Lesson 5 Why We Need Humor

Communicative Functions

I don't think so.

I hope to be there by seven.

Where shall we meet tomorrow?

Listen & Think

A. 반대하기

M: A sense of humor is very important.

W: I agree. I don't like people who can't take a joke.

M: Look at me. I have a great sense of humor.

W: Really? I don't think so.

M: Did you hear my latest joke?

W: It's always the same joke!

M: No. This is a new one. Are you ready?

Question1: What is important to the two people?

Question2: What does the woman think of the man's humor?

B. 계획

W: What are you doing this summer vacation?

M: My family and I are going on a vacation.

W: Where are you going?

M: We're going to Europe.

W: How exciting! I hope to visit Hawaii next summer.

M: I hope you'll be able to go.

Question1: What is the man going to do this summer?

Question2: What does the woman hope to do next summer?

C. 약속 제안하기

W: You work too hard.

M: I know. I'm exhausted.

W: You need to have some fun.

M: I don't know how.

W: There is a great comedy playing at the movie theater right now.

M: Really? Let's go see it.

W: The movie starts at 8 o'clock. Where shall we meet?

M: How about meeting at the theater?

W: Sure, that sounds fine.

Question1: How does the man feel?

Question2: Where will they meet?

Listen & Do

A. Listen & Write

Listen to the dialog and answer the recorded questions. Answer Yes/No as     shown in the example.

W: Wow! Look at that young man!

M: Where?

W: Over there. He looks like Leonardo Dicarprio.

M: I don't think so. He looks horrible.

W: Look, he has blond hair. He really looks like Leonardo Dicarprio.

Don't you think so?

M: No. If he is Leonardo Dicarprio, I am Brad Pitt.

W: Oh, come on, Joe! You're just jealous.

His blue jeans and white shirt look really cool!

M: Hey, Kate! I think you need to get your eyes examined!

Questions:

W: 1. Does Kate think the man is very handsome?

W: 2. Does Joe agree with her?

W: 3. Does the young man have blond hair?

W: 4. Do Kate and Joe know the young man?

B. Listen & Answer

Listen to the dialog and choose the card that matches the dialog.

W: Hello, Clark. How are you doing?

M: Good, thanks. What's up?

W: I'm planning a party next Saturday for my husband.

M: Oh, is it his birthday?

W: No, it's a party for his retirement. He finally retired after thirty years with the           same company.

M: Wow, good for him.

W: It's next Saturday at 6 p.m. Can you come?

M: Of course. I wouldn't miss it.

W: Great.

C. Listen & Match

Listen to the dialog and complete the schedule.

M: Hi, Laura. I've been looking for you.

W: What's up, Bill?

M: It's about our dinner appointment on Thursday. Could we put it off?

W: Is there a problem?

M: I have to go on a business trip that night. Can we make it another day?

W: No, problem. When shall we meet?

M: I'll be back on Friday, so how about Saturday?

W: Sure. I'm free on Saturday.

Listen & Speak 1

Listen to the dialog and practice with your partner.

M: Hey, I have a great riddle for you.

W: What is it?

M: Are you ready? "What is a doughnut?"

W: A doughnut is something that you eat!

M: Wrong answer.

W: So what is it?

M: It's someone who is crazy about money!!!

W: Huh?

M: In slang, dough means 'money', and nut means 'a crazy person.'

Isn't that funny?

W: I don't think so.

Key point

M: Isn't that funny?

W: I don't think so.

Listen & Speak 2

Fill in the blanks with sentences from the examples below and practice          with your partner.

A: I have two free tickets to the comedy club.

B: I've always wanted to go there.

A: Would you like to go together?

B: I'd love to. When is the performance?

A: It's tomorrow night. Can you come?

B: Oh, no! I don't think so.

A: Do you have other plans?

B: Yes. I have my piano lessons on Saturdays.

A: The concert is in the evening. I hope to be there by seven.

B: Well, I finish at five.

A: That's okay. We have plenty of time to make it.

B: Perfect! Where shall we meet tomorrow?

A: Let's meet at the bus stop at 6 o'clock.

Read & Think : Why We Need Humor

Modern life is full of tension and stress. To deal with stress people turn to drugs, fitness clubs or meditation techniques. Another way to handle the pressures of modern life is laughter. It is not the only way, nor is it a cure all, but properly used, it can provide a release for others and ourselves.

Humor is not only for fun; it also benefits our minds and bodies. One doctor said that if you can't take a joke, then you'll have to take the medicine. Josh Billings, a famous humorist of the nineteenth century, said, □If a man cannot laugh, there was a mistake made in putting him together. Laughter is just as necessary for health and happiness as is spring water for a fish."

