Period Two Lesson 1 What’s So Funny (Reading)
【课前自主探究】
Step 1 Fast reading
CBA
Step 2 Careful reading
1—4 CCCB
Step 3 Summary
1. was walking 2. an 3. with 4. to catch 5. later
6. faithful 7. has stolen 8. what 9. slightly 10. named
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1. (1)faithful (2)have faith in you
2.(1)①measurement ②by ③in ④to
(2)take preventive measures to control
3.(1)consultation (2)consult (with) you about/on the arrangements
4. (1)①announcement ②to (2)It is announced that
5. (1)to win (2)deserve praising; deserve to be praised; deserve praise
句型透视
(1)①was shaking when ②had (just) finished the cleaning when
(2)was (about) to close; was on the point of closingPeriod Two Lesson 1 What’s So Funny (Reading)
Ⅰ. 1. atmosphere 2. deserves 3. middle-aged 4. screamed
5. Afterwards 6. appetite
Ⅱ. 1. faithful 2. announcement 3. scientific 4. casually
5. measurement 6. consultation 7. innocent 8. bled
9. examined 10. potentially
Ⅲ. 1. looked up 2. turn to 3. give away 4. felt down/depressed 5. According to 6. did a double take
Ⅳ. 1. was working in the lab when 2. if/whether her brother had brought her 3. what I had done
Ⅴ. 【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者对去年夏天家庭度假的回忆,特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的个性对作者的影响。作者通过母亲的行为认识到善良、幽默和友爱的重要性,并学会了在人生的旅途中不仅要关注目的地,也要欣赏沿途的美好。
1. B 根据下文“My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous…”可知,下文介绍了母亲的性格特点,由此可推知,作者想要说的是每个家庭成员都有不同的性格特点,而母亲尤为突出。故选B项。height高度;characteristic特点;plan计划;wealth财富。
2. A 根据上文cheerful and humorous可知,此处说的是性格。故选A项。nature性格,性情;blood血统;duty职责;interest兴趣。
3. C 根据上文cheerful and humorous可推知,开朗幽默的母亲能使任何情况变得愉快。故选C项。set aside留出;appeal to呼吁;brighten up使变明亮,使愉快;take up开始从事。
4. D 下文讲述了作者一家遇到了一位迷路的游客,开朗幽默的母亲主动提供帮助,所以他们“遇到”一个情况。故选D项。foresee预见;evaluate评估;create创造;encounter遇到。
5. A 根据上文“…arrived at a little town…”和下文“…a lost tourist looking bewildered (不知所措的).”可知,他们到达小镇后看见一个迷路的游客。故选A项。spot看见;accept接受;question质疑;drop丢弃。
6. B 根据上文“Most people would have walked by, but not my mum.”可知,母亲没有像其他人一样走开,而是走近这个陌生人。故选B项。prevent阻止;approach接近;recognize识别;impress给……留下深刻印象。
7. C 根据下文“As we listened to their conversation…”可知,母亲和陌生人开始交谈。故选C项。trouble麻烦;silence沉默;conversation交谈;experiment实验。
8. C 根据上文her sense of humour and friendliness并结合常识可推知,母亲的幽默和友善让陌生人立刻放松下来。故选C项。slightly稍微地;hardly几乎不;instantly立即;truly真正地。
9. D 根据上文“We had just arrived at a little town when we…a lost tourist looking bewildered (不知所措的).”可知,这位迷路的游客是陌生人。故选D项。 neighbour邻居;co-worker同事;producer生产者;stranger陌生人。
10. D 根据上文“…I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need…”可推知,母亲让作者懂得了帮助需要帮助的人的重要性,明白了人类的责任带来的美好。故选D项。qualification资格;connection联系;commitment承诺;responsibility责任。
11. D 根据下文“…my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother…”可知,这是作者在整个旅途中看到的事情。故选D项。 expect预料;explain解释;regret后悔;observe看到。
12. C 空处与形容词smoother是并列关系,指出母亲的“积极的态度和愿意伸出援手的意愿”带来的美好结果:“愉快的”旅程。故选C项。 changeable易变的;normal正常的;enjoyable愉快的;difficult困难的。
13. A not…but…表示前后的对比,along the way(沿途)与destinations(目的地)相对应。故选A项。destination目的地;devotion奉献;resistance抵抗;prediction预测。
14. B 根据上文作者对母亲的描述以及下文“…having such a loving family.”可推知,作者为有这样的家庭感到自豪。pride oneself on doing sth意为“引以为荣;为……而骄傲”。故选B项。press压;pride以……自豪;charge收费;challenge挑战。
15. D 根据上文“Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me.”可知,这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。故选D项。distant遥远的;risky危险的;demanding要求高的;memorable难忘的。
Ⅵ. 【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何用幽默和笑声来控制自己的焦虑。
1. F 根据上文“Having a good laugh is a great way to lighten up.”和下文“It gets your heart and lungs functioning fast and relaxes your diaphragm—the layer of muscle between your lungs and stomach, which, when you’re anxious, spends a lot of time being hard and tense.”可知,此处介绍开怀大笑对身体的好处,也是减轻压力的好方法。选项F“More than that, it is an excellent way of reducing the stress your body goes through.”(更重要的是,这是减少你的身体所经受的压力的好方法。)符合上下文语境。故选F。
2. D 根据上文“When you hear or read a funny story or joke, you are already expecting the unexpected.”和下文“Momentarily, at least, you have changed your mindset.”可知,此处解释你所期待的是什么。选项D“It can either be a development you can’t predict or a clever punchline.”(它可以是一种你无法预测的发展,也可以是一句妙语。)符合上下文语境。故选D。
