Section 5 Why Do We Need Humour
课时目标
1.听懂并获取演讲的关键信息，了解幽默的益处。
2.了解运用疑问句吸引听众注意力的演讲策略。
3.发表对演讲者观点的看法，并归纳幽默的其他益处。
教材听力“三关过”
一、过词汇关——词块互译
1．让我们笑个不停 ________________
2．心情不好 ________________
3．保护我们免受心脏病侵袭 ________________
4．有深远的影响 ________________
5．从幽默中受益 ________________
6．help relieve tension ________________
7．a good laugh ________________
8．improve the function of blood vessels ________________
9．fight infection ________________
10．whisper in my ear ________________
11．get the host's name wrong ________________
12．make people feel comfortable in an awkward situation ________________
二、过泛听关——听教材录音选最佳答案
听听力文本4.3，回答第1题。
1．What is the speaker doing
A．Telling a story.
B．Giving a speech.
C．Announcing good news.
听听力文本4.4，回答第2题。
2．How is our body better able to fight infection when we laugh
A．The level of stress chemicals in our body falls.
B．The number of immune cells in our body decreases.
C．The passage doesn't tell us.
听听力文本4.5，回答第3题。
3．What will people usually do if they are in a bad mood
A．Try to be positive and funny.
B．Express negative attitudes and feelings.
C．Make other people enjoy their company.
听听力文本4.7，回答第4、5题。
4．Why did Mike feel embarrassed at the party
A．He kept on getting the host's name wrong.
B．He kept on getting the hostess's name wrong.
C．He mistook the host's name for the hostess's.
5．How did Mike handle the awkward situation
A．By making a joke about himself.
B．By making a joke about others.
C．By making a joke about his shirt.
[答题区] 1～5 ________________
三、过精听关——依据教材听力完成句子
由听力文本4.4，完成句子。
1．Also, a good laugh increases blood flow to the heart and improves the function of blood vessels, ________________________________________________________________________.
2．Finally, ____________________， the level of stress chemicals in our body falls, and the number of immune cells in our body increases.
由听力文本4.5，完成句子。
3．Scientists have proved that there is a two way effect between smiling and mood: when we're happy, we naturally smile; and when we smile, ______________________________， it can also make us feel happy.
4．We all know that if we are in a bad mood, we ______________________ negative attitudes and feelings; and this makes those around us down, too.
由听力文本4.7，完成句子。
5．One example of this is that you can use humour to ____________________ at you.
听力素养“漫养成”
听懂疑问句的内涵
在听力材料中，有些演讲者不时地用疑问句提出问题来吸引听众的注意力，然后他们再提供问题的答案。通过这种方式，可以帮助听众理解演讲者的观点。疑问句在吸引听众、让听众积极参与而不是被动倾听方面尤其有用。在听录音时，要仔细听其中的疑问句以及后面出现的答案，然后对比选项选出正确答案。
[典例] (2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)
Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To do a promotion.
B．To discuss an issue.
C．To introduce a lecturer.
[听力原文]
W: Good evening, dear listeners.When was the last time you enjoyed leisure activities Do you want to live a full and happy life Today, I'm going to introduce to you a magazine that features the art of living.The Idler was launched by Tom Hodgkinson, back in 1993.With the intention of providing a bit of fun, freedom and achievement in the busy world, it is now published bimonthly.In every issue, you will find an interesting mix of interviews and essays on the good life, history, philosophy, arts and fashion photography.You will find much to laugh at and much useful stuff as well, from recipes for making bacon to guides to housekeeping.If you ever felt that there is more to life than boring jobs, then why not subscribe to it The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free.
[分析] 在听力材料中出现疑问句“then why not subscribe to it？”，需要仔细听后面提供的答案，根据“The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free.”可知，说话者是为了促销，故选A项。
强化训练“在平时”
一、听力仿真训练
听下面5段对话，回答第1至5题。
1．What does the man think of the show
A．It's funny. B．It's out of style.
C．It's a modern show.
2．What is the man trying to tell the girl
A．To be more social.
B．To be hard working.
C．To be cautious.
3．How does the woman feel now
A．Excited. B．Desperate. C．Calm.
4．How long can the man keep the book
A．For three weeks.
B．For two weeks.
C．For one week.
5．Why did the officer stop the woman
A．She was speeding.
B．He thought she was in danger.
C．She was listening to music.
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where are the speakers now
A．In Vancouver. B．In San Francisco.
C．In Seattle.
7．What does the man do
A．A student. B．A travel agent.
C．A teacher.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is Kate's attitude towards her new partner
A．She doesn't like him.
B．She is afraid of him.
C．She has no idea of him.