Humor is very effective for emotional communication.

For anyone interested in communicating effectively, whether with individuals or larger audiences, humor has many advantages. Humor is one of the most effective

We may think of communication as primarily logical statements with which we send, receive, and understand information. Very often, however, successful communication depends not only on the logical content, but also on the emotional context in which we communicate.

*One young bridegroom tells of a minor crisis that took place on his honeymoon. His wife was trying to press his trousers with an iron they had received as a wedding gift. The iron burned a hole, and part of his new trousers went up in smoke. The bride was in tears as she explained to her husband what had happened. "That's OK, sweetheart," he responded. "Let's be thankful that my leg wasn't in those trousers!"

If the groom had said, "That's OK, sweetheart, don't worry about it," that certainly would have helped, but his humorous response about his leg not being in the trousers lightened the mood even more and probably lifted the spirits of his d

Humor can dissolve tension and help people relax.

Studies have shown that laughter relieves stress, benefits health, and defuses tense situations. We are less likely to succumb to feelings of depression and helplessness if we are able to laugh at what is troubling us. Humor gives us a sense of perspective on our problems. Here is a story about a guide who was able to relax his guests with humor.

*A tour guide in Italy was having a difficult time getting his tourists' attention. As they drove through the city in a bus, the tourists were alarmed by the traffic chaos, so the guide asked the tourists, "Do you know why the traffic here is like this?" "No, not really," replied the travelers. "Well, in some countries they drive on the right side of the road; in others they drive on the left. Here, we drive in the shade."

The tourists burst out laughing, felt more relaxed and were able to enjoy the rest of the tour.

One famous medical professor, who is often invited to health program lectures for overweight people, starts his speech with this short humorous story.

*A lady noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach. Thinking he was trying to weigh less through this maneuver, she commented, "I don't think that's going to help." "Sure it will," he said. "It's the only way I can see the numbers."

Humor can help you gain people's attention.

A humorous story at the beginning of a conversation can help you gain attention. A funny opening to a speech will not only help you get people's attention, it will also help keep them alert. If they like your humor, they are more likely to listen carefully to the rest of your speech, for fear they should miss something worthwhile. Here is a useful humorous story.

*Two students taking a history class were doing well enough to expect solid 'A' grades. Confident in their knowledge of history, they decided to visit another college and party with some friends the weekend before the final. When they returned too late to take the exam, they found their professor and explained that they had missed the test because of a flat tire. The professor allowed them to take the test the next day. When they arrived, the professor handed each a question paper, then placed them in separate rooms. Opening the question paper, the students found just one question: Which tire?

As we have seen, humor helps our bodies and minds function more effectively and it helps us to communicate with others, but its value is more than just practical. Just imagine what life would be like without humor. We have all met people who never seem to smile, let alone laugh. We usually think of these people as dull, lifeless and not very human. Imagine if everyone were like that! Such a prospect makes us realize that humor is an essential part of what we think of as being human.

Study Notes

A. Sounds

1. Listen carefully.

send the   found their   placed them   asked the   difficult time   flat tire

sit down   diligent daughter

2. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks. Read the sentences out loud.

a. I'll (send) the package to your office.

b. We (placed) them in the corner.

c. He had a (flat) tire on his way home.

d. She is a very diligent (daughter).

3. Listen to the linking sounds and repeat.

His humorous response^about his leg not being in the trousers lightened the mood^even more^and probably lifted the spirits of his disconsolate bride.

Do It Yourself

A. Listen & Do

1. 다음을 듣고, □I'll go on a long trip soon"의 의미로 노인이 의도한 뜻과 여자가 이해한 뜻을 각각 써 봅시다.

M: I□ll tell you a humorous story. A young woman met a man about 90 years old in the apartment elevator. He looked at her suitcase and asked where she was going. She replied she was going on a short trip. Then the old man said, "I'll go on a long trip soon." She was touched and said, "We all have to take that long trip one day. If I'm fortunate and live to be your age, I'll be very happy." Then his look changed. He said angrily, "Young lady, I'm going to China next week."

2. 다음 상황 설명을 듣고, 각 상황에 할 적절한 말을 주어진 말로 시작해 써 봅시다.

W: a. You and your friend Tim are going to the movies tomorrow.

Ask him where you should meet.

W: b. You are planning to go camping with your friend, Jim, tomorrow.

You want to meet him in front of the library at seven. Suggest it to him.

W: c. You and your friend Tim decide to study together in the library tomorrow.

You want to meet him at ten. Ask him if he can make it at ten.

Read & Think

다음 글을 읽고, 물음에 답하시오.

