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Humour & 21 Laughing Key Vocabulary comedian/comic actor stand-up comedy sit-com/comedy film-show/comical video clip witty/clever/humorous/amusing/comical hysterical/hilarious/side splitting/cracks me up laugh my head off/burst out laughing/laugh out loud/giggle/chuckle great way to socialize/hang out with friends/good night out see the funny side/enjoy a good laugh/have a good time good at telling jokes/a good joker teller/remember many jokes help us to cope with difficult situations laughter is therapeutic/the best medicine: good for blood circulation/lower blood pressure/boost the immune system reduce stress/depression/anger entertain/stimulate informative/thought provoking stimulate the imagination/inspire/motivate/uplift revitalize/energize/entertain relaxing/a good way to unwind Vocabulary Builder A Match the words to a synonym, antonym, or idiom sit-com thought provoking comedian comic actor witty unwind cracks me up burst out laughing socialize inspire stimulate the imagination comedy show informative motivate lower blood pressure hang out with friends relax boost the immune system 10 inspire clever B Circle the odd word/s out sit-com comical video clip comedy show comical comedian comic actor witty shallow clever hysterical funny cracks me up giggle laugh my head off burst out laughing socialize hang out with friends relax unwind best medicine lower blood pressure inspire inform uplift imagination stress depression 10 anger side splitting depression C Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the key vocabulary above, circle the correct word in bold, and then answer the questions, using the structure provided but with information that is true for you What kinds of thing make you laugh? While there are many/much, what often cracks me up are some films or stand up on TV, and, also, a lot of YouTube video posted in/on Facebook can be quite (contrast two short answers) Do you like making other people laugh? Yes, and even though I can’t many/much jokes, I think it’s important to see the side of things, which can make far more enjoyable (short answer + contrast two explanations) Do you think it’s important for people to laugh? No question since laughter is , or as they say/said, it’s a/the best given it can reduce and lower blood (short answer + explanation) Do you think laughing is the same as feeling happy? No because there can be many/much different reasons why people laugh They may so if they hear something really , but also if they are embarrass/embarrassed or nervous/nervousness (short answer + contrast two explanations) Additional Vocabulary • routine • satire/ridicule/parody/slapstick/spoof/mimic/ caricature/black comedy/farce/sarcasm/irony • jest • pun • nuance • punchline • one-liners • • • • • • • • kidding light hearted share a funny moment see the funny side of things/life had me in stiches make fun of/poke fun at shallow/empty/superficial boring/unamusing Humor & 22 Laughing Speaking Part Approach State setting, describe topic, and tell 1-2 stories related to it One Minute Preparation - identify a story (problem) related to the topic Write down: main verb tense uncommon words and ideas to describe the topic + story related to it Describe a film or television show that made you laugh Setting (where/when/who/what) Description - When I was in the sixth grade, - I remember when I was 12 years old, - I remember the time when… - Around six years ago, - As far back as I can remember, - appearance - characteristics - special qualities Ideas Story Story - important events? -Vocabulary problem/difficulty/challenge? - solution? - outcome/result? - feelings - important events? - problem/difficulty/challenge? - solution? - outcome/result? - feelings Vocabulary • Story: - What happened - important events from start to finish? - Problem/difficulty/challenge? - Things done to solve problem? - Solution? - Outcome/result? - Feelings? - Lesson learnt? • Earliest memory • Highlights • Disappointments • Why particularly liked it • What didn’t appeal Ex Friends/characters are a bit shallow/artificial • stand-up comedy/sit-com/comedy filmshow/comical video clip • comedian/comic actor • witty/clever/humorous/amusing/comical • hysterical/hilarious/side splitting • laugh my head off/burst out laughing/laugh out loud/giggle/chuckle/had me in stiches • great way to socialize/hang out with friends/good night out • see the funny side/had a good laugh/a good time • good at telling jokes/a good joker teller/remember many jokes • help us to cope with difficult situations • laughter is therapeutic/the best medicine: good for blood circulation/lower blood pressure/boost the immune system • reduce stress/depression/anger • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • entertain/stimulate informative/thought provoking stimulate the imagination/inspire/uplift revitalize/energize/entertain relaxing/a good way to unwind comedy routine satire/ridicule/parody/slapstick/spoof/ mimic/caricature/black comedy/sarcasm/irony punchline one-liners kidding light hearted share a funny moment see the funny side of things/life make fun of/poke fun at shallow/empty/superficial boring/unamusing Humor & 22 Laughing Speaking Part Answer the questions, using the structures indicated below Children and laughter What things adults often laugh about? By and large, while it is often at humorous things on TV, it is quite common for them to laugh at their own errors as this is a way of reflecting on and getting over them (while + two different answers + reasons) What things children often laugh about? (while + two different answers + reasons) Do you think parents laugh more easily than grandparents? Probably not because I think older may be under less stress and pressure than middle-aged parents, who are usually working and may not have time to see the funnier side of life (short answer + reason + explanation) Do you think children laugh more easily than adults? (short answer + reason + explanation) Can humour in a presentation help people to understand more? Most definitely because it an get people’s attention and make them feel more comfortable, so that they are probably more inclined to absorb the information being put across to them (short answer + reason + 2nd reason + explanation) Can humour in the classroom help children to learn? (short answer + reason + 2nd reason + explanation) People and humour Do you think that laughter is good for people’s health? (short answer + reason + explanation) Why are some people particularly good at telling jokes? (apart from + one reason + 2nd reason) Do you think a sense of humour is what makes a relationship successful? (while + two different answers + reasons) ... stiches make fun of/poke fun at shallow/empty/superficial boring/unamusing Humor & 22 Laughing Speaking Part Approach State setting, describe topic, and tell 1-2 stories related to it One Minute... things/life make fun of/poke fun at shallow/empty/superficial boring/unamusing Humor & 22 Laughing Speaking Part Answer the questions, using the structures indicated below Children and laughter What... for people’s health? (short answer + reason + explanation) Why are some people particularly good at telling jokes? (apart from + one reason + 2nd reason) Do you think a sense of humour is what makes