unit4 Humour Lesson 1课后练
Part I 基础部分
一、基础词汇集训
1._____________ n. 门口，出入口 2.___________ n. 古董
2._____________adv. 漫不经心地;非正式地 4.____________ adv 装作若无其事地;无辜地
5.______________n. 胃口，食欲 6.___________adj. 忠诚的
7.______________ v.推论，推断 8.____________n.天文学
9._____________ n.星系 10.____________ adv.可能地，潜在地
11.____________adj.科学(上)的 12.____________ vi.预测，预报
13.____________adj.中年的 14._____________n.诊所;外科手术
15.____________v.流定，出血 16.___________ v.尖声大叫;".尖叫声
17.____________ n.就诊;咨询 18.____________ n.危难时刻;危机
19.___________ vt.检查 20.____________ vt.宣布，宣告
21.___________adv.随后，后来 22.__________ vt 应得，应受到
二、单句语法填空
1、Those who are positive about life ______(potential) enjoy more satisfaction.
2、The little girl felt _______(embarrass) at being the centre of attention in the crowd.
3、The newcomer gave a ______(humour) account of his trip to Europe.
4、As she _________(bleed) too much, the old woman faced the risk of losing her life.
5、A soft wind blew and the branches of the willows _________(swing) gently in the air.
6、Accurate _____(measure) is very important in science.
7、According to the _____(science) measurement of time, I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three.
8、She was rewarded for her 30 years' _____ (faith) service with the company.
9、He walked _____ (casual) into the store and offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
10、Laughing can help us relieve stress and _____(anxious).
三、选词填空
from time to time, add to, because of, laugh at, carry on, be used to, according to, feel down, turn to, give away
1. The drainage system has collapsed _____ too much rain.
2. When chatting with my friends, I use Chinglish _____; it's funny.
3. I didn't think I could ever _____ living in a big city after living in the country.
4. I'd like to _____ all I have to get back my happy childhood.
5. _____ this study, women have made notable gains.
6. Sincere performances and vivid Boston settings _____the film's realism.
7. They will not _____ you just for making a mistake.
8. There was no one to _____ and no one to tell.
9. Her bravery has given him the will to _____ with his life and his work.
10. When you _____, depressed and low about yourself, it automatically drives people away.
Part II 提高部分
一、阅读理解
When we talk about positive thinking, we often use terms concerning our hearts—open heart, pure heart or joyful heart. But new research from Duke University is making a closer connection, finding that a positive attitude may be helpful to people who have angina(心绞痛), a common heart condition.
Symptoms of this condition include chest pain or pressure because the heart is not receiving sufficient oxygen. Patients who displayed optimistic thought patterns, including having positive expectations of recovery, were 40 per cent less likely to be hospitalised or require surgery than those who were not optimistic, according to the study. The researchers collected data from 2,400 patients who had been diagnosed with angina.
An interesting additional finding from the patients' questionnaires was that the most optimistic patients were a also the least likely to have histories of heart attacks, heart failure or other heart diseases.
The researchers did not declare a causal relationship between positive thinking and better heart disease outcomes, however. There are multiple possible reasons for the results of the study, including the idea that patients who are healthier in the beginning are more likely to expect to recover and regain good health.
But the study does represent a new way of looking at the situation. Now, in addition to a body of research that examines the relationship between depression and heart health, there is a new way of enquiry that asks whether positive thinking could be used as a strategy to improve the outcomes.
Lead researcher Alexander Fanaroff, a fellow in the Division of Cardiology(心脏病学) at Duke University Medical Center, told Duke Chronicle that his next research will find ways to improve attitudes among heart patients.
Perhaps his subjects could reflect on the words of the writer Anthony J.D'Angelo: "Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart."
1.How can people with angina get better according to the study
A.By expecting more. B.By thinking positively.
C.By getting timely surgery. D.By taking more exercise.
2.What may be the aim of Alexander Fanaroff's next research
A.To explore how to improve patients' attitudes. B.To find out the ways to treat heart patients.
C.To learn the causes of heart diseases. D.To test if positive attitudes help with health.
3.What can we learn from the text
A.Optimistic people hardly have a heart attack.
B.People's attitudes affect their overall health.
C.How positive thinking benefits heart health is unclear.
