Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
John is a barber,running a very successful business.He has a large group of regulars,some of whom enjoy a daily shave in his shop,while others just come for the occasional haircut.They keep coming because John loves to laugh,and 30 minutes spent in his shop is a medicine that cheers everyone up.His loud,booming laugh is a trademark around his town.
But John wasn’t always a barrel of laughs.In his teens and early adulthood,he suffered from depression.He often had a long face and found it hard to even smile.It was his neighbour,Mrs Lee,who was a psychologist,that helped him out.She showed him funny videos or read light-hearted books for him,guided him to focus on things he was grateful for,rather than on things that had been bothering him.Following her advice,he forced himself to laugh as wild as possible,even if it felt fake (假的).To his surprise,after a while,he turned his life around,and real laughter came back into his life again.
Researchers say that we’re all born with the ability to laugh and that finding more ways to bring laughter into our lives does not have to be complicated.In fact,the best advice they offer is “Fake it till you make it.” If you focus on finding ways to laugh and enjoy life and try to smile and laugh even when not feeling like it,you can genuinely change your mood and laugh happily.
John also says we shouldn’t hold back our urge to laugh,even at silly things.Next time you see a funny advertisement on television,making you laugh inside,focus on letting out that laughter.Laughter can be contagious,so you may help others around you,too.
( )1.Why do John’s regular customers keep coming to his shop
[A] Because he is a successful barber.
[B] Because they want to buy a medicine.
[C] Because his laughing can lift their spirits.
[D] Because he can offer them best shave and haircut.
( )2.Who helped John solve the problem of his teens and early adulthood
[A] Himself.
[B] Researchers.
[C] His neighbour.
[D] His customers.
( )3.What can be inferred from the researchers in the passage
[A] It is difficult to find ways to laugh.
[B] Laughter can be faked and finally become real.
[C] The ability to laugh should be developed after birth.
[D] We can watch funny videos or read light-hearted books.
( )4.What does the underlined word “contagious” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Spread. [B] Heard.
[C] Free. [D] Available.
B
Jokes and humour are often thought of as unimportant.If the lawyer defending you in court couldn’t stop joking,you’d be understandably alarmed.
However,regarding humour as insignificant is a mistake.Humour,jokes and laughter,have a vital role to play in human behaviour and interaction.They are a powerful part of social bonding and are genuinely beneficial for health via their stress-relieving properties.
Why do we respond,in such powerful and rewarding ways,to things that objectively make little sense A substantial amount of data has been generated regarding how humour works in the brain and on the various types of recognisable jokes that trigger it.
Verbal puns,the most familiar type of joke,involve words that convey two meanings at once.For example,“Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers In case he got a hole in one.” Here “hole in one” has two possible interpretations.Their simplicity and familiarity mean most people recognise the humour in puns.So,the brain’s humour processes are still engaged.
But where does humour arise from in the brain Considerable research points towards a specific system in the brain for recognising humour.This system seemingly detects and resolves incongruity (不和谐).Our brains know how things,like languages and behaviours,should work.But,in the real world,many things don’t match our expectations.It seems our brains have evolved a system to recognise when this happens.
If normality is subverted,it means we don’t know what’s going to happen,which creates cognitive (认知) tension.However,the system that recognises incongruity seemingly also resolves it,by providing an explanation,or at least a confirmation that the incongruity has no negative consequences.This removes the uncertainty,relieving the tension.So,we experience a rewarding feeling.If the incongruity is not resolved,however,humour is absent.If the answer to “Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers ” is “in case the metal owl that lives in his golf bag attacks him”,that’s not funny.There’s unresolved incongruity.
Humour is essentially our brain going,“This isn’t how things usually work,but I’m okay
with it!”
( )5.What does the author say about humour in the first two paragraphs
[A] Its positive role is often underrated.
[B] It mainly serves to entertain and amuse.
[C] Its harmful effects shouldn’t be ignored.
[D] It is essential for professional communication.
( )6.Why does the author mention the “hole in one” example in Paragraph 4
[A] To prove a theory.
[B] To draw a conclusion.
[C] To illustrate a concept.
[D] To make a comparison.
( )7.What does the underlined word “subverted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
[A] Detected. [B] Overturned.
[C] Established. [D] Repeated.
