Section Ⅳ “Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What is the main idea of the text
A．The concept of humour.
B．The importance of humour.
C．The stories of Mark Twain.
D．The humorous style of Wang Zengqi.
2．Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A．Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humour.
Para.2 B．Humour is an essential part of human behaviour.
Para.3 C．Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages.
Para.4 D．Humour is a way of life.
Para.5 E．Wang Zengqi's opinion about humour.
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．As far as the author is concerned, ________.
A．humour can explain some human behaviour
B．ancient Greek jokes are as humorous to us now as they were then
C．humour is only a way of entertainment
D．humour can throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues
2．What was Mark Twain well known for
A．He had the ability to combine humour with more serious messages.
B．He was good at writing and crossing out the wrong words in his writing.
C．He was expert at giving lectures.
D．He liked everyday interactions with people.
3．What can we learn about Wang Zengqi from this passage
A．He had reputation for his unique brand of humour.
B．He was annoyed when one of his readers flattered him.
C．Wang was the first to give a speech in the US on that occasion.
D．He was respected by Mark Twain.
4．How does the author illustrate his point of view in paragraph 4
A．By listing figures.
B．By making comparison.
C．By analyzing causes.
D．By giving examples.
[答题区] 1～4 ______________
(二)阅读表达
1．How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life
① _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
②________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
③_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2．When we are having a good time with our friends, suddenly if we come to an awkward topic and need to do something to change the situation, what should we do
___________________________________________________________
内化读文技法
通过段落主题句把握文章主旨
本文是一篇论说文。论说文是一种剖析事物、论述事理的文体。作者一般在开头提出论点，然后在主体部分通过摆事实、讲道理、辨是非等方法，阐明自己的观点，尾段则对论点进行归纳总结、深化主旨。其层次结构比较分明，文章逻辑性很强，通常每个段落都是一个部分或者一个层次，每个段落的首句或尾句往往是该段落的主题句。如本文首段的尾句，第二、三、四、五段的首句，都是所在段落的主题句。读文时，通过扫读这些句子便可快速把握文章的框架结构，再通过对这些主题句进行概括归纳即可得出文章的主旨。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years.
赏析：本句中essential“必不可少的，极为重要的”用词准确到位，将幽默的重要性表达得淋漓尽致。
2．Twain's response was, “That's just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures！”
赏析：lecture在此为名词动用，表示“做演讲”。这种用法体现了用词的灵活性，使表达更生动，语言更简洁、地道。
3．Wang didn't show any displeasure but only gave a gentle response，“No. Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than me.I can only stay in the third place.”
赏析：本句中gentle“温和地”一词体现出汪曾祺在应对奉承时的从容不迫，其回答也突显出他的幽默与智慧。
(1)写出下列句中加黑部分的词性及汉语意思
①The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. ____________
②Among those who booked rural homestays, more than 60 percent of the total were born in the 1980s and 1990s.____________
③You don't need to map out your entire goal — just your first milestone. ____________
(2)完成句子
④My son is ______________________________ who likes sports and enjoys life.
我儿子是个安静温和的人，喜欢运动和享受生活。
(二)赏修辞之功
1．Speaking last is difficult because everyone is already very tired. But don't worry. My speech will be as short as a rabbit's tail.
赏析：这段话使用了比喻的修辞手法，将演讲比作“兔子的尾巴”，形象地表明演讲会很短，增强了语言的生动性和趣味性，体现了说话者对听众感受的体谅，试图通过这种方式缓解听众可能存在的不耐烦情绪，表现出一种体贴和为他人着想的态度。
2．Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.
赏析：本句中使用类比修辞形象地说明了我们对幽默的需求几乎与对水和空气的需求一样强烈，把幽默的重要性提升到关乎生存的地位。
①______________________________， your body burns carbohydrates for energy.
就像汽车要烧汽油才能跑，你的身体也需要燃烧碳水化合物来获取能量。
②Her voice is __________________________ a nightingale's song.