9．What kind of person may Owen be
A．Talkative. B．Serious. C．Easy going.
10．What did Kate do when she worked with her partner
A．She made fun of him.
B．She quarreled with him.
C．She told a joke to him.
[答题区] 1～5 __________ 6～10 __________
二、口语交际训练
根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
W: Excuse me, can you tell me where the library is
M: __1__
W: OK, thank you.I heard there was a wonderful humorous book in the library.__2__
M: Yeah, me too.__3__ Are you alone or with a companion
W: My kid will go with me.He's 17 years old.
M: __4__ It's the story of some good friends who take a trip together and come into many funny things.__5__
W: I see.Thank you very much.
A．I like the humorous story very much.
B．So I'm going to borrow it after work.
C．It's two blocks away from our office.
D．He'll laugh through the performance.
E．Oh, the book is very suitable for him, I think.
[答题区] 1～5 ________________
1．We all know that if we are in a bad mood, we are likely to express negative attitudes and feelings; and this makes those around us down, too.
我们都知道如果心情不好，我们很可能会表达负面的态度和感情；这也会让我们周围的人情绪低落。
★mood n．心情，情绪
[用法感知]
①(“情感描写”写作佳句)Jane was in such a good mood that she almost jumped up and tears of happiness filled her eyes. 简心情如此好，她几乎要跳起来，眼里噙满了喜悦的泪水。
②(“动作描写”写作佳句)Having finished a string of things, he cracked a smile and was in the mood to walk on the lawn.
做完一连串的事情后，他笑了笑，心情很好，想在草坪上散步。
[归纳点拨]
(1)in a good/bad mood 心情好/坏
be/feel in the mood for sth./to do sth. 有心情做某事
be/feel in no mood for sth./to do sth. 没有心情做某事
(2)moody adj. 情绪多变的；喜怒无常的
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
③The beautiful sunny morning puts him ____________ a good mood.
④He chatted a lot on the phone gently and patiently to help the ____________ (mood) girl get through the awful days.
(2)一句多译
他特别累，没有心情和我们一起去参加聚会。
⑤He was so tired that he was ______________________________ the party with us.
⑥He was so tired that he was ______________________________ the party with us.
2．After a while, somebody whispered in my ear: “His name is Cliff, not Richard.”
过了一会儿，有人在我耳边小声说：“他叫克里夫，不是理查德。”
★whisper vi.& vt.悄声说，低语，耳语 n．低语，耳语；谣言
[用法感知]
①(“比喻修辞”佳句)It murmured in a soft voice like a little girl whispering to her mother.
它在温柔低语，就像一个小女孩对她的母亲私语一样。
②(“场景描写”佳句)When the moon had risen, we lay on the grass, listening to the wind whispering in the trees.
当月亮已经升起，我们躺在草地上，倾听风在树上低语。
[归纳点拨]
(1)whisper (sth.) in one's ear 在某人耳边低语(某事)
whisper (sth.) to sb. 对某人耳语(某事)
It's whispered that ... 有人私下说……
(2)in a whisper/whispers 低声说
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③As we can see, the man whispers __________ his daughter beside the stage to cheer her up.
④____________ was whispered that the sentence was too complicated to understand.
⑤They stood in the passage talking about it in ____________ whisper, grinning from ear to ear.
⑥The two barbers sat at the back of the room，____________________.
那两个理发师坐在房间的后面低声谈话。
3．That way, other people can laugh too, without being rude about laughing at someone else's expense.
那样一来，其他人也会笑，而不必因为嘲笑别人而显得无礼。
★expense n．费用，花费
[用法感知]
①(“环境保护”主题佳句)If we develop the economy at the expense of the environment, our world will become worse.
如果我们以牺牲环境为代价发展经济，我们的世界会变得更糟糕。
②Susan's parents have spared no expense to make sure she is prepared for college.
苏珊的父母不惜一切代价确保她为上大学做好准备。
[归纳点拨]
(1)at sb.'s expense 嘲笑某人
at the expense of ... 在牺牲/损害……的情况下
cover/meet an expense 支付开支
spare no expense to do sth. 不遗余力做某事
(2)expensive adj. 昂贵的；花钱多的
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③She spared no expense ____________ (make) the party a success.
④Making the wrong decision could prove ____________ (expense)．
⑤I was tired of his cheap jokes ____________ my expense.
