Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK
维度一：品句填词
1.The school play was a brilliant （喜剧）， full of witty jokes and humorous scenes.
2.During the talent show， he （假装） to be a famous singer， imitating his style perfectly.
3.Just as the meeting was about to conclude， the screen （突然倒下）， causing a brief moment of chaos.
4.The young pianist has so much （潜力）， captivating the audience with her performance.
5.This is an opportunity to （提高） the reputation of the company.
6.They i with each other in very complex ways.
7.I think this is more to show off the special effects than to help the film’s p .
8.When he first got to the city， he was often made fun of for his strong a .
维度二：词形转换
1.The speaker’s （humour） story had the entire audience laughing.
2.The artist’s （imitate） of famous paintings was so good， it was hard to tell the originals from the copies.
3.Her （anxious） about the exam was evident in her constant pacing.
4.His （confuse） look made it clear he didn’t understand the instructions.
5.The discovery was so （significance） that it changed the course of scientific research.
6.He was so （embarrass） when he realised he had been speaking with food in his mouth.
7.Walking alone in the dark forest， she was feeling （terrify）， every shadow and sound making her heart race.
8.Their answers should be based on gestures， body language and （face） expressions.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1.The newly-built stadium is （如此大以至于） it can hold all the teachers and students in our school.
2.I was walking up （焦虑地）， feeling a sense of tension in my stomach.
3.The discovery （对……有重大意义） to the economy.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
If you want to know something about British life， their spirit， and even their humor， watching some classic British films will certainly help.Here are some movies recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral， writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill.Set against the background of affluent （富足的） West London， the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal （刻画） of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life.Despite its humour， the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture.The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s， based on the book by Irvine Welsh.With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor， the tale impressed the audience globally.It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars.Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity.The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour.As a film guaranteed to entertain， Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1.What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty？（ ）
A.Hardships of comedic stars. B.Daily life of people in West London.
C.Unique experiences of some Scots. D.Life of the British working class.
2.What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to？（ ）
A.A comedy film. B.A science fiction film.
C.An action movie. D.A horror movie.
3.Which of the following films is adapted from a book？（ ）
A.Notting Hill. B.The Full Monty.
C.Trainspotting. D.Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Afghanistan has its own version of the famous British comedy actor Charlie Chaplin.
His name is Karim Asir.He wears make-up and clothes to look like Charlie Chaplin in his movies.Asir also uses similar physical movements.He performs on the streets and at events in the capital of Afghanistan， Kabul.
Afghanistan has dealt with many years of war and widespread destruction brought by attacks.The 25-year-old actor says his goal is to use humour to help take people’s minds off the difficulties they face every day.“It is very simple.I want to give Afghans a reason to smile，” he said.
Charlie Chaplin rose to fame during the silent film age of the 1920s.His movies became popular around the world.When young Asir and his family escaped to Iran in 1996， he watched Chaplin’s movies on television and became fond of the actor and the characters he played.One of the characters that impressed Asir most was a funny-looking man known as the Little Tramp.This character had no money and was always getting into trouble.The creative method he used to get out of trouble was always being humorous.
After returning to Afghanistan， Asir started wearing make-up and recreating Chaplin’s characters.He performs in public parks， homes for needy youth， as well as private parties and international aid agency events.
“I want to give my people a chance to forget their problems such as war， conflicts， and insecurity，” he said.
To do this， he keeps smiling while performing around the city and meeting with fans， but Asir says that inside， he cannot help but feel fearful about possible attacks.
“I am afraid of getting attacked， but these issues cannot stop me from being Charlie Chaplin，” he said.
4.What does Asir want to do by using humour？（ ）
A.To make himself look like Chaplin.
B.To make people laugh and be happy.
C.To earn money and support his family.
D.To encourage people to face their difficulties.
5.Which of the following is true about Asir？（ ）
A.Asir got to know Chaplin at the age of 25.
B.Asir wanted to be an actor when he was a child.
C.Asir began to perform after returning from Iran.
D.Asir played the Little Tramp and became popular.
6.What did Asir concern about while performing？（ ）
A.People may not like his performance.
B.He may encounter with dangerous attacks.
C.He might make mistakes in his performance.
D.People might feel afraid of being out in public.
7.What is the best title for this article？（ ）
A.Afghanistan： War and Peace
B.The Challenges of Being an Actor
C.The Story of the Afghan Charlie Chaplin
D.Charlie Chaplin： The World’s Greatest Comedian
C
Jokes and humor are often thought of as unimportant.If the lawyer defending you in court couldn’t stop joking， you’d be understandably alarmed.
However， regarding humour as insignificant is a mistake.Humour， jokes and laughter， have a vital role to play in human behaviour and interaction.They are a powerful part of social bonding and are genuinely beneficial for health via their stress-relieving properties.
Why do we respond， in such powerful and rewarding ways， to things that objectively make little sense？ A substantial amount of data has been generated regarding how humour works in the brain and on the various types of recognisable jokes that trigger it.
Verbal puns， the most familiar type of joke， involve words that convey two meanings at once.For example， “Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers？ In case he got a hole in one.” Here “hole in one” has two possible interpretations.Their simplicity and familiarity mean most people recognise the humour in puns.So， the brain’s humour processes are still engaged.
But where does humour arise from in the brain？ Considerable research points towards a specific system in the brain for recognizing humour.This system seemingly detects and resolves incongruity （不和谐）.Our brains know how things， like language and behaviors， should work.But， in the real world， many things don’t match our expectations.It seems our brains have evolved a system to recognise when this happens.
If normality is subverted， it means we don’t know what’s going to happen， which creates cognitive （认知） tension.However， the system that recognises incongruity seemingly also resolves it， by providing an explanation， or at least a confirmation that the incongruity has no negative consequences.This removes the uncertainty， relieving the tension.So， we experience a rewarding feeling.If the incongruity is not resolved， however， humour is absent.If the answer to “Why did the golfer wear two pairs of trousers？” is “in case the metal owl that lives in his gold bag attacks him”， that’s not funny.There’s unresolved incongruity.
Humour is essentially our brain going， “This isn’t how things usually work ...but I’m okay with it！”
8.What does the author say about humour in the first two paragraphs？（ ）
A.Its positive role is often underrated.
B.It mainly serves to entertain and amuse.