她的声音像夜莺的歌声一样甜美。
(三)赏衔接之顺
1．While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
赏析：本句中先用While表达了主从句之间的转折关系，接着使用not only ...but also ...进一步阐释了幽默的作用不仅在于娱乐，还在于帮助人们巧妙地处理棘手的问题，由转折到递进，转换自如，衔接流畅。
2．Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, the Chinese writer Wang Zengqi was soon to become famous for his own unique brand of humour.
赏析：句中使用介词短语on the other side of the world将论述的视角转向东方，使得文章联系紧密，衔接自然。类似的衔接词还有：on (the) one hand ...on the other (hand) ...；for one thing ...for another ...; first(ly) ... second(ly) ...。
[仿写训练|选用上述过渡词完成句子]
①Through the exhibition, ____________ can you admire wonderful pictures, ____________ you are able to understand the art of traditional Chinese painting better.
通过这次展览，你不仅可以欣赏到精彩的画作，还可以更好地了解传统国画艺术。
②____________________， I have developed fluency in spoken English. ________________， I have accumulated related experience by doing part time jobs.
一方面，我的英语口语流利；另一方面，我通过做兼职工作积累了相关的经验。
Section Ⅳ
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①sensitive ②serious messages ③writing ④unique
⑤reflects ⑥tool
Ⅱ.1.B 2.Paras.1～5 BCAED
文意深度理解
(一)1～4 DAAD
(二)1.①Humour is important. It can adjust the atmosphere and make things work better.
②Humour adds colour to life, without which life would be very boring.
③I like to make friends with humorous people, who make me feel free and positive to life.
2．Use our sense of humour to make things look lighter, and then our friends won't take our awkward topic seriously.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①v.预示着 ②v.预订 ③v. 筹划
④a quiet and gentle man
(二)①Like cars that run on petrol
②as sweet as
(三)①not only; but also
②On (the) one hand; On the other (hand)(共56张PPT)
Section Ⅳ
“Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
NO 1
精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
NO 2
美表达/强化写作“基本功”
NO 3
课时跟踪检测
目 录
No.1 精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
文意整体把握
sensitive
serious messages
writing
unique
reflects
tool
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What is the main idea of the text
A．The concept of humour.
B．The importance of humour.
C．The stories of Mark Twain.
D．The humorous style of Wang Zengqi.
√
2．Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A．Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humour.
Para.2 B．Humour is an essential part of human behaviour.
Para.3 C．Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages.
Para.4 D．Humour is a way of life.
Para.5 E．Wang Zengqi's opinion about humour.
答案： Paras.1～5 BCAED
(一)阅读理解
1．As far as the author is concerned, .
A．humour can explain some human behaviour
B．ancient Greek jokes are as humorous to us now as they were then
C．humour is only a way of entertainment
D．humour can throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues
文意深度理解
√
2．What was Mark Twain well known for
A．He had the ability to combine humour with more serious messages.
B．He was good at writing and crossing out the wrong words in his writing.
C．He was expert at giving lectures.
D．He liked everyday interactions with people.
√
3．What can we learn about Wang Zengqi from this passage
A．He had reputation for his unique brand of humour.
B．He was annoyed when one of his readers flattered him.
C．Wang was the first to give a speech in the US on that occasion.
D．He was respected by Mark Twain.
√
4．How does the author illustrate his point of view in paragraph 4
A．By listing figures.
B．By making comparison.
C．By analyzing causes.
D．By giving examples.
√
(二)阅读表达
1．How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life
①______________________________________________________
__________________
②______________________________________________________
________
③______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Humour is important. It can adjust the atmosphere and make
things work better.
Humour adds colour to life, without which life would be very
boring.
I like to make friends with humorous people, who make me feel
free and positive to life.
2．When we are having a good time with our friends, suddenly if we come to an awkward topic and need to do something to change the situation, what should we do
Use our sense of humour to make things look lighter, and then our friends won't take our awkward topic seriously.
