasant C. will damage your handsD. may prevent eye disease课外 作业答案I. 1. cast 2. director 3. lines 4. script 5. scene6. act7. wings8. character9. curtain 10. sceneryII. 1. 别开玩笑了，别胡说八道了，别让我笑掉大牙 2. 谁笑在最后，谁笑得最好。