2. 文中所出现的较难理解的句型

1) Then feeling comfortable, he began to eat a piece of cake.

该句可理解为While he felt comfortable, he began to eat a piece of cake.

2) They were running round the yard as if they were sick.

3) that's what it was!

3. 生词或不熟悉的短语

ripe adj. 成熟的 plum n. 梅子，李子 drunken adj. 喝醉酒的

四．口语活动

1. 可以让学生们讲述funny stories或jokes, 可以使用以下用语并提出下列问题：

Why is that funny?

What if I smile when I shouldn't?

2. 口语范例

S1: This is my joke. (without smiling) "When is a door not a door?"

S2: I don't know. When is a door not a door?

S1: When it's a jar. (laughs)

S2: Why is that funny?

S1: It is a play on words. A door is a jar when it is slightly open. A jar is a sort of jug. That is what makes it funny!

S2: Oh, I see! Well, you did not say it in a very funny way.

S1: What should I do? Was I too serious? Did I smile when I shouldn't?

S2: You looked serious. That was good but you looked too serious. You should have a little sparkle in your eye to show me that a joke is coming. You could also smile a little (with your lips perhaps).

S1: OK. Shall I try it again? Let me see if you find it funny this time.

S2: Yes. When you are ready, you can begin again.