funny stories short plays cross talk shows make a face body language only a smile
Verbal
Nonverbal/mime
Fast-reading
Born: Job: Famous character: Type of acting: Died: Costume:
humor
health
joy
hope
love
friendship
relaxation
confidence
Laughing Party
Come on!
Humorous Story
An animal sports meeting was going on. A duck and a crab (螃蟹)arrived at the finishing line at the same time. The judge asked them to play Rock-Paper-Scissors to decide who is the winner. But the duck says “no”. Please tell us the reason why the duck refused to do that?
Post-Reading Activities
J : Excuse me, I’m a reporter from the column(专栏) “HUMOUR” of our school newspaper, may I ask you some questions, Mr. Chaplin? C: Sure. Go ahead! J: What kind of films do you act in? C: I usually act in _____________________________ J: What’s your own manner of acting? C: I wear _________________________ and carry_________ J: Why does your character, the little tramp become so popular throughout the world? C: Because people loved the character for ___________________________. J: Mr. Chaplin, you have produced, directed, and written many famous and humorous films, which one do you like best? C: I like ________ best, because______________ J: Do you think your poor childhood helped you in your work? Why? C: Yes, because I understood _________________________________ J: Ok, I see. And you are one of the most successful actors in the world. What’s your secret of success? C: I think _______________ is the most important for my success. J: Thank you. C: __________________