D.The reason why patients recover well is that they have no depression.
4.What may be the best title for the text
A.Keep Positive to Get Rid of Illnesse B.Angina, a Kind of Serious Condition
C.Depression, a Key Cause of the Heart Attack D.Positive Thinking Makes Hearts Healthier
二、七选五
The Best Medicine: Laughter
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. __1___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. This is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it's no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. __2___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up. Put up a funny poster in your office. Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. ___3__ Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
___4__ Even if you don't consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humour in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious(富于感染力的). When you are around them, you'll be more likely to laugh too.
Don't spend a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. __5___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you'll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A.Try to be a lightening person.
B.Spend time with funny people.
C.Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh.
D.If you can't find any humour at hand, recall something funny.
E.But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
F.Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G.Go to a humorous play or see a film that can make you burst out laughing.
三、完形填空
The best example of universally understood body language may be the smile. A smile can open doors and tear down walls between 1 .
I had made an appointment with the dentist for months. I also 2 it twice and called the day before to 3 all the paperwork would be ready for the X-rays.
Then I arrived. It wasn’t ready at all. The lady there even had no 4 about what I was talking about. It made my blood boil. I was getting so 5 . I didn't yell at her but the 6 I was talking to her was not nice. I spoke to her like she was a child and incapable. It was not a good moment. The whole time she smiled and was 7 to me.
Only when everything was finally 8 was I nice. I sat down in the waiting area and 9 it all. How could I make it better How could I make up for my impolite behavior a moment ago I couldn't. I could 10 her a chocolate bar I had on me, but it needed more than that. It needed an honest 11 . And that was exactly what I gave.
I apologized for the way I had spoken to her and told her it was wrong of me to do that. She 12 , again with a smile. It's fortunate for me to meet that woman who smiles and forgives so 13 . I can be rude and when I am, I 14 myself for it. I am not that person, not anymore, yet I continue to grow and continue to 15 . It's true that the smile made my anger disappear and opened a door to understanding.
1.A.friends B.strangers C.patients D.relatives
2.A.confirmed B.arranged C.discussed D.admitted
3.A.conclude B.convince C.ensure D.announce
4.A.plan B.thought C.idea D.mind
5.A.mad B.excited C.humorous D.curious
6.A.habit B.way C.accent D.tune
7.A.rude B.attached C.friendly D.devoted
8.A.reported B.added C.found D.sorted
9.A.reflected on B.worked at C.called up D.went through
10.A.post B.lend C.throw D.gift
11.A.comment B.promise C.apology D.suggestion
12.A.refused B.agreed C.ignored D.accepted
13.A.slowly B.easily C.frequently D.casually
14.A.teach B.forgive C.hate D.praise
15.A.complain B.roar C.whisper D.learn
四、语法填空
Stand-up is one of the most well-known and well-loved types of comedy. In observational comedy, the comedian makes jokes about ___1__(humour) things he or she observes in everyday life. Prop comedians use props to tell their jokes, physical comedians make use ___2__ their bodies to make jokes __3___ impressionist comedians act or speak like a well-known person, ___4__ is called doing an impression of the person.
Billy Crystal is one of the most famous stand-up comedians. __5___ has also become famous as a film and television actor later on in life. His popularity with all age groups and his ability ___6__(amuse) people all over the world prove that stand-up can __7___(enjoy) by everyone.
Doctors ___8__(research) the effect stand-up and other forms of comedy have on people have discovered that people who laugh a lot live ___9__(long) than those who do not. This agrees with the English ___10__(say) "Laughter is the best medicine."