通过段落主题句把握文章主旨
本文是一篇论说文。论说文是一种剖析事物、论述事理的文体。作者一般在开头提出论点，然后在主体部分通过摆事实、讲道理、辨是非等方法，阐明自己的观点，尾段则对论点进行归纳总结、深化主旨。其层次结构比较分明，文章逻辑性很强，通常每个段落都是一个部分或者一个层次，每个段落的首句或尾句往往是该段落的主题句。如本文首段的尾句，第二、三、四、五段的首句，都是所在段落的主题句。读文时，通过扫读这些句子便可快速把握文章的框架结构，再通过对这些主题句进行概括归纳即可得出文章的主旨。
内化读文技法
No.2 美表达/强化写作“基本功”
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years.
赏析：本句中essential“必不可少的，极为重要的”用词准确到位，将幽默的重要性表达得淋漓尽致。
2．Twain's response was, “That's just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures！”
赏析：lecture在此为名词动用，表示“做演讲”。这种用法体现了用词的灵活性，使表达更生动，语言更简洁、地道。
3．Wang didn't show any displeasure but only gave a gentle response，“No. Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much more famous than me.I can only stay in the third place.”
赏析：本句中gentle“温和地”一词体现出汪曾祺在应对奉承时的从容不迫，其回答也突显出他的幽默与智慧。
(1)写出下列句中加黑部分的词性及汉语意思
①The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. _____________
②Among those who booked rural homestays, more than 60 percent of the total were born in the 1980s and 1990s._________
③You don't need to map out your entire goal — just your first milestone. _________
仿写训练
v．预示着
v.预订
v. 筹划
(2)完成句子
④My son is _____________________who likes sports and enjoys life.
我儿子是个安静温和的人，喜欢运动和享受生活。
a quiet and gentle man
(二)赏修辞之功
1．Speaking last is difficult because everyone is already very tired. But don't worry. My speech will be as short as a rabbit's tail.
赏析：这段话使用了比喻的修辞手法，将演讲比作“兔子的尾巴”，形象地表明演讲会很短，增强了语言的生动性和趣味性，体现了说话者对听众感受的体谅，试图通过这种方式缓解听众可能存在的不耐烦情绪，表现出一种体贴和为他人着想的态度。
2．Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.
赏析：本句中使用类比修辞形象地说明了我们对幽默的需求几乎与对水和空气的需求一样强烈，把幽默的重要性提升到关乎生存的地位。
①_________________________, your body burns carbohydrates for energy.
就像汽车要烧汽油才能跑，你的身体也需要燃烧碳水化合物来获取能量。
②Her voice is ___________a nightingale's song.
她的声音像夜莺的歌声一样甜美。
仿写训练/完成句子
Like cars that run on petrol
as sweet as
(三)赏衔接之顺
1．While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
赏析：本句中先用While表达了主从句之间的转折关系，接着使用not only ...but also ...进一步阐释了幽默的作用不仅在于娱乐，还在于帮助人们巧妙地处理棘手的问题，由转折到递进，转换自如，衔接流畅。
2．Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, the Chinese writer Wang Zengqi was soon to become famous for his own unique brand of humour.
赏析：句中使用介词短语on the other side of the world将论述的视角转向东方，使得文章联系紧密，衔接自然。类似的衔接词还有：on (the) one hand ...on the other (hand) ...；for one thing ...for another ...; first(ly) ... second(ly) ...。
①Through the exhibition, _________can you admire wonderful pictures, ___________you are able to understand the art of traditional Chinese painting better.
通过这次展览，你不仅可以欣赏到精彩的画作，还可以更好地了解传统国画艺术。
仿写训练/选用上述过渡词完成句子
not only
but also
②_________________, I have developed fluency in spoken English.___________________, I have accumulated related experience by doing part time jobs.
一方面，我的英语口语流利；另一方面，我通过做兼职工作积累了相关的经验。
On (the) one hand
On the other (hand)
No.3 课时跟踪检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Alexia suffered from a severe disease in her brain at an early age. Despite that, she refused to be easily defeated. Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.