⑥Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” ________________________________ the “speaking”．
当你站在公众面前演讲时，大多数情况下你关注的是“公众”，却牺牲了“演讲”。
Section 5 Why Do We Need Humour
NO.1 练听说
教材听力“三关过”
一、1.make us laugh all the time 2.be in a bad mood
3．protect us from heart disease 4.have far reaching effects
5．benefit from humour 6.帮助缓解紧张 7.开怀大笑
8．改善血管功能 9.抗击感染 10.在我耳边低语
11．弄错主人的名字 12.让人们在尴尬的情况下感到舒服
二、1～5 BABAA
三、1.which helps protect us from heart disease
2．when we laugh 3.even if we don't feel like it
4．are likely to express 5.get people to laugh
强化训练“在平时”
一、1～5 ACBAB 6～10 BBABC
附：听力材料
(Text 1)
W: What are you watching
M: A Mr Bean show.①It's old, but it's really funny.
W: I love those old shows.Good shows never go out of style!
(Text 2)
M: ②You need to be careful when you use social media, dear. You never know who you are talking to.
W: I know. You've already told me a hundred times.
M: I'm just saying you're better safe than sorry.
(Text 3)
W: ③Everyone was invited, except me. When the last girl was invited, I was at the end of rope.
M: ③Calm down, Shirley. I'll take you out to see the movie you've looked forward to for a long time, OK
(Text 4)
W: The book is so interesting.
M: If you like it, I can lend it to you. ④I borrowed it from the library one week ago and there are still two weeks left.
(Text 5)
W: Is there a problem, officer I'm sure I was driving at the speed limit.
M: You were. But is everything OK ⑤It looked like you were screaming.
W: Oh, I'm so sorry. I was listening to this audio book, and it was so funny. I couldn't stop laughing.
(Text 6)
M: Great party, isn't it
W: Yes, wonderful.
M: By the way, I'm Mike.
W: Hi, Mike! I'm Kyoko.
M: Nice to meet you. Where are you from
W: ⑥Japan, but I live here in San Francisco now. I'm studying at the university. How about you Are you American
M: No, actually I'm Canadian. I'm from Vancouver.
W: Oh really Do you live there
M: No, I live in Seattle now.
W: Oh, nice city. What do you do
M: ⑦I'm a travel agent there. Well, it was nice talking with you.
W: Me too.
(Text 7)
M: How is your new job going, Kate
W: Well, I think I can fit in the new working style.⑧But I have some difficulties with my new partner.Last week, I was on duty with him. To ease the situation, I told one of my favourite jokes.
M: Then, what happened Did it work
W: Of course not.Can you imagine He just said “I don't see any humour in your joke”. I felt like a block of ice at that moment.
M: Who did you refer to Jack or Owen
W: That stone faced guy, Owen.Do you know him
M: Oh, yes.Maybe he didn't find it that humorous. ⑨In fact, he is always a serious person.
二、1～5 CBAED
NO.2 学新知
1．③in ④moody ⑤in no mood to go to ⑥in no mood for
2．③to ④It ⑤a ⑥talking in whispers
3．③to make ④expensive ⑤at ⑥at the expense of(共88张PPT)
Section 5 Why Do We Need
Humour
课时目标
1.听懂并获取演讲的关键信息，了解幽默的益处。
2.了解运用疑问句吸引听众注意力的演讲策略。
3.发表对演讲者观点的看法，并归纳幽默的其他益处。
目 录
NO.1 练听说 / 耳熟能详需要“多磨耳”
NO.2 学新知 / 点滴积累充盈“语料库”
课时检测
练听说 / 耳熟能详需要“多磨耳”
NO.1
一、过词汇关——词块互译
1．让我们笑个不停 _______________________
2．心情不好 ________________
3．保护我们免受心脏病侵袭 _________________________
4．有深远的影响 ______________________
5．从幽默中受益 ___________________
教材听力“三关过”
make us laugh all the time
be in a bad mood
protect us from heart disease
have far-reaching effects
benefit from humour
6．help relieve tension _____________
7．a good laugh _____________
8．improve the function of blood vessels
_____________
9．fight infection _____________
帮助缓解紧张
开怀大笑
改善血管功能
抗击感染
10．whisper in my ear _______________
11．get the host's name wrong ______________
12．make people feel comfortable in an awkward situation
让人们在尴尬的情况下感到舒服
在我耳边低语
弄错主人的名字
二、过泛听关——听教材录音选最佳答案
听听力文本4.3，回答第1题。
1．What is the speaker doing
A．Telling a story.
B．Giving a speech.
C．Announcing good news.
√
听听力文本4.4，回答第2题。
2．How is our body better able to fight infection when we laugh
A．The level of stress chemicals in our body falls.
B．The number of immune cells in our body decreases.
C．The passage doesn't tell us.
√
√
听听力文本4.5，回答第3题。
3．What will people usually do if they are in a bad mood
A．Try to be positive and funny.
B．Express negative attitudes and feelings.
C．Make other people enjoy their company.