Two students taking a history class were doing well enough to expect solid 'A' grades. Confident of their knowledge of history, they decided to visit another college and party with some friends the weekend before the final. When they returned too late to take the exam, they found their professor and explained that they had missed the test because of a flat tire. The professor allowed them to take the test the next day. When they arrived, the professor handed each a question paper, then placed them in separate rooms. Opening the question paper, the students found just one question: Which tire?

1. 위 글의 내용과 일치하는 것을 골라 봅시다.

① 교수는 학생들의 지각 이유를 인정하지 않고 있다.

② 두 학생은 역사과목에서 항상 A 학점을 받아 왔다.

③ 두 학생은 기말 역사시험 공부를 위해 다른 대학을 방문했다.

④ 두 학생은 자동차 타이어가 펑크나는 바람에 시험시간에 늦었다.

2. 위 글의 밑줄 친 부분을 다음과 같이 바꿀 때 빈 칸에 알맞은 말을 골라 봅시다.

Confident of their knowledge of history, they decided to visit another college.

→_________ they were confident of their knowledge of history, they decided to visit another college.

① If	② As	③ When          ④ Although

Let's Learn More 1

A. Listen & Do

1. 대화를 듣고, 두 사람이 여행에 가져갈 물건을 그림 중에서 골라 봅시다.

W: Michael. We've got a lot of packing to do before we go to Green Lake.

M: Yes. I think we should take a tent.

W: We don't need a tent. We're going to stay in a cabin.

We do need some blankets.

M: Okay. I can borrow some blankets from Carol.

I'm going to take my sunglasses and ...

W: And a camera. We need a camera.

M: Sounds great. I'd like to take some nice pictures of Green Lake.

Why don't we also take our golf clubs? We can play golf there, too.

W: Play golf by the lake? What a silly idea!

2. 대화를 듣고, 두 사람의 약속을 적은 메모를 다음 중에서 골라 봅시다.

M: Hi, Jessica! You're wearing glasses. Since when did you start wearing glasses?

W: A week ago.

M: They're so stylish. You're also wearing a new outfit. It suits you very well.

W: No, I bought this last year.

M: Black is a very popular color this year, and you look great in black.

It suits your dark hair. You've got your hair cut! Your new hair style is really          terrific! You look like a fashion model.

W: OK, OK, Ken. What do you want?

M: Me? I'm a little hungry, that's all.

W: Well, I have a class, so I'll treat you to lunch tomorrow.

M: Great! Where shall we meet tomorrow?

W: Let's meet at the school cafeteria at 12?

M: Perfect! See you then.

Read & Think

다음 글을 읽고, 남편이 □와 같이 행동한 이유와 □처럼 말한 이유를 적어 봅시다.

A lady noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, □sucking in his stomach. Thinking he was trying to weigh less through this maneuver, she recommended, □"I don't think that's going to help." "Sure it will," he said. "It's the only way I can see the numbers."

□남편이 □와 같이 행동한 이유:

□아내가 □처럼 말한 이유:

Let's Learn More 2

A. Listen & Do

1. 대화를 듣고, 물음에 답해 봅시다.

M: What are you listening to? I'm afraid I've never heard of it before.

W: Really? It's music by Bach.

M: Bach? Who is he?

W: Don't you know Bach? The father of music?

M: Ah, that Bach. His music reminds me of Dracula movies.

W: Oh, no! I strongly disagree. It's the most magnificent music of all.

M: Okay, okay. I meant that the pipe organ in his music sounds scary.

I'm afraid my musical tastes are very different from yours.

W: What kind of music are you interested in?

M: I like hip-hop.

W: Hip-hop? No wonder you don't appreciate Bach.

M: I guess we won't be going to any concerts together.

W: You have a point.

2. 대화를 듣고, 물음에 답해 봅시다.

M: What are you doing this weekend?

W: Well, my sister's coming for a visit this Saturday.

What are you doing on Saturday?

M: I'm planning to go to the Art Museum.

W: What's on at the Art Museum?

M: There is an exhibition of paintings by Picasso.

W: Picasso? Oh, my sister loves Picasso.

M: ________________________

Read & Think

유머러스한 이야기가 되도록 마지막 부분의 학생들의 말을 완성시키고, 그와 같이 적은 이유를 말해 봅시다.

It's graduation day, and everybody's going to get their diploma but Mike. At the assembly, the entire senior class stands up and shouts, "Let Mike graduate, let Mike graduate!" The principal agrees to give Mike one last chance. "If I have five apples in my right hand and five in my left hand, Mike how many apples do I have?" he asked. Mike thought long and hard and then said, "Ten." At that the entire senior class stoop up and shouted, "Give him             . Give him             .