五、书面表达
假设你是李华,最近你要参加主题为“My Dream University”的英语演讲比赛。你的外国好友Jack经常参加各种大型比赛,比赛经验非常丰富。赛前你向他寻求意见,请根据以下要点写一封邮件,内容包括：
1. 陈述写信目的；
2. 寻求具体意见；
3. 表示真诚感谢。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
Part I
一、1. doorway 2.antique 3.3.casually 4.innocently 5.appetite 6.faithful 7.deduce 8.astronomy 9.galaxy 10.potentially 11.scientific 12.forecast 13.middle aged
14.surgery 15.bleed 16.scream 17.consultation 18.crisis 19.examine 20.announce 21.afterwards 22.deserve
二、1.potentially 2.embarrassed 3.humorous 4.bled 5.swung 6.measurement
7.scientific 8.faithful 9.casually 10anxiety
三、1. because of 2. from time to time 3. be used to 4. give away 5. According to
6. add to 7. laugh at 8. turn to 9. carry on 10. feel down
Part II
一、1--4. BABD
二、1--5.EFCBD
三、1--5.BACCA; 6--10.BCDAD; 11--15.CDBCD
四、1.humorous 2.of 3.and 4.which 5.He 6.to amuse 7.be enjoyed
8.researching 9.longer 10.saying
五、
Dear Jack,
How are you recently I’m going to participate in an English Speech Competition themed My Dream University. Time ticking by, I’m getting increasingly nervous, so I’m writing to ask for your advice.
Knowing that you have taken part in many competitions and have rich experience in delivering public speeches, I’d appreciate it if you could give me some practical suggestions. How can I adjust my mindset, better my contents and hold the attention from audience
I truly believe that with your help, I’ll have an excellent performance. Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Huaunit4 Humour Lesson 2课后练
Part I 基础部分
一、基础词汇集训
1._________ n.紧张;焦虑;焦急 2._________ n.肌肉
3._________ adj.身体的，肉体的 4.___________ adj. 心理的，精神的
5._________n. 心情，情绪 6.____________ adj,影响深远的
7._________ v. 使充满活力;使增强决心 8._________ adj. 有免疫力的
9.__________n.感染;传染 10.___________ v. 把……并入;包含
11._________n.低语，耳语 12.___________n. 窘迫，尴尬
13.__________ adv.偶然地，意外地 14.___________ n.费用，花费
15._________ n.国箱 16.__________ n.名誉，名望
17.___________依赖:信籁 18.__________ adv.完全地，纯粹地
19.___________ adj.广泛适用的;共同的，普遍的 20.__________adj.吃惊的，惊讶的
二、单句语法填空
1.The students _______(energy) after the long-time study the moment they heard the relaxing music.
2.One day, he _______(accidental) noticed that the desk clock didn't work any more.
3.It has been confirmed that laughter brings great physical and _______(psychology) benefits to our bodies.
4.This experience will have a great effect ________ the future development of the child.
5.You'd better cut down your ________(expense) on clothes.
6.He gets up at six o'clock, runs for half an hour and then has a meal; that is his morning ________(routinely).
7.Research shows that laughing has _____(significance) benefits.
8.The young man tends to express negative feelings in face of frustrations, ______ makes his friends down as well.
9.A deep breath on the stage may help a lot to ease ______(tense).
10.She whispered something ________ her friend so as not to give away their secret.
三、选词填空
使用下列短语的正确形式填空
have an influence on, in a bad mood, benefit from, at sb.'s expense, to one's embarrassment, in a whisper
1. He always talks ___________, so sometimes it's difficult to hear what he's saying.
2. People who will ___________ the donations include cancer patients as well as babies.
3. The culture of ancient Greece, for example, its architecture, philosophy and literature, ___________ people's lives up to now.
4. ___________, she couldn't remember the host's name when she wanted to introduce him to her friend.
5. If you don't get enough sleep and wake up feeling sleepy, you'll spend the rest of the day ___________.
6. I don't want to respond to Jack, because I think he is just making a joke ___________.
Part II 提高部分
一、阅读理解
A culture's values can be mirrored by its humour. Humour has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes, who disliked humour, and thought laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others. He thought humour to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.
However, Mordechai Gordon, PhD of Education, insists that humour allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious. I agree with Gordon. Learning to look at the world through humour is important.
In the United States, every four years an election occurs. Without humour as a way to express their feelings, how would Americans be willing to support the election Television shows like The Daily Show have become important parts of American culture. They are affecting the masses by unconsciously inputting politics into their minds. They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humour. Social humour helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition. American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image. On the topic of self-image, Hari Kondabolu stands out. He has a joke about the popular musical group The Pussycat Dolls, describing their hit song Don't Cha as a negative representation of women. He points out the obvious offence in American culture.
A study from Loyola University Maryland has shown that humour is one determining factor in selecting a partner. Among other things, people look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.
