UNIT 1 Laugh out loud！
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
维度一：品句填词
1.It’s important to have your eyes （检查） regularly to check for any sign of eye disease that may not have any symptom.
2.The （马戏团） failed to satisfy the children’s hope， for there was no elephant.
3.A month before my first marathon， one of my （脚踝） was injured and this meant I couldn’t run for the next two weeks.
4.I don’t know what it was that did the t ， but I am definitely feeling much better.
5.Blamed for the failure to accomplish the task， Tom was in no m for the concert tonight.
6.Private e finally were ready to hire enough to bring unemployment down steadily， even if not rapidly.
维度二：词形转换
1.To the （amuse） of the audience， the actor’s false beard fell off.
2.Devoted to charity work， he spares no time and energy for （entertain） and has helped a lot of needy children to go back to school.
3.An （advertise） uses words and pictures to persuade people to buy a product or service， or to believe in an idea.
4.Abandoning himself to computer games， he performed extremely badly in the （examine）.
5.Being an （employ） is a great way to learn how a business works so that you can open a business of your own.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1.It is the ability to （干得好） that is important， not where you come from or who you are.
2. （通常）， it is easier to make a plan than to carry out a plan.
3.In spite of the advanced medical technology， many Americans have no access to （医疗保健）.
4.He was injured in a car accident and was crying （疼痛地） when the ambulance arrived.
5. （的确带着很大的勇气） the boy told the truth that he had stolen the money.
6. （在一片漆黑中用餐） is an interesting and memorable experience.
7.There are lots of trees in this area， （此地过去是沙漠）.
维度四：课文语法填空
As we all know， boredom and tension is 1. （usual） the atmosphere of a hospital.But today I dress like a clown to help children by 2. （entertain） them.In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl
3. ankle is twice its normal size.The on-duty nurse tells me that Lara has spent her time 4. （cry） in pain.Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury， it’s my job 5. （make） her feel better.While the doctor concentrates 6. examining Lara’s ankle， I get her attention by doing a magic trick.Although she is clearly still in some pain， her 7. （scare） and anxious look has been replaced — first by a small smile， and then by loud 8. （laugh） as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so much happier has 9. turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed.From this experience， I realise that it is true that， as the scientific studies said， “Laughter is 10. best medicine.”
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Many people get nervous or self-conscious on occasion， like when giving a speech or interviewing for a new job.But social anxiety disorder （社交恐惧症） is more than just shyness or occasional nerves.
Underlying （为……的起因） social anxiety disorder is the fear of being judged， or embarrassed in public.You may be afraid that people will think badly of you or that you won’t measure up in comparison to others.And even though you probably realize that your fears of being judged are at least somewhat irrational and overblown， you still can’t help feeling anxious.
Although it may feel like you’re the only one with this problem， social anxiety disorder is actually quite common.Many people struggle with these fears.But the situations that cause the symptoms of social anxiety disorder can be different.
Some people experience anxiety in most social situations.For others， anxiety is connected to specific social situations， such as speaking to strangers， going to parties， or performing in front of an audience.
Just because you occasionally get nervous in social situations doesn’t mean you have social anxiety disorder.Many people feel shy or self-conscious on occasion， yet it doesn’t get in the way of their everyday functioning.Social anxiety disorder， on the other hand， does interfere with your normal routine and causes great distress （忧虑）.
For example， it’s perfectly normal to get nervous before giving a speech.But if you have social anxiety， you might worry for weeks ahead of time， call in sick to get out of it， or start shaking so bad during the speech that you can hardly speak.
There’s nothing abnormal about a child being shy， but children with social anxiety disorder experience extreme distress over everyday situations such as playing with other kids， reading in class， speaking to adults， or taking tests.Often， children with social phobia don’t even want to go to school.
But no matter how serious your social anxiety disorder may be， you can learn to be comfortable in social situations and reclaim your life.
1.What may be the cause of social anxiety disorder？
A.Interviewing for a new job.
B.The fear of being judged.
C.Sad experiences during childhood.
D.The boredom in social activities.
2.What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” in Paragraph 5 probably mean？
A.Disturb. B.Improve.
C.Simplify. D.Ignore.
3.What does the author want to tell us by the example in Paragraph 6？
A.The development of social anxiety disorder.
B.Different kinds of social anxiety disorder.
C.The serious results of social anxiety disorder on our bodies.
D.The difference between the normal situation and social anxiety disorder.
4.What might be talked about in the following paragraphs？
A.Anxiety in various social situations.
B.Social anxiety disorder in adults.
C.Problems between adults and children.
D.Tips on overcoming social anxiety disorder.
B
Ever since I can remember， I have always enjoyed making myself and others laugh.Humour has always played an important role in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and outlook on life through childhood.
What I did not realize， however， was why or how it made me feel better about myself.I wanted to find out just exactly how humour affects us in our lives， and whether or not it played a key role in having a longer and more enjoyable life.
From my research， I found many different ways that humour can influence our emotions and physical health.These benefits are split into two different sections： short-term and long-term.
One example of the short-term benefits of humour would be that laughter induces relaxation.It gets many muscles moving in your body.One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow.Once you laugh as a response to humour， it increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles， resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled body.Another short-term benefit is that laughter causes pain relief.This is achieved by intense stimulation of organs in the body， which leads to increased circulation and blood flow.
As for the long-term effects， they can be just as rewarding.For example， one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the overall health of the heart.This happens because， like stated earlier， laughter increases blood flow.Since the heart is the organ that regulates all blood flow in the body， naturally the heart becomes strengthened.One last long-term benefit from humour is that it can reduce stress levels and boost the immune system.
5.What benefit of humour does the author mention in the first paragraph？
A.It lets the author make more friends.
B.It keeps the author physically healthy.
C.It helps to shape the author’s character.
D.It frees the author from any stress.
6.What does the underlined word “induces” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Skips. B.Decreases.
C.Needs. D.Causes.
7.How does the author show the long-term benefits of humour？
A.By telling stories.B. By giving examples.
C.By listing numbers. D.By making comparisons.
8.What is the best title for the text？
A.Health Benefits of Humour
B.Stories About Laughter
C.Success Brought by Humour
D.Humour in Daily Life
C
When I talk to kids about writing， I often compare it to the roller coaster to remind them to mix laughs with thrills in writing， because nobody wants to ride a roller coaster that is long， never-ending and terrifying.Even Shakespeare， in his darkest tragedies， opens each act with a funny scene before the swords and daggers or poison come out.We need comic relief in literature， a break in the tension.
I have always tried to write stories for kids that mix the heart-racing thrill of a mystery with a few jokes.Maybe this is because， when I was in the fifth and sixth grades， the fun comic magazine was my favourite reading material.Then in high school， I was the class clown.When I first moved to New York City， I performed with one of the city’s top comedy edy， I have discovered， is a great teaching tool.It is also a wonderful defense against fear.
One of my favourite e-mails I’ve ever received was sent to me in 2009 by a young reader who loved my stories.Here’s what he wrote：
Dear Mr Grabenstein，
I just want to let you know that I really， absolutely love your books.I’m in 6th grade and recently have finished The Hanging Hill after reading The Crossroads.Your stories mix action， humour and horror together in a perfect combination.
Thanks so much！
Will R.
Comedy is a writer’s tool for releasing tension and it also simply makes books more fun to read.I used humour in my novel The Island of Dr. Libris to make classic literature feel more accessible to young readers.I also think it’s why so many reluctant readers — including kids who haven’t read a book in years — have been crazy about Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s Library and Mr Lemoncello’s Library Olympics.Learning the Dewey Decimal System in the class can be fun if it is presented in a funny way.Because when we’re laughing， we never think we’re working too hard.
9.Why does the author mention the e-mail from a student in Paragraph 3？
A.To prove a theory.
B.To explain a concept.
C.To support his opinion.
D.To introduce the topic.
10.Which of the following best describes Dewey Decimal System in the last paragraph？
A.Efficient. B.Boring.
C.Simple. D.Effective.
11.Where is the text probably from？
A.A literature textbook.
B.An autobiography.
C.A writing guidebook.
D.A writing outline.
12.Which can be a suitable title for the text？
A.Fun， an Element in Writing
B.Magazine， a Guide to Writing
C.Imagination， the Soul of Writing
D.The Clown Suit， a Decoration for Writing
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Some people seem to born with a talent for making people laugh.They can quickly tell a joke and laugh at something that is not supposed to be funny immediately. 13 It’s something you can learn and improve.By doing the following things， you can develop your sense of humour.
14 Practicing humour and making people laugh involves communicating with others.Knowing what makes people annoyed and what can offend （冒犯） them is essential. 15 While some people can stand this kind of comedy， others will not， so it’s essential to keep this in mind when trying to improve your sense of humour.Offending somebody is the last thing you want to happen， and if it does occur， don’t forget to apologize.