Alexia started a series of small gatherings for the kids in the neighborhood. It was her way of enhancing connections among her neighbors. For those who couldn't attend, she made funny videos and shared her artworks on the social media. She loved to use her creativity to make ordinary things beautiful.
Her mother recalled, “Somebody said Alexia was an actress and that the world was her stage. She was a representative of joy.” When it was time for her to receive another operation — she had fifteen in all — Alexia could go about it with failure. No complaining and no crying, she just got through it and got back to living. Her teachers remembered her as an inspiring girl everyone wanted to be around. With an infectious (有感染力的) smile and an incredible passion for life, she approaches each day as a new opportunity to conquer her illness and make a difference.
Sometimes it happens that a very special person comes into our life to welcome each day with gratitude, to cherish the moments of joy, to brave life's challenges, and to lighten up the lives of people around. Alexia's artworks made people happy. Her videos made people suffering hard things focus on good things and stay optimistic. Her positive mindset brought a sense of hope to those facing similar challenges.
Without any good luck, Alexia passed away at the age of 16. “She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism，” said her father. That spirit continued with her family founding an organization called Alexia's Flight, which committed to inspiring others to live life as she did. The organization raised money for medical research and also celebrated life by sharing the message: Spread your wings and shine your light.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。从小身患重病的Alexia在勇敢地与疾病作斗争的同时，保持着积极乐观的人生态度，并通过组织各种形式的活动来影响身边的人。
1．How did Alexia live her life when facing her serious disease
A．She lost faith in life for her disease.
B．She was actively involved in her life.
C．She made videos and created artworks to make profits.
D．She hardly interacted with the kids in the neighborhood.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Despite that, she refused to be easily defeated. Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.”和第二段中所举的例子可知，Alexia虽然身患重病，但仍多次为周边街区的孩子组织小型聚会，以此来加强邻里之间的联系，用自己的创造力把平凡的东西变得美丽。由此可知，Alexia在积极地投入到生活之中。
2．What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Alexia
A．She knew very little about her disease.
B．She showed a talent for acting and art.
C．She had fifteen successful operations.
D．She was highly thought of by others.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Somebody said Alexia was an actress and that the world was her stage. She was a representative of joy.”和“Her teachers remembered her as an inspiring girl everyone wanted to be around.”可知，身边的人对Alexia的评价很高。
3．Why did Alexia's family found Alexia's Flight
A．To attract more people to befriend her.
B．To raise more money for her treatment.
C．To tell people to face life in a right way.
D．To remind people to achieve their dreams.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism，’ ... as she did.”可知，家人创立的Alexia's Flight致力于激励他人像Alexia一样快乐、积极地生活。由此推断，建立这个组织是为了告诉人们以正确的方式面对生活。
4．Which of the following can best describe Alexia
A．Bright and creative.
B．Strong and humorous.
C．Talented and honest.
D．Organized and sensitive.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.”可知，从小身患重病的Alexia有着积极乐观的心态；根据第二段内容以及其中的关键词“creativity”可知，她是一个有创造力的女孩。
B
Crosstalk, a traditional form of comic storytelling, is making a comeback in China's tea houses and theaters. Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin, entertained by the apprentices (徒弟) of all leading crosstalk artists of years past — for only 20 yuan.
The success in Tianjin has also caused the rejuvenation (复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places.
Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty, Tianjin became a place where rising stars formed their styles and new pieces were tried out.The city was well-known nationwide for the quality of its crosstalk performances.
Known in Chinese as xiangsheng (literally,“face and voice”), crosstalk was the chief form of comedy throughout most of the 20th century.In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere, temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalk artists to perform, although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters.
Crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture, from history and folk tales to social issues of the time. Although there're hundreds of traditional pieces, they're constantly rewritten to suit the times and audience, while new works are written as well.It's one of the features that have made crosstalk a public art form throughout its history.