3. E 根据下文“Note them down so that you can look at them to help break you out of anxious thinking at a later day. Remembering funny experiences from the past is especially helpful because, very often, they weren’t the least bit funny at the time.”可知,可以通过回忆自己身上最有趣的事情来帮助自己摆脱焦虑。选项E“Remind yourself of the 10 funniest things that have ever happened to you.” (回忆曾经发生在你身上的10件最有趣的事情。)符合下文语境。故选E。
4. C 根据上文“On average, happy children laugh over 300 times a day but adults less than 20.”可知,选项C“So, set yourself the pleasant task of laughing at least five times a day.” (所以,给自己设定一个愉快的任务,每天至少笑五次。)符合上文语境。故选C。
5. G 根据上文“If you have been sad or unhappy, try watching a comedy or reading a book that makes you laugh. Or go for a walk and keep an eye out for something that will at least make you smile—the actions of dogs playing in the park, for instance, or something a young child says.”可知,要善于在生活中发现乐趣,让自己开心。选项G“After all, looking out for the funnier side of life will offer you benefits more than just amusement.” (毕竟,寻找生活中更有趣的一面将会给你带来益处,不仅仅是娱乐。)符合上文语境。故选G。
Ⅶ. 【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了几千年来,幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。在现代作家中,最典型的幽默家是马克·吐温和林语堂。幽默在我们的生活中扮演着重要的角色。一起分享笑话和欢笑可以使个人甚至社区团结起来。
1. behaviour 考查名词。空处作介词的宾语,应用名词behaviour,表示抽象概念,为不可数名词。故填behaviour。
2. understood 考查动词时态。their指中世纪的笑话,因此该句描述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。故填understood。
3. on 考查介词。结合句意可知,短语为throw new light on,意为“提供新的视角”。故填on。
4. most typical 考查形容词最高级。根据上文of all the writers in modern times可知,应用形容词最高级。故填most typical。
5. who 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为an American novelist,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词who引导,故填who。
6. creatively 考查副词。修饰动词borrowed应用副词creatively,作状语。故填creatively。
7. are remembered 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。主语与谓语构成被动关系,结合后文everyday可知,应用一般现在时,主语为both of them,谓语应用复数形式。故填are remembered。
8. remarks 考查名词复数。remark为可数名词,且前无冠词修饰,故应用复数形式。故填remarks。
9. an 考查冠词。短语play an important part in意为“在……中扮演着重要的角色”。故填an。
10. Sharing 考查非谓语动词。空处和laughing together并列,作句子的主语,应用动名词形式。单词位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Sharing。Period Two Lesson 1 What’s So Funny (Reading)
词汇助读 课文 翻译助读
①lap v.舔,舐;(水)轻拍 ②saucer n.杯托;茶碟;碟状物 ③doorway n.门口,出入口 Story A Afamousartcollectorwaswalkingthroughthecity [1]when he noticed a dirty cat lapping① milk from a saucer② in the doorway③ of a store. He did a double take. [1]画线部分为when 引导的状语从句,本句话中be doing…when…表示“正在……突然……”。 故事A 一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时,看见一只脏猫在一家商店门口舔食浅碟中的牛奶。他惊讶地又看了一眼。
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词汇助读 课文 翻译助读
④antique n.古董 adj.古时制造的 ⑤valuable adj.宝贵的,贵重的 ⑥casually adv.漫不经心地;非正式地 ⑦innocently adv.装作若无其事地;无辜地 ⑧for sale出售,待售 ⑨appetite n.胃口,食欲 ⑩hand over移交,交出 wonder v.想知道;感到诧异 n.奇迹,奇观 faithful adj.忠诚的 deduce vt.推论,推断 astronomy n.天文学 galaxy n.星系 potentially adv.可能地,潜在地 Saturn n.土星 Leo n.狮子座 scientific adj.科学(上)的 measurement n.测量,计量,衡量 atmosphere n.大气(层);气氛,氛围;环境 forecast vt.预测,预报 silent adj.沉默的,少言寡语的,不说话的 He noticed [2]that the saucer was an antique④ and very valuable⑤, [3]so he walked casually⑥ into the store and innocently⑦ offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars. [2]画线部分为that引导的宾语从句,作noticed的宾语,that可以省略。 [3]画线部分为so引导的结果状语从句。 The store owner replied, “I’m sorry, but the cat isn’t for sale⑧.” The collector said, “Please, I need a hungry cat with a good appetite⑨ around the house to catch mice. I’ll pay you 200 dollars for that cat.” The owner said “sold” and handed over⑩ the cat. The collector continued, “Hey, for the 200 dollars I wonde [4]if you could throw in that old saucer. The cat’s used to it and it’ll save me from having to get a dish.” [4]画线部分为if引导的宾语从句,作wonder的宾语,if不可以省略。 And the owner said, “Sorry my friend, but that’s my lucky saucer. So far this week I’ve sold 68 cats.” Story B Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson went on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retired for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke up and asked his faithfu friend, “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me [5]what you see.” [5]画线部分为what引导的宾语从句,作tell的宾语,what在从句中作see的宾语。 “I see millions and millions of stars, Holmes,” replied Watson. “And what do you deduc from that ” Watson thought for a minute. “Well, according to the studies on astronom, it tells me [6]that there are millions of galaxie and potentiall billions of planets. According to the positions of the stars, I observe [7]that Satur is in Le. According to the scientifi measuremen of time, I deduce [8]that the time is probably a quarter past three. According to the current atmospher, I forecas [9]that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you, Holmes ” [6]画线部分为that引导的宾语从句,作tells的宾语,that可以省略。 [7]画线部分为that引导的宾语从句,作observe的宾语,that可以省略。 [8]画线部分为that引导的宾语从句,作deduce的宾语,that可以省略。 [9]画线部分为that引导的宾语从句,作forecast的宾语,that可以省略。 Holmes was silen for a moment. “Watson,” he said, “someone has stolen our tent!” 收藏家注意到浅碟是件古董,很值钱,于是他漫不经心地走进店里,假装不知情的样子,提出要花20美元买那只猫。 店主回答道:“不好意思,这只猫不卖。” 收藏家说:“拜托了,我正需要一只又饿、胃口又好的猫帮我抓屋里的老鼠呢。我可以出200美元买那只猫。” 店主说了声“成交”,就把猫给了他。 收藏家接着说:“嘿,200美元的话能不能把那个破碟子也送给我。毕竟这只猫已经习惯了用它,这样也省得我再去买猫食盆了。” 店主说:“对不起,朋友,那可是我的幸运碟。到现在为止,这周我已经卖出去68只猫了。” 故事B 夏洛克·福尔摩斯和华生医生去野营。他们吃了一顿丰盛的晚餐,喝了瓶酒,就准备休息,去睡觉了。 几小时后,福尔摩斯醒了,问他忠实的朋友:“华生,抬头看看天空,告诉我你看到了什么。” “福尔摩斯,我看到无数的星星,”华生回答。 “那你从中推断出什么 ” 华生想了一会儿。“嗯,根据天文学研究推断,现在天空中有数百万的星系,可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置,我观察到现在土星在狮子座。根据科学计时测算,我推断现在大概是三点一刻。根据目前的大气条件,我预测明天天气会很好。福尔摩斯,你推断出了什么 ” 福尔摩斯沉默了一会儿。“华生,”他说,“有人偷了我们的帐篷!”
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词汇助读 课文 翻译助读
middle-aged adj.中年的 surgery n.诊所;外科手术 bleed vi.流血,出血 sneeze vi. & n.打喷嚏 scream vi.尖声大叫 n.尖叫声 consultation n.就诊;咨询 crisis n.危难时刻;危机 examine vt.检查 announce vt.宣布,宣告 afterwards adv.随后,后来 circus n.马戏团 clown n.小丑 Story C A middle-age man was feeling very down. Everything [10]had been going wrong for him. He had had problems at work and his wife had left him for another man. So, [11]after he had been feeling depressed for over a month, he decided to go to the doctor. He had to wait for [12]what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surger. The bleedin man next to him was looking at his watch nervously; a woman was coughing and sneezin badly; and a baby was screamin. Finally, [13]after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultatio. The doctor was writing a note at her desk [14]when he came in. “Sorry, I’m just finishing something. I’m afraid [15]we’ve been very busy this morning.” She then turned to the man. “So, what’s the problem ” she asked. [10]画线部分为过去完成进行时,结构为had been doing sth,表示“从过去的过去一直持续到过去某个时刻的一个动作”。 [11]画线部分为after引导的时间状语从句。 [12]画线部分为what引导的宾语从句,作for的宾语,what在从句中作主句。 [13]画线部分为after引导的时间状语从句。 [14]画线部分为when引导的时间状语从句。 [15]画线部分为afraid 后的宾语从句,that 被省略。 “Well, I’ve been having a bit of a crisi, you know, lots of problems,” replied the man. “And I’ve been doing a lot of work.” “Mmm, you’re looking very pale.” The doctor started to examin him. “Well, everything is working OK,” she announce afterward. “You have slightly high blood pressure and you’re breathing quite heavily, but otherwise everything’s fine.” “So what can I do ” asked the man. “I’m going on a trip soon. I will be working in the United States for three months. This time next week, I’ll be arriving in New York.” The doctor thought for a while. “I think [16]what you need is a good laugh. That would do you a lot of good. A circu is performing in town. Why don’t you go to see it I hear [17]there’s an amazing clow who’ll really make you laugh. His name’s Grock.” “I am Grock,” replied the man sadly. [16]画线部分为what引导的主语从句,think后的宾语从句that被省略。 [17]画线部分为hear后的宾语从句,that被省略;who引导定语从句,修饰前面的clown, who 在从句中作主语。 故事C 一个中年男子觉得非常沮丧。最近他诸事不顺。他在工作上遇到了问题,妻子又跟别的男人跑了。所以,在沮丧了一个多月后,他决定去看医生。他在医生的诊室里等着,像是等了几个世纪。旁边的男人在流血,紧张地看着手表;一个女人使劲咳嗽、打喷嚏;还有个婴儿在哭闹。等了大约半小时后,终于叫到他了。他进去时医生正在办公桌上写便条。“抱歉,我刚忙完别的事,恐怕今天上午很忙。”之后她转向中年人,问道,“你怎么了 ” “是这样的,我最近遭遇了一点危机,嗯,是出现了很多问题,”那人回答道,“而且我工作一直很忙。” “嗯,你脸色很苍白。”医生开始给他检查。“不过一切正常,”她检查后说道。“除了血压有点高,呼吸有些沉重,其他方面都正常。” “那我该怎么办 ”那人问道。“我很快就要出差了,要在美国连续工作三个月。下星期的这个时候,我就去纽约了。” 医生想了一会儿。“我觉得你需要开怀大笑,笑出来对你很有好处。城里刚好有马戏团在表演。你怎么不去看看呢 我听说在马戏团里有个很棒的小丑,叫格罗克,他肯定能逗笑你。” “可我就是格罗克,”那人悲伤地回答。
Step 1 Fast reading
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas.