Practice your humour.Developing a good sense of humour is not something you can improve in just a single day.Instead， it takes effort and practice.And getting a laugh out of someone can be challenging.Try practicing with your close friends and family first， and see if they find your jokes funny. 16 You can also make some adjustments based on their advice.
Look at the bright side of things.Humour doesn’t only come from cheerful or optimistic situations.It can come out even from difficult or troubling situations. 17 Dark humour comes from unpleasant and terrible topics like death and making jokes out of such subjects.Care must be done when giving such kind of jokes as there might be sensitive people who don’t take laughter when making fun of dark situations.
A.Learn and practice good timing.
B.Take your audience into account.
C.A very typical example of this is dark humour.
D.Afterward， it is wise of you to try it with other groups of people.
E.Cruel humour usually happens when you make some funny responses.
F.However， sometimes a good sense of humour is not a strictly inborn talent.
G.Some jokes involve making fun of other people’s faults， sadness or sufferings.
13. 14. 15.
16. 17.
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
基础知识自测
维度一
1.examined 2.circus 3.ankles 4.trick 5.mood 6.employers
维度二
1.amusement 2.entertainment 3.advertisement
4.examination 5.employee
维度三
1.do a great job
2.More often than not
3.health care
4.in pain
5.It was with great courage that
6.Dining in complete darkness
7.where there used to be desert
维度四
1.usually 2.entertaining 3.whose 4.crying 5.to make
6.on 7.scared 8.laughter 9.in 10.the
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要谈论了社交恐惧症的定义、起因、表现以及可控性。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知，患有社交恐惧症的原因是害怕被别人评头论足或在公众场合感到尴尬。
2.A 词义猜测题。根据画线短语后的causes great distress可知，社交恐惧症会造成极大的忧虑。由此推测interfere with的含义是负面的。disturb“干扰；妨碍”和画线短语意思相近，此处指社交恐惧症会干扰你的正常生活。
3.D 推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知，在演讲前紧张是非常正常的，但是提前几周就开始焦虑、打电话请病假来逃避演讲或在演讲的过程中抖到不能说话就是社交恐惧症的表现了。由此可知，第六段的例子说明了正常情况和社交恐惧症的不同。
4.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，无论你的社交恐惧症有多严重，你都可以学会适应社交环境，重新找回自己的生活。据此可知，下文可能会谈及克服社交恐惧症的诀窍。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的短期和长期的益处。
5.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Humour has always played ...through childhood.可知，幽默有助于作者塑造自己的性格。
6.D 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的One example of ...more energy-filled body.可知，笑可以解决肌肉缺氧的问题，让身体放松。由此推知，induces意为“引起”，与cause意思一致。
7.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的For example， one thing ...health of the heart.可知，作者在介绍幽默带来的长期影响时使用了举例子的方法。
8.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的短期和长期的益处。故A项最适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者通过自己的阅读和写作经历告诉热爱写作的人们：无论你创作什么类型的作品，都要学会使用幽默。
9.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的One of my ... loved my stories.可知，作者提到这封邮件是为了证明自己的观点和写作方式深受读者喜爱。
10.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Learning the Dewey Decimal System ... in a funny way.可以推断，杜威十进制系统应该是无聊的，但是如果可以以一种有趣的方式呈现的话，或许就有意思了。
11.C 文章出处题。根据第一段内容和最后一段首句可以判断，本文主要讲述了如何写作可以让读者更有兴趣阅读，这篇文章可能出自写作指南。
12.A 标题归纳题。第一段提出We need comic relief in literature， a break in the tension.的观点；第二、三段又以自己的亲身经历告诉读者，幽默的文风可以吸引读者；第四段再次强调Comedy is a writer’s tool for releasing tension and it also simply makes books more fun to read.的观点，故A项最适合作本文的标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养幽默感的三种方法。
13.F 根据上下文可知，此段是在讲幽默感的来源。文章首句说幽默感可能是天生的，而空后一句说幽默感可以通过学习来提高。因此，上下文是转折关系。F项符合语境。
14.B 此空为段首句。根据下文可知，幽默和逗人笑需要与人交流，有些人能够忍受，有些人则不能，说明我们在提高幽默感时一定要考虑到听众。因此，B项符合语境。
15.G 根据空后一句可知，有些人能够忍受调侃别人的痛苦，有些人则不能，提高幽默感不能以冒犯别人为前提。因此，G项符合语境。
16.D 根据空处前后内容可知，提高幽默感首先可以在家人朋友面前练习，然后在其他人面前尝试，还可以根据他们的建议做出调整。因此推断，D项符合语境，上下文为顺承关系。
17.C 下文以黑色幽默举例说明提高幽默感要关注听众。因此，C项符合语境。
5 / 5Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
The Best Medicine
As I approach① the hospital wearing my white coat， I look just like any other doctor.That is until I put on② my curly rainbow wig③ ， big red nose， and add my name badge④ “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud⑤”.[1]I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where there’s a familiar atmosphere⑥ of boredom and tension⑦.[2]People sit uncomfortably⑧ on plastic chairs， looking through old magazines， all of which have been read hundreds of⑨ times previously.Anxious parents do what they can to comfort⑩ nervous and crying children.
[1]本句为复合句。where引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 the waiting area。
[2]主句谓语是sit，动词-ing短语looking through old magazines作伴随状语，all of which引导非限制性定语从句。
[3]In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.I speak with the on-duty nurse ， who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.Since getting here， Lara has spent her time crying in pain .[4]Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury ， it’s my job to make her feel better.
[3]whose引导限制性定语从句。本从句句型结构是“主语A＋be＋倍数＋B的形容词性物主代词＋size/length/ ...”， 意为“A是B的几倍大/长/……”。
[4]Although引导让步状语从句，从句使用了强调句型：It is/was＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他成分。
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better， which means clown doctors can be helpful.We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning ”.I chose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid.Although the doctors and nurses did a great job ， hospitals weren’t really designed for children.I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored！ Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities ， we clown doctors work together with medical professionals .On a typical day， we spend our time cheering up patients， their families， and more often than not ， the hospital staff， too！ We do this by doing magic tricks， singing songs， telling stories and， of course， telling silly jokes.Some children， though， don’t feel like laughing， especially if they’re in pain.We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses， who keep us updated on each patient.
And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick .While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle， I get her attention by doing a magic trick.Although she is clearly still in some pain， her scared and anxious look has been replaced — first by a small smile， and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket.[5]Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed.
[5]本句句型：主语＋make＋宾语＋宾语补足语； Seeing their daughter so much happier是动词-ing形式作主语。
And as for me？ Well， when I take off my wig and my red nose， I’m still wearing a big smile， as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day.[6]While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others， I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit.After all， it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”.
[6]While 引导让步状语从句，that引导宾语从句，make it a friendlier place to visit为“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，to visit为动词不定式作后置定语。
【读文清障】
①approach n.& v.靠近，接近
②put on戴，穿
③curly rainbow wig卷曲的彩虹色假发
④badge n.徽章
⑤Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud
拉里·笑哈哈医生
⑥atmosphere n.气氛；大气
⑦boredom and tension无聊和紧张
⑧uncomfortably adv.不舒服地；令人不安地
uncomfortable adj.不舒服的；令人不安的
⑨hundreds of数百的
⑩do what one can to comfort尽力安慰
spot vt.发现，看见
n.斑点；地点
ankle n.脚踝
on-duty nurse值班护士
rush vt.速送
vi.冲，奔跑
rush sb to someplace
速送某人到某地
in pain疼痛地
injury n.受伤处
injure vt.损害，伤害
clown doctor小丑医生
hospital clowning 医疗小丑
do a great job做得很好
be designed for旨在……；为……而设计
more than多于；不仅仅；非常
entertain v.使快乐
entertainment n.娱乐
health care facility医疗保健机构
medical professional医疗专业人员
cheer up（使）高兴起来，（使）振作起来
more often than not往往；多半；通常
work closely with与……密切合作
does（do/did）强调谓语动词，意为“的确”。
do the trick奏效，达到预期效果
concentrate on集中精力于/专注于
examine v.检查（身体）
examination n.检查；诊察
take off拿下，脱下
wear流露，面带，呈现
【参考译文】
最佳灵药
当我穿着白大褂走向医院的时候，我看起来跟其他医生一样——直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹色假发和大红鼻子，别上我的徽章“拉里·笑哈哈医生”为止。我穿过一道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦和紧张情绪。人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几百次的旧杂志。焦虑的父母们正竭尽所能安抚紧张哭闹的孩子。
就在这样的场景里，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了原来的两倍。我和当值护士交谈时她告诉我，劳拉从自行车上摔下来，她的父母匆忙将她送到医院。自从来到这里，劳拉就因为疼痛而一直大哭。尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变好则是我的工作。
科学研究表明，欢笑能令人产生一些有益身心的化学物质，这就意味着小丑医生能帮到患者。我们是受过专门培训的小丑，是“医疗小丑”项目的成员。我选择这个职业是由于我自己小时候去医院的经历。尽管当时医生和护士都尽职尽责，但医院实在不是个适合孩子们待的地方。我在那里的大部分时间要么觉得害怕，要么感到非常无聊！当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
作为小丑医生，我们要走访医院和其他的医疗保健机构，和专业医疗人员一起工作。我们一天的工作内容通常是为病人、病人家属，甚至是医院的工作人员带来欢乐！为此，我们会变魔术、唱歌、讲故事，当然还会讲一些滑稽的笑话。尽管如此，有些孩子并不想笑，尤其是在他们感到疼痛的时候。所以我们必须非常善解人意，并且与医护人员密切合作，他们会为我们提供每个病人的最新情况。
而我的灵药似乎确实取得了成效。当医生集中精力检查劳拉的脚踝时，我用魔术来吸引劳拉的注意力。尽管她显然仍有一些痛苦，但她恐惧和焦虑的表情已经不见了：先是一个小小的微笑，接着变成了大笑——因为我“魔术般地”从我的口袋里变出了她的一只袜子。看到女儿破涕为笑，劳拉的父母也松了一口气。
而我呢？当我摘下假发和红鼻子的时候，脸上仍然带着大大的微笑，因为我记得这天所有的乐趣和欢笑。也许将来，对于劳拉或者其他人来说，他们还有更多到医院就诊的需要，而我希望，小丑医生能够帮助医院成为一个更温暖友善的就诊场所。毕竟，“欢笑是最佳灵药”，这句话是千真万确的。
第一步：析架构理清脉络
Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why does the author choose to be a clown doctor？
A.The high salary.