( )8.What is the best title for the text
[A] How Jokes Affect Brain Structures
[B] Using Humour to Boost Brain Power
[C] Jokes and the Brain’s Reward System
[D] Unlocking Brain Secrets Behind Humour
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
What a Comedian Can Teach You
about Managing Stress
We often accept stress as part of the cost of modern life,but it really doesn’t have to be.We all know that laughter is the best medicine.1. People who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.Here is what a comedian says about coping with stress.
You can try to find a different perspective.2. Once a friend of mine fell asleep in the middle of a class.His teacher decided to make fun of him by inviting students to applaud,wondering whether my friend would applaud along when he woke up.He did and the whole class burst out laughing.After learning everything,he was both embarrassed and ashamed of course but after a while,my friend laughed.“If this had happened to someone else,it would have been amusing.So it’s no less funny,just because it happened to me.”
3. There’s no doubt that we all experience great stress now and then.We’ve all been personally affected,in some way.You might not have felt like laughing at the time.But now,looking back,you could consider all of the strange aspects of the experience and all of the things you did to keep active or simply stay sane (神志正常的).
When you share stories with your friends,you can choose to share stories of trauma (创伤) and pain,or you can choose to lift their spirits with stories of hope and growth.4. Take the exact same story and change the focus from “feel sorry for me” to “laugh with me”.Keep in mind that we’re all in this together,that we all share the same ridiculous experiences,and that we can laugh together at whatever life throws at us.5.
A.Always share a good story.
B.Why not do what comedians do
C.You can also look again and laugh.
D.But laughter does more than cheer you up.
E.Then you are able to make a simple choice.
F.In this way,you will say goodbye to stress forever.
G.If you have trouble seeing the funny side,you may find the following inspiring.
1.cheer sb up 使某人振作,使某人高兴
2.booming laugh 洪亮的笑声
3.cope with stress 应对压力
4.let out laughter 放声大笑
5.be beneficial for 对……有益
6.burst out laughing 突然大笑
7.lift one’s spirits 振奋某人的精神
1.entertain sb with sth 用某物使某人快乐
2.to conclude/in conclusion 总之
3.do the trick 达到目的,起作用
4.get amusement from 从……中获得乐趣
5.interaction with sb 与某人的互动
6.be in a bad mood 心情不好
1. (3分)它不仅能缓解我们的压力和紧张,让我们振作起来,还能放松我们的身体。(not only...but also...句式,not only放在句首)
2. (3分)幽默能娱乐他人,这在与他人的互动中起着很大的作用。 (定语从句)
3. (3分)总之,幽默在我们心情不好的时候振奋了我们的精神,发挥了作用。 (状语从句)
(15分)假设你是李华,你所在的学校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Why do we need humour ”为题写一份英语演讲稿。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Why do we need humour
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
John is a barber,running a very successful business.He has a large group of regulars,some of whom enjoy a daily shave in his shop,while others just come for the occasional haircut.They keep coming because John loves to laugh,and 30 minutes spent in his shop is a medicine that cheers everyone up.His loud,booming laugh is a trademark around his town.
But John wasn’t always a barrel of laughs.In his teens and early adulthood,he suffered from depression.He often had a long face and found it hard to even smile.It was his neighbour,Mrs Lee,who was a psychologist,that helped him out.She showed him funny videos or read light-hearted books for him,guided him to focus on things he was grateful for,rather than on things that had been bothering him.Following her advice,he forced himself to laugh as wild as possible,even if it felt fake (假的).To his surprise,after a while,he turned his life around,and real laughter came back into his life again.
Researchers say that we’re all born with the ability to laugh and that finding more ways to bring laughter into our lives does not have to be complicated.In fact,the best advice they offer is “Fake it till you make it.” If you focus on finding ways to laugh and enjoy life and try to smile and laugh even when not feeling like it,you can genuinely change your mood and laugh happily.
John also says we shouldn’t hold back our urge to laugh,even at silly things.Next time you see a funny advertisement on television,making you laugh inside,focus on letting out that laughter.Laughter can be contagious,so you may help others around you,too.
[语篇导读] 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要通过介绍理发师John的大笑能振奋顾客的精神,论述了大笑不仅可以改变人们的情绪,而且也会感染别人。
( )1.Why do John’s regular customers keep coming to his shop
[A] Because he is a successful barber.