√
听听力文本4.7，回答第4、5题。
4．Why did Mike feel embarrassed at the party
A．He kept on getting the host's name wrong.
B．He kept on getting the hostess's name wrong.
C．He mistook the host's name for the hostess's.
√
5．How did Mike handle the awkward situation
A．By making a joke about himself.
B．By making a joke about others.
C．By making a joke about his shirt.
三、过精听关——依据教材听力完成句子
由听力文本4.4，完成句子。
1．Also, a good laugh increases blood flow to the heart and improves the function of blood vessels,___________________________
.
2．Finally, , the level of stress chemicals in our body falls, and the number of immune cells in our body increases.
which helps protect us from
heart disease
when we laugh
由听力文本4.5，完成句子。
3．Scientists have proved that there is a two-way effect between smiling and mood: when we're happy, we naturally smile; and when we smile, , it can also make us feel happy.
4．We all know that if we are in a bad mood, we ______________
negative attitudes and feelings; and this makes those around us down, too.
even if we don't feel like it
are likely to
express
由听力文本4.7，完成句子。
5．One example of this is that you can use humour to __________
at you.
get people
to laugh
听力素养“漫养成”
听懂疑问句的内涵
在听力材料中，有些演讲者不时地用疑问句提出问题来吸引听众的注意力，然后他们再提供问题的答案。通过这种方式，可以帮助听众理解演讲者的观点。疑问句在吸引听众、让听众积极参与而不是被动倾听方面尤其有用。在听录音时，要仔细听其中的疑问句以及后面出现的答案，然后对比选项选出正确答案。
√
[典例] (2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)
Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To do a promotion.
B．To discuss an issue.
C．To introduce a lecturer.
[听力原文]
W: Good evening, dear listeners.When was the last time you enjoyed leisure activities Do you want to live a full and happy life Today, I'm going to introduce to you a magazine that features the art of living.The Idler was launched by Tom Hodgkinson, back in 1993.With the intention of providing a bit of fun, freedom and achievement in the busy world, it is now published bimonthly.In every
issue, you will find an interesting mix of interviews and essays on the good life, history, philosophy, arts and fashion photography.You will find much to laugh at and much useful stuff as well, from recipes for making bacon to guides to housekeeping.If you ever felt that there is more to life than boring jobs, then why not subscribe to it The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free.
[分析] 在听力材料中出现疑问句“then why not subscribe to it？”，需要仔细听后面提供的答案，根据“The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life.You can download the application and subscribe today to get your first issue free.”可知，说话者是为了促销，故选A项。
一、听力仿真训练
听下面5段对话，回答第1至5题。
1．What does the man think of the show
A．It's funny. B．It's out of style.
C．It's a modern show.
强化训练“在平时”
√
2．What is the man trying to tell the girl
A．To be more social.
B．To be hard-working.
C．To be cautious.
3．How does the woman feel now
A．Excited. B．Desperate. C．Calm.
√
√
4．How long can the man keep the book
A．For three weeks.
B．For two weeks.
C．For one week.
√
5．Why did the officer stop the woman
A．She was speeding.
B．He thought she was in danger.
C．She was listening to music.
√
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where are the speakers now
A．In Vancouver. B．In San Francisco.
C．In Seattle.
7．What does the man do
A．A student. B．A travel agent. C．A teacher.
√
√
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is Kate's attitude towards her new partner
A．She doesn't like him.
B．She is afraid of him.
C．She has no idea of him.
9．What kind of person may Owen be
A．Talkative. B．Serious. C．Easy-going.
√
√
10．What did Kate do when she worked with her partner
A．She made fun of him.
B．She quarreled with him.
C．She told a joke to him.
√
附：听力材料
(Text 1)
W: What are you watching
M: A Mr Bean show.①It's old, but it's really funny.
W: I love those old shows.Good shows never go out of style!
(Text 2)
M: ②You need to be careful when you use social media, dear. You never know who you are talking to.
W: I know. You've already told me a hundred times.
M: I'm just saying you're better safe than sorry.
(Text 3)
W: ③Everyone was invited, except me. When the last girl was invited, I was at the end of rope.
M: ③Calm down, Shirley. I'll take you out to see the movie you've looked forward to for a long time, OK
(Text 4)
W: The book is so interesting.
M: If you like it, I can lend it to you. ④I borrowed it from the library one week ago and there are still two weeks left.
(Text 5)
W: Is there a problem, officer I'm sure I was driving at the speed limit.
M: You were. But is everything OK ⑤It looked like you were screaming.
W: Oh, I'm so sorry. I was listening to this audio book, and it was so funny. I couldn't stop laughing.