B.The good working conditions.
C.His parents’ wishes.
D.His childhood experience.
2.What is special about the clown’s job？
A.His white coat.
B.His loud laughter.
C.Cheering up the patients， their families and the hospital staff.
D.His magic tricks.
3.Which of the following isn’t performed by clown doctors？
A.Operating on patients.
B.Singing songs.
C.Telling stories.
D.Doing magic tricks.
4.Why is the laughter helpful？
A.Because it sounds better than other sounds.
B.Because it makes patients feel less painful.
C.Because it makes patients feel relaxed.
D.Because it produces chemicals to make people feel better.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
1.Read the first paragraph carefully and find the sentence to describe the environment.
2.Read the first paragraph carefully and find the sentences that describe “tension”.
第四步：拓思维品质提升
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1.If you work as part of the programme “hospital clowning”， what will you do？
2.Do you like the hospital with clown doctors？ Why？
第五步：析难句表达升级
1.People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs，looking through old magazines，all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.
句式分析 该句为复合句。People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs是 ；looking through old magazines是动词-ing短语作 ；all of which ...是 从句。
自主翻译
2.I speak with the on-duty nurse， who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.
句式分析 该句为复合句。I speak with the on-duty nurse是 ；who引导 从句；after引导 从句。
自主翻译
3.Although she is clearly still in some pain，her scared and anxious look has been replaced — first by a small smile，and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket.
句式分析 该句为复合句。her scared and anxious look has been replaced — first by a small smile，and then by loud laughter是 ；Although引导 从句；as引导 从句。
自主翻译
Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
mood n.心情；心境
【教材原句】 Lift the mood with a joke and explore the area.用一个笑话提升心情并探索该区域。
【用法】
（1）in a good mood 情绪/心情好
in the mood for （doing） sth 有心情做某事
in no mood for sth/to do sth
没有心情做某事
（2）moody adj. 喜怒无常的
【佳句】 A healthy lifestyle is often considered to be associated with exercise， mood and diet， and so on.
一种健康的生活方式经常被认为是与锻炼、心情和饮食等有关的。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Having finished a string of things， he cracks a smile and is in the mood a walk on the lawn.
②After working all day， he was so tired that he was in no mood （go） to the party with us.
【写美】 补全句子
③They chatted a lot on the phone and helped the girl get through the awful days and put her .
他们在电话里聊了很多，帮助女孩度过了糟糕的日子，并让她心情好起来。
amusement n.娱乐，消遣
【教材原句】 an amusement park 一个游乐场
【用法】
（1）to one’s amusement 使某人感到好笑的是
（2）amuse vt. 使发笑；使愉快
amuse sb with/by ... 用/以……娱乐某人
（3）amused adj. 觉得好笑的；逗乐的
amusing adj. 好笑的
【佳句】 We usually spent our spare time together， doing our homework， going to the amusement park， playing with our pets， and sharing our happiness and sorrows together.
我们通常一起度过我们的业余时间，一起做作业，去游乐场，和我们的宠物玩，并分享我们的快乐和悲伤。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Lucy always keeps her colleagues （amuse） with her stories.
②However （amuse） the story is， I have to focus on my study this week.
③To our （amuse）， the little monkey lost its balance and fell into the water.
【写美】 补全句子
④He how seriously she took the game.（amused adj.）
看见她认真对待这个游戏的样子，他觉得好笑。
look through 翻阅，浏览；看穿，识破（某人或某事）；仔细检查（某物）；穿过……看
【教材原句】 People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs，looking through old magazines，all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几百次的旧杂志。
【用法】
look down on 瞧不起
look into 调查；查找
look over 仔细检查，审视（某人或某物）
look up to 尊敬；钦佩；仰慕
look up and down 上下打量；到处寻找
【佳句】 I looked through today’s newspaper and found something amusing.
我翻阅了今天的报纸，发现了一些好笑的事情。
【练透】 用左栏短语的适当形式填空
①He was suspected of stealing the ring at the party last night， and the police were the matter.
②Children usually their parents and teachers in the school.
【写美】 补全句子
③She the street， then she saw what she was looking for.
她来回巡视街头，然后看到了自己正在寻找的东西。
cheer up （使）高兴起来，（使）振作起来
【教材原句】 On a typical day， we spend our time cheering up patients， their families， and more often than not， the hospital staff， too！
我们一天的工作内容通常是为病人、病人家属，甚至是医院的工作人员带来欢乐！
【用法】
（1）cheer sb on （赛跑比赛中）以喝彩声鼓励某人；为某人加油
cheer for 为……而欢呼
（2）cheerful adj. 快乐的；高兴的；兴高采烈的
cheers int. （用于祝酒）干杯；再见；谢谢
【佳句】 In addition， you can set aside some regular time everyday to take exercise， which will help you cheer up and keep healthy.
此外，你可以每天留出一些固定时间进行锻炼，这将有助于你振作起来并保持健康。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①As David approached the finish line， the crowd cheered him .
②Let’s go to the football game and cheer our favourite team.
③A yellow room makes most people feel more （cheer） and more relaxed than a dark green one.
【写美】 补全句子
④When I’m feeling sad， my mother tells me funny stories to .
当我感到忧伤时，我的母亲就给我讲有趣的故事使我高兴。
do the trick 奏效，达到预期效果
【教材原句】 And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick.
而我的灵药似乎确实取得了成效。
【用法】
play a trick on（＝play tricks on）搞恶作剧；诈骗；开玩笑
trick sb into doing sth 欺骗某人做某事
【佳句】 This sauce needs a bit of flavour.I think， some lemon juice should do the trick.
这个酱汁需要一点味道。我认为来点柠檬汁就可以了。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Dean tried to trick the old lady into （give） him eight hundred pounds to buy his products.
【写美】 补全句子
②Her companion ， for she was in no mood for anything that day.
她的同伴一定是跟她开了个玩笑，因为那天她心情不好。
concentrate v.专心；集中
【教材原句】 While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle， I get her attention by doing a magic trick.当医生集中精力检查劳拉的脚踝时，我用魔术来吸引劳拉的注意力。
【用法】
（1）concentrate on/upon （doing） sth 专心（做）某事
concentrate one’s mind/attention on 集中精力于；致力于；专心于
（2）concentration n. 专心；集中
【佳句】 From now on， Tom can concentrate himself on the normal teaching and spend some time in learning English at night.
从现在开始， 汤姆能够把精力集中到正常的教学工作上， 而且在晚上也可以花些时间学习一下英语了。
【联想】 表示“集中精力于”的短语还有：
focus on； fix/focus one’s mind/attention on ...
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Motivated to work more efficiently， the employees are concentrating their tasks.
②Carelessness always contributes to car accidents.Therefore， drivers are advised to concentrate their attention on （drive）.
③You have to get used to a whole new way of life， which can take up all the （concentrate） in the beginning.
【写美】 补全句子
④The confusing matters make him unable to .
那么多烦心事使他无法专心学习。
entertain v.使快乐
【教材原句】 Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
【用法】
（1）entertain sb to sth 用某物招待某人
entertain sb with sth 用某物使某人快乐
（2）entertainment n. 娱乐，文娱节目；招待，款待
to one’s entertainment 使某人高兴的是
（3）entertaining adj. 有趣的；令人愉快的
【佳句】 He entertained us for a few hours with stories and jokes.