[B] Because they want to buy a medicine.
[C] Because his laughing can lift their spirits.
[D] Because he can offer them best shave and haircut.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第一、二句可知,在John的理发店待上30分钟,他的大笑能让每个人开心起来。由此可知,人们经常去John的理发店是因为他的笑能让人振奋精神。故选C。
( )2.Who helped John solve the problem of his teens and early adulthood
[A] Himself.
[B] Researchers.
[C] His neighbour.
[D] His customers.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was his neighbour,Mrs Lee,who...bothering him.”可知,他的邻居,心理学家Mrs Lee帮他走出困境,让他把注意力从困扰他的事情转移到他感激的事情上。由此可知,是他的邻居帮他解决了他青少年时期和成年早期的问题。故选C。
( )3.What can be inferred from the researchers in the passage
[A] It is difficult to find ways to laugh.
[B] Laughter can be faked and finally become real.
[C] The ability to laugh should be developed after birth.
[D] We can watch funny videos or read light-hearted books.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“In fact,the best advice...and laugh happily.”可知,研究者建议假装大笑直到真正地笑是寻找欢笑和享受生活的方法,即使不想笑的时候也试着去微笑和大笑,最终能让你真正地开心大笑。由此可知,假装大笑最终能变成真的笑。故选B。
( )4.What does the underlined word “contagious” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Spread. [B] Heard.
[C] Free. [D] Available.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线单词后的“so you may help others around you,too”可知,你的笑可以帮助到你周围的其他人,根据so可知,画线单词所在句子与此句为因果关系,结合第一段倒数第二句可知,因为John 爱笑,人们去John的理发店待30分钟能振奋他们的精神。由此可知,大笑是有传染性的,所以大笑能帮助到你周围的人,符合逻辑,故该单词的意思与“有传染性的”意义相近。故选A。
B
Jokes and humour are often thought of as unimportant.If the lawyer defending you in court couldn’t stop joking,you’d be understandably alarmed.
However,regarding humour as insignificant is a mistake.Humour,jokes and laughter,have a vital role to play in human behaviour and interaction.They are a powerful part of social bonding and are genuinely beneficial for health via their stress-relieving properties.
Why do we respond,in such powerful and rewarding ways,to things that objectively make little sense A substantial amount of data has been generated regarding how humour works in the brain and on the various types of recognisable jokes that trigger it.
Verbal puns,the most familiar type of joke,involve words that convey two meanings at once.For example,“Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers In case he got a hole in one.” Here “hole in one” has two possible interpretations.Their simplicity and familiarity mean most people recognise the humour in puns.So,the brain’s humour processes are still engaged.
But where does humour arise from in the brain Considerable research points towards a specific system in the brain for recognising humour.This system seemingly detects and resolves incongruity (不和谐).Our brains know how things,like languages and behaviours,should work.But,in the real world,many things don’t match our expectations.It seems our brains have evolved a system to recognise when this happens.
If normality is subverted,it means we don’t know what’s going to happen,which creates cognitive (认知) tension.However,the system that recognises incongruity seemingly also resolves it,by providing an explanation,or at least a confirmation that the incongruity has no negative consequences.This removes the uncertainty,relieving the tension.So,we experience a rewarding feeling.If the incongruity is not resolved,however,humour is absent.If the answer to “Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers ” is “in case the metal owl that lives in his golf bag attacks him”,that’s not funny.There’s unresolved incongruity.
Humour is essentially our brain going,“This isn’t how things usually work,but I’m okay
with it!”
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了人们在听到笑话,并理解其中的幽默感时,大脑的工作机制。
( )5.What does the author say about humour in the first two paragraphs
[A] Its positive role is often underrated.
[B] It mainly serves to entertain and amuse.
[C] Its harmful effects shouldn’t be ignored.
[D] It is essential for professional communication.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知,幽默给人们带来的积极作用和影响经常被低估。故选A。
( )6.Why does the author mention the “hole in one” example in Paragraph 4
[A] To prove a theory.
[B] To draw a conclusion.
[C] To illustrate a concept.
[D] To make a comparison.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段提到了pun (双关语),并结合“为什么高尔夫球手要穿两条裤子 ”的幽默回答对双关语进行了说明可知,此处是在对双关语的概念进行进一步的举例解释说明。故选C。
( )7.What does the underlined word “subverted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
[A] Detected. [B] Overturned.