C.Its harmful effects shouldn’t be ignored.
D.It is essential for professional communication.
9.Why does the author mention the “hole in one” example in paragraph 4？（ ）
A.To prove a theory. B.To draw a conclusion.
C.To illustrate a concept. D.To make a comparison.
10.What does the underlined word “subverted” in paragraph 6 probably mean？（ ）
A.Detected. B.Overturned.
C.Established. D.Repeated.
11.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.How Jokes Affect Brain Structures
B.Using Humour to Boost Brain Power
C.Jokes and the Brain’s Reward System
D.Unlocking Brain Secrets Behind Humour
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Steps to Improve Your Humour
If you want to know how to get funnier in your personal and business life， here are the exact lines， methods， and practical strategies.
Give the opposite answer to yes/no questions.
The easiest way to be funny， even if you are not， is to give the opposite answer to yes/no questions.Yes， it is that simple.The more obvious， the better.12.（ ） So they laugh.Then you can move on to your real story.
Use a character switch.
When we tell a story， there are usually multiple characters.More often than not， people will make assumptions about them.For example， Little Red Riding Hood is the vulnerable （易受伤害的） one， and the Big Bad Wolf is the dangerous one.But what if you switch personas around and the Big Bad Wolf suddenly is vulnerable？ 13.（ ）
Play with numbers.
One way to be surprising is to play with numbers.14.（ ） Why？ Because numbers are specific.To be surprising， all you have to do is build up people’s expectation to be the opposite of what that number suggests.
Use real-life stories， not jokes.
15.（ ） A joke is a fake story that sets up for a punchline （笑点）.If the punchline falls flat， you end up looking like a fool.Rather than tell jokes， funny people tell relevant stories that have humorous elements.
16.（ ）
When you have a funny idea or joke， it’s hard not to share it right away.But the best-placed pun （俏皮话） is actually at the end.Put the funny part at the end of the sentence.That way， you’re not still talking when the audience is meant to be laughing.This also makes your timing look awesome.
A.Delay （拖延） the funny.
B.You don’t have to tell a new joke.
C.If you have a funny thought， record it as an audio note.
D.Actually， jokes are harder to tell in real life than stories.
E.Numbers are your best friend when it comes to being funny.
F.The moment you give the opposite answer， you have surprised your audience.
G.That’s when people’s assumptions are overturned and things become really funny.
Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK
基础知识自测
维度一
1.comedy 2.pretended 3.collapsed 4.potential
5.enhance 6.interact 7.plot 8.accent
维度二
1.humorous 2.imitation 3.anxiety 4.confused
5.significant 6.embarrassed 7.terrified 8.facial
维度三
1.so big that 2.with anxiety/anxiously
3.was of great significance
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读： 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部经典的英国电影。这些电影有助于观众了解英国人的生活、精神，甚至他们的幽默感。
1.D 细节理解题。根据The Full Monty部分最后一句可知，观看The Full Monty可以帮助观众了解英国工人阶级的工作和生活。
2.A 推理判断题。根据Monty Python’s Life of Brian部分前三句可知，这部电影云集了许多喜剧明星，并展现了英国人的独特幽默感，因此属于喜剧电影。
3.C 细节理解题。根据Trainspotting部分第一句可知，Trainspotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编的电影。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了阿富汗的查理·卓别林的扮演者卡里姆·阿西尔，以及他给人们带来快乐的故事。
4.B 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，阿西尔想通过幽默来让人们笑，让他们快乐。
5.C 细节理解题。根据第五段可知，阿西尔从伊朗回来后开始表演。
6.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，阿西尔在表演时担心可能会遇到危险的袭击。
7.C 标题归纳题。文章主要讲的是阿富汗翻版查理·卓别林的喜剧演员卡里姆·阿西尔，以及他给人们带来快乐的故事。因此，文章最好的标题是C项（阿富汗查理·卓别林的故事）。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了笑话和幽默如何影响大脑结构和功能，以及它们如何与大脑的奖励系统相互作用。
8.A 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知，幽默给人们带来的积极作用和影响经常被低估。
9.C 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知，此处在对pun（双关语）进一步的举例解释说明。
10.B 词义猜测题。根据第五段最后两句以及画线词所在句可知，此处normality is subverted指的是正常的、符合人们预期的表达被颠覆或者推翻会造成大脑的紧张感。由此推测，画线词意思是“推翻”。
11.D 标题归纳题。本文介绍了幽默和笑话在人类行为中的重要作用，并解释了大脑如何处理幽默信息。因此，D项（揭开幽默背后的大脑秘密）适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活和工作中提升自己幽默感的几个实用策略。
12.F 上文介绍了通过给出相反答案变幽默的方法，并提到人们会发笑。F项说明了相反答案给听众带来的惊喜，与上文形成顺承关系。
13.G 上文提出了角色转换的假设。G项解释了这种角色转换如何推翻人们的假设，使事情变得有趣。
14.E 上文提出要利用数字来制造幽默感。E项强调了数字在幽默中的重要性，与上文主题一致，并为下文的进一步阐述做铺垫。
15.D 小标题提出了使用真实故事而非笑话的观点。D项强调了笑话在现实生活中更难讲述，与上文观点呼应，为下文的进一步解释做铺垫。
16.A 本段主要讲述了要延迟展现幽默的部分。A项很好地概括了段落主旨。
6 / 6Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK
听说课前清障
1.让我们开怀大笑
2.面部表情
3.嘲笑，取笑
4.对……有益
5.缓解压力和焦虑
6.对……感到害怕
7.感觉晕眩
8.get real potential
9.get up to one’s feet
10.in defence
11.in the second round
12.attack back
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.听教材听力4.1，回答第1至3题。
1.What makes Ma Hua laugh？（ ）
A.Funny stories and magazines.
B.Cross talks and magazines.
C.Comedies and cross talks.
2.Why are they made to laugh？（ ）
A.Because of the humorous plots and entertaining procedure.
B.Because of funny acts and entertaining procedure.
C.Because of the humorous plots and funny acts.
3.Which of the following is NOT the benefit of laughing？（ ）
A.It relieves stress and anxiety， relaxes the whole body.
B.It gives one a sense of belonging.
C.It encourages the brain to produce natural feel-good chemicals.