他用故事和笑话逗我们乐了几个小时。
【联想】 表示“用某物招待某人”还可用treat来表达，其表达方式为treat sb to sth。
In return for her help， he treated her to a delicious dinner.为了回报她的帮助，他请她吃了一顿美味的晚餐。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It’s fun spending the holiday in this （entertain） theme park.
②Not only did they bring snacks and drinks， but they also brought cards for （entertain） when they had a picnic in the forest.
③I entertained my friends dinner yesterday evening.
【写美】 补全句子
④ ， the school organized a variety of extra-curricular activities， such as sports meets and art festivals.
令我们开心的是，学校组织了各种各样的课外活动，比如运动会和艺术节。
after all 毕竟；终究；别忘了；不管怎么说
【教材原句】 After all， it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”.
毕竟，“欢笑是最佳灵药”，这句话是千真万确的。
【用法】
all in all 总而言之，总之
in all 总共；共计
above all 首先；最重要的是
first of all 首先
【佳句】 You shouldn’t have lost your temper. He is a kid after all.
你不该发脾气。他毕竟是一个孩子。
【点津】 after all意为“别忘了；不管怎么说”时，往往表示解释或说明理由。
【练透】 选用左栏短语填空
①There are a great many kinds of power of smile. ， common touch can be showed by a kind smile.
②After the dinner， I looked at the bill and found that it was 200 yuan ， including the wine.
③First impressions are the most lasting. ， you never get a second chance to make the first impression.
employer n.雇用者，雇主
【教材原句】 Employer The Healthy Humour Foundation雇主 健康幽默基金会
【用法】
（1）employ vt. 雇用；利用
employ sb as ... 雇用某人担任……
employ sb to do sth 雇用某人做某事
忙于做某事；从事于某事
（2）employee n. 雇员；受雇者
employment n. 职业；工作；使用
【佳句】 If you want to apply for the job， you had better negotiate with the employer about the wage firstly.
你若想申请这份工作，最好首先和老板商谈一下工资。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The rapidly expanding field of information technology can offer more （employ）.
②His elder brother is employed a cook in a big restaurant.
【写美】 一句多译
③老师们忙于筹划下学期的工作。
→The teachers planning out the work of the coming semester.
→The teachers planning out the work of the coming semester.
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式： where引导非限制性定语从句
【教材原句】 I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.我穿过一道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦和紧张情绪。
【用法】
句中where引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 the waiting area，在从句中作状语。where也可引导限制性定语从句。
（1）非限制性定语从句是指对先行词加以描述、解释或补充说明的定语从句。它不是句中不可或缺的部分，如果去掉它，不会影响主句意思的完整性。在形式上，往往用逗号与主句隔开。
（2）限制性定语从句对先行词有限制作用，使该词的含义更具体、更明确。若将此从句去掉，主句意思会不完整。
（3）where在定语从句中作状语，根据先行词的搭配，可用“介词（in/at/on/along等）＋which”替换。
【品悟】 In English class， our teacher often creates an environment where we are given the opportunity to practice our oral English.
在英语课上，我们的老师常常给我们创造一种环境，在这种环境下，我们得到机会练习英语口语。
【写美】 微写作
①就我而言，加入俱乐部对你来说是一个很好的选择，你可以得到练习和提高中文的机会。（申请信）
As far as I’m concerned， joining the club， ， is a great choice for you.
②母亲节到了，我起得很早，踮起脚尖走进阁楼，把精心挑选的天竺葵搬到厨房，母亲正在那里准备早餐。（动作描写）
When Mother’s Day arrived， I got up very early， went into the attic on tiptoe and carried the carefully-selected geranium to the kitchen， .
③他们还被带去参观了该市的几个景点，在那里他们了解了更多关于中国文化的信息。（告知信）
They were also showed around several places of interest in the city， .
句型公式：强调句： It is/was＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他成分
【教材原句】 Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury， it’s my job to make her feel better.
尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变好则是我的工作。
【用法】
句中it’s the doctors and nurses who ...为强调句型。
（1）强调句的基本句型：It is/was＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他成分。
（2）强调句的一般疑问句：Is/Was it ＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他成分？
（3）强调句的特殊疑问句：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that＋句子其他成分？
（4）被强调成分表示“人”时可用who或that，表示“事物”时用that。
（5）not ...until ...结构的强调句型：It is/was not until ...that ...。
【点津】 强调句与定语从句的区别：
（1）强调句的特点：去掉it is/was和that/who后，句子结构仍然完整，且意义清楚。
（2）时间、地点状语前是否有介词是判断这两种句式的关键。
【写美】 微写作
①正是他勇敢的心和坚定的信念使不寻常的事情最终发生。（主旨升华）
made something unusual happen finally.
②是在线学习为我们提供了参加名校教师授课的机会。（发言稿）
provides us a chance to take part in classes given by teachers of famous schools.
③巴赫于1750年去世，但直到19世纪初他的音乐天赋才完全得到认可。（人物介绍）
Bach died in 1750， but his musical gift was fully recognized.
④最吸引我的是那个叫作“写作”的专栏。（投稿）
appeals to me most.
句型公式：动词-ing形式作主语
【教材原句】 Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
【用法】
句中动词-ing形式Being a clown doctor作主语。
（1）动词-ing形式作主语往往表示经常性、习惯性的动作。
（2）动词-ing形式作主语时谓语动词常常使用第三人称单数。
（3）动词-ing形式作主语可以用it作形式主语，常见的句型有：
It is no use/no fun/a waste of time doing sth.
做某事没有用/没有意思/浪费时间。
It is useless/worth/worthwhile doing sth.
做某事是没有用的/是值得的。
【品悟】 Riding a bike to work is an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
骑自行车去上班是一种环保的生活方式。
【点津】 动词不定式作主语表示具体的一次性的动作。
【写美】 微写作
①尽管旅游能够增长你的见识，但是我认为你在这方面花费太多的时间和金钱不好。（建议信）
While ， I don’t think it’s good to spend too much time and money on it.
②恰当地利用肢体语言可以帮助你打破与他人交流的障碍。（演讲稿）
can help you break down barriers to communication with others.
③担心未来是没有用的。你应该对生活有积极的态度。（建议信）
It’s no use .You should have a positive attitude towards life.
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.What clown doctors do and how they help patients.
2.How I help Lara and what I hope.
3.Laughter is the best medicine.
第二步
1－4 DCAD
第三步
1.I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
2.People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs， looking through old magazines， all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.
第四步
1.I will try my best to entertain the patients who come to the hospital.After all， helping others is a kind of contribution to the society.
2.Yes， I like it.Because this kind of hospital will not be so boring and will be a friendlier and more pleasant place to visit.
第五步
1.主句 伴随状语 非限制性定语
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几百次的旧杂志。
2.主句 非限制性定语 时间状语
我和当值护士交谈时她告诉我，劳拉从自行车上摔下来，她的父母匆忙将她送到医院。
3.主句 让步状语 时间状语
尽管她显然仍有一些痛苦，但她恐惧和焦虑的表情已经不见了：先是一个小小的微笑，接着变成了大笑——因为我“魔术般地”从我的口袋里变出了她的一只袜子。
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①for ②to go ③in a good mood
2.①amused ②amusing ③amusement ④was amused to see
3.①looking into ②look up to ③looked up and down
4.①on ②for ③cheerful ④cheer me up
5.①giving ②must have played a trick on her
6.①on/upon ②driving ③concentration
④concentrate on/upon his study
7.①entertaining ②entertainment ③to
④To our entertainment
8.①First of all ②in all ③After all
9.①employment ②as
③are employed in； employ themselves in
重点句型解构
1.①where you can get the chance to practice and improve your Chinese
②where my mother was preparing breakfast
③where they learned more about Chinese culture
2.①It was his brave heart and strong faith that
②It’s learning online that
③it was not until the early 19th century that
④It is the column called Writing that
3.①traveling can broaden your mind
②Employing body language appropriately
③worrying about the future
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Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
4
课时检测·提能力
3
核心知识·巧突破
2
文本透析·剖语篇
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
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The Best Medicine
As I approach① the hospital wearing my white coat， I look just
like any other doctor.That is until I put on② my curly rainbow wig③ ，
big red nose， and add my name badge④ “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-
Loud⑤”.[1]I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where
there’s a familiar atmosphere⑥ of boredom and tension⑦.[2]People sit
uncomfortably⑧ on plastic chairs， looking through old magazines，
all of which have been read hundreds of⑨ times previously.Anxious
parents do what they can to comfort⑩ nervous and crying children.
