外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册 Unit1 Laugh out loud! Starting out and understanding ideas 拓展练习（Word版含答案）（含答案）
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Unit1 Starting out and understanding ideas 拓展练习（原题版）
I.重点词汇语境活用
1.①Her husband is a ________ man and his ________ is always changeable.(mood)
②The boss is not ________a good mood now; you'd better not ask for trouble.
③After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no mood________（go)to the party with us.
2. Mr Wang is an ________person who often ________us with ________ stories. So staying with him is really a kind of ________（amuse)
3.①Knowledgeable guides will entertain you ________ the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.
②The book written by Mark Twain is so________（entertain)that he is crazy about it.
③It's not just mindless________（entertain).It's a film with a message.
4.①After hearing Steve's playing, Naomi was deeply impressed ________ his music.
②The old man ________（impress)by the child's sincerity donated a lot of money to him.
③To leave a good ________ in the interview, Bob made up a most ________ story about himself, which made the interviewers really ________（impress)
5.① No matter how ordinary a job is, it plays a part in society and therefore________（deserve)our due respect.
② Chinese scientists deserve________（praise)because they have made great progress in 5G and have gained international recognition since 2019.
6.①She________（spot)that the white dress with pink spots was the one that had been stolen last week.
②Neighbours spotted smoke________（come)out of the house.
③He had to make a decision ________ the spot because there was no time left.
7. They were talking ________ a whisper, so they seemed to be saying something secret.
8.① Each chapter of the book concludes ________ a short summary.
②I've come to the ________（conclude)that he's not the right person for the job.
II.单句语法填空
1. The boss said the goods________（examine)for damage on arrival at the port.
2. Many young people went to the center for happiness and ________（entertain).
3. It is everybody's duty to observe the traffic rules to keep our society in order and________（go)on the right track.
4. The boy pretended ________ (concentrate) on his lesson, but in fact his mind was wandering.
5. Though ________ (advertise) are of great help, I don't think we should completely rely on them.
6. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the stories he writes are________（amuse)than before.
7. I think he misses his mother terribly. You might cheer him________.
8. He had no food or water and he was ________ terrible pain.
9. Bob is________（mood), so I don't want to talk with him about the business.
10. Peter starts looking ________ the mail as soon as the door shuts.
ⅠII.阅读理解
A
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping
you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.
1．What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Playing an important role.
B．Keeping people in high spirits.
C．Quickly influencing other people.
D．Preventing illness from spreading.
2．What can laughter increase according to the author
A．Cognitive ability.
B．Good relationships.
C．A sense of humor.
D．Happiness and trust.
3．What does the author think the old should do
A．They should have a good rest.
B．They should play like children.
C．They should prevent cognitive falling.
D．They should take part in physical play.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Humor, Laughter and Play for Health
B．Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C．Have an Active and Happy Life
D．Let Our Body and Mind Relax
B
I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm. But a big part of this depends on what I read. I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.
I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress. Before we go to sleep, we may run over the day in our minds, and worry about tomorrow. We also may watch the news on TV, read the news on our smart phones or tablets, or even answer work emails. But the news is rarely proclaiming (宣告) all the good that’s happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we’re still at work. All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.
The Broons and Oor Wullie is not the only thing I ever read at night. I sometimes read novels but, with the odd exception, I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.
And even if I do read something mentally stimulating, when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old The Broons and Oor Wullie for the last 10 or 15 minutes. Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.
I’d suggest you find light hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime, especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time, or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day. It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.
If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain and strengthens the immune system. Laughter is good for the heart, and it is most definitely good for mental health. It even helps us improve our relationships.
And if you do happen to pick up a copy of The Broons and Oor Wullie, I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.
5．What can we learn about The Broons and Oor Wullie
A．It makes people run over the past days.
B．It is the best book to be read before people sleep.
C．It is extremely popular with young people.
D．It makes people feel relaxed and happy.
6．What can we know from the text
A．The Broons and Oor Wullie is the author’s favorite book.
B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.
C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.
D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.
7．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about
A．What material brings us laughter.
B．How laughter affects our health.
C．What benefits laughter brings to us.
D．Why laughter is good for us.
8．What’s the main purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.
B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.
C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.
D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.
ⅠV.完形填空
A boy guarded the barres (桶) in his father’s winery. Every morning he___1___up every barrel with a piece of cloth, and then put them in___2___row upon row. To his___3___, the wind blew the barrels here and there___4___. The boy was so angry that he wrote a letter to the wind，“Pleased don't blow down my barrels.” After___5___that，his father asked the boy with a smile，“Can the wind read your___6___ ” The little boy said, “I don't know, but I have no way of dealing with the wind.”
The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind had___7___his request, still blowing the barrels here and there. The little boy felt___8___and burst into tears. His father stroked his head gently and said，“Son, don’t be sad. We can’t deal with the wind, but we can think of our own methods to___9___the barrels.
