北师大版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第二册 Unit 4 Humour Lesson 3My Favourite Comedian 提升练习（有答案）

Unit4 Lesson 3 My Favourite Comedian
一、完成句子
1. He didn’t explain _________________.
他没有解释为什么听讲座迟到。
2. The old couple take care of the homeless children __________.
那对老夫妇就像对待自己的孩子一样照顾无家可归的孩子们。
3. I have many interesting cartoon books, __________________.
我有许多有趣的卡通读物, 我已经读过大部分了。
4. _____________________ when they were studying in university.
他们在大学学习时, 时常给彼此写信。
5. Fortunately, he ___________________ in the accident.
幸运的是, 他在车祸中只受了一点轻伤。
二、阅读理解
　　With all the wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, it’s not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us get through each and every day of our lives. Putting a smile on someone’s face when you know they are feeling down in the dump, makes me feel good and warms my heart.
　　How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friends, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don’t know the person I’m joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy(礼貌)to speak to others that are around you.
　　I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don’t get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke
　　Laughing is essential to keep your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to ignore the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.
1. What is the author’s attitude towards the present world
A. Critical. 　　　　 B. Positive.
C. Satisfied. D. Indifferent.
2. The phrase “busting a gut” in the third paragraph can be replaced by _______.
A. explaining carefully B. speaking loud
C. keeping silent D. laughing hard
3. According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that _______.
A. it makes people more confident
B. it can pick up people’s spirits
C. it can help get rid of the cruelty in the world
D. it can help people get on well with others
4. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to _______.
A. introduce a practical way to get through daily life
B. convince people of the power of humour
C. encourage people to be humorous in daily life
D. talk about his own understanding of humor
三、阅读七选五
How to Say No Respectfully
Like most people,your natural instinct (本能) is probably to help others when you can.　1　 Whether you’re declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work,you can say no while still being respectful.Whatever the situation is,be clear,polite and firm when saying no.
Express your thanks.　2　 If you have to turn someone down,express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place.You could say something like,“Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids.I’m sorry that I’m busy that evening.”
Think before you speak.If you say no immediately,it might seem like you didn’t even consider the request.In order to be respectful,take a moment to think about your answer—even if you already know what it is going to be.　3　
Give a clear answer.Saying no respectfully shows that you’re honest and direct.　4　 If you can’t help,say so.If someone is asking you on a date and you don’t want to go,make that clear.
　5　 You can say no without completely turning down the request.By setting boundaries,you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do.For example,you could say,“I’m not free for dinner,but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.”
A.Find a way to compromise.
B.Take a pause,and then kindly say no.
C.But sometimes,you just need to say no.
D.It’s strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.
E.Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.
F.If you feel it necessary,you can also provide a reason for your answer.
G.Do not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request.
参考答案
一、完成句子
1.why he was late for the lecture
2.as if they were their own
3.of which I have read most
4.They wrote to each other from time to time
5.got injured slightly
二、阅读理解
1.A。细节理解题。根据第一段“ With all the wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, ”可知, 当今世界有太多的战争、争斗和悲伤。可见, 作者对这个世界的看法不太好。
2.D。词义猜测题。第三段讲的主要是不具有幽默感的一些人在听到很幽默的笑话后也不笑, 和那些很幽默很爱笑的人做了一个对比。结合上下文, 该短语意为“大笑”。
3.B。细节理解题。从文章第一段和最后一段可以总结出答案, 面对生活中的不如意, 保持一种幽默精神可以让人心情变得更好。
4.C。推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Putting a smile on someone’s face. . . warms my heart. ”以及最后一段“We all need to find a way to ignore the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. ”可知, 作者写这篇文章的目的是激励大家笑对生活中的困难和烦恼。
三、阅读七选五
1.C　空前讲到“帮助别人可能是你的一种本能”,接下来话锋一转,下文说到在有的情形下你可以礼貌地拒绝别人,前后是转折关系。C项“But sometimes,you just need to say no.”符合题意。
2.E　本段的第一句为段落主题句,所以空格处的内容在进一步解释说明这一主题。分析选项可知,E项“Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.”符合题意,而且选项中的“appreciate”与本段第一句的“Express your thanks.”相呼应。
3.B　本段的首句“Think before you speak.”为段落主题句,且下文提到“在说(不)之前要思考一下”。而B项“Take a pause,and then kindly say no.”与此处匹配。
4.G　由本段中“Give a clear answer.Saying no respectfully shows that you’re honest and direct.”可知,本段主要叙述明确答复对方,有礼貌地拒绝别人表明你是诚实的、直接的,以及空格后的“If you can’t help,say so.If someone is asking you on a date and you don’t want to go,make that clear.”可知,如果你帮不上忙,就说出来。如果有人约你而你不想去,就说清楚。由此可知,不要给人错觉,让别人觉得你可以满足他们的要求。分析选项可知G项与本段表述的意义一致。
5.A　根据下文可知,本段讲述的是在拒绝别人的时候,可以留有余地,表达清楚你能做什么,愿意做什么。分析选项可知,A项“Find a way to compromise.”与之意义一致。
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