Ⅱ.再听教材听力4.1，根据所听内容填空。
1.When people imitate someone else， we laugh at the they are able to imitate， the they imitate and the of the people.
2.Research shows that laughing has benefits.
3.So， it helps to make relationships and enhance .
4.All this talk of has made me want to watch something .Let’s go and find a to watch！
Ⅲ.听教材听力4.2，回答第1至3题。
1.How many boxing matches did David have？（ ）
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
2.What does Mr Zhao do？（ ）
A.The referee.
B.The Boxer.
C.The opponent.
3.When did David feel dizzy and unbalanced？（ ）
A.In the first round.
B.In the second round.
C.In the third round.
Ⅳ.再听教材听力4.2，根据所听内容填空。
1.I wasn’t sure I was.In defence， I attacked back with .It was so wild that instead of the hit landing on ， it landed on Mr Zhao’s .As a result， he collapsed！
2.I was .I ran up to him and tried to .I said sorry over and over again.He pushed me away， and got up to his feet.
3.I was so that I wanted the floor and consume me.
4.He was and didn’t know if he should ， or stop and help Mr Zhao — so he just stood there.
5.He put his on my shoulder and said， “Son， you’ve got real .That was an excellent hit！”
话题表达实战
情境一：生活中你是否遇到过让你非常尴尬的事情……
阅读下面对话，根据语境选择最佳选项。
M：Hi， Claire.You look a bit unhappy.What’s the matter？
W：Hi，Steve.Well，it’s my dad.You know my mum is always telling me to tidy my bedroom？ 1 I’m so embarrassed.I’m 20 and he’s acting as if I’m still a little kid.
M： 2
W：Not yet.I’m not going to let him think his plan has been successful.Anyway it’s impossible to keep my room tidy all the time because it’s so small.I even don’t have the room to put my books.
M：I’m sure that he just meant it as a joke. 3
W：Of course， but everywhere is so expensive.
M： 4 She’s found one that she really likes but it’s too big for one person so she’s trying to find a roommate.
W：Really？That sounds perfect.Thanks， Steve. 5
A.But have you thought about finding somewhere else to live？
B.You know that my sister has been looking for a new apartment.
C.Have you tidied it up now？
D.I’ll get in touch with her right away.
E.Dad has posted a picture of my untidy room on his website.
情境二：Tom（T）和Mary（M）正在谈论自己喜欢历史老师的原因……
阅读并根据提示完成下面对话。
M：1. （你为什么对历史课那么感兴趣）？
T：Our history teacher， Mr Zhang， is 2. （真的很幽默）.
M：Really？ But he 3. （看起来非常严肃和严厉）， like a math teacher.
T：No， 4. （一点也不）.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I learn many good history stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his class.
M：5. （难怪你那么喜欢他）.I wish he were our history teacher，too.
核心词汇集释
1.pretend vi.& vt.假装，装作
教材原句 My favourite kind of comedy is when someone pretends to be someone else.
我最喜欢的一种喜剧是某人假装成另一个人。
【用法】
pretend
【佳句】 （2024·1月浙江卷）She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.（心理描写）
她决定记住自己上课的地方，然后假装其他地方都不存在。
【用准】 （1）pretend后接动词不定式和从句作宾语，不能接动词-ing形式作宾语；
（2）pretend后接动词不定式时，一定要注意动词不定式时态的变化；根据语境可用一般时、进行时或完成时；
（3）与pretend用法类似的动词还有happen （碰巧）、appear （看似）、seem （似乎）等。
【练透】
（1）单句语法填空/句型转换
①He pretended （be） a repair man to get into the house.
→ （改为复合句）
（2）选词填空（to read， to be reading）
②The naughty boy pretended when the headmaster came into the classroom.
③The naughty boy pretended every morning， but actually he did nothing.
【写美】 完成句子
④She the secret all along， but her surprised expression gave her away. （人物、动作描写）
她假装一直都知道这个秘密，但她那惊讶的表情暴露了她（的真实感受）。
2.significant adj.重要的，重大的；有重大意义的；显著的
教材原句 Research shows that laughing has significant benefits： it relieves stress and anxiety ...
研究表明，大笑有显著的好处：它缓解压力和焦虑……
【用法】
（1）be significant to 对……来说很重要 It is significant that ...＝Significantly ... ……很明显（……） （2）significance n. 重要性，意义 be of great significance＝be very significant 有重大意义 attach great significance to （doing） sth 认为（做）某事很重要
【佳句】 From this project， we also learned teamwork is significant.Just as the saying goes， one person can go far， but a group of persons can travel farther. （活动介绍）
从这个项目中，我们也学到了团队合作的重要性。正如俗语所说，一个人可以走得远，但一群人可以走得更远。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① ， people attach greater to taking regular exercise.（significant）
②The factor is very significant the success of the project.
【写美】 句型转换/完成句子
③ （用名词significance改写句②）
④ （用形容词significant改写句①）
⑤Through participating in this picking activity， .（活动介绍）
通过参加这次采摘活动，我已经意识到了劳动的重要性。
3.anxiety n.焦虑，不安，担心
【用法】
（1）with anxiety 焦虑地 （2）anxious adj. 焦虑的，不安的 be anxious about/for 为……担心/担忧 be anxious to do sth 渴望做某事 （3）anxiously adv. 焦虑地
【佳句】 She wanted to know the latest news with anxiety， and while she lay awake that night she decided to go and see it on her own in the morning. （心理、动作描写）
她焦虑地想知道最新消息，那天晚上她睡不着，决定早上亲自去看看。
【练透】 语块表达/单句语法填空
①She （担忧） her final exam results.
②He was waiting for the results （anxious）as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
③As tourists， they were anxious （experience）the local culture and try traditional dishes.
【写美】 句型转换
④ （用名词anxiety改写句②）
4.terrified adj.极度惊恐的
教材原句 We’re all terrified of him.我们都害怕他。
【用法】
（1）be terrified of （doing） sth对（做）某事感到害怕 be terrified at/by ... 被……吓一跳 be terrified to do sth 害怕做某事 be terrified that ... 害怕…… （2）terrify vt. 使恐惧；使惊吓 terrifying adj. 吓人的
【佳句】 The deer was visibly terrified， its eyes wide open as it froze in front of the headlights. （心理、动作描写）
那只鹿显然极度惊恐，它的眼睛瞪得大大的，在车头灯前一动不动。
【练透】 语块表达/单句语法填空
①She （感到害怕） speaking in public， her hands shaking every time she stood in front of an audience.