(Text 6)
M: Great party, isn't it
W: Yes, wonderful.
M: By the way, I'm Mike.
W: Hi, Mike! I'm Kyoko.
M: Nice to meet you. Where are you from
W: ⑥Japan, but I live here in San Francisco now. I'm studying at the university. How about you Are you American
M: No, actually I'm Canadian. I'm from Vancouver.
W: Oh really Do you live there
M: No, I live in Seattle now.
W: Oh, nice city. What do you do
M: ⑦I'm a travel agent there. Well, it was nice talking with you.
W: Me too.
(Text 7)
M: How is your new job going, Kate
W: Well, I think I can fit in the new working style.⑧But I have some difficulties with my new partner.Last week, I was on duty with him. To ease the situation, I told one of my favourite jokes.
M: Then, what happened Did it work
W: Of course not.Can you imagine He just said “I don't see any humour in your joke”. I felt like a block of ice at that moment.
M: Who did you refer to Jack or Owen
W: That stone-aced guy, Owen.Do you know him
M: Oh, yes.Maybe he didn't find it that humorous. ⑨In fact, he is always a serious person.
二、口语交际训练
根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
W: Excuse me, can you tell me where the library is
M: 1
W: OK, thank you.I heard there was a wonderful humorous book in the library. 2
M: Yeah, me too. 3 Are you alone or with a companion
W: My kid will go with me.He's 17 years old.
M: 4 It's the story of some good friends who take a trip together and come into many funny things. 5
W: I see.Thank you very much.
A.I like the humorous story very much.
B.So I'm going to borrow it after work.
C.It's two blocks away from our office.
D.He'll laugh through the performance.
E.Oh， the book is very suitable for him， I think.
答案：1～5 CBAED
学新知 / 点滴积累充盈“语料库”
NO.2
1．We all know that if we are in a bad mood, we are likely to express negative attitudes and feelings; and this makes those around us down, too.
我们都知道如果心情不好，我们很可能会表达负面的态度和感情；这也会让我们周围的人情绪低落。
★mood n．心情，情绪
[用法感知]
①(“情感描写”写作佳句)Jane was in such a good mood that she almost jumped up and tears of happiness filled her eyes.
简心情如此好，她几乎要跳起来，眼里噙满了喜悦的泪水。
②(“动作描写”写作佳句)Having finished a string of things, he cracked a smile and was in the mood to walk on the lawn.
做完一连串的事情后，他笑了笑，心情很好，想在草坪上散步。
[归纳点拨]
(1)in a good/bad mood 心情好/坏
be/feel in the mood for sth./to do sth. 有心情做某事
be/feel in no mood for sth./to do sth. 没有心情做某事
(2)moody adj. 情绪多变的；喜怒无常的
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
③The beautiful sunny morning puts him a good mood.
④He chatted a lot on the phone gently and patiently to help the _______(mood) girl get through the awful days.
in
moody
(2)一句多译
他特别累，没有心情和我们一起去参加聚会。
⑤He was so tired that he was the party with us.
⑥He was so tired that he was the party with us.
in no mood to go to
in no mood for
2．After a while, somebody whispered in my ear: “His name is Cliff, not Richard.”
过了一会儿，有人在我耳边小声说：“他叫克里夫，不是理查德。”
★whisper vi.& vt.悄声说，低语，耳语 n．低语，耳语；谣言
[用法感知]
①(“比喻修辞”佳句)It murmured in a soft voice like a little girl whispering to her mother.
它在温柔低语，就像一个小女孩对她的母亲私语一样。
②(“场景描写”佳句)When the moon had risen, we lay on the grass, listening to the wind whispering in the trees.
当月亮已经升起，我们躺在草地上，倾听风在树上低语。
[归纳点拨]
(1)whisper (sth.) in one's ear 在某人耳边低语(某事)
whisper (sth.) to sb. 对某人耳语(某事)
It's whispered that ... 有人私下说……
(2)in a whisper/whispers 低声说
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③As we can see, the man whispers his daughter beside the stage to cheer her up.
④ was whispered that the sentence was too complicated to understand.
to
It
⑤They stood in the passage talking about it in whisper, grinning from ear to ear.
⑥The two barbers sat at the back of the room，_______________
.
那两个理发师坐在房间的后面低声谈话。
a
talking in
whispers
3．That way, other people can laugh too, without being rude about laughing at someone else's expense.
那样一来，其他人也会笑，而不必因为嘲笑别人而显得无礼。
★expense n．费用，花费
[用法感知]
①(“环境保护”主题佳句)If we develop the economy at the expense of the environment, our world will become worse.
如果我们以牺牲环境为代价发展经济，我们的世界会变得更糟糕。
②Susan's parents have spared no expense to make sure she is prepared for college.