Then the little boy___10___his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over. After thinking half a day, he finally ___11___ a way. He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels. At___14___，the little boy got up in a rush，ran out and saw the barrels still___15___in good order. He smiled happily and told his father, “We do have a way to___16___the barrels from blowing down. It’s a very ___17___way，that is，to add weights to the barrels.” The little boys father smiled___18___.
We can’t change many things, but we can add the weight of our own___19___, so that we can stand ___20___in the world not to be knocked over.
1. A.wiped B.picked C.built D.took
2. A.use B.need C.order D.charge
3. A.anger B.sorrow C.amusement D.confusion
4. A.generally B.slowly C.suddenly D.overnight
5. A.discussing B. saying C.seeing D.writing
6. A.demand B.request C.decision D.sign
7. A.shared B.answered C.ignored D.considered
8. A.nervous B.sad C.scared D.touched
9. A.control B.blow C.make D.arrange
10. A.squeezed B.dropped C.showed D.dried
11. A.put up with B.put through C.came up with D.came through
12. A.sprayed B.drank C.poured D.collected
13. A.broken B.empty C.clean D.neat
14. A.daybreak B.noon C.dusk D.midnight
15. A.placed B.thrown C.moved D.spread
16. A.save B.separate C.free D.stop
17. A.important B.natural C.necessary D.simple
18. A.anxiously B.excitedly C.approvingly D.hesitantly
19. A.wealth B.mind C.responsibility D.pressure
20. A.straight B.firm C.hard D.high
Unit1 Starting out and understanding ideas 拓展练习（答案解析）
I.重点词汇语境活用
1.①Her husband is a ________ man and his ________ is always changeable.(mood)
②The boss is not ________a good mood now; you'd better not ask for trouble.
③After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no mood________（go)to the party with us.
2. Mr Wang is an ________person who often ________us with ________ stories. So staying with him is really a kind of ________（amuse)
3.①Knowledgeable guides will entertain you ________ the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.
②The book written by Mark Twain is so________（entertain)that he is crazy about it.
③It's not just mindless________（entertain).It's a film with a message.
4.①After hearing Steve's playing, Naomi was deeply impressed ________ his music.
②The old man ________（impress)by the child's sincerity donated a lot of money to him.
③To leave a good ________ in the interview, Bob made up a most ________ story about himself, which made the interviewers really ________（impress)
5.① No matter how ordinary a job is, it plays a part in society and therefore________（deserve)our due respect.
② Chinese scientists deserve________（praise)because they have made great progress in 5G and have gained international recognition since 2019.
6.①She________（spot)that the white dress with pink spots was the one that had been stolen last week.
②Neighbours spotted smoke________（come)out of the house.
③He had to make a decision ________ the spot because there was no time left.
7. They were talking ________ a whisper, so they seemed to be saying something secret.
8.① Each chapter of the book concludes ________ a short summary.
②I've come to the ________（conclude)that he's not the right person for the job.
答案：
①moody; mood ② in ③to go 2. amusing; amuses;amusing; amusement
3. ①with ②entertaining ③entertainment 4. ①by/with ②impressed ③impression; impressive; impressed 5. ①deserves ②praising/to be praised 6.①spotted ②coming ③on 7. in 8. ①with ②conclusion
II.单句语法填空
1. The boss said the goods________（examine)for damage on arrival at the port.
2. Many young people went to the center for happiness and ________（entertain).
3. It is everybody's duty to observe the traffic rules to keep our society in order and________（go)on the right track.
4. The boy pretended ________ (concentrate)on his lesson, but in fact his mind was wandering.
5. Though ________ (advertise)are of great help, I don't think we should completely rely on them.
6. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the stories he writes are________（amuse)than before.
7. I think he misses his mother terribly. You might cheer him________.
8. He had no food or water and he was ________ terrible pain.
9. Bob is________（mood), so I don't want to talk with him about the business.
10. Peter starts looking ________ the mail as soon as the door shuts.
答案：
1.were examined 2.entertainment 3.going 4.to be concentrating 5.advertisements
6.more amusing 7.up 8.in 9.moody 10. through
ⅠII.阅读理解
A
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping
you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.
1．What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Playing an important role.
B．Keeping people in high spirits.
C．Quickly influencing other people.
D．Preventing illness from spreading.
2．What can laughter increase according to the author
A．Cognitive ability.
B．Good relationships.
C．A sense of humor.
D．Happiness and trust.
3．What does the author think the old should do
A．They should have a good rest.
B．They should play like children.
C．They should prevent cognitive falling.