②The campers （吓一跳） the sudden thunderstorm that struck their site in the middle of the night.
③He was terrified （stay） home alone.
【写美】 词汇升级
④He was afraid that he might lose the match， so he practiced even harder the night before the competition.
5.embarrassed adj.难堪的，尴尬的
教材原句 I was so embarrassed that I wanted the floor to open up and consume me.
我感到如此尴尬，以至于我想找个地缝钻进去。
【用法】
（1）be embarrassed at/about ... 对……感到为难/尴尬 （2）embarrass vt. 使窘迫，使尴尬；使为难 embarrassing adj. 令人困窘的 embarrassment n. 困窘；难堪
【佳句】 Embarrassed， she realised that everyone was staring at her.她意识到大家都在盯着她看，这让她感到很尴尬。
【助记】 The embarrassing situation last night made her embarrassed， which also embarrassed us.昨晚那尴尬的场面让她感到很窘迫，这也使我们很尴尬。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①One day， this approach threw me into （embarrass）.
②The more （embarrass） or shameful the secret is， the juicier the gossip it makes.
③He was embarrassed being the centre of attention.
④It （embarrass） me to have to give my opinion in public.
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤Mary looked uneasy and awkward when she was asked about her marriage.
6.confused adj.困惑的
教材原句 He was confused and didn’t know if he should carry on hitting me， or stop and help Mr Zhao — so he just stood there.
他不知所措，不知道是继续打我还是帮助赵先生，所以他只是呆呆地站着。
【用法】
（1）confuse vt. 使迷惑；使糊涂 confuse A with/and B 把A与B混淆 be/get confused by/about ... 对……感到困惑 （2）confusion n. 混乱；困惑 confusing adj. 难以理解的；不清楚的
【佳句】 The sudden change in weather left the picnickers confused， unsure whether to stay or leave. （环境描写）
天气的突然变化让野餐者感到困惑，不确定是该留下还是离开。
【助记】 They confused me by asking so many confusing questions.I was totally confused， standing there in confusion， not knowing what to do.
他们问了我许多难以理解的问题，使我困惑不解。我彻底糊涂了，困惑地站在那儿，不知所措。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I would often get （confuse） when I came across new words.
②The instructions on the box are very （confuse）.
③The volunteer looked at me in （confuse） and did not answer the question.
④The teacher often confused Tom Tim because they were identical twins.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤I love English， but I how to remember new words.
我喜欢英语，但我对如何记忆新单词感到困惑。
【点津】 （1）confusing为动词-ing形式作形容词，多用来说明中心词或主语本身的特征，常以事物作主语；
（2）confused为动词-ed形式作形容词，多用来描述中心词或人的情感，常以人作主语。
重点句型解构
◇句型公式：so ...that ...如此……以至于……
教材原句 I was so embarrassed that I wanted the floor to open up and consume me.
我感到如此尴尬，以至于我想找个地缝钻进去。
【用法】
（1）so ...that ...句型的常见结构： （2）such ...that ...句型的常见结构： （3）当so/such及其后成分放在句首时，主句用部分倒装。
【品悟】 “David， you have worked so hard for this event that I deeply believe that you can make it， so don’t care somebody’s thinking and give it a try！” I said in a gentle voice. （语言描写）
“大卫，你为这次活动已经付出了那么多努力，我坚信你一定能成功，所以不要在意别人的想法，试试看！”我用温和的声音说。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①So clearly English that he can always make himself understood.
他说英语说得如此清晰，以至于别人都能理解。
②We had we couldn’t finish the work on time.
天气这么糟糕，以至于我们没能按时完成这项工作。
③The city you can never imagine what it will be like tomorrow.
城市发展如此之快，你永远想象不到它明天会是什么样子。
④Dalian is such an attractive place that lots of tourists visit the city every year.
→ that lots of tourists visit the city every year.（改为倒装句）
→Dalian is lots of tourists visit the city every year.（改为so ...that ...结构）
Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK
【话题听说·勤操练】
听说课前清障
1.make us laugh 2.facial expression 3.laugh at
4.be good for 5.relieve stress and anxiety 6.be terrified of
7.feel dizzy 8.拥有真正的潜力 9.站起来 10.防御
11.在第二轮中 12.回攻，反击
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.1－3 CCB
Ⅱ.1.accents； way； facial expressions； manner
2.significant
3.stronger； teamwork
4.laughter； funny； comedy
Ⅲ.1－3 AAB
Ⅳ.1.where； a wild swing； my opponent； nose
2.shocked； help him up； gathered himself
3.embarrassed； to open up
4.confused； carry on hitting me
5.free hand； potential
话题表达实战
情境一
1－5 ECABD
情境二
1.Why are you so interested in the history class
2.really humorous
3.looks very serious and strict
4.not at all
5.No wonder you like him so much
【知识要点·须拾遗】
核心词汇集释
1.①to be； He pretended that he was a repair man to get into the house. ②to be reading ③to read ④pretended to have known
2.①Significantly； significance ②to ③The factor is of great significance to the success of the project.
④It’s significant that people attach greater significance to taking regular exercise.
⑤I have become aware of the significance of labour
3.①was anxious for/about ②anxiously ③to experience ④He was waiting for the results with anxiety as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
4.①was terrified of ②were terrified at/by ③to stay ④terrified
5.①embarrassment ②embarrassing ③at/about
④embarrassed ⑤embarrassed
6.①confused ②confusing ③confusion ④with/and
⑤am confused by/about
重点句型解构
①does he speak ②such terrible weather that
③is developing so fast that ④Such an attractive place is Dalian； so attractive a place that
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Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK
目 录
01
话题听说·勤操练
02
知识要点·须拾遗
03
课时检测·提能力
话题听说·勤操练
听说课前清障
1. 让我们开怀大笑
2. 面部表情
3. 嘲笑，取笑
4. 对……有益
5. 缓解压力和焦虑
6. 对……感到害怕
7. 感觉晕眩
8. get real potential
make us laugh
facial expression
laugh at
be good for
relieve stress and anxiety
be terrified of
feel dizzy
拥有真正的潜力
9. get up to one’s feet
10. in defence
11. in the second round
12. attack back
站起来
防御
在第二轮中
回攻，反击
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.听教材听力4.1，回答第1至3题。
1. What makes Ma Hua laugh？（ ）
A. Funny stories and magazines.
B. Cross talks and magazines.
C. Comedies and cross talks.
√
2. Why are they made to laugh？（ ）
A. Because of the humorous plots and entertaining procedure.
B. Because of funny acts and entertaining procedure.
C. Because of the humorous plots and funny acts.
3. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of laughing？（ ）
A. It relieves stress and anxiety， relaxes the whole body.
B. It gives one a sense of belonging.
C. It encourages the brain to produce natural feel-good chemicals.
√
√
Ⅱ.再听教材听力4.1，根据所听内容填空。
1. When people imitate someone else， we laugh at the they
are able to imitate， the they imitate and
the of the people.