[C] Established. [D] Repeated.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第五段最后两句以及画线词后面的“it means we don’t know...cognitive (认知) tension”可知,此处指的是正常的符合人们预期的表达被颠覆或者推翻会造成大脑的紧张感,故画线词的意思是“颠覆,推翻”。故选B。
( )8.What is the best title for the text
[A] How Jokes Affect Brain Structures
[B] Using Humour to Boost Brain Power
[C] Jokes and the Brain’s Reward System
[D] Unlocking Brain Secrets Behind Humour
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第三段内容并结合全文内容可知,本文旨在介绍人们在听到笑话时,大脑如何进行信息加工和处理,以便人们能够领悟其中的幽默感。D项“解开幽默背后的大脑秘密”最适合作文章标题。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
What a Comedian Can Teach You
about Managing Stress
We often accept stress as part of the cost of modern life,but it really doesn’t have to be.We all know that laughter is the best medicine.1. People who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.Here is what a comedian says about coping with stress.
You can try to find a different perspective.2. Once a friend of mine fell asleep in the middle of a class.His teacher decided to make fun of him by inviting students to applaud,wondering whether my friend would applaud along when he woke up.He did and the whole class burst out laughing.After learning everything,he was both embarrassed and ashamed of course but after a while,my friend laughed.“If this had happened to someone else,it would have been amusing.So it’s no less funny,just because it happened to me.”
3. There’s no doubt that we all experience great stress now and then.We’ve all been personally affected,in some way.You might not have felt like laughing at the time.But now,looking back,you could consider all of the strange aspects of the experience and all of the things you did to keep active or simply stay sane (神志正常的).
When you share stories with your friends,you can choose to share stories of trauma (创伤) and pain,or you can choose to lift their spirits with stories of hope and growth.4. Take the exact same story and change the focus from “feel sorry for me” to “laugh with me”.Keep in mind that we’re all in this together,that we all share the same ridiculous experiences,and that we can laugh together at whatever life throws at us.5.
A.Always share a good story.
B.Why not do what comedians do
C.You can also look again and laugh.
D.But laughter does more than cheer you up.
E.Then you are able to make a simple choice.
F.In this way,you will say goodbye to stress forever.
G.If you have trouble seeing the funny side,you may find the following inspiring.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章介绍了笑能帮助我们缓解压力,在生活中我们要笑对困境,看向事物积极的一面。
1.【答案】 D
【解析】 空前提到,我们都知道笑是最好的药物,再根据空后的“People who can...and stronger.”可知,笑对不幸还能让人更快地恢复过来。空处应说明笑不只是让人心情好起来,它还有后文提到的减轻压力的作用。D项符合文意,故选D。
2.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据空前的一句并结合空后作者讲了朋友的一个故事可知,只要找到了好笑的点,就可以把一件尴尬的事情变成一件好笑的事情。而读者也可以从这个故事里受到启发。从上下文可以得知,这个角度实际上指的是看到事情的有趣的地方,找到好笑的点。G项符合文意,故选G。
3.【答案】 C
【解析】 空处位于段首,由此判断该句应为该段的主题句,根据后文“There’s no doubt that...simply stay sane (神志正常的).”可知,每个人都会经历压力并受到影响,当时也许笑不出来,但是回头看看,想起做过的奇怪的事情,也许就会笑了。C项符合文意,故选C。
4.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据空前的“When you share stories with...of hope and growth.”以及空后的一句可知,本段讲的是当你和朋友分享故事时的建议,空后是喜剧演员的处理方法。B项符合文意,
故选B。
5.【答案】 E
【解析】 空前建议人们要认识到每个人都会经历不好的事情,无论经历什么,我们都可以笑着面对。所以此空应该是这么做的好处。E项符合文意,故选E。
1.cheer sb up 使某人振作,使某人高兴
2.booming laugh 洪亮的笑声
3.cope with stress 应对压力
4.let out laughter 放声大笑
5.be beneficial for 对……有益
6.burst out laughing 突然大笑
7.lift one’s spirits 振奋某人的精神
1.entertain sb with sth 用某物使某人快乐
2.to conclude/in conclusion 总之
3.do the trick 达到目的,起作用
4.get amusement from 从……中获得乐趣
5.interaction with sb 与某人的互动
6.be in a bad mood 心情不好
1. (3分)它不仅能缓解我们的压力和紧张,让我们振作起来,还能放松我们的身体。(not only...but also...句式,not only放在句首)
Not only can it relieve our stress and tension,cheer us up,but also relax our body.