( )Story A ( )Story B ( )Story C
A. An amazing clown couldn’t give himself a good laugh.
B. Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson saw millions of stars at night because their tent had been stolen.
C. The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat because it can attract more buyers.
Step 2 Careful reading
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.
( )1. What does the collector really want
A. The mouse. B. A hungry cat.
C. The saucer. D. A dish.
( )2. Which word is the best to describe the store owner
A. Lucky. B. Mean. C. Smart. D. Innocent.
( )3. What does the word “retired” mean in Story B
A. To stop doing one’s job.
B. To stop competing during a game, race, etc.
C. To go to bed.
D. To leave a place, especially to go somewhere quieter or more private.
( )4. What can you infer from the middle-aged man in Story C
A. He needed an operation.
B. He may be frustrated.
C. He didn’t like to work as a clown.
D. He was not a patient person.
Step 3 Summary
Read the stories again and fill in the blanks.
Story A
A famous art collector 1. (walk) through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He also noticed that the saucer was 2. antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars. The collector said he needed a hungry cat 3. a good appetite around the house 4. (catch) mice and he wondered if the store owner could throw in that old saucer. However, the store owner refused, saying it was his lucky saucer.
Story B
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retired for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours 5. (late), Holmes woke up and asked his 6. (faith) friend what did he see. Watson talked a lot. Then Watson asked back, “What does it tell you, Holmes ” Holmes was silent for a moment. “Watson,” he said, “someone 7. (steal) our tent!”
Story C
A middle-aged man felt that he had been in bad luck. He had had a lot of work and his wife had left him. After having been feeling depressed for over a month, he went to see a doctor. But he had to wait for 8. seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery. Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultation. Though the doctor noticed the man looking pale, she found that the man was actually very well, except the fact that he had 9. (slight) high blood pressure and he breathed quite heavily. After thinking for a while, she advised the man to go to a circus, for there was a famous clown 10. (name) Grock who was giving a performance. But hearing that, the man told her that he was Grock.
1. faithful adj.忠诚的
(教材P8)Some hours later, Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend, “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
几小时后,福尔摩斯醒了,问他忠实的朋友:“华生,抬头看看天空,告诉我你看到了什么。”
(1)faith n. 信心;宗教信仰
have/lose faith in 对……有/失去信心
(2)faithfully adv. 忠实地;如实地
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The (faith) dog started barking wildly as if it sensed the danger was coming.
(2)完成句子
[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] I guided him into my arms, “I and you will not be looked down upon.”
我抱住他说:“我相信你,你不会被人看不起。”(读后
续写之动作和语言描写)
2. measurement n.测量,计量,衡量
(教材P8)According to the scientific measurement of time, I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three.
根据科学计时测算,我推断现在大概是三点一刻。
(1)measure…by… 用……来衡量……
(2)take measures to do sth 采取措施做某事
in full measure 最大程度地;最大限
度地
make sth to one’s measure 照某人的尺寸做某物
[温馨提示] 当measure表示“有……长(宽、高、重)”时,为及物动词,常用主动形式。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①After a precise (measure), the class put forward a design draft.
②Reading can be, should be, measured the efficient understanding of key ideas.
③With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness full measure.
④Mr Smith asked the tailor to make some new clothes his own measure.
(2)完成句子
If you are wise gardeners, you should first the harmful insects.
如果你是明智的园丁,你应该首先采取预防措施来控制有害的昆虫。(话题写作之动植物保护)
3. consultation n.就诊;咨询
(教材P9)Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultation.
等了大约半小时后,终于叫到他了。
consult (with) sb about/on sth 就某事和某人商量
consult a dictionary 查字典
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Among those famous specialists, Dr Howard Kelly was called in for the (consult).
(2)完成句子
Thanks for inviting me to join the table tennis team and I am delighted to accept it. Therefore, I am writing to .
谢谢你邀请我加入乒乓球队,我很高兴接受你的邀请。因此,我写信向你咨询有关安排。(应用文写作
之咨询信)
4. announce vt.宣布,宣告;通知
(教材P9) “Well, everything is working OK,” she announced afterwards.
“不过一切正常,” 她检查后说道。
(1)announce sth to sb 向某人宣布某事
It is announced that… 据宣布……
(2)announcement n. 公告;宣告
make an announcement 发表公告
[温馨提示] announce不能跟双宾语,即没有announce sb sth结构。若要表达“向某人宣布某事”,要用announce sth to sb,类似用法的动词还有:suggest,explain,report等。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I will make an (announce) to remind them to check their belongings.
②She announced the whole class that the newspaper designed by our group was carefully edited, with rich cultural knowledge.
(2)完成句子
the sports meeting will be held next Tuesday.
