Section 2 “What's So Funny”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.细读文章，获取并梳理三则故事的人物、地点、事件和结果信息。
2.分析、思考故事背后的深层意义。
3.联系生活，并运用相关的知识，总结幽默在生活中的意义。
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas.
Story A a．An amazing clown couldn't give himself a good laugh.
Story B b．Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson saw millions of stars at night because their tent had been stolen.
Story C c．The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat because it can attract more buyers.
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．Why didn't the store owner sell the saucer？( )
A．It was too dirty.
B．He sold cats by it.
C．He liked it very much.
D．It didn't belong to him.
2．What kind of person is the store owner？( )
A．Cunning. B．Clever.
C．Generous. D．Honest.
3．Why did Sherlock ask Watson to look up at the sky？( )
A．He wanted to remind Watson their tent was gone.
B．He wanted Watson to admire the beautiful night.
C．They should do some research on stars.
D．Watson could forecast the weather accurately.
4．What caused the middle aged man still sad at the end of Story C？( )
A．He didn't find a skillful doctor.
B．He was seriously ill.
C．He would be working in the United States for three months.
D．He is Grock.
直接信息题——定位比对找答案
直接信息题在原文中可直接找到答案，不需要考生对信息进行分析、概括或者推理判断，考查考生识别事实性信息的能力。如本题根据题干中的“still sad at the end of Story C”可把答案定位在 “‘I am Grock，’replied the man sadly.”。
5．What can we infer from Story C？( )
A．The doctor thought highly of the performance of Grock.
B．The doctor knew clearly the patient standing before her was Grock and she played a trick on him.
C．Grock would gladly accept the doctor's advice.
D．The doctor found nothing wrong with Grock after the examination.
(二)阅读表达
1．What kind of person is the art collector Why
2．What would you do if you were Dr.Watson
3．Why is Story C funny
内化读文技法
把握行文脉络，体会弦外之音
本文的三个语篇均为短小的幽默故事。此类文章一般包括人物、地点、事件和结果，由三部分组成。第一部分平铺直叙地描述故事发生的场景，第二部分引导读者沿着某种常见思维模式推断情节发展，第三部分结尾的对话与读者默认的故事脉络发生冲突，故事所预期的幽默自然产生。如第三则故事的主要人物是中年男子和医生，地点是医院。中年男子感到沮丧，去看医生，医生检查了病人，建议他去看小丑Grock的表演，但这名男子就是小丑Grock。这是典型的黑色幽默的特点。幽默故事情节简单，语言简练，但寓意丰富，在阅读时要用心体会。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．He did a double take.
赏析：本句使用double一词，形象地刻画出收藏家偶遇珍宝后的行为，同时也凸显出托盘的宝贵，为后文描写埋下伏笔。 double也可作动词，意为“加倍”。
2．He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
赏析：本句使用副词casually和innocently描绘出收藏家伪装的行为。副词用来修饰动词、形容词或整个句子，以加强程度。
3．A middle aged man was feeling very down.
赏析：句中down一词形象地刻画出了中年男子的情绪状态。此处down为形容词，意为“不高兴的；情绪低落的”。
[仿写训练] (写出下面句中黑体单词的词性和含义)
①I will double the amount of work I do today. ________________
②She got a double portion of dessert.
③I feel really down today. ________________
④He sat down quietly. ________________
(二)赏句式之高
I hear there's an amazing clown who'll really make you laugh.His name's Grock.
赏析：此处who引导定语从句，修饰先行词clown; make you laugh为 make sb.do sth.结构，意为“使某人做某事”。该句表达了医生给病人提出了去看马戏团小丑的建议，为后文的幽默做了铺垫。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
The girl ___________________________________________________________.?
那个总是微笑的女孩让每个人都很开心。
(三)赏修辞之功
Watson thought for a minute.“Well, according to the studies on astronomy, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.According to the positions of the stars, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.According to the scientific measurement of time, I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three.According to the current atmosphere, I forecast that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.What does it tell you, Holmes？”
赏析：接连使用according to组成排比句，描绘出Watson关注星空的情景，同时也为下文解开故事谜底设置悬念。
[仿写训练] (完成句子并体会排比修辞的使用)
Wisdom ， guiding us in the darkness； it ， shining upon us in the cold； it ， carrying us forward in the face of difficulties.?