D．They should take part in physical play.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Humor, Laughter and Play for Health
B．Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C．Have an Active and Happy Life
D．Let Our Body and Mind Relax
【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了幽默、大笑和玩耍给人们的健康带来的好处。
1．C 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第四句“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.”可知，当人们分享笑容时，人们的关系更亲密，人们也会更加快乐。故infectious在此处意思为迅速影响其他人。
2．B 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness...and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.”可知，在作者看来，大笑能使人们之间的关系更亲密。
3．D 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness.”可知，作者认为老年人应该参与身体活动。
4．A 解析：标题归纳题。根据最后一段“Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.”可知，这篇文章的主旨是幽默、大笑和玩耍有利于健康。因此，A项作标题最佳。
B
I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm. But a big part of this depends on what I read. I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.
I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress. Before we go to sleep, we may run over the day in our minds, and worry about tomorrow. We also may watch the news on TV, read the news on our smart phones or tablets, or even answer work emails. But the news is rarely proclaiming (宣告) all the good that’s happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we’re still at work. All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.
The Broons and Oor Wullie is not the only thing I ever read at night. I sometimes read novels but, with the odd exception, I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.
And even if I do read something mentally stimulating, when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old The Broons and Oor Wullie for the last 10 or 15 minutes. Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.
I’d suggest you find light hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime, especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time, or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day. It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.
If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain and strengthens the immune system. Laughter is good for the heart, and it is most definitely good for mental health. It even helps us improve our relationships.
And if you do happen to pick up a copy of The Broons and Oor Wullie, I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.
5．What can we learn about The Broons and Oor Wullie
A．It makes people run over the past days.
B．It is the best book to be read before people sleep.
C．It is extremely popular with young people.
D．It makes people feel relaxed and happy.
6．What can we know from the text
A．The Broons and Oor Wullie is the author’s favorite book.
B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.
C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.
D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.
7．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about
A．What material brings us laughter.
B．How laughter affects our health.
C．What benefits laughter brings to us.
D．Why laughter is good for us.
8．What’s the main purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.
B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.
C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.
D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.
【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过叙述自己睡前的一些阅读习惯，告诉人们如何减少睡前的压力以及睡前保持好心情的重要性。
5．D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.”可知The Broons and Oor Wullie这本书会使人们感到放松和快乐。
6．C 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句中的“I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life”可推知，作者有时候会阅读一些鼓舞人心的书。
7．C 解析：段落大意题。根据第六段第一句“If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better.”及该段的描述可知，该段的主题是笑带给我们的好处。
8．B 解析：写作意图题。根据第一段中的“I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm.”及第四段第二句“Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是证明睡前有一个好心情的重要性。
ⅠV.完形填空
A boy guarded the barres (桶) in his father’s winery. Every morning he___1___up every barrel with a piece of cloth, and then put them in___2___row upon row. To his___3___, the wind blew the barrels here and there___4___. The boy was so angry that he wrote a letter to the wind，“Pleased don't blow down my barrels.” After___5___that，his father asked the boy with a smile，“Can the wind read your___6___ ” The little boy said, “I don't know, but I have no way of dealing with the wind.”
The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind had___7___his request, still blowing the barrels here and there. The little boy felt___8___and burst into tears. His father stroked his head gently and said，“Son, don’t be sad. We can’t deal with the wind, but we can think of our own methods to___9___the barrels.
Then the little boy___10___his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over. After thinking half a day, he finally ___11___ a way. He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels. At___14___，the little boy got up in a rush，ran out and saw the barrels still___15___in good order. He smiled happily and told his father, “We do have a way to___16___the barrels from blowing down. It’s a very ___17___way，that is，to add weights to the barrels.” The little boys father smiled___18___.
We can’t change many things, but we can add the weight of our own___19___, so that we can stand ___20___in the world not to be knocked over.
1. A.wiped B.picked C.built D.took
2. A.use B.need C.order D.charge
3. A.anger B.sorrow C.amusement D.confusion
4. A.generally B.slowly C.suddenly D.overnight
5. A.discussing B. saying C.seeing D.writing
6. A.demand B.request C.decision D.sign
7. A.shared B.answered C.ignored D.considered
8. A.nervous B.sad C.scared D.touched
9. A.control B.blow C.make D.arrange
10. A.squeezed B.dropped C.showed D.dried
11. A.put up with B.put through C.came up with D.came through
12. A.sprayed B.drank C.poured D.collected
13. A.broken B.empty C.clean D.neat
14. A.daybreak B.noon C.dusk D.midnight
15. A.placed B.thrown C.moved D.spread
16. A.save B.separate C.free D.stop
17. A.important B.natural C.necessary D.simple
18. A.anxiously B.excitedly C.approvingly D.hesitantly
19. A.wealth B.mind C.responsibility D.pressure
20. A.straight B.firm C.hard D.high
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过小男孩想出了阻止这些桶被吹下来的方法，启迪人们“我们不能改变很多事情, 但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量, 这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒.”