据宣布,运动会将在下周二举行。 (应用文写作之告
知信)
5. deserve vt.值得,应得,应受到
(教材P11) I really don’t think I deserve a zero.
我认为我真的不应该得零分。
deserve to do sth 应该做某事;值得做某事
deserve doing=deserve to be done
值得……;应受……
deserve consideration/attention/a rest/praise
值得考虑/注意/应该休
息/应受到表扬
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
He does not deserve (win) any respect from anybody just because he does not know how to respect others.
(2)一句多译
人们认为她对他人的友善和慷慨值得赞扬,因为她对社区产生了积极影响。(话题写作之记人叙事)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others for making a positive impact on the community.(非谓语)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others for making a positive impact on the community.(非谓语)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others for making a positive impact on the community.(n.)
(教材P8) A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store.一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时,看见一只脏猫在一家商店门口舔食浅碟中的牛奶。
be doing sth when…
句型公式
【相关拓展】
(1)had (just) done sth when…
刚做完某事,这时……
(2)be about to do sth when/be to do sth when…
正要做某事,这时……
(3)be on the point of doing sth when…
正要做某事,这时……
【活学活用】
(1)完成句子
①My hand I rang the doorbell of Aunt Evie’s house.
当我按响艾薇姨妈家的门铃时,我的手在颤抖。(读后续写之动作描写)
②They the delivery boy came to the door.
他们刚打扫完,快递员就来到了门口。(读后续写之
场景描写)
(2)一句多译
汤姆正要关上窗户,这时一只鸟引起了他的注意。(读后续写之动作描写)
→Tom the window when his attention was caught by a bird.
→Tom the window when his attention was caught by a bird. Period Two Lesson 1 What’s So Funny (Reading)
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar (氛围) of boredom and tension.
2. Half a century later it remains a book that (值得) to be reread today.
3. I turned around to thank the (中年的) man, only to find he was nowhere to be found.
4. At the sight of the pleasant surprise, Rachel jumped with joy and (尖叫) with excitement.
5. A , there will be a free discussion where students will be free to ask some questions.
6. The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every a .
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1. As your (faith) friend, you can rely on my support under any circumstances.
2. The company made an (announce) that it would revise its product design to address safety concerns.
3. Devoted to (science) research on greenhouse gas emissions, the expert worked around the clock.
4. Her warm smile put me at ease and we spent two hours talking (casual).
5. One very old method used in the investigation of past climatic conditions involves the (measure) of water levels in ancient lakes.
6. My mother does a circuit of the rural villages to provide medical treatment, help those with disabilities, and provide (consult) and training for local doctors.
7. The little girl’s (innocence) eyes fixed on me, I anxiously searched for some cash, only to find the credit cards.
8. As she (bleed) too much, the old woman faced the risk of losing her life.
9. Now that you can’t see the blackboard clearly, you’d better have your eyesight (examine).
10. Mountain climbing is becoming popular, but it’s also a (potential) dangerous sport.
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1. Emily (向上看) at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
2. You’d better (求助于) your classmates or teachers for help when you come across difficulty in your study.
3. I won’t (泄露) any plot surprises; read the review in the paper if you want to know them.
4. Thinking of his quarrel with his mother, he still (感到沮丧) and hopeless.
5. (根据)a recent survey of senior high school students’ lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regularly skip meals.
6. Unable to believe the staggering price, the boy (惊讶地又看了一眼).
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1. Jack the power cut occurred.
杰克正在实验室工作,这时停电了。
2. Nervous and anxious , Zahra wondered what she was expecting.
萨拉又紧张又焦虑,不知道哥哥带来的是不是她所期待的东西。
3. I was ashamed of .
我为我所做的事感到羞愧。
●Ⅴ 完形填空
Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me. Our family is a tight-knit (紧密的) group, each member with their unique 1 . My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous 2 . Her personality has a way of 3 any situation, making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey, we 4 a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humour. We had just arrived at a little town when we 5 a lost tourist looking bewildered (不知所措的). Most people would have walked by, but not my mum. She 6 the stranger with a warm smile and started a 7 . Her sense of humour and friendliness 8 put the traveller at ease.
As we listened to their conversation, I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, even to 9 . Finally with my mum’s help, the tourist was reunited with her partners. It was a heart-warming moment that taught me the power of kindness, humour, and the beauty of human 10 .
Throughout the trip, I 11 how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more 12 . She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the 13 but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back, I 14 myself on having such a loving family. And the trip was such a 15 experience.
( )1. A. height B. characteristic
C. plan D. wealth
( )2. A. nature B. blood
C. duty D. interest
( )3. A. setting aside B. appealing to
C. brightening up D. taking up
( )4. A. foresaw B. evaluated
C. created D. encountered
( )5. A. spotted B. accepted
C. questioned D. dropped
( )6. A. prevented B. approached
C. recognized D. impressed
( )7. A. trouble B. silence
C. conversation D. experiment
( )8. A. slightly B. hardly
C. instantly D. truly
( )9. A. neighbours B. co-workers
C. producers D. strangers
( )10. A. qualification B. connection
C. commitment D. responsibility
( )11. A. expected B. explained
C. regretted D. observed
( )12. A. changeable B. normal
C. enjoyable D. difficult
( )13. A. destinations B. devotion
C. resistance D. predictions
( )14. A. press B. pride
C. charge D. challenge
( )15. A. distant B. risky
C. demanding D. memorable
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五
How to master anxiety with humour
and laughter
Anxious people very often take themselves and their difficulties too seriously. Having a good laugh is a great way to lighten up. 1. It gets your heart and lungs functioning fast and relaxes your diaphragm—the layer of muscle between your lungs and stomach, which, when you’re anxious, spends a lot of time being hard and tense.