智慧就像明亮的星星，在黑暗中指引我们；它就像温暖的太阳，在寒冷中照耀我们；它就像强劲的风，在我们面临困难时推动我们前进。
人的一生，难免会遭受挫折和失败，而拥有良好的幽默感，不仅是必要的，更是帮助我们度过生命中艰难时刻的关键。幽默如同一束光，在黑暗中照亮了前行的道路，带给人希望和温暖。让我们一起走进这篇文章，感受幽默的力量，探寻那能抵御悲伤的美好。
There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so it's not only necessary but also essential to have a good sense of humour just to help us get through difficult times in our lives.Putting a smile on someone's face when you know they are feeling depressed makes them feel good and warms their heart.
How will you feel friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at the corner store？I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, .My grandma always found humour in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine.This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is a common manner of speaking to others that are around you.
I know of a few people that don't have a funny bone in their bodies, .Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke but they would sit there without the slightest smile on their faces.They don't get the joke that makes others laugh.I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me .How can people not get a really funny joke
Laughing is essential to keep our stress levels under control.Without humour, we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on medication to keep ourselves from going crazy.There is too much sadness, .
Therefore, I believe the best medicine is to get together, tell some jokes and have some fun together.
滴水穿石
1．由文积词汇
exist vi. 存在
essential adj. 基本的，必不可少的
depressed adj. 抑郁的，沮丧的
stand in line 排队
manner n. 方式
go crazy 发疯
2．据文悟句式
句①：if引导条件状语从句；that引导定语从句，修饰先行词someone。
句②：even if引导让步状语从句。
句③：as引导非限制性定语从句。
句④：as if引导方式状语从句。
句⑤：which引导非限制性定语从句。
Section 2 “What's So Funny”的课文习读环节
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①saucer ②his cat ③the sky ④stolen ⑤examined
⑥the clown
Ⅱ.Story A－c Story B－b Story C－a
文意深度理解
(一)1～5 BBADA
(二)1.He is a smart man who always thinks himself very clever.He pretended not to know the saucer was a valuable antique and tried to buy the cat to get the saucer for free.He also thought the store owner didn't know the price of the saucer.
2．I would observe and think about everything carefully before making a conclusion.
3．The clown who makes everyone laugh can't cheer himself up.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①v.使加倍 ②adj.两倍的 ③adj.情绪低落的
④adv.向下
(二)who always smiles makes everyone happy
(三)is like a bright star; is like a warm sun; is like a strong wind(共68张PPT)
Section 2 “What's So Funny”
的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.细读文章，获取并梳理三则故事的人物、地点、事件和结果信息。
2.分析、思考故事背后的深层意义。
3.联系生活，并运用相关的知识，总结幽默在生活中的意义。
目 录
NO.1 精阅读 / 提升阅读“理解力”
NO.2 美表达 / 强化写作“基本功”
NO.3 慧人生 / 以文化人“增才情”
课时检测
精阅读 / 提升阅读“理解力”
NO.1
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
文意整体把握
saucer
his cat
the sky
stolen
examined
the clown
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas.
Story A a．An amazing clown couldn't give himself a good laugh.
Story B B．Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson saw millions of stars at night because their tent had been stolen.
Story C c．The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat because it can attract more buyers.
答案：Story A－c Story B－b Story C－a
(一)阅读理解
1．Why didn't the store owner sell the saucer
A．It was too dirty.
B．He sold cats by it.
C．He liked it very much.
D．It didn't belong to him.
文意深度理解
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2．What kind of person is the store owner
A．Cunning. B．Clever.
C．Generous. D．Honest.
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3．Why did Sherlock ask Watson to look up at the sky
A．He wanted to remind Watson their tent was gone.
B．He wanted Watson to admire the beautiful night.
C．They should do some research on stars.
D．Watson could forecast the weather accurately.
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4．What caused the middle-aged man still sad at the end of Story C
A．He didn't find a skillful doctor.
B．He was seriously ill.
C．He would be working in the United States for three months.
D．He is Grock.
[Tip]
直接信息题——定位比对找答案
直接信息题在原文中可直接找到答案，不需要考生对信息进行分析、概括或者推理判断，考查考生识别事实性信息的能力。如本题根据题干中的“still sad at the end of Story C”可把答案定位在 “‘I am Grock，’replied the man sadly.”。
5．What can we infer from Story C
A．The doctor thought highly of the performance of Grock.