1. A 解析：考查动词. A.wiped擦去；B.piked挑选； C. built建造. D.took拿走， 根据every barrel with a piece of cloth可知每天早晨擦桶。故选A
2. C 解析：考查名词，A.use使用； B need需要； C.order命令， 顺序：D.charge费用。擦桶之后把它们排成一行，in order row upon row，排成一行，此处order“顺序”故选C。
3. A 解析：考查名词， A.anger生气：B.sorrow悲伤； C.amusement娱乐：D，confusion困惑。根据the wind blew the barrels here and there“风把桶吹的到处都是”，所以“生气”。第四句中的The boy was so angry也是暗示，故选A。
4. D 解析：考查副词。A.generally普遍地； B.slowly慢慢地； C.suddenly突然； D.overnight通宵，昨晚，早上擦桶，所以是昨天晚上风把桶刮的到处都是。故选D。
5. C 解析：考查动词， A.discussing讨论； B.saying说； C.seeing看见； D.writing写。根据he wrote a letter to the wind, “Please don't blow down my barrels.”可知下文是父亲看了信后微笑着问这个男孩“风能读懂你的请求吗”所以答案为C。
6. B 解析：考查名词。A.demand要求；B.request请求； C.decision决定； D， sign迹象。根据he wrote a letter to the wind， “Please don't blow down my barrels.”和___7___his request，可知下文是父亲看了信后微笑着问这个男孩“风能读懂你的请求吗”所以答案为B.
7.C 解析：考查动词。A.shared分享； B.answered回答；C.ignored忽视：D.considered考虑。根据still blowing the barrels here and there. 可知他意识到风“忽视”他的请求。故选C。
8. B 解析：考查形容词。A.nervous紧张不安的； B.sad难过的； C.scared害怕的； D.touched受感动的。根据burst into tears可知男孩感到难过。故选B。
9. A 解析：考查动词。A.control控制； B.blow吹； C.make制造； D.arrange安排。前面说“不能处理风”，此处but“但是”表示转折， 那后面应该是“有控制风的方法”。故选A。
10. D 解析： 考查动词。A.squeezed挤压； B.dropped使落下； C.showed展示； D.dried使变干。根据Then the little boy__10__his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over.“然后，小男孩擦干眼泪，坐在桶旁反复思考.”可知D项符合语境。故选D.
11. C 解析：考查动词词组，A.put up with忍受； B.put through接通， 完成； C.came up with想出； D.came through经历，获得成功。根据After thinking half a day，he finally___l1__ a way.“经过半天的思考，终于想出了一个办法.”故选C。
12. D 解析：考查动词。A.sprayed喷射； B.drank喝酒； C.at poured倾倒； D.collected收集。根据He___12___water from the well and poured it into those ___13___barrels“他从井里舀了些水， 倒进那些空桶里。”故选D。
13. B 解析：考查形容词..A.broken弄坏的：B.empty空的； C.clean干净的：D.neat整洁的，根据He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels， “他从井里舀了些水， 倒进那些空桶里，“故选B.
14. A 解析：考查名词， A.daybreak黎明：B.noon中午：C.dusk黄昏：D.midnight午夜、根据the little boy got up in a rush，ran out可知，这里应该是“天亮的时候”，故选A.
15. A 解析：考查动词。A.placed放：B.thrown扔投：C.moved移动：D.spread传播。根据saw the barrels still___15___in good order.“小男孩看到桶仍然摆放得很好。“故选A.
16. D 解析：考查动词， A. save挽救：B. separate分离：C.free使自由：D.stop停止， 根据saw the barrels still ___15___in good order. 可知，我们确实有办法阳止这些桶被吹下来，故选D.
17. D 解析：考查形容词。A.important重要的：B.natural自然的：C.necessary必要的：D.simple简单的。根据that is，to add weights to the barrels.可知，这是一个非常简单的事情。故选D.
18. C 解析：考查副词。A.anxiously焦虑地：B.excitedly感到兴奋地；C.approvingly赞许地.满意地：D.hesitantly犹豫不决地。小男孩想出了阻止这些桶被吹下来的方法，所以父亲满意地微笑。故选C.
19. B 解析：考查名词。A.wealth财富； B.mind思想：C.responsibility责任； D.pressure压力。根据We can't change many things，but we can add the weight of our own___19___so that we can stand___20___in the world not to be knocked over.“我们不能改变很多事情，但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量，这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒。”故选B.
20. B 解析：考查形容词。A.straight直接的；B.firm牢固的；C.hard努力的；D. high高的。根据We can’t change many things， but we can add the weight of our own___19___，so that we can stand___20___in the world not to be knocked over.”我们不能改变很多事情，但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量，这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒。”故答案为B.