[1]本句为复合句。where引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词
the waiting area。
[2]主句谓语是sit，动词-ing短语looking through old magazines
作伴随状语，all of which引导非限制性定语从句。
【读文清障】
①approach n.& v.靠近，接近
②put on戴，穿
③curly rainbow wig卷曲的彩虹色假发
④badge n.徽章
⑤Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud拉里·笑哈哈医生
⑥atmosphere n.气氛；大气
⑦boredom and tension无聊和紧张
⑧uncomfortably adv.不舒服地；令人不安地
uncomfortable adj.不舒服的；令人不安的
⑨hundreds of数百的
⑩do what one can to comfort尽力安慰
[3]In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose
ankle is twice its normal size.I speak with the on-duty nurse ， who
tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell
off her bicycle.Since getting here， Lara has spent her time crying in
pain .[4]Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury
， it’s my job to make her feel better.
[3]whose引导限制性定语从句。本从句句型结构是“主语A＋be
＋倍数＋B的形容词性物主代词＋size/length/ ...”， 意为“A是B的几
倍大/长/……”。
[4]Although引导让步状语从句，从句使用了强调句型：It is/was
＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他成分。
spot vt.发现，看见
n.斑点；地点
ankle n.脚踝
on-duty nurse值班护士
rush vt.速送
vi.冲，奔跑
rush sb to someplace速送某人到某地
in pain疼痛地
injury n.受伤处
injure vt.损害，伤害
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make
people feel better， which means clown doctors can be helpful.We
are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known
as “hospital clowning ”.I chose this career because of my experience
of going to hospital when I was a kid.Although the doctors and nurses
did a great job ， hospitals weren’t really designed for children.I
spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more
than a little bored！ Being a clown doctor means I can help people by
entertaining them.
Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities ， we clown
doctors work together with medical professionals .On a typical day，
we spend our time cheering up patients， their families， and more
often than not ， the hospital staff， too！ We do this by doing magic
tricks， singing songs， telling stories and， of course， telling silly
jokes.Some children， though， don’t feel like laughing， especially if
they’re in pain.We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the
doctors and nurses， who keep us updated on each patient.
And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick
.While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle， I get
her attention by doing a magic trick.Although she is clearly still in
some pain， her scared and anxious look has been replaced — first by
a small smile， and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce
her sock from out of my pocket.[5]Seeing their daughter so much
happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed.
[5]本句句型：主语＋make＋宾语＋宾语补足语； Seeing their
daughter so much happier是动词-ing形式作主语。
clown doctor小丑医生
hospital clowning 医疗小丑
do a great job做得很好
be designed for旨在……；为……而设计
more than多于；不仅仅；非常
entertain v.使快乐
entertainment n.娱乐
health care facility医疗保健机构
medical professional医疗专业人员
cheer up（使）高兴起来，（使）振作起来
more often than not往往；多半；通常
work closely with与……密切合作
does（do/did）强调谓语动词，意为“的确”。
do the trick奏效，达到预期效果
concentrate on集中精力于/专注于
examine v.检查（身体）
examination n.检查；诊察
And as for me？ Well， when I take off my wig and my red
nose， I’m still wearing a big smile， as I remember all the fun and
laughter of the day.[6]While there might be more hospital visits ahead
for Lara and others， I hope that clown doctors help make it a
friendlier place to visit.After all， it really is true that “laughter is the
best medicine”.
[6]While 引导让步状语从句，that引导宾语从句，make it a
friendlier place to visit为“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，to visit为
动词不定式作后置定语。
take off拿下，脱下
wear流露，面带，呈现
【参考译文】
最佳灵药
当我穿着白大褂走向医院的时候，我看起来跟其他医生一样——
直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹色假发和大红鼻子，别上我的徽章“拉里·笑哈
哈医生”为止。我穿过一道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦
和紧张情绪。人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几百
次的旧杂志。焦虑的父母们正竭尽所能安抚紧张哭闹的孩子。
就在这样的场景里，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了原来
的两倍。我和当值护士交谈时她告诉我，劳拉从自行车上摔下来，她
的父母匆忙将她送到医院。自从来到这里，劳拉就因为疼痛而一直大
哭。尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变好则是我的
工作。
科学研究表明，欢笑能令人产生一些有益身心的化学物质，这就
意味着小丑医生能帮到患者。我们是受过专门培训的小丑，是“医疗
小丑”项目的成员。我选择这个职业是由于我自己小时候去医院的经
历。尽管当时医生和护士都尽职尽责，但医院实在不是个适合孩子们
待的地方。我在那里的大部分时间要么觉得害怕，要么感到非常无
聊！当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
作为小丑医生，我们要走访医院和其他的医疗保健机构，和专业
医疗人员一起工作。我们一天的工作内容通常是为病人、病人家属，
甚至是医院的工作人员带来欢乐！为此，我们会变魔术、唱歌、讲故
事，当然还会讲一些滑稽的笑话。尽管如此，有些孩子并不想笑，尤
其是在他们感到疼痛的时候。所以我们必须非常善解人意，并且与医
护人员密切合作，他们会为我们提供每个病人的最新情况。
而我的灵药似乎确实取得了成效。当医生集中精力检查劳拉的脚
踝时，我用魔术来吸引劳拉的注意力。尽管她显然仍有一些痛苦，但
她恐惧和焦虑的表情已经不见了：先是一个小小的微笑，接着变成了
大笑——因为我“魔术般地”从我的口袋里变出了她的一只袜子。看到
女儿破涕为笑，劳拉的父母也松了一口气。
而我呢？当我摘下假发和红鼻子的时候，脸上仍然带着大大的微
笑，因为我记得这天所有的乐趣和欢笑。也许将来，对于劳拉或者其
他人来说，他们还有更多到医院就诊的需要，而我希望，小丑医生能
够帮助医院成为一个更温暖友善的就诊场所。毕竟，“欢笑是最佳灵
药”，这句话是千真万确的。
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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第一步：析架构理清脉络
Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1. Why does the author choose to be a clown doctor？
A. The high salary.
B. The good working conditions.
C. His parents’ wishes.
D. His childhood experience.
2. What is special about the clown’s job？
A. His white coat.
B. His loud laughter.
C. Cheering up the patients， their families and the hospital staff.
D. His magic tricks.
3. Which of the following isn’t performed by clown doctors？
A. Operating on patients.
B. Singing songs.
C. Telling stories.
D. Doing magic tricks.
4. Why is the laughter helpful？
A. Because it sounds better than other sounds.
B. Because it makes patients feel less painful.
C. Because it makes patients feel relaxed.
D. Because it produces chemicals to make people feel better.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
1. Read the first paragraph carefully and find the sentence to describe
the environment.
I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where there’s a
familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
2. Read the first paragraph carefully and find the sentences that
describe “tension”.
People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs， looking through old
magazines， all of which have been read hundreds of times
previously.Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and
crying children.
第四步：拓思维品质提升
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1. If you work as part of the programme “hospital clowning”， what
will you do？
2. Do you like the hospital with clown doctors？ Why？
I will try my best to entertain the patients who come to the
hospital.After all， helping others is a kind of contribution to the
society.
Yes， I like it.Because this kind of hospital will not be so boring
and will be a friendlier and more pleasant place to visit.
第五步：析难句表达升级
1. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs，looking through old
magazines，all of which have been read hundreds of times
previously.
句式分析 该句为复合句。People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs
是 ；looking through old magazines是动词-ing短语作
；all of which ...是 从句。
自主翻译
主句
伴
随状语
非限制性定语
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几
百次的旧杂志。
2. I speak with the on-duty nurse， who tells me that Lara’s parents
rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.
句式分析 该句为复合句。I speak with the on-duty nurse
是 ；who引导 从句；after引导
从句。
自主翻译
主句
非限制性定语
时
间状语
我和当值护士交谈时她告诉我，劳拉从自行车上摔下
来，她的父母匆忙将她送到医院。
3. Although she is clearly still in some pain，her scared and anxious
look has been replaced — first by a small smile，and then by loud
laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket.
句式分析 该句为复合句。her scared and anxious look has
been replaced — first by a small smile，and then by loud
laughter是 ；Although引导 从句；as引
导 从句。
自主翻译
主句
让步状语
时间状语
尽管她显然仍有一些痛苦，但她恐惧和焦虑的表情已
经不见了：先是一个小小的微笑，接着变成了大笑——因为我“魔
术般地”从我的口袋里变出了她的一只袜子。
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
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Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
mood n.心情；心境
【教材原句】 Lift the mood with a joke and explore the area.
用一个笑话提升心情并探索该区域。
【用法】
（1）in a good mood 情绪/心情好
in the mood for （doing） sth 有心情做某事
in no mood for sth/to do sth没有心情做某事
（2）moody adj.喜怒无常的
【佳句】 A healthy lifestyle is often considered to be associated with
exercise， mood and diet， and so on.