2. Research shows that laughing has benefits.
3. So， it helps to make relationships and
enhance .
4. All this talk of has made me want to watch
something .Let’s go and find a to watch！
accents
way
facial expressions
manner
significant
stronger
teamwork
laughter
funny
comedy
Ⅲ.听教材听力4.2，回答第1至3题。
1. How many boxing matches did David have？（ ）
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
2. What does Mr Zhao do？（ ）
A. The referee.
B. The Boxer.
C. The opponent.
√
√
3. When did David feel dizzy and unbalanced？（ ）
A. In the first round.
B. In the second round.
C. In the third round.
√
Ⅳ.再听教材听力4.2，根据所听内容填空。
1. I wasn’t sure I was.In defence， I attacked back with
.It was so wild that instead of the hit landing on
， it landed on Mr Zhao’s .As a result， he
collapsed！
2. I was .I ran up to him and tried to .I said
sorry over and over again.He pushed me away，
and got up to his feet.
where
a
wild swing
my
opponent
nose
shocked
help him up
gathered himself
3. I was so that I wanted the floor and
consume me.
4. He was and didn’t know if he should
， or stop and help Mr Zhao — so he just stood there.
5. He put his on my shoulder and said， “Son， you’ve
got real .That was an excellent hit！”
embarrassed
to open up
confused
carry on hitting
me
free hand
potential
话题表达实战
情境一：生活中你是否遇到过让你非常尴尬的事情……
阅读下面对话，根据语境选择最佳选项。
M：Hi， Claire.You look a bit unhappy.What’s the matter？
W：Hi，Steve.Well，it’s my dad.You know my mum is always telling
me to tidy my bedroom？ 1 I’m so embarrassed.I’m 20 and he’s
acting as if I’m still a little kid.
M： 2
W：Not yet.I’m not going to let him think his plan has been
successful.Anyway it’s impossible to keep my room tidy all the time
because it’s so small.I even don’t have the room to put my books.
M：I’m sure that he just meant it as a joke. 3
W：Of course， but everywhere is so expensive.
M： 4 She’s found one that she really likes but it’s too big for one
person so she’s trying to find a roommate.
W：Really？That sounds perfect.Thanks， Steve. 5
A. But have you thought about finding somewhere else to live？
B. You know that my sister has been looking for a new apartment.
C. Have you tidied it up now？
D. I’ll get in touch with her right away.
E. Dad has posted a picture of my untidy room on his website.
答案：1－5 ECABD
情境二：Tom（T）和Mary（M）正在谈论自己喜欢历史老师的
原因……
阅读并根据提示完成下面对话。
M：1. （你为什么对
历史课那么感兴趣）？
T：Our history teacher， Mr Zhang， is 2. （真的
很幽默）.
M：Really？ But he 3. （看起来非常严
肃和严厉）， like a math teacher.
Why are you so interested in the history class
really humorous
looks very serious and strict
T：No， 4. （一点也不）.The examples he gives are
really interesting.And I learn many good history stories from him.There is
lots of laughter in his class.
M：5. （难怪你那么喜欢他）.I
wish he were our history teacher，too.
not at all
No wonder you like him so much
知识要点·须拾遗
核心词汇集释
1. pretend vi.& vt.假装，装作
教材原句 My favourite kind of comedy is when someone pretends to be
someone else.
我最喜欢的一种喜剧是某人假装成另一个人。
【用法】
pretend
【佳句】 （2024·1月浙江卷）She decided that she would memorize
where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t
exist.（心理描写）
她决定记住自己上课的地方，然后假装其他地方都不存在。
【用准】 （1）pretend后接动词不定式和从句作宾语，不能接动词-
ing形式作宾语；
（2）pretend后接动词不定式时，一定要注意动词不定式时态的变
化；根据语境可用一般时、进行时或完成时；
（3）与pretend用法类似的动词还有happen （碰巧）、appear （看
似）、seem （似乎）等。
【练透】
（1）单句语法填空/句型转换
①He pretended （be） a repair man to get into the house.
→ （改
为复合句）
（2）选词填空（to read， to be reading）
②The naughty boy pretended when the headmaster
came into the classroom.
③The naughty boy pretended every morning， but actually he
did nothing.
to be
He pretended that he was a repair man to get into the house.
to be reading
to read
【写美】 完成句子
④She the secret all along， but her
surprised expression gave her away. （人物、动作描写）
她假装一直都知道这个秘密，但她那惊讶的表情暴露了她（的真实感
受）。
pretended to have known
2. significant adj.重要的，重大的；有重大意义的；显著的
教材原句 Research shows that laughing has significant benefits： it
relieves stress and anxiety ...
研究表明，大笑有显著的好处：它缓解压力和焦虑……
【用法】
（1）be significant to 对……来说很重要
It is significant that ...＝Significantly ... ……很明显（……）
（2）significance n. 重要性，意义
be of great significance＝be very significant 有重大意义
attach great significance to （doing） sth 认为（做）某事很重要
【佳句】 From this project， we also learned teamwork is
significant.Just as the saying goes， one person can go far， but a group
of persons can travel farther. （活动介绍）
从这个项目中，我们也学到了团队合作的重要性。正如俗语所说，一
个人可以走得远，但一群人可以走得更远。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① ， people attach greater to taking
regular exercise.（significant）
②The factor is very significant the success of the project.