“Crosstalk was in the doldrums (萎靡不振) with competition from other art forms, especially TV,” said Wang Xiaochun, headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China (NSAS). “But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware of its rare qualities.”
“More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk, including some girl students,” said Wang.“They're sure that crosstalk will have a strong market.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的相声艺术及其发展历程。
5.What does crosstalk mean in Chinese
A.Storytelling. B.Face and voice.
C.Folk tale. D.Dialogue.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句中的“literally, ‘face and voice’”可知,crosstalk在中文里意为“face and voice(相声)”。
√
6.What can we know from the text
A.Crosstalk first appeared in Tianjin.
B.Crosstalk was mainly performed at teahouses in the past.
C.Crosstalk was the most popular art form in the 20th century.
D.Crosstalk has a history of over 100 years.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知,相声已经有100多年的历史了。
√
7.Why has crosstalk been a public art form
A.It is a popular traditional art after all.
B.The pieces contain some famous folk tales.
C.The crosstalk artists make it return to teahouses.
D.The pieces are made to suit the times and the audience.
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知,相声已经成为一种公共艺术形式,部分原因是它与时俱进,迎合时代和观众的需要。
√
8.We can learn that the future of crosstalk first lies in .
A.setting up more storytelling art schools
B.beating TV and other arts
C.young people's understanding of its value
D.a strong market
√
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware of its rare qualities.”可知,相声的未来首先在于年轻人对其价值的认识。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do You Laugh Too Little
When we are kids, we laugh a lot. Children laugh dozens of times a day: they laugh at small things and big things; they laugh at silly jokes and serious things. 9 . Do you laugh too little in your life Should you remember how you used to laugh as a child
In fact, laughter has a lot of benefits. 10 . It can reduce your blood pressure. And it contributes to the release of hormones and neurotransmitters (神经递质), which is good for our health: if we are laughing, it means that all is well.
11 . It helps us feel more at ease around new people and also connects us with others. Laughing together is great for bonding, no matter what the situation.
A good idea to laugh as carefree as a child is to allow yourself to play. Play is a natural activity that promotes a lot of laughter, whether it's through outdoor games or board games. 12 ！
Beyond that, you can also cultivate (培养) situations that promote laughter in your life. 13 . Be silly with your friends, make jokes and laugh at jokes. Make a conscious effort to include things, people, and events that make you laugh in your daily life. Try to see your friends more often. Hang out with family members that are nice to be around, with whom you can have fun, laugh, and enjoy yourself.
A.Don't take yourself so funny
B.In addition to this, laughing has a social function
C.If not, maybe it is the point of worrying about it
D.Discover what you like to play and have fun with it
E.Watch funny films and videos, and read funny articles and books
F.But as we become adults, it is much more difficult to laugh so easily
G.It's a great way to relax, not just on a purely emotional level, but also physically.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍笑的好处并鼓励人们要多笑。
9.选F 根据上下文可知,此处讲的是人们小时候经常笑,但是长大之后却很少笑。选项F“但当我们长大成人后,就很难如此轻易地笑了”和上下文意思一致。
10.选G 上文“In fact, laughter has a lot of benefits.”提到,笑的好处很多,所以接下来应该是列举笑的具体的好处。选项G“这是一种很好的放松方式,不仅在纯粹的情感层面上,还有身体上的(放松)”和上文意思一致。
11.选B 下文讲的是笑在社交方面的好处。选项B“除此之外,笑还有社交功能”和下文意思一致。
12.选D 上文提到,游戏可以带来很多的笑声。选项D“去找找你喜欢玩的游戏,并从中获得乐趣”和上文意思一致。
13.选E 根据上下文可知,此处是在介绍创造有笑声的环境的方法。选项E“看有趣的电影和录像,读有意思的文章和书籍”和上下文意思一致。UNIT 1 课时检测(四) “Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Alexia suffered from a severe disease in her brain at an early age. Despite that, she refused to be easily defeated. Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.