Besides getting you to laugh for a moment, good jokes also help break through black and white thinking and open you up to different expectations. When you hear or read a funny story or joke, you are already expecting the unexpected. 2. Momentarily, at least, you have changed your mindset.
3. Note them down so that you can look at them to help break you out of anxious thinking at a later day. Remembering funny experiences from the past is especially helpful because, very often, they weren’t the least bit funny at the time. Maybe you locked yourself out of your home with no money or clothes on. It is a good reminder that even disasters aren’t as extreme as they seem at the time—they can be laughed about when we view them in another way.
On average, happy children laugh over 300 times a day but adults less than 20. 4. If you have been sad or unhappy, try watching a comedy or reading a book that makes you laugh. Or go for a walk and keep an eye out for something that will at least make you smile—the actions of dogs playing in the park, for instance, or something a young child says. 5.
A. It is also a good way to have fun.
B. You can get much more fun than usual from a joke book.
C. So, set yourself the pleasant task of laughing at least five times a day.
D. It can either be a development you can’t predict or a clever punchline.
E. Remind yourself of the 10 funniest things that have ever happened to you.
F. More than that, it is an excellent way of reducing the stress your body goes through.
G. After all, looking out for the funnier side of life will offer you benefits more than just amusement.
●Ⅶ 语法填空
Humour has been an essential part of human 1. (behave) for thousands of years. Medieval writings are filled with jokes, which might not be as funny to us now as they were then. But their authors 2. (understand) that humour could not only entertain, but also throw new light 3. sensitive or emotive issues.
Of all the writers in modern times, the 4. (typical) humorists are Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.The former is an American novelist, 5. is famous for his particular style of writing—funny and often mischievous, while the latter, a bilingual writer, is well-known for his unique brand of humour. Lin 6. (creative) borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for “humour”. Meanwhile, both of them 7. (remember) for their witty and humorous 8. (remark) in the everyday interactions with people.
Humour plays 9. important part in our life. 10. (share) jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Some people argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.” (共53张PPT)
Period Two
Lesson 1 What's So Funny？(Reading)
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
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①lap v.舔，舐； (水)轻拍 ②saucer n.杯 托；茶碟；碟状物 ③doorway n.门 口，出入口 故事A
一个著名的艺
术品收藏家在穿过
城市时，看见一只
脏猫在一家商店门
口舔食浅碟中的牛
奶。他惊讶地又看
了一眼。
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④antique n.古董 adj.古时制造的 ⑤valuable adj.宝 贵的，贵重的 收藏家注意到
浅碟是件古董，很
值钱，
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⑥casually adv. 漫不经心地；非 正式地 ⑦innocently adv.装作若无其 事地；无辜地 于是他漫不经心地
走进店里，假装不
知情的样子，提出
要花20美元买那只
猫。
［2］画线部分为that引导的宾语从句， 作noticed的宾语，that可以省略。 ［3］画线部分为so引导的结果状语从 句。 续表
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⑧for sale 出售，待售 ⑨appetite n.胃口，食 欲 店主回答道：“不好意
思，这只猫不卖。”
收藏家说：“拜托了，
我正需要一只又饿、胃口又
好的猫帮我抓屋里的老鼠
呢。我可以出200美元买那
只猫。”
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⑩hand over移交， 交出 wonder v.想知道；感 到诧异 n.奇 迹，奇观 店主说了声“成
交”，就把猫给了
他。
收藏家接着说：
“嘿，200美元的话
能不能把那个破碟子
也送给我。
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The cat's used to it and it'll save me from having to get a dish.” ［4］画线部分为if引导的宾语从句，作 wonder的宾语，if不可以省略。 毕竟这只猫已经习惯
了用它，这样也省得
我再去买猫食盆
了。”
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And the owner said, “Sorry my friend, but that's my lucky saucer. So far this week I've sold 68 cats.” 店主说：“对不
起，朋友，那可是我的
幸运碟。到现在为止，
这周我已经卖出去68
只猫了。”
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Story B Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retired for the night, and went to sleep. 故事B
夏洛克·福尔
摩斯和华生医生去
野营。他们吃了一
顿丰盛的晚餐，喝
了瓶酒，就准备休
息，去睡觉了。
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faithful adj.忠诚的 几小时后，福
尔摩斯醒了，问他
忠实的朋友：“华
生，抬头看看天
空，告诉我你看到
了什么。”
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deduce vt.推论，推断 “福尔摩斯，我
看到无数的星星，”
华生回答。
“那你从中推断
出什么？”
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astronomy n.天文学 galaxy n. 星系 potentially adv.可能地， 潜在地 华生想了一会
儿。“嗯，根据天文
学研究推断，现在天
空中有数百万的星
系，可能还有数十亿
颗行星。
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Saturn n.土 星 Leo n.狮子座 scientific adj.科学(上)的 measurement n.测量，计量， 衡量 根据星星的位置，我
观察到现在土星在狮
子座。根据科学计时
测算，我推断现在大
概是三点一刻。
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atmosphere n.大气(层)；气 氛，氛围；环境 forecast vt. 预测，预报 根据目前的大
气条件，我预
测明天天气会
很好。福尔摩
斯，你推断出
了什么？”
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［7］画线部分为that引导的宾语从句，作 observe的宾语,that可以省略。 ［8］画线部分为that引导的宾语从句，作 deduce的宾语,that可以省略。 ［9］画线部分为that引导的宾语从句，作 forecast的宾语,that可以省略。