B．The doctor knew clearly the patient standing before her was Grock and she played a trick on him.
C．Grock would gladly accept the doctor's advice.
D．The doctor found nothing wrong with Grock after the examination.
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(二)阅读表达
1．What kind of person is the art collector Why
He is a smart man who always thinks himself very clever.He pretended not to know the saucer was a valuable antique and tried to buy the cat to get the saucer for free.He also thought the store owner didn't know the price of the saucer.
2．What would you do if you were Dr.Watson
I would observe and think about everything carefully before making a conclusion.
3．Why is Story C funny
The clown who makes everyone laugh can't cheer himself up.
把握行文脉络，体会弦外之音
本文的三个语篇均为短小的幽默故事。此类文章一般包括人物、地点、事件和结果，由三部分组成。第一部分平铺直叙地描述故事发生的场景，第二部分引导读者沿着某种常见思维模式推断情节发展，第三部分结尾的对话与读者默认的故事脉络发生冲突，故事所预期的幽默自然产生。如第三则故事的主要人物是中年男子和医生，
内化读文技法
地点是医院。中年男子感到沮丧，去看医生，医生检查了病人，建议他去看小丑Grock的表演，但这名男子就是小丑Grock。这是典型的黑色幽默的特点。幽默故事情节简单，语言简练，但寓意丰富，在阅读时要用心体会。
美表达 / 强化写作“基本功”
NO.2
(一)赏用词之妙
1．He did a double take.
赏析：本句使用double一词，形象地刻画出收藏家偶遇珍宝后的行为，同时也凸显出托盘的宝贵，为后文描写埋下伏笔。 double也可作动词，意为“加倍”。
2．He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
赏析：本句使用副词casually和innocently描绘出收藏家伪装的行为。副词用来修饰动词、形容词或整个句子，以加强程度。
3．A middle-aged man was feeling very down.
赏析：句中down一词形象地刻画出了中年男子的情绪状态。此处down为形容词，意为“不高兴的；情绪低落的”。
[仿写训练] (写出下面句中蓝体单词的词性和含义)
①I will double the amount of work I do today.__________
②She got a double portion of dessert. __________
③I feel really down today. ______________
④He sat down quietly. _________
v．使加倍
adj.两倍的
adj.情绪低落的
adv.向下
(二)赏句式之高
I hear there's an amazing clown who'll really make you laugh.His name's Grock.
赏析：此处who引导定语从句，修饰先行词clown; make you laugh为 make sb.do sth.结构，意为“使某人做某事”。该句表达了医生给病人提出了去看马戏团小丑的建议，为后文的幽默做了铺垫。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
The girl .
那个总是微笑的女孩让每个人都很开心。
who always smiles makes everyone happy
(三)赏修辞之功
Watson thought for a minute.“Well, according to the studies on astronomy, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.According to the positions of the stars, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.According to the scientific measurement of time, I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three.According to the current atmosphere, I forecast that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.What does it tell you, Holmes？”
赏析：接连使用according to组成排比句，描绘出Watson关注星空的情景，同时也为下文解开故事谜底设置悬念。
[仿写训练] (完成句子并体会排比修辞的使用)
Wisdom ， guiding us in the darkness； it _________________， shining upon us in the cold； it ______________
， carrying us forward in the face of difficulties.?
智慧就像明亮的星星，在黑暗中指引我们；它就像温暖的太阳，在寒冷中照耀我们；它就像强劲的风，在我们面临困难时推动我们前进。
is like a bright star
is like a warm sun
is like a strong
wind
慧人生 / 以文化人“增才情”
NO.3
人的一生，难免会遭受挫折和失败，而拥有良好的幽默感，不仅是必要的，更是帮助我们度过生命中艰难时刻的关键。幽默如同一束光，在黑暗中照亮了前行的道路，带给人希望和温暖。让我们一起走进这篇文章，感受幽默的力量，探寻那能抵御悲伤的美好。
There exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so it's not only necessary but also essential to have a good sense of humour just to help us get through difficult times in our lives.Putting a smile on someone's face when you know they are feeling depressed makes them feel good and warms their heart.