一种健康的生活方式经常被认为是与锻炼、心情和饮食等有关的。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Having finished a string of things， he cracks a smile and is in the
mood a walk on the lawn.
②After working all day， he was so tired that he was in no mood
（go） to the party with us.
for
to
go
【写美】 补全句子
③They chatted a lot on the phone and helped the girl get through the
awful days and put her .
他们在电话里聊了很多，帮助女孩度过了糟糕的日子，并让她心情好
起来。
in a good mood
amusement n.娱乐，消遣
【教材原句】 an amusement park 一个游乐场
【用法】
（1）to one’s amusement 使某人感到好笑的是
（2）amuse vt. 使发笑；使愉快
amuse sb with/by ... 用/以……娱乐某人
（3）amused adj. 觉得好笑的；逗乐的
amusing adj. 好笑的
【佳句】 We usually spent our spare time together， doing our
homework， going to the amusement park， playing with our pets，
and sharing our happiness and sorrows together.
我们通常一起度过我们的业余时间，一起做作业，去游乐场，和我们
的宠物玩，并分享我们的快乐和悲伤。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Lucy always keeps her colleagues （amuse） with her
stories.
amused
②However （amuse） the story is， I have to focus on
my study this week.
③To our （amuse）， the little monkey lost its
balance and fell into the water.
【写美】 补全句子
④He how seriously she took the game.
（amused adj.）
看见她认真对待这个游戏的样子，他觉得好笑。
amusing
amusement
was amused to see
look through 翻阅，浏览；看穿，识破（某人或某事）；仔细检查
（某物）；穿过……看
【教材原句】 People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs，looking
through old magazines，all of which have been read hundreds of times
previously.人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过几百次
的旧杂志。
look down on 瞧不起
look into 调查；查找
look over 仔细检查，审视（某人或某物）
look up to 尊敬；钦佩；仰慕
look up and down 上下打量；到处寻找
【佳句】 I looked through today’s newspaper and found something
amusing.
我翻阅了今天的报纸，发现了一些好笑的事情。
【用法】
【练透】 用上栏短语的适当形式填空
①He was suspected of stealing the ring at the party last night， and
the police were the matter.
②Children usually their parents and teachers in the
school.
looking into
look up to
【写美】 补全句子
③She the street， then she saw what she was
looking for.
她来回巡视街头，然后看到了自己正在寻找的东西。
looked up and down
cheer up （使）高兴起来，（使）振作起来
【教材原句】 On a typical day， we spend our time cheering up
patients， their families， and more often than not， the hospital
staff， too！ 我们一天的工作内容通常是为病人、病人家属，甚至是
医院的工作人员带来欢乐！
（1）cheer sb on （赛跑比赛中）以喝彩声鼓励某人；为某人加
油
cheer for 为……而欢呼
（2）cheerful adj. 快乐的；高兴的；兴高采烈的
cheers int. （用于祝酒）干杯；再见；谢谢
【佳句】 In addition， you can set aside some regular time everyday
to take exercise， which will help you cheer up and keep healthy.
此外，你可以每天留出一些固定时间进行锻炼，这将有助于你振作起
来并保持健康。
【用法】
【练透】 单句语法填空
①As David approached the finish line， the crowd cheered
him .
②Let’s go to the football game and cheer our favourite team.
③A yellow room makes most people feel more （cheer）
and more relaxed than a dark green one.
on
for
cheerful
【写美】 补全句子
④When I’m feeling sad， my mother tells me funny stories to
.
当我感到忧伤时，我的母亲就给我讲有趣的故事使我高兴。
cheer
me up
do the trick 奏效，达到预期效果
【教材原句】 And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the
trick.而我的灵药似乎确实取得了成效。
【用法】
play a trick on（＝play tricks on）搞恶作剧；诈骗；开玩笑
trick sb into doing sth 欺骗某人做某事
【佳句】 This sauce needs a bit of flavour.I think， some lemon
juice should do the trick.
这个酱汁需要一点味道。我认为来点柠檬汁就可以了。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Dean tried to trick the old lady into （give） him eight
hundred pounds to buy his products.
【写美】 补全句子
②Her companion ， for she was
in no mood for anything that day.
她的同伴一定是跟她开了个玩笑，因为那天她心情不好。
giving
must have played a trick on her
concentrate v.专心；集中
【教材原句】 While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s
ankle， I get her attention by doing a magic trick.当医生集中精力检
查劳拉的脚踝时，我用魔术来吸引劳拉的注意力。
【用法】
（1）concentrate on/upon （doing） sth 专心（做）某事
concentrate one’s mind/attention on集中精力于；致力于；专心于
（2）concentration n. 专心；集中
【佳句】 From now on， Tom can concentrate himself on the
normal teaching and spend some time in learning English at night.从
现在开始， 汤姆能够把精力集中到正常的教学工作上， 而且在晚上
也可以花些时间学习一下英语了。
【联想】 表示“集中精力于”的短语还有：
focus on； fix/focus one’s mind/attention on ...
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Motivated to work more efficiently， the employees are
concentrating their tasks.
②Carelessness always contributes to car accidents.Therefore，
drivers are advised to concentrate their attention on
（drive）.
③You have to get used to a whole new way of life， which can take up
all the （concentrate） in the beginning.
on/upon
driving
concentration
【写美】 补全句子
④The confusing matters make him unable to
.
那么多烦心事使他无法专心学习。
concentrate on/upon
his study
entertain v.使快乐
【教材原句】 Being a clown doctor means I can help people by
entertaining them.
当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
【用法】
（1）entertain sb to sth 用某物招待某人
entertain sb with sth 用某物使某人快乐
（2）entertainment n. 娱乐，文娱节目；招待，款待
to one’s entertainment 使某人高兴的是
（3）entertaining adj. 有趣的；令人愉快的
【佳句】 He entertained us for a few hours with stories and jokes.他
用故事和笑话逗我们乐了几个小时。
【联想】 表示“用某物招待某人”还可用treat来表达，其表达方式为
treat sb to sth。
In return for her help， he treated her to a delicious dinner.
为了回报她的帮助，他请她吃了一顿美味的晚餐。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It’s fun spending the holiday in this （entertain）
theme park.
②Not only did they bring snacks and drinks， but they also brought
cards for （entertain） when they had a picnic in
the forest.
③I entertained my friends dinner yesterday evening.
entertaining
entertainment
to
【写美】 补全句子
④ ， the school organized a variety of extra-
curricular activities， such as sports meets and art festivals.令我们开
心的是，学校组织了各种各样的课外活动，比如运动会和艺术节。
To our entertainment
after all 毕竟；终究；别忘了；不管怎么说
【教材原句】 After all， it really is true that “laughter is the best
medicine”.
毕竟，“欢笑是最佳灵药”，这句话是千真万确的。
【用法】
all in all 总而言之，总之
in all 总共；共计
above all 首先；最重要的是
first of all 首先
【佳句】 You shouldn’t have lost your temper. He is a kid after all.你
不该发脾气。他毕竟是一个孩子。
【点津】 after all意为“别忘了；不管怎么说”时，往往表示解释或
说明理由。
【练透】 选用上栏短语填空
①There are a great many kinds of power of smile. ，
common touch can be showed by a kind smile.
②After the dinner， I looked at the bill and found that it was 200
yuan ， including the wine.
③First impressions are the most lasting. ， you never get
a second chance to make the first impression.
First of all
in all
After all
employer n.雇用者，雇主
【教材原句】 Employer The Healthy Humour Foundation雇主
健康幽默基金会
【用法】
【佳句】 If you want to apply for the job， you had better negotiate
with the employer about the wage firstly.
你若想申请这份工作，最好首先和老板商谈一下工资。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The rapidly expanding field of information technology can offer
more （employ）.
②His elder brother is employed a cook in a big restaurant.
employment
as
【写美】 一句多译
③老师们忙于筹划下学期的工作。
→The teachers planning out the work of the
coming semester.
→The teachers planning out the work of the
coming semester.
are employed in
employ themselves in
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式： where引导非限制性定语从句
【教材原句】 I walk through the doors into the waiting area，
where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.我穿过一
道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦和紧张情绪。
句中where引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 the waiting area，在
从句中作状语。where也可引导限制性定语从句。
（1）非限制性定语从句是指对先行词加以描述、解释或补充说明的
定语从句。它不是句中不可或缺的部分，如果去掉它，不会影响主
句意思的完整性。在形式上，往往用逗号与主句隔开。
（2）限制性定语从句对先行词有限制作用，使该词的含义更具体、
更明确。若将此从句去掉，主句意思会不完整。
（3）where在定语从句中作状语，根据先行词的搭配，可用“介词
（in/at/on/along等）＋which”替换。
【用法】
【品悟】 In English class， our teacher often creates an
environment where we are given the opportunity to practice our oral
English.