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silent adj.沉默 的，少言寡 语的，不说 话的 福尔摩斯沉默
了一会儿。“华
生，”他说，“有
人偷了我们的帐
篷！”
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middle- aged adj. 中年的 故事C
一个中年男子
觉得非常沮丧。最
近他诸事不顺。他
在工作上遇到了问
题，妻子又跟别的
男人跑了。
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surgery n.诊所；外 科手术 所以，在沮丧了一
个多月后，他决定
去看医生。他在医
生的诊室里等着，
像是等了几个世
纪。
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bleed vi.流 血，出血 sneeze vi. & n.打喷嚏 scream vi. 尖声大叫 n.尖叫声 旁边的男人在流血，
紧张地看着手表；一
个女人使劲咳嗽、打
喷嚏；还有个婴儿在
哭闹。
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consultation n. 就诊；咨询 等了大约半小时
后，终于叫到他
了。他进去时医生
正在办公桌上写便
条。
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“Sorry, I'm just finishing something. I'm afraid ［15］we've been very busy this morning.” She then turned to the man. “So, what's the problem ” she asked. ［10］画线部分为过去完成进行时，结构为 had been doing sth,表示“从过去的过去一 直持续到过去某个时刻的一个动作”。 “抱歉，我刚忙完
别的事，恐怕今天
上午很忙。”之后
她转向中年人，问
道，“你怎么
了？”
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［11］画线部分为after引导的时间状语从句。 ［12］画线部分为what引导的宾语从句，作for的宾语，what在从句中作主句。 ［13］画线部分为after引导的时间状语从句。 ［14］画线部分为when引导的时间状语从句。 ［15］画线部分为afraid 后的宾语从句，that 被省略。
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crisis n.危 难时刻；危机 “是这样的，我
最近遭遇了一点危
机，嗯，是出现了很
多问题，”那人回答
道，“而且我工作一
直很忙。”
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examine vt.检查 announce vt.宣布，宣告 afterwards adv.随后， 后来 “嗯，你脸色
很苍白。”医生开
始给他检查。“不
过一切正常，”她
检查后说道。“除
了血压有点高，呼
吸有些沉重，其他
方面都正常。”
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“So what can I do ” asked the man. “I'm going on a trip soon. I will be working in the United States for three months. This time next week, I'll be arriving in New York.” “那我该怎么
办？”那人问道。
“我很快就要出差
了，要在美国连续
工作三个月。下星
期的这个时候，我
就去纽约了。”
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circus n. 马戏团 医生想了一会
儿。“我觉得你需
要开怀大笑，笑出
来对你很有好处。
城里刚好有马戏团
在表演。你怎么不
去看看呢？
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clown n.小丑 我听说在马戏团里
有个很棒的小丑，
叫格罗克，他肯定
能逗笑你。”
“可我就是格
罗克，”那人悲伤
地回答。
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Step 1 Fast reading
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main
ideas.
( ) Story A ( ) Story B ( ) Story C
A. An amazing clown couldn't give himself a good laugh.
B. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson saw millions of stars at night
because their tent had been stolen.
C. The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat
because it can attract more buyers.
C
B
A
Step 2 Careful reading
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.
( ) 1.What does the collector really want
C
A.The mouse. B.A hungry cat. C.The saucer. D.A dish.
( ) 2.Which word is the best to describe the store owner
C
A.Lucky. B.Mean. C.Smart. D.Innocent.
( ) 3.What does the word “retired” mean in Story B
C
A.To stop doing one's job.
B.To stop competing during a game, race, etc.
C.To go to bed.
D.To leave a place, especially to go somewhere quieter or more
private.
( ) 4.What can you infer from the middle-aged man in Story C
B
A.He needed an operation.
B.He may be frustrated.
C.He didn't like to work as a clown.
D.He was not a patient person.
Step 3 Summary
Read the stories again and fill in the blanks.
Story A
A famous art collector 1.________________(walk) through the city
when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the
doorway of a store. He also noticed that the saucer was 2._____
antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and
innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars. The collector said
he needed a hungry cat 3._______ a good appetite around the
house 4.___________(catch) mice and he wondered if the store
owner could throw in that old saucer. However, the store owner
refused, saying it was his lucky saucer.
was walking
an
with
to catch
Story B
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After
a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retired for the night, and
went to sleep. Some hours 5._______(late), Holmes woke up and
asked his 6.__________(faith) friend what did he see. Watson talked
a lot. Then Watson asked back, “What does it tell you, Holmes ”
Holmes was silent for a moment. “Watson,” he said, “someone
7.______________(steal) our tent!”
later
faithful
has stolen
Story C
A middle-aged man felt that he had been in bad luck. He had
had a lot of work and his wife had left him. After having been
feeling depressed for over a month, he went to see a doctor. But
he had to wait for 8._______ seemed like ages in the doctor's
surgery. Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour,
he was called in for his consultation. Though the doctor noticed
the man looking pale, she found that the man was actually very
well, except the fact that he had 9.__________(slight) high blood
what
slightly
pressure and he breathed quite heavily. After thinking for a while,
she advised the man to go to a circus, for there was a famous
clown 10.__________(name) Grock who was giving a performance.