How will you feel if you can't joke with your wife/husband， child， co worker， neighbour， close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at the corner store ？I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don't know the person I'm joking with .My grandma always found humour in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine.This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is a common manner of speaking to others that are around you.
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②
I know of a few people that don't have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say.Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke but they would sit there without the slightest smile on their faces.They don't get the joke that makes others laugh.I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space.How can people not get a really funny joke
③
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Laughing is essential to keep our stress levels under control.Without humour, we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on medication to keep ourselves from going crazy.There is too much sadness, which will bring little light into our lives.
Therefore, I believe the best medicine is to get together, tell some jokes and have some fun together.
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滴水穿石
1．由文积词汇
exist vi. 存在
essential adj. 基本的，必不可少的
depressed adj. 抑郁的，沮丧的
stand in line 排队
manner n. 方式
go crazy 发疯
2．据文悟句式
句①：if引导条件状语从句；that引导定语从句，修饰先行词someone。
句②：even if引导让步状语从句。
句③：as引导非限制性定语从句。
句④：as if引导方式状语从句。
句⑤：which引导非限制性定语从句。
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
You probably laugh at something you find funny, but how much do you really know about jokes and humour？Reader's Digest (RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.
RD: What's the oldest joke in the world
“We can't know the oldest joke in the world because it would have existed earlier than writing，”says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading in the UK.The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.It dates from the 19th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time.According to the psychologist Steve Wilson, director of National Humour Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.
RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour
Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and laughter begin to appear.“Of course, some children are more serious, quiet and less likely to laugh frequently, but this doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humour.” And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who don't have a sense of humour.“Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of humour, and I teach people how，” he says.
RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation
Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems.British humour is thought to be absurd (荒谬的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality.According to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.
语篇解读：本文是一则问卷调查。《读者文摘》采访了一些专家，询问了关于幽默的一些问题，并记录了专家们的观点。
1．What do we know about the oldest joke book
A．It remains unknown.
B．It was written in Greek.
C．It was found in the UK.
D．It contains the oldest joke.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.”可知，世界上第一本笑话类书籍是希腊的Philogelos。由此推断，这本书是用希腊语写的。
2．What does Rod Martin agree with about people's sense of humour
A．Nobody is born with a sense of humour.
B．Some adults lose it when they grow up.
C．Childhood is the best time to develop such an ability.
D．Children have a poorer sense of humour than adults.
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解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Rod Martin ...believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour”可知，Rod Martin认为人们出生的时候是没有幽默感的，幽默感是随着成长而逐渐形成的。
3．What kind of humour has an aggressive feature
A．British humour. B．German humour.
C．Canadian humour. D．American humour.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知，美国式幽默具有攻击性。
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4．Where can you probably find the text
A．In a popular magazine.
B．In a research paper.
C．In a personal diary.
D．In a textbook.
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解析：文章出处题。根据第一段内容可知，本文是一则问卷调查。《读者文摘》采访了一些专家，询问了关于幽默的一些问题，并作了记录，所以本文可能来自一本广受欢迎的杂志。
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Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at his school, Brian decided to take part in. He had never acted on stage before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him.“You are not funny but silly，” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face.“No one will like what you do，” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn't understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny, and that he would never be successful. Brian didn't understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken.“You'll do a terrible job，” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了Brian不在乎不友善的人说的话，通过自己的努力，最终成为一名深受人们喜爱的喜剧明星的故事。
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5．What did Brian love best when he was a student
A．Going to school. B．Helping classmates.
C．Meeting new friends. D．Watching comedies.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.”可知，当Brian是一个学生时，他最喜欢观看喜剧。
6．Why did Brian decide to prepare for the show
A．He was invited by a TV station.
B．His friends liked his jokes.
C．He wasn't busy acting in movies.
D．Ken was expecting his performance.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知，Brian决定为这次表演做准备是因为他的朋友们喜欢他的笑话。
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7．After winning the first prize, Brian .
A．began to understand Ken
B．became a teacher of acting
C．continued to work towards his goal
D．encouraged others to join him
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He confidently continued to work towards his goal.”可知，在获得一等奖后，Brian继续朝着自己的目标努力。
8．Brian's fans thanked him because his comedies brought them .