Of course, humour is not always used for good purposes. Humour can be linked to vulgarity(粗俗) and racism, but, like everything else, it has the potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves, our failures and our connections with one another.
Though life may seem tough and depressing at times, all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles(皱纹) to know that there is comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn't aware of. With that in mind, remember to laugh with humanity.
1.What did Hobbes think of humour
A.It resulted in the narrow-mindedness of human beings.
B.It was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better.
C.It had the power to mirror personal glory and national values.
D.It made people view the world from another angle.
2.What is the author's attitude towards political humour
A.Worried. B.Disappointed. C.Curious. D.Appreciative.
3.How is the fourth paragraph mainly developed
A.By describing the process. B.By giving an example.
C.By comparing. D.By classifying.
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Chaplin wasn't aware of being laughed at.
B.The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.
C.Never be the one who laughs at other people.
D.The author is determined to face life with a sense of humour.
二、完形填空
About the year 1900, a small, dark-haired boy was often seen waiting outside the back entrances of theatres in London. His name was Charlie Chaplin. He looked thin and hungry but his blue eyes were determined. He was hoping to get work in show business(娱乐界).
When Chaplin couldn't get 1 , he wandered about the city 2 . He found food and shelter(栖身之处) 3 he could. Sometimes he was sent away to a home for children who had no parents. He was cold and miserable there and the children were beaten for the 4 fault.
By the time he was thirty, Charlie had been the greatest, best-known and best-loved 5 in the world. Chaplin's films have 6 a large audience in various countries. Anyone who visited the cinema 7 must have seen some of Charlie Chaplin's funny films. People everywhere who have seen them would 8 until tears run down their faces. Even people who don't understand English can enjoy Chaplin's films because they are mostly 9 . It isn't what he says that makes people laugh. It depends upon little 10 that mean the same thing to people all over the world.
Having lived in America for 40 years, Chaplin 11 to Switzerland. There he died on Christmas Day of 1977. He once described himself 12 a citizen of the world, rather than of any 13 country.
He once wrote, "You have to believe in yourself. That's the 14 of success. Even when I was in the children's home, when I was wandering about the streets trying to find enough food to 15 to keep alive, I still thought of myself as the greatest actor in the world."
1.A.chances B.opportunity C.work D.tasks
2.A.shops B.streets C.factories D.homes
3.A.whenever B.however C.whatever D.wherever
4.A.most B.fewest C.least D.slightest
5.A.comedian B.tragedian C.singer D.artist
6.A.attacked B.attracted C.paid D.enjoyed
7.A.daily B.regularly C.rarely D.occasionally
8.A.cry B.complain C.laugh D.satisfy
9.A.silent B.noisy C.quiet D.still
10.A.sounds B.language C.activities D.actions
11.A.arrived B.reached C.moved D.got
12.A.as B.for C.into D.with
13.A.other B.particular C.special D.more
14.A.truth B.fact C.reason D.secret
15.A.eat B.sleep C.hide D.drink
三、语法填空
Ever wondered how many calories there are in the human body Or ever wondered why old people have ___1__(big) ears than they used to The winners of Ig Nobel Prizes(诺贝尔奖) have got the answers.
The Ig Nobel Prizes, ___2__(found) in 1991, are to honour achievements __3___ first make people laugh, and then make them think. The ceremony ___4__(take) place at Harvard University every year. Winners' acceptance __5___(speech) are limited to 60 seconds, __6___(strict) monitored by an eight-year-old girl.
The honoured research might seem ridiculous ___7__ first sight, but that doesn't mean it lacks scientific value. For example, the research in 2006 on why dry spaghetti tends to break into more than two pieces when it is bent was important for controlling fractures, which could have applications in everything from the design of highways and bridges ___8__ the engineering of nanotubes. And a follow-up paper __9___(publish) by MIT physicists several years later. But people are more likely to read about the broken spaghetti than to read an academic paper. Even when there is no immediate usefulness, ___10__ is still good to encourage people to observe and think.