在英语课上，我们的老师常常给我们创造一种环境，在这种环境下，
我们得到机会练习英语口语。
①就我而言，加入俱乐部对你来说是一个很好的选择，你可以得到练
习和提高中文的机会。（申请信）
As far as I’m concerned， joining the club，
， is a great choice for
you.
where you can get the
chance to practice and improve your Chinese
【写美】 微写作
②母亲节到了，我起得很早，踮起脚尖走进阁楼，把精心挑选的天竺
葵搬到厨房，母亲正在那里准备早餐。（动作描写）
When Mother’s Day arrived， I got up very early， went into the attic
on tiptoe and carried the carefully-selected geranium to the
kitchen， .
③他们还被带去参观了该市的几个景点，在那里他们了解了更多关于
中国文化的信息。（告知信）
They were also showed around several places of interest in the
city， .
where my mother was preparing breakfast
where they learned more about Chinese culture
句型公式：强调句： It is/was＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子其他
成分
【教材原句】 Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her
injury， it’s my job to make her feel better.
尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变好则是我的
工作。
句中it’s the doctors and nurses who ...为强调句型。
（1）强调句的基本句型：It is/was＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句子
其他成分。
（2）强调句的一般疑问句：Is/Was it ＋被强调成分＋that/who＋句
子其他成分？
（3）强调句的特殊疑问句：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that＋句子其他成
分？
（4）被强调成分表示“人”时可用who或that，表示“事物”时用that。
（5）not ...until ...结构的强调句型：It is/was not until ...that ...。
【用法】
【点津】 强调句与定语从句的区别：
（1）强调句的特点：去掉it is/was和that/who后，句子结构仍然完
整，且意义清楚。
（2）时间、地点状语前是否有介词是判断这两种句式的关键。
【写美】 微写作
①正是他勇敢的心和坚定的信念使不寻常的事情最终发生。
（主旨升华）
made something
unusual happen finally.
It was his brave heart and strong faith that
②是在线学习为我们提供了参加名校教师授课的机会。（发
言稿）
provides us a chance to take part in
classes given by teachers of famous schools.
③巴赫于1750年去世，但直到19世纪初他的音乐天赋才完全得
到认可。（人物介绍）
Bach died in 1750， but
his musical gift was fully recognized.
④最吸引我的是那个叫作“写作”的专栏。（投稿）
appeals to me most.
It’s learning online that
it was not until the early 19th century
that
It is the column called Writing that
句型公式：动词-ing形式作主语
【教材原句】 Being a clown doctor means I can help people by
entertaining them.
当一名小丑医生意味着我可以用娱乐人们的方式帮助他们。
句中动词-ing形式Being a clown doctor作主语。
（1）动词-ing形式作主语往往表示经常性、习惯性的动作。
（2）动词-ing形式作主语时谓语动词常常使用第三人称单数。
（3）动词-ing形式作主语可以用it作形式主语，常见的句型有：
It is no use/no fun/a waste of time doing sth.
做某事没有用/没有意思/浪费时间。
It is useless/worth/worthwhile doing sth.
做某事是没有用的/是值得的。
【用法】
【品悟】 Riding a bike to work is an environmentally-friendly
lifestyle.
骑自行车去上班是一种环保的生活方式。
【点津】 动词不定式作主语表示具体的一次性的动作。
【写美】 微写作
①尽管旅游能够增长你的见识，但是我认为你在这方面花费太多的时
间和金钱不好。（建议信）
While ， I don’t think it’s good
to spend too much time and money on it.
traveling can broaden your mind
②恰当地利用肢体语言可以帮助你打破与他人交流的障碍。（演
讲稿）
can help you break down
barriers to communication with others.
③担心未来是没有用的。你应该对生活有积极的态度。（建议信）
It’s no use .You should have a positive
attitude towards life.
Employing body language appropriately
worrying about the future
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
1. It’s important to have your eyes （检查） regularly
to check for any sign of eye disease that may not have any symptom.
2. The （马戏团） failed to satisfy the children’s hope， for
there was no elephant.
examined
circus
3. A month before my first marathon， one of my （脚
踝） was injured and this meant I couldn’t run for the next two
weeks.
4. I don’t know what it was that did the t ， but I am definitely
feeling much better.
5. Blamed for the failure to accomplish the task， Tom was in no
m for the concert tonight.
6. Private e finally were ready to hire enough to bring
unemployment down steadily， even if not rapidly.
ankles
rick
ood
mployers
维度二：词形转换
1. To the （amuse） of the audience， the actor’s
false beard fell off.
2. Devoted to charity work， he spares no time and energy
for （entertain） and has helped a lot of needy
children to go back to school.
3. An （advertise） uses words and pictures to
persuade people to buy a product or service， or to believe in an
idea.
amusement
entertainment
advertisement
4. Abandoning himself to computer games， he performed extremely
badly in the （examine）.
5. Being an （employ） is a great way to learn how a
business works so that you can open a business of your own.
examination
employee
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. It is the ability to （干得好） that is important，
not where you come from or who you are.
2. （通常）， it is easier to make a plan than
to carry out a plan.
3. In spite of the advanced medical technology， many Americans
have no access to （医疗保健）.
4. He was injured in a car accident and was crying （疼痛
地） when the ambulance arrived.
do a great job
More often than not
health care
in pain
5. （的确带着很大的勇气） the
boy told the truth that he had stolen the money.
6. （在一片漆黑中用餐） is an
interesting and memorable experience.
7. There are lots of trees in this area，
（此地过去是沙漠）.
It was with great courage that
Dining in complete darkness
where there used to be
desert
维度四：课文语法填空
As we all know， boredom and tension is 1. （usual）
the atmosphere of a hospital.But today I dress like a clown to help
children by 2. （entertain） them.In the middle of
this particular scene I spot a small girl 3. ankle is twice its
normal size.The on-duty nurse tells me that Lara has spent her time
4. （cry） in pain.Although it’s the doctors and nurses who
will treat her injury， it’s my job 5.
usually
entertaining
whose
crying
（make） her feel better.While the doctor concentrates
6. examining Lara’s ankle， I get her attention by doing a
magic trick.Although she is clearly still in some pain， her
7. （scare） and anxious look has been replaced — first by
a small smile， and then by loud 8. （laugh） as I
“magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their
daughter so much happier has 9. turn made Lara’s parents
more relaxed.From this experience， I realise that it is true that， as
the scientific studies said， “Laughter is 10. best medicine.”
to make
on
scared
laughter
in
the
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Many people get nervous or self-conscious on occasion， like
when giving a speech or interviewing for a new job.But social anxiety
disorder （社交恐惧症） is more than just shyness or occasional
nerves.
Underlying （为……的起因） social anxiety disorder is the fear
of being judged， or embarrassed in public.You may be afraid that
people will think badly of you or that you won’t measure up in
comparison to others.And even though you probably realize that your
fears of being judged are at least somewhat irrational and
overblown， you still can’t help feeling anxious.
Although it may feel like you’re the only one with this problem，
social anxiety disorder is actually quite common.Many people struggle
with these fears.But the situations that cause the symptoms of social
anxiety disorder can be different.
Some people experience anxiety in most social situations.For
others， anxiety is connected to specific social situations， such as
speaking to strangers， going to parties， or performing in front of an
audience.
Just because you occasionally get nervous in social situations
doesn’t mean you have social anxiety disorder.Many people feel shy or
self-conscious on occasion， yet it doesn’t get in the way of their
everyday functioning.Social anxiety disorder， on the other hand，
does interfere with your normal routine and causes great distress
（忧虑）.
For example， it’s perfectly normal to get nervous before giving a
speech.But if you have social anxiety， you might worry for weeks
ahead of time， call in sick to get out of it， or start shaking so bad
during the speech that you can hardly speak.
There’s nothing abnormal about a child being shy， but children
with social anxiety disorder experience extreme distress over everyday
situations such as playing with other kids， reading in class，
speaking to adults， or taking tests.Often， children with social
phobia don’t even want to go to school.