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I.重点词汇语境活用
1.①Her husband is a ________ man and his ________ is always changeable.(mood)
②The boss is not ________a good mood now; you'd better not ask for trouble.
③After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no mood________（go)to the party with us.
2. Mr Wang is an ________person who often ________us with ________ stories. So staying with him is really a kind of ________（amuse)
3.①Knowledgeable guides will entertain you ________ the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.
②The book written by Mark Twain is so________（entertain)that he is crazy about it.
③It's not just mindless________（entertain).It's a film with a message.
4.①After hearing Steve's playing, Naomi was deeply impressed ________ his music.
②The old man ________（impress)by the child's sincerity donated a lot of money to him.
③To leave a good ________ in the interview, Bob made up a most ________ story about himself, which made the interviewers really ________（impress)
5.① No matter how ordinary a job is, it plays a part in society and therefore________（deserve)our due respect.
② Chinese scientists deserve________（praise)because they have made great progress in 5G and have gained international recognition since 2019.
6.①She________（spot)that the white dress with pink spots was the one that had been stolen last week.
②Neighbours spotted smoke________（come)out of the house.
③He had to make a decision ________ the spot because there was no time left.
7. They were talking ________ a whisper, so they seemed to be saying something secret.
8.① Each chapter of the book concludes ________ a short summary.
②I've come to the ________（conclude)that he's not the right person for the job.
II.单句语法填空
1. The boss said the goods________（examine)for damage on arrival at the port.
2. Many young people went to the center for happiness and ________（entertain).
3. It is everybody's duty to observe the traffic rules to keep our society in order and________（go)on the right track.
4. The boy pretended ________ (concentrate) on his lesson, but in fact his mind was wandering.
5. Though ________ (advertise) are of great help, I don't think we should completely rely on them.
6. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the stories he writes are________（amuse)than before.
7. I think he misses his mother terribly. You might cheer him________.
8. He had no food or water and he was ________ terrible pain.
9. Bob is________（mood), so I don't want to talk with him about the business.
10. Peter starts looking ________ the mail as soon as the door shuts.
ⅠII.阅读理解
A
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping
you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.
1．What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Playing an important role.
B．Keeping people in high spirits.
C．Quickly influencing other people.
D．Preventing illness from spreading.
2．What can laughter increase according to the author
A．Cognitive ability.
B．Good relationships.
C．A sense of humor.
D．Happiness and trust.
3．What does the author think the old should do
A．They should have a good rest.
B．They should play like children.
C．They should prevent cognitive falling.
D．They should take part in physical play.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Humor, Laughter and Play for Health
B．Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C．Have an Active and Happy Life
D．Let Our Body and Mind Relax
B
I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm. But a big part of this depends on what I read. I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.
I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress. Before we go to sleep, we may run over the day in our minds, and worry about tomorrow. We also may watch the news on TV, read the news on our smart phones or tablets, or even answer work emails. But the news is rarely proclaiming (宣告) all the good that’s happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we’re still at work. All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.
The Broons and Oor Wullie is not the only thing I ever read at night. I sometimes read novels but, with the odd exception, I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.
And even if I do read something mentally stimulating, when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old The Broons and Oor Wullie for the last 10 or 15 minutes. Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.
I’d suggest you find light hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime, especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time, or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day. It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.
If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain and strengthens the immune system. Laughter is good for the heart, and it is most definitely good for mental health. It even helps us improve our relationships.
And if you do happen to pick up a copy of The Broons and Oor Wullie, I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.
5．What can we learn about The Broons and Oor Wullie
A．It makes people run over the past days.
B．It is the best book to be read before people sleep.
C．It is extremely popular with young people.
D．It makes people feel relaxed and happy.
6．What can we know from the text
A．The Broons and Oor Wullie is the author’s favorite book.
B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.
C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.
D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.
7．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about
A．What material brings us laughter.
B．How laughter affects our health.
C．What benefits laughter brings to us.
D．Why laughter is good for us.
8．What’s the main purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.
B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.
C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.
D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.
ⅠV.完形填空
A boy guarded the barres (桶) in his father’s winery. Every morning he___1___up every barrel with a piece of cloth, and then put them in___2___row upon row. To his___3___, the wind blew the barrels here and there___4___. The boy was so angry that he wrote a letter to the wind，“Pleased don't blow down my barrels.” After___5___that，his father asked the boy with a smile，“Can the wind read your___6___ ” The little boy said, “I don't know, but I have no way of dealing with the wind.”
The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind had___7___his request, still blowing the barrels here and there. The little boy felt___8___and burst into tears. His father stroked his head gently and said，“Son, don’t be sad. We can’t deal with the wind, but we can think of our own methods to___9___the barrels.