四、书面表达
假定你是李华,准备参加学校组织的英文诗朗诵比赛。请给外教George写封邮件求助,内容包括:
1. 说明比赛要求;
2. 请他推荐英文诗;
3. 请教朗诵技巧。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear George,
I'm writing to ask for your help.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案
Part I
一、1.tension 2.muscle 3.physical 4.psychological 5.mood 6.far-reaching 7.energize 8.immune 9.infection 10.incorporate 11.whisper 12.embarrassment 13.accidentally 14.expense 15.nationality 16.reputation 17.rely on 18.purely
19.universal 20.astonished
二、1.were energised 2.accidentally 3.psychological 4.on/upon 5.expenses
6.routine 7.significant 8.which 9.tension 10.to
三、1.in a whisper 2.benefit from 3.has had an influence on
4.To her embarrassment 5.in a bad mood 6.at my expense
Part II
一、1-4 BDBD
二、1-5 CBDDA 6-10 BBCAD 11-15 CABDA
三、1.bigger 2.founded 3.that/which 4.takes 5.speeches 6.strictly
7.at 8.to 9.was published 10.it
四、答案：
Dear George,
I'm writing to ask for your help. Our school will hold an English Poem Recitation Competition next weekend. I am eager to have a try.
It is required that the theme should be about nature. Each participant is given five minutes to recite a poem. So would you please be so kind to give me some recommendations on which poem to choose Besides. I have to study the skills of recitation, including pronunciation and intonation, which will perfect my performance.
I'd appreciate it if you could give me some guidance. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Huaunit4 Humour Lesson 3课后练
Part I 基础部分
一、基础词汇集训
1.________adv. 主要她;大部分 2._________ adj.笨拙的，不灵活的
3.________adj.好笑的，有趣的 4._________ n.创造物，作品
5.________ n.正相反，恰恰相反 6._________adj.学术的
7._________n.奖学金 8.________ v. 得到，获得
9._________v.获得，得到 10.________n.天资，天赋，才能
11._________n.镜子 12.________ n制作人，制片人
13._________adv.很少，难得 14.________ n.天才，天赋;天才人物
15._________ adj.确信的，信服的 16._________ adj.不幸的，倒霉的
17._________ vi. 要求 18._________adv.不严谨地
19._________ vt.批评，指责 20._________ n.成语
二、单句语法填空
1、The ______(create) of a cost-effective and energy-saving system is in urgent need.
2、The young man made a joke ______(pure) to amuse us and meant no harm at all.
3、He is ______(universal) recognised as the most distinguished expert in electrical engineering.
4、The kids burst into laughter on seeing that ______(amuse) episode of the cartoon series.
5、Fighting flu has always been a difficult task, since the virus is _________(constant) changing and forming new viruses.
6、He's full of big talk and _________(rare) does what he claims.
7、We live in an age when everyone is struggling for a better life, _________(most) by laboring.
8、One of the difficult tasks in this world is ________(convince) a woman that even a bargain costs money.
9、He was a _________(talent) boy, but his dislike of hard work prevented him from making progress in study.
10、The soldier came back again, _____(indicate)he didn't give up.
三、选词填空
a series of, rely on, with concern, make an attempt to, on the contrary, show a talent for, in for a surprise
1.He ________ climb the mountain, but failed.
2.You didn't bother me. ________, I like your company.
3.He knew he couldn't ________ her to deal with the situation.
4.He ________ music in his childhood.
5.You must be ________ when you recognise the star in the crowd.
6.The old man has experienced ________ battles in the war.
7.She said good-bye to his only son ________, wondering if he could look after himself.
Part II 提高部分
一、阅读理解
The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.
Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, "It's a little damp(潮湿的) outside." Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, "She isn't exactly friendly." Understatement is often used in unpleasant situations or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.
Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in their everyday life such as when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour. Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.
Mr Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries around the world because people do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.
1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes
A.The British often enlarge the fact.
B.British jokes are connected with many different cultures.
C.The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.
D.British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.
2.How does the author explain understatement
A.By using examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By following time order. D.By describing a process.
3.How does Mr Bean make people laugh
A.By telling funny stories.
B.By making jokes about others' accents.
C.By copying how others behave.
D.By using his body movements and facial expressions.