But hearing that, the man told her that he was Grock.
named
1. faithful adj.忠诚的
(教材P8)Some hours later, Holmes woke up and asked his faithful
friend, “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
几小时后，福尔摩斯醒了，问他忠实的朋友：“华生，抬头看看天空，告诉我
你看到了什么。”
(1)faith n. 信心；宗教信仰
have/lose faith in 对……有/失去信心
(2)faithfully adv. 忠实地；如实地
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The __________(faith) dog started barking wildly as if it sensed the
danger was coming.
faithful
(2)完成句子
[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] I guided him into my arms, “I
______________________ and you will not be looked down upon.”
have faith in you
我抱住他说：“我相信你，你不会被人看不起。”(读后续写之动作和语言
描写)
2. measurement n.测量，计量，衡量
(教材P8)According to the scientific measurement of time, I deduce
that the time is probably a quarter past three.
根据科学计时测算，我推断现在大概是三点一刻。
(1)measure…by… 用……来衡量……
(2)take measures to do sth 采取措施做某事
in full measure 最大程度地；最大限度地
make sth to one's measure 照某人的尺寸做某物
［温馨提示］当measure表示“有……长(宽、高、重)”时,为及物动词,常用主
动形式。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①After a precise __________________(measure), the class put forward
a design draft.
②Reading can be, should be, measured _____ the efficient
understanding of key ideas.
③With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness ____
full measure.
④Mr Smith asked the tailor to make some new clothes ____ his
own measure.
measurement
by
in
to
(2)完成句子
If you are wise gardeners, you should first ________________________
________________________ the harmful insects.
如果你是明智的园丁，你应该首先采取预防措施来控制有害的昆虫。
(话题写作之动植物保护)
take preventive measures to control
3. consultation n.就诊；咨询
(教材P9)Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour,
he was called in for his consultation.
等了大约半小时后，终于叫到他了。
consult (with) sb about/on sth 就某事和某人商量
consult a dictionary查字典
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
Among those famous specialists, Dr Howard Kelly was called in for
the ________________(consult).
consultation
(2)完成句子
Thanks for inviting me to join the table tennis team and I am
delighted to accept it. Therefore, I am writing to __________________
_______________________________________.
谢谢你邀请我加入乒乓球队，我很高兴接受你的邀请.因此，我写信向你咨询有
关安排。(应用文写作之咨询信)
consult (with) you about/on the arrangements
4. announce vt.宣布,宣告;通知
(教材P9) “Well, everything is working OK,” she announced
afterwards.
“不过一切正常，” 她检查后说道。
(1)announce sth to sb 向某人宣布某事
It is announced that… 据宣布……
(2)announcement n. 公告;宣告
make an announcement 发表公告
［温馨提示］announce不能跟双宾语,即没有announce sb sth结构。若要表
达“向某人宣布某事”,要用announce sth to sb,类似用法的动词还
有:suggest,explain,report等。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①I will make an ___________________(announce) to remind them to
check their belongings.
announcement
②She announced ____ the whole class that the newspaper
designed by our group was carefully edited, with rich cultural
knowledge.
to
(2)完成句子
__________________________ the sports meeting will be held next
Tuesday.
据宣布,运动会将在下周二举行。 (应用文写作之告知信)
It is announced that
5. deserve vt.值得,应得,应受到
(教材P11) I really don't think I deserve a zero.
我认为我真的不应该得零分。
deserve to do sth 应该做某事；值得做某事
deserve doing=deserve to be done 值得……;应受……
deserve consideration/attention/a rest/praise
值得考虑/注意/应该休息/
应受到表扬
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
He does not deserve _________(win) any respect from anybody just
because he does not know how to respect others.
to win
(2)一句多译
人们认为她对他人的友善和慷慨值得赞扬，因为她对社区产生了积极影响。
(话题写作之记人叙事)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others
_____________________ for making a positive impact on the
community.(非谓语)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others
____________________________ for making a positive impact on the
community.(非谓语)
→It is believed that her kindness and generosity towards others
___________________ for making a positive impact on the
community.(n.)
deserve praising
deserve to be praised
deserve praise
(教材P8) A famous art collector was walking through the city
when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the
doorway of a store.一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时，看见一只脏
猫在一家商店门口舔食浅碟中的牛奶。
句型公式
be doing sth when…
【相关拓展】
(1)had (just) done sth when…
刚做完某事,这时……
(2)be about to do sth when/be to do sth when…
正要做某事,这时……
(3)be on the point of doing sth when…
正要做某事,这时……
【活学活用】
(1)完成句子
①My hand ________________________ I rang the doorbell of Aunt
Evie's house.
当我按响艾薇姨妈家的门铃时，我的手在颤抖。(读后续写之动作描写)
was shaking when
②They _______________________________________________ the delivery
boy came to the door.
他们刚打扫完，快递员就来到了门口。(读后续写之场景描写)
had (just) finished the cleaning when
(2)一句多译
汤姆正要关上窗户,这时一只鸟引起了他的注意。(读后续写之动作描写)
→Tom __________________________ the window when his attention
was caught by a bird.
→Tom ___________________________________ the window when his
attention was caught by a bird.
was (about) to close
was on the point of closing