Then the little boy___10___his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over. After thinking half a day, he finally ___11___ a way. He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels. At___14___，the little boy got up in a rush，ran out and saw the barrels still___15___in good order. He smiled happily and told his father, “We do have a way to___16___the barrels from blowing down. It’s a very ___17___way，that is，to add weights to the barrels.” The little boys father smiled___18___.
We can’t change many things, but we can add the weight of our own___19___, so that we can stand ___20___in the world not to be knocked over.
1. A.wiped B.picked C.built D.took
2. A.use B.need C.order D.charge
3. A.anger B.sorrow C.amusement D.confusion
4. A.generally B.slowly C.suddenly D.overnight
5. A.discussing B. saying C.seeing D.writing
6. A.demand B.request C.decision D.sign
7. A.shared B.answered C.ignored D.considered
8. A.nervous B.sad C.scared D.touched
9. A.control B.blow C.make D.arrange
10. A.squeezed B.dropped C.showed D.dried
11. A.put up with B.put through C.came up with D.came through
12. A.sprayed B.drank C.poured D.collected
13. A.broken B.empty C.clean D.neat
14. A.daybreak B.noon C.dusk D.midnight
15. A.placed B.thrown C.moved D.spread
16. A.save B.separate C.free D.stop
17. A.important B.natural C.necessary D.simple
18. A.anxiously B.excitedly C.approvingly D.hesitantly
19. A.wealth B.mind C.responsibility D.pressure
20. A.straight B.firm C.hard D.high
Unit1 Starting out and understanding ideas 拓展练习（答案解析）
I.重点词汇语境活用
1.①Her husband is a ________ man and his ________ is always changeable.(mood)
②The boss is not ________a good mood now; you'd better not ask for trouble.
③After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no mood________（go)to the party with us.
2. Mr Wang is an ________person who often ________us with ________ stories. So staying with him is really a kind of ________（amuse)
3.①Knowledgeable guides will entertain you ________ the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.
②The book written by Mark Twain is so________（entertain)that he is crazy about it.
③It's not just mindless________（entertain).It's a film with a message.
4.①After hearing Steve's playing, Naomi was deeply impressed ________ his music.
②The old man ________（impress)by the child's sincerity donated a lot of money to him.
③To leave a good ________ in the interview, Bob made up a most ________ story about himself, which made the interviewers really ________（impress)
5.① No matter how ordinary a job is, it plays a part in society and therefore________（deserve)our due respect.
② Chinese scientists deserve________（praise)because they have made great progress in 5G and have gained international recognition since 2019.
6.①She________（spot)that the white dress with pink spots was the one that had been stolen last week.
②Neighbours spotted smoke________（come)out of the house.
③He had to make a decision ________ the spot because there was no time left.
7. They were talking ________ a whisper, so they seemed to be saying something secret.
8.① Each chapter of the book concludes ________ a short summary.
②I've come to the ________（conclude)that he's not the right person for the job.
答案：
①moody; mood ② in ③to go 2. amusing; amuses;amusing; amusement
3. ①with ②entertaining ③entertainment 4. ①by/with ②impressed ③impression; impressive; impressed 5. ①deserves ②praising/to be praised 6.①spotted ②coming ③on 7. in 8. ①with ②conclusion
II.单句语法填空
1. The boss said the goods________（examine)for damage on arrival at the port.
2. Many young people went to the center for happiness and ________（entertain).
3. It is everybody's duty to observe the traffic rules to keep our society in order and________（go)on the right track.
4. The boy pretended ________ (concentrate)on his lesson, but in fact his mind was wandering.
5. Though ________ (advertise)are of great help, I don't think we should completely rely on them.
6. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the stories he writes are________（amuse)than before.
7. I think he misses his mother terribly. You might cheer him________.
8. He had no food or water and he was ________ terrible pain.
9. Bob is________（mood), so I don't want to talk with him about the business.
10. Peter starts looking ________ the mail as soon as the door shuts.
答案：
1.were examined 2.entertainment 3.going 4.to be concentrating 5.advertisements
6.more amusing 7.up 8.in 9.moody 10. through
ⅠII.阅读理解
A
The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping
you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.
Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.
1．What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Playing an important role.
B．Keeping people in high spirits.
C．Quickly influencing other people.
D．Preventing illness from spreading.
2．What can laughter increase according to the author
A．Cognitive ability.
B．Good relationships.
C．A sense of humor.
D．Happiness and trust.
3．What does the author think the old should do
A．They should have a good rest.
B．They should play like children.
C．They should prevent cognitive falling.