A．happiness B．success
C．luck D．pride
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，Brian的粉丝感谢他是因为他的喜剧给他们带来了快乐。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五
What's your feeling if your friend recommends a comedy class to you, implying that you lack a sense of humor I would feel depressed. 9
Yet according to Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, humor is not something you are born with or without. 10 What's more, finding our funny sides makes us appear more competent and confident, strengthens relationships, unlocks creativity, and makes us more likable.It helps in any life situation. 11
I turned to Aaker and Bagdonas and they agreed to teach me how to find my funny bones.In our first call, we discuss the common misconceptions that stop many of us in our comedy tracks.The first, Aaker says, is the belief that humor has no place in certain situations, especially at work. 12 But 98% of the top executives say they prefer employees with a sense of humor and 84%of bosses believe those employees do better work.
They are so convinced of the power of humor that they also advocate its ability to help people avoid difficult situations. 13 Research shows that people who watch a funny video before trying to solve a puzzle are twice as likely to be successful and when we do make mistakes, learning to laugh at them can have a positive impact on our psychology.It takes off the pressure and if you show colleagues that you aren't afraid to laugh at your own mistakes, they'll feel safer owning up to theirs.
A．Rather, it can be developed gradually.
B．We worry about not being taken seriously.
C．Humor has been proved to increase creativity.
D．Some people just aren't funny and I'm one of them.
E．This explains why people eagerly sign up for the humor course.
F．Every joke follows the fundamental structure of setup and punchline.
G．If you feel uncomfortable making the jokes, leave them to someone else.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默的好处。
9．选D 上文指出作者感觉很沮丧，空处应该解释作者为什么沮丧，故D项“有些人就是不好笑，我就是其中之一”承接上文，符合题意。
10．选A 上文说明幽默不是与生俱来的，空处应该说明幽默是可以逐渐培养的，故A项“相反，它可以逐步培养”承接上文，符合题意。
11．选E 上文介绍了幽默的好处，因为幽默有这么多好处，所以人们才愿意报一些幽默课程，故E项“这就解释了为什么人们热切地报名参加幽默课程”承接上文，和上文构成因果关系。
12．选B 由上文可知，Aaker说幽默在某些情况下没有立足之地，尤其是在工作中，空处应该解释为什么Aaker会这么说，故B项“我们担心不被重视”符合题意，即在某些情况下人们是不能幽默的，因为我们担心说一些幽默的话，别人会把我们不当回事。
13．选C 由下文可知，幽默能提高人们的创造力，使人们更有可能获取成功，故C项“幽默已经被证明可以提高创造力”对下文进行总结，指出幽默的好处，其中“proved”和下文“Research shows”相呼应。UNIT 4 课时检测(二) “What's So Funny”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
You probably laugh at something you find funny, but how much do you really know about jokes and humour？Reader's Digest (RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.
RD: What's the oldest joke in the world
“We can't know the oldest joke in the world because it would have existed earlier than writing，”says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading in the UK.The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.It dates from the 19th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time.According to the psychologist Steve Wilson, director of National Humour Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.
RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour
Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and laughter begin to appear.“Of course, some children are more serious, quiet and less likely to laugh frequently, but this doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humour.” And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who don't have a sense of humour.“Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of humour, and I teach people how，” he says.
RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation
Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems.British humour is thought to be absurd (荒谬的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality.According to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.
1．What do we know about the oldest joke book
A．It remains unknown.
B．It was written in Greek.
C．It was found in the UK.
D．It contains the oldest joke.
2．What does Rod Martin agree with about people's sense of humour
A．Nobody is born with a sense of humour.
B．Some adults lose it when they grow up.
C．Childhood is the best time to develop such an ability.
D．Children have a poorer sense of humour than adults.
3．What kind of humour has an aggressive feature
A．British humour. B．German humour.
C．Canadian humour. D．American humour.
4．Where can you probably find the text
A．In a popular magazine.
B．In a research paper.
C．In a personal diary.
D．In a textbook.
B
Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at his school, Brian decided to take part in. He had never acted on stage before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him.“You are not funny but silly，” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face.“No one will like what you do，” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn't understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny, and that he would never be successful. Brian didn't understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken.“You'll do a terrible job，” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
5．What did Brian love best when he was a student
A．Going to school. B．Helping classmates.
C．Meeting new friends. D．Watching comedies.
