一、课前自主预习——课文重建
根据本单元reading 课文在下面短文空格中填入所缺单词（每空一词）。
Stand-up is one of the most well-known and well-loved types of comedy, which is done on a stage by a comedian talking straight to audience members. In the 1._________, the comedian may make fun of an audience member or might decide to make jokes about humorous things he or she observes in2. _________ life.
There are 3._________of different styles of stand-up comedy, some people tell jokes about people’s 4._________ or about daily life, and some rely on visual humor. Another kind of humor is absurd if you are only listening and not watching the comedian’s performance. Some comedians act or speak like a well-known person, which is called doing an 5._________ of the person. Although it may sound cruel, it usually only works if both the comedian and the audience have affection for or admire the person being 6._________. Billy Crystal, a world famous comedian who always performs his stand-up routine in front of millions of people, would put a toothbrush in his pocket for good luck. His 7._________ with all age groups and his ability to 8._________ people around the world prove that stand-up can be enjoyed by everyone.