D．They should take part in physical play.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Humor, Laughter and Play for Health
B．Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C．Have an Active and Happy Life
D．Let Our Body and Mind Relax
【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了幽默、大笑和玩耍给人们的健康带来的好处。
1．C 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第四句“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.”可知，当人们分享笑容时，人们的关系更亲密，人们也会更加快乐。故infectious在此处意思为迅速影响其他人。
2．B 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness...and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.”可知，在作者看来，大笑能使人们之间的关系更亲密。
3．D 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness.”可知，作者认为老年人应该参与身体活动。
4．A 解析：标题归纳题。根据最后一段“Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.”可知，这篇文章的主旨是幽默、大笑和玩耍有利于健康。因此，A项作标题最佳。
B
I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm. But a big part of this depends on what I read. I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.
I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress. Before we go to sleep, we may run over the day in our minds, and worry about tomorrow. We also may watch the news on TV, read the news on our smart phones or tablets, or even answer work emails. But the news is rarely proclaiming (宣告) all the good that’s happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we’re still at work. All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.
The Broons and Oor Wullie is not the only thing I ever read at night. I sometimes read novels but, with the odd exception, I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.
And even if I do read something mentally stimulating, when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old The Broons and Oor Wullie for the last 10 or 15 minutes. Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.
I’d suggest you find light hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime, especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time, or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day. It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.
If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain and strengthens the immune system. Laughter is good for the heart, and it is most definitely good for mental health. It even helps us improve our relationships.
And if you do happen to pick up a copy of The Broons and Oor Wullie, I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.
5．What can we learn about The Broons and Oor Wullie
A．It makes people run over the past days.
B．It is the best book to be read before people sleep.
C．It is extremely popular with young people.
D．It makes people feel relaxed and happy.
6．What can we know from the text
A．The Broons and Oor Wullie is the author’s favorite book.
B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.
C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.
D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.
7．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about
A．What material brings us laughter.
B．How laughter affects our health.
C．What benefits laughter brings to us.
D．Why laughter is good for us.
8．What’s the main purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.
B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.
C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.
D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.
【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过叙述自己睡前的一些阅读习惯，告诉人们如何减少睡前的压力以及睡前保持好心情的重要性。
5．D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I love to read The Broons and Oor Wullie. Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.”可知The Broons and Oor Wullie这本书会使人们感到放松和快乐。
6．C 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句中的“I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life”可推知，作者有时候会阅读一些鼓舞人心的书。
7．C 解析：段落大意题。根据第六段第一句“If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better.”及该段的描述可知，该段的主题是笑带给我们的好处。
8．B 解析：写作意图题。根据第一段中的“I love to read before I go to sleep. It usually makes me feel calm.”及第四段第二句“Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night’s sleep.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是证明睡前有一个好心情的重要性。
ⅠV.完形填空
A boy guarded the barres (桶) in his father’s winery. Every morning he___1___up every barrel with a piece of cloth, and then put them in___2___row upon row. To his___3___, the wind blew the barrels here and there___4___. The boy was so angry that he wrote a letter to the wind，“Pleased don't blow down my barrels.” After___5___that，his father asked the boy with a smile，“Can the wind read your___6___ ” The little boy said, “I don't know, but I have no way of dealing with the wind.”
The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind had___7___his request, still blowing the barrels here and there. The little boy felt___8___and burst into tears. His father stroked his head gently and said，“Son, don’t be sad. We can’t deal with the wind, but we can think of our own methods to___9___the barrels.
Then the little boy___10___his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over. After thinking half a day, he finally ___11___ a way. He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels. At___14___，the little boy got up in a rush，ran out and saw the barrels still___15___in good order. He smiled happily and told his father, “We do have a way to___16___the barrels from blowing down. It’s a very ___17___way，that is，to add weights to the barrels.” The little boys father smiled___18___.
We can’t change many things, but we can add the weight of our own___19___, so that we can stand ___20___in the world not to be knocked over.
1. A.wiped B.picked C.built D.took
2. A.use B.need C.order D.charge
3. A.anger B.sorrow C.amusement D.confusion
4. A.generally B.slowly C.suddenly D.overnight
5. A.discussing B. saying C.seeing D.writing
6. A.demand B.request C.decision D.sign
7. A.shared B.answered C.ignored D.considered
8. A.nervous B.sad C.scared D.touched
9. A.control B.blow C.make D.arrange
10. A.squeezed B.dropped C.showed D.dried
11. A.put up with B.put through C.came up with D.came through
12. A.sprayed B.drank C.poured D.collected
13. A.broken B.empty C.clean D.neat
14. A.daybreak B.noon C.dusk D.midnight
15. A.placed B.thrown C.moved D.spread
16. A.save B.separate C.free D.stop
17. A.important B.natural C.necessary D.simple
18. A.anxiously B.excitedly C.approvingly D.hesitantly
19. A.wealth B.mind C.responsibility D.pressure
20. A.straight B.firm C.hard D.high
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过小男孩想出了阻止这些桶被吹下来的方法，启迪人们“我们不能改变很多事情, 但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量, 这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒.”