But no matter how serious your social anxiety disorder may be，
you can learn to be comfortable in social situations and reclaim your
life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要谈论了社交恐惧症的定
义、起因、表现以及可控性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要谈论了社交恐惧症的定
义、起因、表现以及可控性。
1. What may be the cause of social anxiety disorder？
A. Interviewing for a new job.
B. The fear of being judged.
C. Sad experiences during childhood.
D. The boredom in social activities.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知，患有社交恐惧症的
原因是害怕被别人评头论足或在公众场合感到尴尬。
2. What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” in Paragraph 5
probably mean？
A. Disturb. B. Improve.
C. Simplify. D. Ignore.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线短语后的causes great distress可
知，社交恐惧症会造成极大的忧虑。由此推测interfere with的含义
是负面的。disturb“干扰；妨碍”和画线短语意思相近，此处指社交
恐惧症会干扰你的正常生活。
3. What does the author want to tell us by the example in
Paragraph 6？
A. The development of social anxiety disorder.
B. Different kinds of social anxiety disorder.
C. The serious results of social anxiety disorder on our bodies.
D. The difference between the normal situation and social anxiety
disorder.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知，在演讲前紧张是非
常正常的，但是提前几周就开始焦虑、打电话请病假来逃避演讲或
在演讲的过程中抖到不能说话就是社交恐惧症的表现了。由此可
知，第六段的例子说明了正常情况和社交恐惧症的不同。
4. What might be talked about in the following paragraphs？
A. Anxiety in various social situations.
B. Social anxiety disorder in adults.
C. Problems between adults and children.
D. Tips on overcoming social anxiety disorder.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，无论你的社交恐惧症
有多严重，你都可以学会适应社交环境，重新找回自己的生活。据
此可知，下文可能会谈及克服社交恐惧症的诀窍。
B
Ever since I can remember， I have always enjoyed making
myself and others laugh.Humour has always played an important role
in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and
outlook on life through childhood.
What I did not realize， however， was why or how it made me
feel better about myself.I wanted to find out just exactly how humour
affects us in our lives， and whether or not it played a key role in
having a longer and more enjoyable life.
From my research， I found many different ways that humour
can influence our emotions and physical health.These benefits are split
into two different sections： short-term and long-term.
One example of the short-term benefits of humour would be that
laughter induces relaxation.It gets many muscles moving in your
body.One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow.Once you
laugh as a response to humour， it increases the flow of oxygen to the
muscles， resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled
body.Another short-term benefit is that laughter causes pain
relief.This is achieved by intense stimulation of organs in the body，
which leads to increased circulation and blood flow.
As for the long-term effects， they can be just as rewarding.For
example， one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the
overall health of the heart.This happens because， like stated earlier，
laughter increases blood flow.Since the heart is the organ that
regulates all blood flow in the body， naturally the heart becomes
strengthened.One last long-term benefit from humour is that it can
reduce stress levels and boost the immune system.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的
短期和长期的益处。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默给健康带来的
短期和长期的益处。
5. What benefit of humour does the author mention in the first
paragraph？
A. It lets the author make more friends.
B. It keeps the author physically healthy.
C. It helps to shape the author’s character.
D. It frees the author from any stress.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Humour has always
played ...through childhood.可知，幽默有助于作者塑造自己的
性格。
6. What does the underlined word “induces” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A. Skips. B. Decreases.
C. Needs. D. Causes.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的One example of ...more
energy-filled body.可知，笑可以解决肌肉缺氧的问题，让身体放
松。由此推知，induces意为“引起”，与cause意思一致。
7. How does the author show the long-term benefits of humour？
A. By telling stories.
B. By giving examples.
C. By listing numbers.
D. By making comparisons.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的For example， one
thing ...health of the heart.可知，作者在介绍幽默带来的长期影响
时使用了举例子的方法。
8. What is the best title for the text？
A. Health Benefits of Humour
B. Stories About Laughter
C. Success Brought by Humour
D. Humour in Daily Life
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了幽默给健
康带来的短期和长期的益处。故A项最适合作文章标题。
C
When I talk to kids about writing， I often compare it to the
roller coaster to remind them to mix laughs with thrills in writing，
because nobody wants to ride a roller coaster that is long， never-
ending and terrifying.Even Shakespeare， in his darkest tragedies，
opens each act with a funny scene before the swords and daggers or
poison come out.We need comic relief in literature， a break in the
tension.
I have always tried to write stories for kids that mix the heart-
racing thrill of a mystery with a few jokes.Maybe this is because，
when I was in the fifth and sixth grades， the fun comic magazine was
my favourite reading material.Then in high school， I was the class
clown.When I first moved to New York City， I performed with one of
the city’s top comedy edy， I have discovered， is a great
teaching tool.It is also a wonderful defense against fear.
One of my favourite e-mails I’ve ever received was sent to me in
2009 by a young reader who loved my stories.Here’s what he wrote：
Dear Mr Grabenstein，
I just want to let you know that I really， absolutely love your
books.I’m in 6th grade and recently have finished The Hanging Hill
after reading The Crossroads.Your stories mix action， humour and
horror together in a perfect combination.
Thanks so much！
Will R.
Comedy is a writer’s tool for releasing tension and it also simply
makes books more fun to read.I used humour in my novel The Island
of Dr. Libris to make classic literature feel more accessible to young
readers.I also think it’s why so many reluctant readers — including
kids who haven’t read a book in years — have been crazy about
Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s Library and Mr Lemoncello’s Library
Olympics.Learning the Dewey Decimal System in the class can be fun if
it is presented in a funny way.Because when we’re laughing， we never
think we’re working too hard.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者通过自己的阅读和写作经历告
诉热爱写作的人们：无论你创作什么类型的作品，都要学会使用幽
默。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者通过自己的阅读和写作经历告
诉热爱写作的人们：无论你创作什么类型的作品，都要学会使用幽
默。
9. Why does the author mention the e-mail from a student in
Paragraph 3？
A. To prove a theory.
B. To explain a concept.
C. To support his opinion.
D. To introduce the topic.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的One of my ... loved my
stories.可知，作者提到这封邮件是为了证明自己的观点和写作方式
深受读者喜爱。
10. Which of the following best describes Dewey Decimal System in the
last paragraph？
A. Efficient. B. Boring.
C. Simple. D. Effective.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Learning the Dewey
Decimal System ... in a funny way.可以推断，杜威十进制系统应该
是无聊的，但是如果可以以一种有趣的方式呈现的话，或许就有
意思了。
11. Where is the text probably from？
A. A literature textbook.
B. An autobiography.
C. A writing guidebook.
D. A writing outline.
解析： 文章出处题。根据第一段内容和最后一段首句可以判
断，本文主要讲述了如何写作可以让读者更有兴趣阅读，这篇文
章可能出自写作指南。
12. Which can be a suitable title for the text？
A. Fun， an Element in Writing
B. Magazine， a Guide to Writing
C. Imagination， the Soul of Writing
D. The Clown Suit， a Decoration for Writing
解析： 标题归纳题。第一段提出We need comic relief in
literature， a break in the tension.的观点；第二、三段又以
自己的亲身经历告诉读者，幽默的文风可以吸引读者；第四段
再次强调Comedy is a writer’s tool for releasing tension and
it also simply makes books more fun to read.的观点，故A项
最适合作本文的标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Some people seem to born with a talent for making people
laugh.They can quickly tell a joke and laugh at something that is not
supposed to be funny immediately. 13 It’s something you can learn
and improve.By doing the following things， you can develop your
sense of humour.
14 Practicing humour and making people laugh involves
communicating with others.Knowing what makes people annoyed and
what can offend （冒犯） them is essential. 15 While some people
can stand this kind of comedy， others will not， so it’s essential to
keep this in mind when trying to improve your sense of
humour.Offending somebody is the last thing you want to happen，
and if it does occur， don’t forget to apologize.
Practice your humour.Developing a good sense of humour is not
something you can improve in just a single day.Instead， it takes effort
and practice.And getting a laugh out of someone can be
challenging.Try practicing with your close friends and family first，
and see if they find your jokes funny. 16 You can also make some
adjustments based on their advice.
Look at the bright side of things.Humour doesn’t only come from
cheerful or optimistic situations.It can come out even from difficult or
troubling situations. 17 Dark humour comes from unpleasant and
terrible topics like death and making jokes out of such subjects.Care
must be done when giving such kind of jokes as there might be
sensitive people who don’t take laughter when making fun of dark
situations.
A. Learn and practice good timing.
B. Take your audience into account.
C. A very typical example of this is dark humour.
D. Afterward， it is wise of you to try it with other groups of people.
E. Cruel humour usually happens when you make some funny
responses.
F. However， sometimes a good sense of humour is not a strictly
inborn talent.
G. Some jokes involve making fun of other people’s faults， sadness or
sufferings.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养幽默感的三种
方法。
13. F 根据上下文可知，此段是在讲幽默感的来源。文章首句说幽默
感可能是天生的，而空后一句说幽默感可以通过学习来提高。因此，
上下文是转折关系。F项符合语境。
14. B 此空为段首句。根据下文可知，幽默和逗人笑需要与人交流，
有些人能够忍受，有些人则不能，说明我们在提高幽默感时一定要考
虑到听众。因此，B项符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养幽默感的三种
方法。
15. G 根据空后一句可知，有些人能够忍受调侃别人的痛苦，有
些人则不能，提高幽默感不能以冒犯别人为前提。因此，G项符
合语境。
16. D 根据空处前后内容可知，提高幽默感首先可以在家人朋友面
前练习，然后在其他人面前尝试，还可以根据他们的建议做出调整。
因此推断，D项符合语境，上下文为顺承关系。
17. C 下文以黑色幽默举例说明提高幽默感要关注听众。因此，C项
符合语境。
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