2. (3分)幽默能娱乐他人,这在与他人的互动中起着很大的作用。 (定语从句)
Humour can entertain others,which plays a big role in interaction with others.
3. (3分)总之,幽默在我们心情不好的时候振奋了我们的精神,发挥了作用。 (状语从句)
To conclude/In conclusion,humour lifts our spirits and does the trick when we are in a bad mood.
(15分)假设你是李华,你所在的学校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Why do we need humour ”为题写一份英语演讲稿。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Why do we need humour
One possible version:
Why do we need humour
Good morning,everyone!The topic of my speech today is “Why do we need humour ”.
Research showsthat humour is beneficial for both body and mind.
Not only can it relieve our stress and tension,cheer us up,but also relax our body.Humour can also entertain others, which plays a big role in interaction with others.
To conclude/In conclusion,humour lifts our spirits and does the trickwhen we are in a bad mood.It promotes creativity,helping us see things from a new angle.So it is no wonder that “Laughter is the best medicine.”
Thanks for your listening!
点津:运用了that引导的宾语从句;
运用了not only...but also...引导的并列句,且not only置于句首引起部分倒装;
运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句;
运用了when引导的时间状语从句。
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Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
选择性必修 第一册
以读促写
(限时40分钟 总分56.5分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
John is a barber,running a very successful business.He has a large group of regulars,some of whom enjoy a daily shave in his shop,while others just come for the occasional haircut.They keep coming because John loves to laugh,and 30 minutes spent in his shop is a medicine that cheers everyone up.His loud,booming laugh is a trademark around his town.
STEP1
语篇训练
But John wasn’t always a barrel of laughs.In his teens and early adulthood,he suffered from depression.He often had a long face and found it hard to even smile.It was his neighbour,Mrs Lee,who was a psychologist,that helped him out.She showed him funny videos or read light-hearted books for him,guided him to focus on things he was grateful for,rather than on things that had been bothering him.Following her advice,he forced himself to laugh as wild as possible,even if it felt fake (假的).To his surprise,after a while,he turned his life around,and real laughter came back into his life again.
Researchers say that we’re all born with the ability to laugh and that finding more ways to bring laughter into our lives does not have to be complicated.In fact,the best advice they offer is “Fake it till you make it.” If you focus on finding ways to laugh and enjoy life and try to smile and laugh even when not feeling like it,you can genuinely change your mood and laugh happily.
John also says we shouldn’t hold back our urge to laugh,even at silly things.Next time you see a funny advertisement on television,making you laugh inside,focus on letting out that laughter.Laughter can be contagious,so you may help others around you,too.
[语篇导读] 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要通过介绍理发师John的大笑能振奋顾客的精神,论述了大笑不仅可以改变人们的情绪,而且也会感染别人。
( )1.Why do John’s regular customers keep coming to his shop
[A] Because he is a successful barber.
[B] Because they want to buy a medicine.
[C] Because his laughing can lift their spirits.
[D] Because he can offer them best shave and haircut.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第一、二句可知,在John的理发店待上30分钟,他的大笑能让每个人开心起来。由此可知,人们经常去John的理发店是因为他的笑能让人振奋精神。故选C。
( )2.Who helped John solve the problem of his teens and early adulthood
[A] Himself.
[B] Researchers.
[C] His neighbour.
[D] His customers.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was his neighbour,Mrs Lee,
who...bothering him.”可知,他的邻居,心理学家Mrs Lee帮他走出困境,让他把注意力从困扰他的事情转移到他感激的事情上。由此可知,是他的邻居帮他解决了他青少年时期和成年早期的问题。故选C。
( )3.What can be inferred from the researchers in the passage
[A] It is difficult to find ways to laugh.
[B] Laughter can be faked and finally become real.
[C] The ability to laugh should be developed after birth.