Alexia started a series of small gatherings for the kids in the neighborhood. It was her way of enhancing connections among her neighbors. For those who couldn't attend, she made funny videos and shared her artworks on the social media. She loved to use her creativity to make ordinary things beautiful.
Her mother recalled, “Somebody said Alexia was an actress and that the world was her stage. She was a representative of joy.” When it was time for her to receive another operation — she had fifteen in all — Alexia could go about it with failure. No complaining and no crying, she just got through it and got back to living. Her teachers remembered her as an inspiring girl everyone wanted to be around. With an infectious (有感染力的) smile and an incredible passion for life, she approaches each day as a new opportunity to conquer her illness and make a difference.
Sometimes it happens that a very special person comes into our life to welcome each day with gratitude, to cherish the moments of joy, to brave life's challenges, and to lighten up the lives of people around. Alexia's artworks made people happy. Her videos made people suffering hard things focus on good things and stay optimistic. Her positive mindset brought a sense of hope to those facing similar challenges.
Without any good luck, Alexia passed away at the age of 16. “She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism，” said her father. That spirit continued with her family founding an organization called Alexia's Flight, which committed to inspiring others to live life as she did. The organization raised money for medical research and also celebrated life by sharing the message: Spread your wings and shine your light.
1．How did Alexia live her life when facing her serious disease
A．She lost faith in life for her disease.
B．She was actively involved in her life.
C．She made videos and created artworks to make profits.
D．She hardly interacted with the kids in the neighborhood.
2．What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Alexia
A．She knew very little about her disease.
B．She showed a talent for acting and art.
C．She had fifteen successful operations.
D．She was highly thought of by others.
3．Why did Alexia's family found Alexia's Flight
A．To attract more people to befriend her.
B．To raise more money for her treatment.
C．To tell people to face life in a right way.
D．To remind people to achieve their dreams.
4．Which of the following can best describe Alexia
A．Bright and creative.
B．Strong and humorous.
C．Talented and honest.
D．Organized and sensitive.
B
Crosstalk, a traditional form of comic storytelling, is making a comeback in China's tea houses and theaters. Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin, entertained by the apprentices (徒弟) of all leading crosstalk artists of years past — for only 20 yuan.
The success in Tianjin has also caused the rejuvenation (复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places.
Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty, Tianjin became a place where rising stars formed their styles and new pieces were tried out.The city was well known nationwide for the quality of its crosstalk performances.
Known in Chinese as xiangsheng (literally，“face and voice”), crosstalk was the chief form of comedy throughout most of the 20th century.In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere, temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalk artists to perform, although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters.
Crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture, from history and folk tales to social issues of the time. Although there're hundreds of traditional pieces, they're constantly rewritten to suit the times and audience, while new works are written as well.It's one of the features that have made crosstalk a public art form throughout its history.
“Crosstalk was in the doldrums (萎靡不振) with competition from other art forms, especially TV，” said Wang Xiaochun, headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China (NSAS). “But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware of its rare qualities.”
“More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk, including some girl students，” said Wang.“They're sure that crosstalk will have a strong market.”
5．What does crosstalk mean in Chinese
A．Storytelling. B．Face and voice.
C．Folk tale. D．Dialogue.
6．What can we know from the text
A．Crosstalk first appeared in Tianjin.
B．Crosstalk was mainly performed at teahouses in the past.
C．Crosstalk was the most popular art form in the 20th century.
D．Crosstalk has a history of over 100 years.
7．Why has crosstalk been a public art form
A．It is a popular traditional art after all.
B．The pieces contain some famous folk tales.
C．The crosstalk artists make it return to teahouses.
D．The pieces are made to suit the times and the audience.
8．We can learn that the future of crosstalk first lies in ________.