Significantly
significance
to
【写美】 句型转换/完成句子
③
（用名词significance改写句②）
④
（用形容词significant改写句①）
⑤Through participating in this picking activity，
. （活动介绍）
通过参加这次采摘活动，我已经意识到了劳动的重要性。
The factor is of great significance to the success of the project.
It’s significant that people attach greater significance to taking
regular exercise.
I have become aware
of the significance of labour
3. anxiety n.焦虑，不安，担心
【用法】
（1）with anxiety 焦虑地
（2）anxious adj. 焦虑的，不安的
be anxious about/for 为……担心/担忧
be anxious to do sth 渴望做某事
（3）anxiously adv. 焦虑地
【佳句】 She wanted to know the latest news with anxiety， and while
she lay awake that night she decided to go and see it on her own in the
morning. （心理、动作描写）
她焦虑地想知道最新消息，那天晚上她睡不着，决定早上亲自去
看看。
【练透】 语块表达/单句语法填空
①She （担忧） her final exam results.
②He was waiting for the results （anxious）as if he were
sitting on pins and needles.
③As tourists， they were anxious （experience）the
local culture and try traditional dishes.
was anxious for/about
anxiously
to experience
【写美】 句型转换
④
（用名词anxiety改写句②）
He was waiting for the results with anxiety as if he were sitting on
pins and needles.
4. terrified adj.极度惊恐的
教材原句 We’re all terrified of him.我们都害怕他。
【用法】
（1）be terrified of （doing） sth对（做）某事感到害怕
be terrified at/by ... 被……吓一跳
be terrified to do sth 害怕做某事
be terrified that ... 害怕……
（2）terrify vt. 使恐惧；使惊吓
terrifying adj. 吓人的
【佳句】 The deer was visibly terrified， its eyes wide open as it froze
in front of the headlights. （心理、动作描写）
那只鹿显然极度惊恐，它的眼睛瞪得大大的，在车头灯前一动不动。
【练透】 语块表达/单句语法填空
①She （感到害怕） speaking in public， her hands
shaking every time she stood in front of an audience.
②The campers （吓一跳） the sudden
thunderstorm that struck their site in the middle of the night.
③He was terrified （stay） home alone.
was terrified of
were terrified at/by
to stay
【写美】 词汇升级
④He was afraid that he might lose the match， so he practiced even
harder the night before the competition.
terrified
5. embarrassed adj.难堪的，尴尬的
教材原句 I was so embarrassed that I wanted the floor to open up and
consume me.
我感到如此尴尬，以至于我想找个地缝钻进去。
【用法】
（1）be embarrassed at/about ... 对……感到为难/尴尬
（2）embarrass vt. 使窘迫，使尴尬；使为难
embarrassing adj. 令人困窘的
embarrassment n. 困窘；难堪
【佳句】 Embarrassed， she realised that everyone was staring at her.
她意识到大家都在盯着她看，这让她感到很尴尬。
【助记】 The embarrassing situation last night made her
embarrassed， which also embarrassed us.
昨晚那尴尬的场面让她感到很窘迫，这也使我们很尴尬。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①One day， this approach threw me into
（embarrass）.
②The more （embarrass） or shameful the secret is，
the juicier the gossip it makes.
③He was embarrassed being the centre of attention.
④It （embarrass） me to have to give my opinion in
public.
embarrassment
embarrassing
at/about
embarrassed
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤Mary looked uneasy and awkward when she was asked about her
marriage.
embarrassed
6. confused adj.困惑的
教材原句 He was confused and didn’t know if he should carry on
hitting me， or stop and help Mr Zhao — so he just stood there.他不知所
措，不知道是继续打我还是帮助赵先生，所以他只是呆呆地站着。
【用法】
（1）confuse vt. 使迷惑；使糊涂
confuse A with/and B 把A与B混淆
be/get confused by/about ... 对……感到困惑
（2）confusion n. 混乱；困惑
confusing adj. 难以理解的；不清楚的
【佳句】 The sudden change in weather left the picnickers confused，
unsure whether to stay or leave.（环境描写）
天气的突然变化让野餐者感到困惑，不确定是该留下还是离开。
【助记】 They confused me by asking so many confusing questions.I
was totally confused， standing there in confusion， not knowing what to
do.
他们问了我许多难以理解的问题，使我困惑不解。我彻底糊涂了，困
惑地站在那儿，不知所措。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I would often get （confuse） when I came across new
words.
②The instructions on the box are very （confuse）.
③The volunteer looked at me in （confuse） and did not
answer the question.
④The teacher often confused Tom Tim because they were
identical twins.
confused
confusing
confusion
with/and
【写美】 完成句子
⑤I love English， but I how to remember new
words.
我喜欢英语，但我对如何记忆新单词感到困惑。
【点津】 （1）confusing为动词-ing形式作形容词，多用来说明中心
词或主语本身的特征，常以事物作主语；
（2）confused为动词-ed形式作形容词，多用来描述中心词或人的情
感，常以人作主语。
am confused by/about
重点句型解构
◇句型公式：so ...that ...如此……以至于……
教材原句 I was so embarrassed that I wanted the floor to open up and
consume me.
我感到如此尴尬，以至于我想找个地缝钻进去。
【用法】
（1）so ...that ...句型的常见结构：
（2）such ...that ...句型的常见结构：
（3）当so/such及其后成分放在句首时，主句用部分倒装。
【品悟】 “David， you have worked so hard for this event that I
deeply believe that you can make it， so don’t care somebody’s
thinking and give it a try！” I said in a gentle voice. （语言描写）
“大卫，你为这次活动已经付出了那么多努力，我坚信你一定能成
功，所以不要在意别人的想法，试试看！”我用温和的声音说。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①So clearly English that he can always make himself
understood.
他说英语说得如此清晰，以至于别人都能理解。
②We had we couldn’t finish the work on
time.
天气这么糟糕，以至于我们没能按时完成这项工作。
③The city you can never imagine what it
will be like tomorrow.
城市发展如此之快，你永远想象不到它明天会是什么样子。
does he speak
such terrible weather that
is developing so fast that
④Dalian is such an attractive place that lots of tourists visit the city every
year.