[D] We can watch funny videos or read light-hearted books.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“In fact,the best advice...and laugh happily.”可知,研究者建议假装大笑直到真正地笑是寻找欢笑和享受生活的方法,即使不想笑的时候也试着去微笑和大笑,最终能让你真正地开心大笑。由此可知,假装大笑最终能变成真的笑。故选B。
( )4.What does the underlined word “contagious” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Spread. [B] Heard.
[C] Free. [D] Available.
A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线单词后的“so you may help others around you,too”可知,你的笑可以帮助到你周围的其他人,根据so可知,画线单词所在句子与此句为因果关系,结合第一段倒数第二句可知,因为John 爱笑,人们去John的理发店待30分钟能振奋他们的精神。由此可知,大笑是有传染性的,所以大笑能帮助到你周围的人,符合逻辑,故该单词的意思与“有传染性的”意义相近。故选A。
B
Jokes and humour are often thought of as unimportant.If the lawyer defending you in court couldn’t stop joking,you’d be understandably alarmed.
However,regarding humour as insignificant is a mistake.Humour,
jokes and laughter,have a vital role to play in human behaviour and interaction.They are a powerful part of social bonding and are genuinely beneficial for health via their stress-relieving properties.
Why do we respond,in such powerful and rewarding ways,to things that objectively make little sense A substantial amount of data has been generated regarding how humour works in the brain and on the various types of recognisable jokes that trigger it.
Verbal puns,the most familiar type of joke,involve words that convey two meanings at once.For example,“Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers In case he got a hole in one.” Here “hole in one” has two possible interpretations.Their simplicity and familiarity mean most people recognise the humour in puns.So,the brain’s humour processes are still engaged.
But where does humour arise from in the brain Considerable research points towards a specific system in the brain for recognising humour.This system seemingly detects and resolves incongruity (不和谐).
Our brains know how things,like languages and behaviours,should work.
But,in the real world,many things don’t match our expectations.It seems our brains have evolved a system to recognise when this happens.
If normality is subverted,it means we don’t know what’s going to happen,which creates cognitive (认知) tension.However,the system that recognises incongruity seemingly also resolves it,by providing an explanation,
or at least a confirmation that the incongruity has no negative consequences.
This removes the uncertainty,relieving the tension.So,we experience a rewarding feeling.If the incongruity is not resolved,however,humour is absent.If the answer to “Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers ” is “in case the metal owl that lives in his golf bag attacks him”,that’s not funny.There’s unresolved incongruity.
Humour is essentially our brain going,“This isn’t how things usually work,but I’m okay with it!”
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了人们在听到笑话,并理解其中的幽默感时,大脑的工作机制。
( )5.What does the author say about humour in the first two paragraphs
[A] Its positive role is often underrated.
[B] It mainly serves to entertain and amuse.
[C] Its harmful effects shouldn’t be ignored.
[D] It is essential for professional communication.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知,幽默给人们带来的积极作用和影响经常被低估。故选A。
( )6.Why does the author mention the “hole in one” example in Paragraph 4
[A] To prove a theory.
[B] To draw a conclusion.
[C] To illustrate a concept.
[D] To make a comparison.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段提到了pun (双关语),并结合“为什么高尔夫球手要穿两条裤子 ”的幽默回答对双关语进行了说明可知,此处是在对双关语的概念进行进一步的举例解释说明。故选C。
( )7.What does the underlined word “subverted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
[A] Detected. [B] Overturned.
[C] Established. [D] Repeated.
B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第五段最后两句以及画线词后面的“it means we don’t know...cognitive (认知) tension”可知,此处指的是正常的符合人们预期的表达被颠覆或者推翻会造成大脑的紧张感,故画线词的意思是“颠覆,推翻”。故选B。
( )8.What is the best title for the text
[A] How Jokes Affect Brain Structures
[B] Using Humour to Boost Brain Power
[C] Jokes and the Brain’s Reward System
[D] Unlocking Brain Secrets Behind Humour
D
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第三段内容并结合全文内容可知,本文旨在介绍人们在听到笑话时,大脑如何进行信息加工和处理,以便人们能够领悟其中的幽默感。D项“解开幽默背后的大脑秘密”最适合作文章标题。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
What a Comedian Can Teach You
about Managing Stress
We often accept stress as part of the cost of modern life,but it really doesn’t have to be.We all know that laughter is the best medicine.