A．setting up more storytelling art schools
B．beating TV and other arts
C．young people's understanding of its value
D．a strong market
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do You Laugh Too Little
When we are kids, we laugh a lot. Children laugh dozens of times a day: they laugh at small things and big things; they laugh at silly jokes and serious things. __9__. Do you laugh too little in your life Should you remember how you used to laugh as a child
In fact, laughter has a lot of benefits. __10__. It can reduce your blood pressure. And it contributes to the release of hormones and neurotransmitters(神经递质), which is good for our health: if we are laughing, it means that all is well.
__11__. It helps us feel more at ease around new people and also connects us with others. Laughing together is great for bonding, no matter what the situation.
A good idea to laugh as carefree as a child is to allow yourself to play. Play is a natural activity that promotes a lot of laughter, whether it's through outdoor games or board games. __12__！
Beyond that, you can also cultivate (培养) situations that promote laughter in your life. __13__. Be silly with your friends, make jokes and laugh at jokes. Make a conscious effort to include things, people, and events that make you laugh in your daily life. Try to see your friends more often. Hang out with family members that are nice to be around, with whom you can have fun, laugh, and enjoy yourself.
A．Don't take yourself so funny
B．In addition to this, laughing has a social function
C．If not, maybe it is the point of worrying about it
D．Discover what you like to play and have fun with it
E．Watch funny films and videos, and read funny articles and books
F．But as we become adults, it is much more difficult to laugh so easily
G．It's a great way to relax, not just on a purely emotional level, but also physically.
UNIT 1 课时检测(四)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。从小身患重病的Alexia在勇敢地与疾病作斗争的同时，保持着积极乐观的人生态度，并通过组织各种形式的活动来影响身边的人。
1．选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Despite that, she refused to be easily defeated. Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.”和第二段中所举的例子可知，Alexia虽然身患重病，但仍多次为周边街区的孩子组织小型聚会，以此来加强邻里之间的联系，用自己的创造力把平凡的东西变得美丽。由此可知，Alexia在积极地投入到生活之中。
2．选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Somebody said Alexia was an actress and that the world was her stage. She was a representative of joy.”和“Her teachers remembered her as an inspiring girl everyone wanted to be around.”可知，身边的人对Alexia的评价很高。
3．选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism，’ ... as she did.”可知，家人创立的Alexia's Flight致力于激励他人像Alexia一样快乐、积极地生活。由此推断，建立这个组织是为了告诉人们以正确的方式面对生活。
4．选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Instead, she chose to spread light to everyone around her.”可知，从小身患重病的Alexia有着积极乐观的心态；根据第二段内容以及其中的关键词“creativity”可知，她是一个有创造力的女孩。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的相声艺术及其发展历程。
5．选B 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句中的“literally, ‘face and voice’”可知，crosstalk在中文里意为“face and voice(相声)”。
6．选D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知，相声已经有100多年的历史了。
7．选D 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，相声已经成为一种公共艺术形式，部分原因是它与时俱进，迎合时代和观众的需要。
8．选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware of its rare qualities.”可知，相声的未来首先在于年轻人对其价值的认识。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍笑的好处并鼓励人们要多笑。
9.选F 根据上下文可知，此处讲的是人们小时候经常笑，但是长大之后却很少笑。选项F“但当我们长大成人后，就很难如此轻易地笑了”和上下文意思一致。
10．选G 上文“In fact, laughter has a lot of benefits.”提到，笑的好处很多，所以接下来应该是列举笑的具体的好处。选项G“这是一种很好的放松方式，不仅在纯粹的情感层面上，还有身体上的(放松)”和上文意思一致。
11．选B 下文讲的是笑在社交方面的好处。选项B“除此之外，笑还有社交功能”和下文意思一致。
12．选D 上文提到，游戏可以带来很多的笑声。选项D“去找找你喜欢玩的游戏，并从中获得乐趣”和上文意思一致。
13．选E 根据上下文可知，此处是在介绍创造有笑声的环境的方法。选项E“看有趣的电影和录像，读有意思的文章和书籍”和上下文意思一致。