苏珊的父母不惜一切代价确保她为上大学做好准备。
[归纳点拨]
(1)at sb.'s expense 嘲笑某人
at the expense of ... 在牺牲/损害……的情况下
cover/meet an expense 支付开支
spare no expense to do sth. 不遗余力做某事
(2)expensive adj. 昂贵的；花钱多的
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③She spared no expense (make) the party a success.
④Making the wrong decision could prove (expense)．
⑤I was tired of his cheap jokes my expense.
to make
expensive
at
⑥Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” the “speaking”．
当你站在公众面前演讲时，大多数情况下你关注的是“公众”，却牺牲了“演讲”。
at the expense of
课时检测
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．There's (紧张) and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust.
2．The house was painted and decorated again at great ________
(费用)．
tension
expense
3．If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your (肌肉) and your brain.
4．Just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress and put people into a better (情绪)．
5．If this observation is accurate, as I believe it is, the implications are (影响深远的)．
muscles
mood
far-reaching
6．It is an illness to which I had thought myself (免疫的)．
7．This company is about to (合并) with its parent company.
8．Losing her eyelash causes her to (脸红) for shame.
immune
incorporate
blush
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．Like running, race walking is (physical) demanding, she says.
2．Humour has a positive (psychology) effect when we are in difficulties.
3．We are (energy) by love if we put our energy into loving.
physically
psychological
energised
4．They help the body defend itself against some kinds of _________(infect)．
5．Even a stupid joke can relieve others of risk and ______________(embarrass)．
6．I (accidental) spilled my milk, but it made me laugh when I saw my cat trying to lick it up.
infections
embarrassment
accidentally
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．This will only give others a new excuse for laughter__________
.
这只会给别人一个嘲笑我的新借口。
2．“What do we intend to do next？” Mary asked___________
.
“我们下一步打算做什么？”玛丽低声问。
at my
expense
in a whisper
/whispers
3． , she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.
她意识到大家都在听她唱歌，这使她很尴尬。
4．The more confident we are, .
我们越自信，就越有可能成功。
5．I'm not really out tonight.
我今晚真的没心情出门。
Much to her embarrassment
the more likely we are to succeed
in the mood to go
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
World-amous wildlife artist Robert Bateman worked late on the evening of March 31,1992.He studied his painting of three lions.Bateman decided to add some finishing touches.As he turned away from the canvas (画布), he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning.What an April Fool's joke! The next day, when
his assistants came to the studio, they were shocked.What had the famous artist done to his masterpiece to entertain his staff The lions had bat ears!
Robert Bateman lives in British Columbia, Canada.On working days, he might be found hiking on the mountain, sketching birds and animals.Bateman spends his days observing, studying, and painting wildlife.
As a boy, Bateman explored the woods and fields around his home in Toronto, Ontario.By the 1970s, he was well-known for his realistic paintings of the natural world.
When he's not in the woods or mountains, Bateman can be found at home in front of his easel (画架)．He still gets a thrill out of seeing an eagle.Sometimes, Bateman does not even have to leave home to find an eagle.They come to him.Eagles rest on a dead tree that Bateman “planted” in the rock in front of his house.
Bateman's most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.“Every day in Africa is thrilling，” he says.“There are places in Africa that look like the Garden of Eden (伊甸园)．”
As for the bat ears in the lions, Bateman painted them with watercolor paints.After everyone cracked a smile, he simply washed the ears away.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了世界著名的野生动物艺术家罗伯特·贝特曼，向读者展现了一位上进又不失幽默的画家形象。
1．Why did Bateman add bat ears to the lions
A．He was dissatisfied with his painting.
B．He wanted to joke with his staff members.
C．He would like to make his painting more attractive.
D．He was eager to have a better study on his painting.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning”可知，他给狮子画上蝙蝠耳朵是想要跟画室里的工作人员开玩笑。
√
2．Why does Bateman hike on the mountain
A．To look for fun.
B．To research and paint wildlife.
C．To take care of wildlife.
D．To search for new species of wildlife.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中“he might be found hiking on the mountain ...painting wildlife”可知，他在山上徒步的原因是研究并画野生动物。
3．What can we learn about Bateman
A．He lived in the UK many years ago.
B．He spends quite a lot of time in hunting eagles.
C．His paintings do not look like real things in life.
D．He is particularly fond of living in Africa.
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Bateman's most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.”可知，他尤其喜欢住在非洲。
√
√
4．Which words can describe Bateman
A．Crazy and cruel.
B．Naughty and unkind.
C．Humorous and hard-working.