6．Why did Brian decide to prepare for the show
A．He was invited by a TV station.
B．His friends liked his jokes.
C．He wasn't busy acting in movies.
D．Ken was expecting his performance.
7．After winning the first prize, Brian ________.
A．began to understand Ken
B．became a teacher of acting
C．continued to work towards his goal
D．encouraged others to join him
8．Brian's fans thanked him because his comedies brought them ________.
A．happiness B．success
C．luck D．pride
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
What's your feeling if your friend recommends a comedy class to you, implying that you lack a sense of humor I would feel depressed.__9__
Yet according to Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, humor is not something you are born with or without.__10__ What's more, finding our funny sides makes us appear more competent and confident, strengthens relationships, unlocks creativity, and makes us more likable.It helps in any life situation.__11__
I turned to Aaker and Bagdonas and they agreed to teach me how to find my funny bones.In our first call, we discuss the common misconceptions that stop many of us in our comedy tracks.The first, Aaker says, is the belief that humor has no place in certain situations, especially at work.__12__ But 98% of the top executives say they prefer employees with a sense of humor and 84%of bosses believe those employees do better work.
They are so convinced of the power of humor that they also advocate its ability to help people avoid difficult situations.__13__ Research shows that people who watch a funny video before trying to solve a puzzle are twice as likely to be successful and when we do make mistakes, learning to laugh at them can have a positive impact on our psychology.It takes off the pressure and if you show colleagues that you aren't afraid to laugh at your own mistakes, they'll feel safer owning up to theirs.
A．Rather, it can be developed gradually.
B．We worry about not being taken seriously.
C．Humor has been proved to increase creativity.
D．Some people just aren't funny and I'm one of them.
E．This explains why people eagerly sign up for the humor course.
F．Every joke follows the fundamental structure of setup and punchline.
G．If you feel uncomfortable making the jokes, leave them to someone else.
UNIT 4 课时检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读:本文是一则问卷调查。《读者文摘》采访了一些专家,询问了关于幽默的一些问题,并记录了专家们的观点。
1.选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The oldest joke book that’s been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.”可知,世界上第一本笑话类书籍是希腊的Philogelos。由此推断,这本书是用希腊语写的。
2.选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Rod Martin ...believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour”可知,Rod Martin认为人们出生的时候是没有幽默感的,幽默感是随着成长而逐渐形成的。
3.选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知,美国式幽默具有攻击性。
4.选A 文章出处题。根据第一段内容可知,本文是一则问卷调查。《读者文摘》采访了一些专家,询问了关于幽默的一些问题,并作了记录,所以本文可能来自一本广受欢迎的杂志。
[B]
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲了Brian不在乎不友善的人说的话,通过自己的努力,最终成为一名深受人们喜爱的喜剧明星的故事。
5.选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.”可知,当Brian是一个学生时,他最喜欢观看喜剧。
6.选B 细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知,Brian决定为这次表演做准备是因为他的朋友们喜欢他的笑话。
7.选C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He confidently continued to work towards his goal.”可知,在获得一等奖后,Brian继续朝着自己的目标努力。
8.选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知,Brian的粉丝感谢他是因为他的喜剧给他们带来了快乐。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默的好处。
9.选D 上文指出作者感觉很沮丧,空处应该解释作者为什么沮丧,故D项“有些人就是不好笑,我就是其中之一”承接上文,符合题意。
10.选A 上文说明幽默不是与生俱来的,空处应该说明幽默是可以逐渐培养的,故A项“相反,它可以逐步培养”承接上文,符合题意。
11.选E 上文介绍了幽默的好处,因为幽默有这么多好处,所以人们才愿意报一些幽默课程,故E项“这就解释了为什么人们热切地报名参加幽默课程”承接上文,和上文构成因果关系。
12.选B 由上文可知,Aaker说幽默在某些情况下没有立足之地,尤其是在工作中,空处应该解释为什么Aaker会这么说,故B项“我们担心不被重视”符合题意,即在某些情况下人们是不能幽默的,因为我们担心说一些幽默的话,别人会把我们不当回事。
13.选C 由下文可知,幽默能提高人们的创造力,使人们更有可能获取成功,故C项“幽默已经被证明可以提高创造力”对下文进行总结,指出幽默的好处,其中“proved”和下文“Research shows”相呼应。