→ that lots of tourists visit the city
every year.（改为倒装句）
→Dalian is lots of tourists visit the city every
year.（改为so ...that ...结构）
Such an attractive place is Dalian
so attractive a place that
课时检测·提能力
维度一：品句填词
1. The school play was a brilliant （喜剧）， full of witty
jokes and humorous scenes.
2. During the talent show， he （假装） to be a famous
singer， imitating his style perfectly.
3. Just as the meeting was about to conclude， the screen
（突然倒下）， causing a brief moment of chaos.
comedy
pretended
collapsed
4. The young pianist has so much （潜力）， captivating
the audience with her performance.
5. This is an opportunity to （提高） the reputation of the
company.
6. They i with each other in very complex ways.
7. I think this is more to show off the special effects than to help the
film’s p .
8. When he first got to the city， he was often made fun of for his strong
a .
potential
enhance
nteract
lot
ccent
1. The speaker’s （humour） story had the entire
audience laughing.
2. The artist’s （imitate） of famous paintings was so
good， it was hard to tell the originals from the copies.
3. Her （anxious） about the exam was evident in her
constant pacing.
4. His （confuse） look made it clear he didn’t
understand the instructions.
humorous
imitation
anxiety
confused
维度二：词形转换
5. The discovery was so （significance） that it changed
the course of scientific research.
6. He was so （embarrass） when he realised he had
been speaking with food in his mouth.
7. Walking alone in the dark forest， she was feeling
（terrify）， every shadow and sound making her heart race.
8. Their answers should be based on gestures， body language
and （face） expressions.
significant
embarrassed
terrified
facial
1. The newly-built stadium is （如此大以至于） it can
hold all the teachers and students in our school.
2. I was walking up （焦虑地）， feeling a
sense of tension in my stomach.
3. The discovery （对……有重大意义）
to the economy.
so big that
with anxiety/anxiously
was of great significance
维度三：固定搭配和句式
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
If you want to know something about British life， their spirit， and
even their humor， watching some classic British films will certainly
help.Here are some movies recommended to you.
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral， writer
and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in
1999’s Notting Hill.Set against the background of affluent （富足的）
West London， the film became popular for its charming and funny
portrayal （刻画） of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood
star.
Notting Hill
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed
men who form a group to make money for a better life.Despite its
humour， the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding
working-class culture.The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an
insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
The Full Monty
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group
of Scots in the 1980s， based on the book by Irvine Welsh.With a cast of
truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor， the tale impressed the
audience globally.It rapidly became a critical success.
Trainspotting
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars.Monty Python’s Life
of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken
identity.The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of
humour.As a film guaranteed to entertain， Monty Pythons Life of Brian
is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the
British laugh.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
语篇解读： 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部经典的英国电影。
这些电影有助于观众了解英国人的生活、精神，甚至他们的幽默
感。
语篇解读： 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部经典的英国电影。
这些电影有助于观众了解英国人的生活、精神，甚至他们的幽默感。
1. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty？
（ ）
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Daily life of people in West London.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. Life of the British working class.
解析： 细节理解题。根据The Full Monty部分最后一句可知，观看
The Full Monty可以帮助观众了解英国工人阶级的工作和生活。
√
2. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to？
（ ）
A. A comedy film.
B. A science fiction film.
C. An action movie.
D. A horror movie.
解析： 推理判断题。根据Monty Python’s Life of Brian部分前三
句可知，这部电影云集了许多喜剧明星，并展现了英国人的独特幽默
感，因此属于喜剧电影。
√
3. Which of the following films is adapted from a book？（ ）
A. Notting Hill.
B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting.
D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Trainspotting部分第一句可知，
Trainspotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编的电影。
√
B
Afghanistan has its own version of the famous British comedy actor
Charlie Chaplin.
His name is Karim Asir.He wears make-up and clothes to look like
Charlie Chaplin in his movies.Asir also uses similar physical
movements.He performs on the streets and at events in the capital of
Afghanistan， Kabul.
Afghanistan has dealt with many years of war and widespread
destruction brought by attacks.The 25-year-old actor says his goal is to use
humour to help take people’s minds off the difficulties they face every
day.“It is very simple.I want to give Afghans a reason to smile，” he
said.
Charlie Chaplin rose to fame during the silent film age of the
1920s.His movies became popular around the world.When young Asir
and his family escaped to Iran in 1996， he watched Chaplin’s movies
on television and became fond of the actor and the characters he
played.One of the characters that impressed Asir most was a funny-
looking man known as the Little Tramp.This character had no money and
was always getting into trouble.The creative method he used to get out of
trouble was always being humorous.
After returning to Afghanistan， Asir started wearing make-up and
recreating Chaplin’s characters.He performs in public parks， homes for
needy youth， as well as private parties and international aid agency
events.
“I want to give my people a chance to forget their problems such as
war， conflicts， and insecurity，” he said.
To do this， he keeps smiling while performing around the city and
meeting with fans， but Asir says that inside， he cannot help but feel
fearful about possible attacks.
“I am afraid of getting attacked， but these issues cannot stop me
from being Charlie Chaplin，” he said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了阿富汗的查理·卓别
林的扮演者卡里姆·阿西尔，以及他给人们带来快乐的故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了阿富汗的查理·卓别
林的扮演者卡里姆·阿西尔，以及他给人们带来快乐的故事。
4. What does Asir want to do by using humour？（ ）
A. To make himself look like Chaplin.
B. To make people laugh and be happy.
C. To earn money and support his family.
D. To encourage people to face their difficulties.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，阿西尔想通过幽默
来让人们笑，让他们快乐。
√
5. Which of the following is true about Asir？（ ）
A. Asir got to know Chaplin at the age of 25.
B. Asir wanted to be an actor when he was a child.
C. Asir began to perform after returning from Iran.
D. Asir played the Little Tramp and became popular.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段可知，阿西尔从伊朗回来后开始
表演。
√
6. What did Asir concern about while performing？（ ）
A. People may not like his performance.
B. He may encounter with dangerous attacks.
C. He might make mistakes in his performance.
D. People might feel afraid of being out in public.
解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，阿西尔在表演时担心
可能会遇到危险的袭击。
√
7. What is the best title for this article？（ ）
A. Afghanistan： War and Peace
B. The Challenges of Being an Actor
C. The Story of the Afghan Charlie Chaplin
D. Charlie Chaplin： The World’s Greatest Comedian
解析： 标题归纳题。文章主要讲的是阿富汗翻版查理·卓别林的喜
剧演员卡里姆·阿西尔，以及他给人们带来快乐的故事。因此，文章
最好的标题是C项（阿富汗查理·卓别林的故事）。
√
C
Jokes and humor are often thought of as unimportant.If the lawyer
defending you in court couldn’t stop joking， you’d be understandably
alarmed.