4.What can be the best title for the text
A.British Humour in Comedy B.Humour in Different Cultures
C.Developing Your Sense of Humour D.Understanding British Humour
二、七选五
Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." _____1_____ Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates (刺激) the body's production of hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
_____2_____ Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. _____3_____ These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals to entertain sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. ____4______ And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(拘谨). They might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesn't matter because our bodies can't tell the difference, and the results are the same. Moreover, laughter is contagious(有感染力的). ____5______
So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.
A. Laughter helps you focus.
B. This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.
C. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
D. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
E. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
F. If one person starts laughing, it is unavoidable that someone else will be drawn in.
G. In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
三、语法填空
Mr Bean, a classic character in comedies, ___1__(recognise) for meeting endless ridiculous situations in his daily life. He gets his humour across to the audience purely by a series of universal body language without any words. In one of the most popular episodes, Mr Bean comes to a fancy restaurant in celebration of his birthday, only ___2__(astonish) that the only dish he can afford is one named "steak tartare", which is actually raw hamburger. The moment the dish is served, he attempts to chew it. ___3__, he finds it is too disgusting to swallow, and he has no alternative but to hide his real feelings. During all the dinner time, he occupies ___4__(him) with hiding the raw meat, and even throws some down the trousers of the restaurant's violinist. What a funny but __5___(embarrass) birthday!
Contrary to Mr Bean, Rowan Atkinson, the actor of Mr Bean, lived a normal life. __6___(born) into an ordinary family, he was treated in such a strict manner __7___ he stood out well in his study and even ___8__(attain) his degree at Oxford. Besides, he was __9___(convince) he would be a successful actor with his talent for acting. Years later, it is obvious that his hard work has paid __10___ in the end.
四、读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Long ago, there lived two brothers who were very poor. They lived in small houses at opposite sides of their wheat field. Each year the brothers divided the grain they had grown into two equal parts. Although they worked hard from sunup to sundown, they hardly had enough to eat. In spite of this, they were happy because of their great love for each other.
But one year, Simon, the younger brother felt a great sadness. He was worried about his older brother, Ruben. Ruben was alone in the world, with neither wife nor children. "Who will care for him when he gets old and can no longer work If only he had some money to save for his old age! It isn't fair that we share the harvest equally. But he will not accept gifts from me. What shall I do " he thought.
At the same time, Ruben was sitting under a tree, thinking deeply. He thought his brother, Simon, needed to support a family. "I have no family. It isn't fair that we share the harvest equally. Surely he deserves more than I! I must think of a plan to help him."
That midnight, Ruben went quietly to his barn(粮仓) where he filled a sack(麻袋)with wheat and put it on his shoulder. Then he crossed the field to his brother's house and secretly placed his wheat with Simon's.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
The next morning Ruben was very surprised.
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But this time unexpectedly they chose the same moment to carry their sacks.
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答案
Part I
一、1.mostly 2.clumsy 3.amusing 4.creation 5.contrary 6.academic 7.scholarship 8.attain 9.obtain 10.talent 11.mirror 12.producer 13.rarely 14.genius
15.convinced 16.unfortunate 17.demand 18.loosely 19.criticise 20.idiom
二、1.creation 2. purely 3.universally 4.amusing 5.constantly 6.rarely 7.mostly
8.to convince 9.talented 10.indicating
三、1.made an attempt to 2.On the contrary 3.rely on 4.showed a talent for 5.in for a surprise 6.a series of 7.with concern
Part II
一、1--4. CADD
二、1--5.GEBCF
三、1.is recognized 2.to be astonished 3.However 4.himself
5.embarrassing 6.Born 7.that 8.attained 9.convinced 10.off
四、答案：
The next morning Ruben was very surprised. How could this be Their piles were equal, yet each knew he had secretly given wheat to his brother. He thought that something must have gone wrong. So Ruben again filled a sack with wheat and intended to put it on Simon's pile at midnight. "I'm fully awake now and I must make sure I put it on his pile this time," Ruben thought. "Tomorrow my pile will be smaller and his pile will be larger, as it should be." Ruben still felt proud of his plan.
But this time unexpectedly they chose the same moment to carry their sacks. Halfway across the field they met. "Ruben! What are you doing out " cried Simon in shock and tried to hide his own sack. Surprised, Ruben dropped his sack. Then he saw Simon's sack and they both began to laugh. When they finished laughing, they hugged each other tightly. Their hearts were full of love for each other.