1. A 解析：考查动词. A.wiped擦去；B.piked挑选； C. built建造. D.took拿走， 根据every barrel with a piece of cloth可知每天早晨擦桶。故选A
2. C 解析：考查名词，A.use使用； B need需要； C.order命令， 顺序：D.charge费用。擦桶之后把它们排成一行，in order row upon row，排成一行，此处order“顺序”故选C。
3. A 解析：考查名词， A.anger生气：B.sorrow悲伤； C.amusement娱乐：D，confusion困惑。根据the wind blew the barrels here and there“风把桶吹的到处都是”，所以“生气”。第四句中的The boy was so angry也是暗示，故选A。
4. D 解析：考查副词。A.generally普遍地； B.slowly慢慢地； C.suddenly突然； D.overnight通宵，昨晚，早上擦桶，所以是昨天晚上风把桶刮的到处都是。故选D。
5. C 解析：考查动词， A.discussing讨论； B.saying说； C.seeing看见； D.writing写。根据he wrote a letter to the wind, “Please don't blow down my barrels.”可知下文是父亲看了信后微笑着问这个男孩“风能读懂你的请求吗”所以答案为C。
6. B 解析：考查名词。A.demand要求；B.request请求； C.decision决定； D， sign迹象。根据he wrote a letter to the wind， “Please don't blow down my barrels.”和___7___his request，可知下文是父亲看了信后微笑着问这个男孩“风能读懂你的请求吗”所以答案为B.
7.C 解析：考查动词。A.shared分享； B.answered回答；C.ignored忽视：D.considered考虑。根据still blowing the barrels here and there. 可知他意识到风“忽视”他的请求。故选C。
8. B 解析：考查形容词。A.nervous紧张不安的； B.sad难过的； C.scared害怕的； D.touched受感动的。根据burst into tears可知男孩感到难过。故选B。
9. A 解析：考查动词。A.control控制； B.blow吹； C.make制造； D.arrange安排。前面说“不能处理风”，此处but“但是”表示转折， 那后面应该是“有控制风的方法”。故选A。
10. D 解析： 考查动词。A.squeezed挤压； B.dropped使落下； C.showed展示； D.dried使变干。根据Then the little boy__10__his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over.“然后，小男孩擦干眼泪，坐在桶旁反复思考.”可知D项符合语境。故选D.
11. C 解析：考查动词词组，A.put up with忍受； B.put through接通， 完成； C.came up with想出； D.came through经历，获得成功。根据After thinking half a day，he finally___l1__ a way.“经过半天的思考，终于想出了一个办法.”故选C。
12. D 解析：考查动词。A.sprayed喷射； B.drank喝酒； C.at poured倾倒； D.collected收集。根据He___12___water from the well and poured it into those ___13___barrels“他从井里舀了些水， 倒进那些空桶里。”故选D。
13. B 解析：考查形容词..A.broken弄坏的：B.empty空的； C.clean干净的：D.neat整洁的，根据He___12___some water from the well and poured it into those___13___barrels， “他从井里舀了些水， 倒进那些空桶里，“故选B.
14. A 解析：考查名词， A.daybreak黎明：B.noon中午：C.dusk黄昏：D.midnight午夜、根据the little boy got up in a rush，ran out可知，这里应该是“天亮的时候”，故选A.
15. A 解析：考查动词。A.placed放：B.thrown扔投：C.moved移动：D.spread传播。根据saw the barrels still___15___in good order.“小男孩看到桶仍然摆放得很好。“故选A.
16. D 解析：考查动词， A. save挽救：B. separate分离：C.free使自由：D.stop停止， 根据saw the barrels still ___15___in good order. 可知，我们确实有办法阳止这些桶被吹下来，故选D.
17. D 解析：考查形容词。A.important重要的：B.natural自然的：C.necessary必要的：D.simple简单的。根据that is，to add weights to the barrels.可知，这是一个非常简单的事情。故选D.
18. C 解析：考查副词。A.anxiously焦虑地：B.excitedly感到兴奋地；C.approvingly赞许地.满意地：D.hesitantly犹豫不决地。小男孩想出了阻止这些桶被吹下来的方法，所以父亲满意地微笑。故选C.
19. B 解析：考查名词。A.wealth财富； B.mind思想：C.responsibility责任； D.pressure压力。根据We can't change many things，but we can add the weight of our own___19___so that we can stand___20___in the world not to be knocked over.“我们不能改变很多事情，但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量，这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒。”故选B.
20. B 解析：考查形容词。A.straight直接的；B.firm牢固的；C.hard努力的；D. high高的。根据We can’t change many things， but we can add the weight of our own___19___，so that we can stand___20___in the world not to be knocked over.”我们不能改变很多事情，但我们可以增加我们自己的思想的重量，这样我们就可以在这个世界上站稳脚跟不被击倒。”故答案为B.
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