However， regarding humour as insignificant is a mistake.Humour，
jokes and laughter， have a vital role to play in human behaviour and
interaction.They are a powerful part of social bonding and are genuinely
beneficial for health via their stress-relieving properties.
Why do we respond， in such powerful and rewarding ways， to
things that objectively make little sense？ A substantial amount of data has
been generated regarding how humour works in the brain and on the
various types of recognisable jokes that trigger it.
Verbal puns， the most familiar type of joke， involve words that
convey two meanings at once.For example， “Why did the golfer wear
two pairs of trousers？ In case he got a hole in one.” Here “hole in
one” has two possible interpretations.Their simplicity and familiarity
mean most people recognise the humour in puns.So， the brain’s
humour processes are still engaged.
But where does humour arise from in the brain？ Considerable
research points towards a specific system in the brain for recognizing
humour.This system seemingly detects and resolves incongruity （不和
谐）.Our brains know how things， like language and behaviors， should
work.But， in the real world， many things don’t match our
expectations.It seems our brains have evolved a system to recognise when
this happens.
If normality is subverted， it means we don’t know what’s going
to happen， which creates cognitive （认知） tension.However， the
system that recognises incongruity seemingly also resolves it， by
providing an explanation， or at least a confirmation that the incongruity
has no negative consequences.This removes the uncertainty， relieving
the tension.So， we experience a rewarding feeling.If the incongruity is
not resolved， however， humour is absent.If the answer to “Why did
the golfer wear two pairs of trousers？” is “in case the metal owl that
lives in his gold bag attacks him”， that’s not funny.There’s
unresolved incongruity.
Humour is essentially our brain going， “This isn’t how things
usually work ...but I’m okay with it！”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了笑话和幽默如何影响大
脑结构和功能，以及它们如何与大脑的奖励系统相互作用。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了笑话和幽默如何影响大
脑结构和功能，以及它们如何与大脑的奖励系统相互作用。
8. What does the author say about humour in the first two paragraphs？
（ ）
A. Its positive role is often underrated.
B. It mainly serves to entertain and amuse.
C. Its harmful effects shouldn’t be ignored.
D. It is essential for professional communication.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知，幽
默给人们带来的积极作用和影响经常被低估。
√
9. Why does the author mention the “hole in one” example in paragraph
4？（ ）
A. To prove a theory.
B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To illustrate a concept.
D. To make a comparison.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知，此处在对pun（双关
语）进一步的举例解释说明。
√
10. What does the underlined word “subverted” in paragraph 6 probably
mean？（ ）
A. Detected. B. Overturned.
C. Established. D. Repeated.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第五段最后两句以及画线词所在句可
知，此处normality is subverted 指的是正常的、符合人们预期的表
达被颠覆或者推翻会造成大脑的紧张感。由此推测，画线词意思是
“推翻”。
√
11. What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A. How Jokes Affect Brain Structures
B. Using Humour to Boost Brain Power
C. Jokes and the Brain’s Reward System
D. Unlocking Brain Secrets Behind Humour
解析： 标题归纳题。本文介绍了幽默和笑话在人类行为中的重要
作用，并解释了大脑如何处理幽默信息。因此，D项（揭开幽默背后
的大脑秘密）适合作文章标题。
√
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Steps to Improve Your Humour
If you want to know how to get funnier in your personal and business
life， here are the exact lines， methods， and practical strategies.
Give the opposite answer to yes/no questions.
The easiest way to be funny， even if you are not， is to give the
opposite answer to yes/no questions.Yes， it is that simple.The more
obvious， the better.12.（ ） So they laugh.Then you can move on
to your real story.
Use a character switch.
When we tell a story， there are usually multiple characters.More
often than not， people will make assumptions about them.For example，
Little Red Riding Hood is the vulnerable （易受伤害的） one， and the
Big Bad Wolf is the dangerous one.But what if you switch personas
around and the Big Bad Wolf suddenly is vulnerable？ 13.（ ）
Play with numbers.
One way to be surprising is to play with numbers.14.（ ）
Why？ Because numbers are specific.To be surprising， all you have to
do is build up people’s expectation to be the opposite of what that
number suggests.
Use real-life stories， not jokes.
15. （ ） A joke is a fake story that sets up for a punchline （笑
点）.If the punchline falls flat， you end up looking like a fool.Rather
than tell jokes， funny people tell relevant stories that have humorous
elements.
16. （ ）
When you have a funny idea or joke， it’s hard not to share it right
away.But the best-placed pun （俏皮话） is actually at the end.Put the
funny part at the end of the sentence.That way， you’re not still talking
when the audience is meant to be laughing.This also makes your timing
look awesome.
A. Delay （拖延） the funny.
B. You don’t have to tell a new joke.
C. If you have a funny thought， record it as an audio note.
D. Actually， jokes are harder to tell in real life than stories.
E. Numbers are your best friend when it comes to being funny.
F. The moment you give the opposite answer， you have surprised your
audience.
G. That’s when people’s assumptions are overturned and things
become really funny.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活和工作
中提升自己幽默感的几个实用策略。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活和工作
中提升自己幽默感的几个实用策略。
12. F 上文介绍了通过给出相反答案变幽默的方法，并提到人们
会发笑。F项说明了相反答案给听众带来的惊喜，与上文形成顺承
关系。
13. G 上文提出了角色转换的假设。G项解释了这种角色转换如何推
翻人们的假设，使事情变得有趣。
14. E 上文提出要利用数字来制造幽默感。E项强调了数字在幽默中
的重要性，与上文主题一致，并为下文的进一步阐述做铺垫。
15. D 小标题提出了使用真实故事而非笑话的观点。D项强调了
笑话在现实生活中更难讲述，与上文观点呼应，为下文的进一步
解释做铺垫。
16. A 本段主要讲述了要延迟展现幽默的部分。A项很好地概括了段
落主旨。
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