1. People who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.Here is what a comedian says about coping with stress.
D
You can try to find a different perspective.2. Once a friend of mine fell asleep in the middle of a class.His teacher decided to make fun of him by inviting students to applaud,wondering whether my friend would applaud along when he woke up.He did and the whole class burst out laughing.After learning everything,he was both embarrassed and ashamed of course but after a while,my friend laughed.“If this had happened to someone else,it would have been amusing.So it’s no less funny,just because it happened to me.”
G
3. There’s no doubt that we all experience great stress now and then.We’ve all been personally affected,in some way.You might not have felt like laughing at the time.But now,looking back,you could consider all of the strange aspects of the experience and all of the things you did to keep active or simply stay sane (神志正常的).
C
When you share stories with your friends,you can choose to share stories of trauma (创伤) and pain,or you can choose to lift their spirits with stories of hope and growth.4. Take the exact same story and change the focus from “feel sorry for me” to “laugh with me”.Keep in mind that we’re all in this together,that we all share the same ridiculous experiences,and that we can laugh together at whatever life throws at us.5.
B
E
A.Always share a good story.
B.Why not do what comedians do
C.You can also look again and laugh.
D.But laughter does more than cheer you up.
E.Then you are able to make a simple choice.
F.In this way,you will say goodbye to stress forever.
G.If you have trouble seeing the funny side,you may find the following inspiring.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章介绍了笑能帮助我们缓解压力,在生活中我们要笑对困境,看向事物积极的一面。
1.【解析】 空前提到,我们都知道笑是最好的药物,再根据空后的“People who can...and stronger.”可知,笑对不幸还能让人更快地恢复过来。空处应说明笑不只是让人心情好起来,它还有后文提到的减轻压力的作用。D项符合文意,故选D。
2.【解析】 根据空前的一句并结合空后作者讲了朋友的一个故事可知,只要找到了好笑的点,就可以把一件尴尬的事情变成一件好笑的事情。而读者也可以从这个故事里受到启发。从上下文可以得知,这个角度实际上指的是看到事情的有趣的地方,找到好笑的点。G项符合文意,故选G。
3.【解析】 空处位于段首,由此判断该句应为该段的主题句,根据后文“There’s no doubt that...simply stay sane (神志正常的).”可知,每个人都会经历压力并受到影响,当时也许笑不出来,但是回头看看,想起做过的奇怪的事情,也许就会笑了。C项符合文意,故选C。
4.【解析】 根据空前的“When you share stories with...of hope and growth.”以及空后的一句可知,本段讲的是当你和朋友分享故事时的建议,空后是喜剧演员的处理方法。B项符合文意,故选B。
5.【解析】 空前建议人们要认识到每个人都会经历不好的事情,无论经历什么,我们都可以笑着面对。所以此空应该是这么做的好处。E项符合文意,故选E。
STEP2
语篇选词
1.cheer sb up 使某人振作,使某人高兴
2.booming laugh 洪亮的笑声
3.cope with stress 应对压力
4.let out laughter 放声大笑
5.be beneficial for 对……有益
6.burst out laughing 突然大笑
7.lift one’s spirits 振奋某人的精神
STEP3
教材超链接
1.entertain sb with sth 用某物使某人快乐
2.to conclude/in conclusion 总之
3.do the trick 达到目的,起作用
4.get amusement from 从……中获得乐趣
5.interaction with sb 与某人的互动
6.be in a bad mood 心情不好
1. (3分)它不仅能缓解我们的压力和紧张,让我们振作起来,还能放松我们的身体。(not only...but also...句式,not only放在句首)
STEP4
扩词成句
Not only can it relieve our stress and tension,cheer us up,but also relax our body.
2. (3分)幽默能娱乐他人,这在与他人的互动中起着很大的作用。 (定语从句)
Humour can entertain others,which plays a big role in interaction with others.
3. (3分)总之,幽默在我们心情不好的时候振奋了我们的精神,发挥了作用。
(状语从句)
To conclude/In conclusion,humour lifts our spirits and does the trick when we are in a bad mood.
(15分)假设你是李华,你所在的学校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Why do we need humour ”为题写一份英语演讲稿。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Why do we need humour
STEP5
应用文写作