D．Imaginative and impractical.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中“...he smiled, imagining ...What an April Fool's joke！”可推断出，贝特曼很幽默；根据第二段中“On working days, he might be found ...painting wildlife.”可推断出，贝特曼努力上进。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Wish to be witty but often find your joke never does the trick Some people even think being funny is something people are born with, not to be learned. 5
Tell funny stories.Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story. 6 However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous.Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny.When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end. 7 You might say “And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat！” This will be funnier than saying “And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door！”
8 Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.What brand of humour worked with the audience and what didn't Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life.You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things.Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, but it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life. 9 Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'll get more practice.
A．Go to a local comedy club.
B．Use your body language to be funny.
C．Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D．It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E．Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humour.
F．However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G．This will make sure they don't laugh until you're finished with your sentence.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些帮助读者拥有幽默感的方法。
5．选F 由上文可知，有些人认为幽默是与生俱来的，而下文介绍了一些可以让自己变得幽默的方法，可判断本空和上文为转折关系，并引出下文。故F项(然而，事实是你可以学会成为一个更有趣的人)符合语境。
6．选C 根据段首句“Tell funny stories.”可知，本段建议讲有趣的故事。空前句提到，有时候，你能做的最有趣的事就是讲一个有趣的故事，此处承接上文，故C项(在某个时刻，分享笑话也很棒)符合语境。
7．选G 根据上文可知，当你想用一个有趣的故事或笑话给你的朋友一个惊喜时，把这个惊喜放在结尾。G项(这可以确保他们直到你说完才会笑)承接上文，说明了把有趣的故事或笑话放到结尾会达到的效果。
8．选A 根据第二、三、五段的开头句可知，本空应选祈使句作为本段的主旨句。根据下文可知，本段建议去当地的喜剧俱乐部， 故A项(去当地的喜剧俱乐部)适合作本段的主旨句。
9．选E 根据段首句“Keep a journal to record funny things.”可知，本段建议通过写日记的方式记录有趣的事情。根据上文可知，这不仅可以帮助你记住以后要讲的有趣故事，还可以训练你在自己的生活中寻找喜剧时刻。故E项(随着时间的推移，这会帮助你拥有更好的幽默感)承接上文，继续介绍写日记记录有趣事情所带来的好处。UNIT 4 课时检测(五) Why Do We Need Humour
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．There's ____________ (紧张) and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust.
2．The house was painted and decorated again at great ____________ (费用)．
3．If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your ____________ (肌肉) and your brain.
4．Just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress and put people into a better ____________ (情绪)．
5．If this observation is accurate, as I believe it is, the implications are ____________ (影响深远的)．
6．It is an illness to which I had thought myself ____________ (免疫的)．
7．This company is about to ____________ (合并) with its parent company.
8．Losing her eyelash causes her to ____________ (脸红) for shame.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．Like running, race walking is ____________ (physical) demanding, she says.
2．Humour has a positive ____________ (psychology) effect when we are in difficulties.
3．We are ____________ (energy) by love if we put our energy into loving.
4．They help the body defend itself against some kinds of ____________ (infect)．
5．Even a stupid joke can relieve others of risk and ____________ (embarrass)．
6．I ____________ (accidental) spilled my milk, but it made me laugh when I saw my cat trying to lick it up.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．This will only give others a new excuse for laughter __________________________.
这只会给别人一个嘲笑我的新借口。
2．“What do we intend to do next？” Mary asked ________________________________.
“我们下一步打算做什么？”玛丽低声问。
3．________________________________， she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.
她意识到大家都在听她唱歌，这使她很尴尬。
4．The more confident we are, ________________________________________.
我们越自信，就越有可能成功。
5．I'm not really ______________________________ out tonight.
我今晚真的没心情出门。
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
World famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman worked late on the evening of March 31,1992.He studied his painting of three lions.Bateman decided to add some finishing touches.As he turned away from the canvas (画布), he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning.What an April Fool's joke! The next day, when his assistants came to the studio, they were shocked.What had the famous artist done to his masterpiece to entertain his staff The lions had bat ears!
Robert Bateman lives in British Columbia, Canada.On working days, he might be found hiking on the mountain, sketching birds and animals.Bateman spends his days observing, studying, and painting wildlife.
As a boy, Bateman explored the woods and fields around his home in Toronto, Ontario.By the 1970s, he was well known for his realistic paintings of the natural world.
When he's not in the woods or mountains, Bateman can be found at home in front of his easel (画架)．He still gets a thrill out of seeing an eagle.Sometimes, Bateman does not even have to leave home to find an eagle.They come to him.Eagles rest on a dead tree that Bateman “planted” in the rock in front of his house.
Bateman's most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.“Every day in Africa is thrilling，” he says.“There are places in Africa that look like the Garden of Eden (伊甸园)．”
As for the bat ears in the lions, Bateman painted them with watercolor paints.After everyone cracked a smile, he simply washed the ears away.
1．Why did Bateman add bat ears to the lions
A．He was dissatisfied with his painting.
B．He wanted to joke with his staff members.
C．He would like to make his painting more attractive.
D．He was eager to have a better study on his painting.
2．Why does Bateman hike on the mountain
A．To look for fun.
B．To research and paint wildlife.
C．To take care of wildlife.
D．To search for new species of wildlife.
3．What can we learn about Bateman
A．He lived in the UK many years ago.
B．He spends quite a lot of time in hunting eagles.
C．His paintings do not look like real things in life.
D．He is particularly fond of living in Africa.
4．Which words can describe Bateman
A．Crazy and cruel.
B．Naughty and unkind.
C．Humorous and hard working.
D．Imaginative and impractical.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Wish to be witty but often find your joke never does the trick Some people even think being funny is something people are born with, not to be learned.__5__
Tell funny stories.Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.__6__ However, your audience will likely find that something that actually happened will be a little more humorous.Think of a few true funny things and tell those stories when it is proper.
Make the end funny.When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.__7__ You might say “And do you know what was in my car when I opened the door, Rebecca A cat！” This will be funnier than saying “And, Rebecca, a cat was in my car when I opened the door！”
__8__ Check out comedy clubs in your area and study the comedians.What brand of humour worked with the audience and what didn't Notice what things made you laugh the most and tell similar stories and jokes in your personal life.You can also watch comedy shows online if you can't find a local club.
Keep a journal to record funny things.Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, but it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life.__9__ Every time you notice and write down something humorous, you'll get more practice.
A．Go to a local comedy club.
B．Use your body language to be funny.
C．Sharing jokes is great at some point, too.
D．It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud.
E．Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humour.
F．However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person.
G．This will make sure they don't laugh until you're finished with your sentence.
UNIT 4 课时检测(五)
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.1.tension 2.expense 3.muscles 4.mood 5.far reaching
6.immune 7.incorporate 8.blush
Ⅱ.1.physically 2.psychological 3.energised 4.infections 5.embarrassment 6.accidentally
Ⅲ.1.at my expense 2.in a whisper/whispers
3.Much to her embarrassment
4.the more likely we are to succeed 5.in the mood to go
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了世界著名的野生动物艺术家罗伯特·贝特曼,向读者展现了一位上进又不失幽默的画家形象。
1.选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中“he smiled, imagining the reaction of his staff the next morning”可知,他给狮子画上蝙蝠耳朵是想要跟画室里的工作人员开玩笑。
2.选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中“he might be found hiking on the mountain ...painting wildlife”可知,他在山上徒步的原因是研究并画野生动物。
3.选D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Bateman’s most exciting place to find subjects to paint is in Africa.”可知,他尤其喜欢住在非洲。
4.选C 推理判断题。根据第一段中“...he smiled, imagining ...What an April Fool’s joke!”可推断出,贝特曼很幽默;根据第二段中“On working days, he might be found ...painting wildlife.”可推断出,贝特曼努力上进。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些帮助读者拥有幽默感的方法。
5.选F 由上文可知,有些人认为幽默是与生俱来的,而下文介绍了一些可以让自己变得幽默的方法,可判断本空和上文为转折关系,并引出下文。故F项(然而,事实是你可以学会成为一个更有趣的人)符合语境。
6.选C 根据段首句“Tell funny stories.”可知,本段建议讲有趣的故事。空前句提到,有时候,你能做的最有趣的事就是讲一个有趣的故事,此处承接上文,故C项(在某个时刻,分享笑话也很棒)符合语境。
7.选G 根据上文可知,当你想用一个有趣的故事或笑话给你的朋友一个惊喜时,把这个惊喜放在结尾。G项(这可以确保他们直到你说完才会笑)承接上文,说明了把有趣的故事或笑话放到结尾会达到的效果。
8.选A 根据第二、三、五段的开头句可知,本空应选祈使句作为本段的主旨句。根据下文可知,本段建议去当地的喜剧俱乐部, 故A项(去当地的喜剧俱乐部)适合作本段的主旨句。
9.选E 根据段首句“Keep a journal to record funny things.”可知,本段建议通过写日记的方式记录有趣的事情。根据上文可知,这不仅可以帮助你记住以后要讲的有趣故事,还可以训练你在自己的生活中寻找喜剧时刻。故E项(随着时间的推移,这会帮助你拥有更好的幽默感)承接上文,继续介绍写日记记录有趣事情所带来的好处。
