Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY？
维度一：品句填词
1.Every one of you will be welcome to enjoy the movie， have a heated discussion （随后） and give your own comments.
2.After the long hike， her （食欲） was so strong that she finished a large meal effortlessly.
3.The fans started s with excitement when the concert began.
4.The weather station is f heavy rain for the weekend.
维度二：词形转换
1.She spoke （casual） about her weekend plans， showing no sign of stress.
2.The dog was （faith） to its owner， following him everywhere.
3.He asked （innocent） why the sky was blue， curious about everything.
4.The （announce） of the school closure due to snow was made early in the morning.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （我想知道是否） parents should always tell the truth no matter the consequences.
2. （为什么你不） bring it to his attention that you’re too ill to work on？
3.Tom （正在做作业，这时） his mother walked into his room.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Humor is the condition of being or seeing funny things.Laughter is the physical expression of it.Laughs take many forms： a chuckle， a giggle and a belly laugh.Humor is a magic medicine that is good for mind and spirit， and laughter is good for the body.
“Research suggests humor and laughter activate our bodies to turn down the stress hormones （荷尔蒙） and turn up the happiness hormones as well as the natural pain killers.The positive emotions associated with humor and laughter help reduce the risk of stress-related diseases，” says Dr David Fessell， a professor at the University of Michigan.During a crisis， a lot of people feel frustrated， as well as pushed and pulled in different directions.They need relief， and laughter becomes a kind of rescue for them.
A historical example is The Wipers Times， a newspaper put together by British soldiers fighting in Flanders during World War Ⅱ.The paper reported on the doings of the soldiers as they battled terror （恐惧） on the one hand and boredom on the other.The paper served as a relief for the men to let out their frustrations by including humor.Most British army units also staged musical programs for laughs as well as providing opportunities for the troops to listen to songs that reminded them of their beloved ones back home.Big-name entertainers beginning with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby volunteered their services.Humor and laughter in times of crisis are essential to morale （士气） and reducing stress.
Humor and laughter help us build and strengthen social bonds.Leaders can use them to bring people together.We can use humor to transform stressful events positively and encourage ourselves.When we laugh， we remind ourselves that we are not defeated or alone.Use humor to help yourself and others laugh.If you see a funny picture or joke， share it.When you share， you create a communal spirit and that helps us get through crisis.In short， laughing together improves cohesion （凝聚力）， something we can all use in tough times.
1.What part do humor and laughter play according to Dr David Fessell？（ ）
A.Making us learn things faster. B.Increasing our hormone levels.
C.Helping us fight against all diseases. D.Making us feel less pain and pressure.
2.What do you know about The Wipers Times？（ ）
A.It contained humorous words. B.It contained news of big stars.
C.It mainly reported the progress of the war. D.It was a government-run newspaper.
3.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us？（ ）
A.The origin of The Wipers Times.
B.The measures that end the crisis.
C.The life of British soldiers in World War Ⅱ.
D.The importance of humor and laughter in a crisis.
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Any difficulty can be laughed at. B.Humor and laughter can make people united.
C.There are many ways to strengthen social ties. D.A positive mindset is the key to success.
Ⅱ.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 5 .My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous 6 .Her personality has a way of 7 any situation， making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey， we 8 a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor.We had just arrived at a little town when we 9 a lost tourist looking bewildered （茫然的）.Most people would have walked by， but not my mom.She 10 the stranger with a warm smile and started a 11 .Her sense of humor and friendliness 12 put the traveler at ease.
As we listened to their conversation， I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need， even to 13 .Finally with my mom’s help， the tourist reunited with her partners.It was a heart-warming moment that taught me the power of kindness， humor， and the beauty of human 14 .
Throughout the trip， I 15 how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more 16 .She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the 17 but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back， I 18 myself on having such a loving family.And the trip was such a 19 experience.
5.（ ）A.height B.characteristics C.plans D.wealth
6.（ ）A.nature B.blood C.duty D.interest
7.（ ）A.setting aside B.appealing to C.brightening up D.taking up
8.（ ）A.foresaw B.evaluated C.created D.encountered
9.（ ）A.spotted B.accepted C.questioned D.dropped
10.（ ）A.prevented B.approached C.recognized D.impressed
11.（ ）A.trouble B.silence C.conversation D.experiment
12.（ ）A.slightly B.hardly C.instantly D.truly
13.（ ）A.neighbors B.co-workers C.producers D.strangers
14.（ ）A.qualification B.connection C.commitment D.responsibility
15.（ ）A.expected B.explained C.regretted D.observed
16.（ ）A.changeable B.normal C.enjoyable D.difficult
17.（ ）A.destinations B.devotion C.resistance D.predictions
18.（ ）A.press B.pride C.charge D.challenge
19.（ ）A.distant B.risky C.demanding D.memorable
Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY？
基础知识自测
维度一
1.afterwards 2.appetite 3.screaming 4.forecasting
维度二
1.casually 2.faithful 3.innocently 4.announcement
维度三
1.I wonder if 2.Why don’t you
3.was doing his homework when
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了幽默和笑声的积极作用。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Research suggests ...the risk of stress-related diseases可知，幽默和笑声能够减少压力和痛苦。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的The paper served as a relief for the men to let out their frustrations by including humor.可知，报纸中包括幽默内容，帮助士兵们缓解他们的沮丧情绪。
3.D 段落大意题。第三段举例说明了幽默和笑声在危机时刻的重要性，特别是二战期间《雨刷时报》通过幽默帮助士兵减轻压力和鼓舞士气。
4.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句可知，幽默和笑声有助于人们团结，增强凝聚力。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了去年夏天家庭度假的经历，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的性格对作者的影响。
5.B 下句介绍了母亲的性格特点。由此可知，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。height高度；characteristic特点；plan计划；wealth财富。
6.A 根据空前的cheerful and humorous可知，句中说的是性格。nature性格，秉性；blood血统；duty职责；interest兴趣。
7.C 根据上句中的cheerful and humorous推知，开朗幽默的母亲能使任何情况变得愉快。set aside留出；appeal to呼吁；brighten up使明亮，使愉快；take up开始从事。
8.D 下文讲述了作者一家遇到一位迷路的游客，开朗幽默的母亲主动提供帮助的事情。foresee预见；evaluate评估；create创造；encounter遇到。
9.A 根据空前的arrived at a little town和空后的a lost tourist looking bewildered可知，他们到达小镇后看见一个迷路的游客。spot看见；accept接受；question质疑；drop丢弃。
10.B 根据上句可知，母亲没有像其他人一样走开，而是走近这个陌生人。prevent阻止；approach接近；recognize识别；impress印象深刻。
11.C 根据下段首句中的As we listened to their conversation可知，母亲和陌生人开始交谈。trouble麻烦；silence沉默；conversation交谈；experiment实验。
12.C 根据空前的Her sense of humor and friendliness并结合常识推知，母亲的幽默和友善让陌生人立刻放松下来。slightly稍微地；hardly几乎不；instantly立即地；truly真实地。
13.D 根据第二段第二句可知，这位迷路的游客是陌生人。neighbor邻居；co-worker同事；producer生产者；stranger陌生人。
14.B 根据语境和上句可知，最终在母亲的帮助下，那个陌生游客与她的同伴团聚了。由此推断，这件事情让作者感受到的是人际关系的美好。qualification资格；connection联系；commitment承诺；responsibility责任。
15.D 根据空后的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。expect预料；explain解释；regret后悔；observe注意到。
16.C 根据空前的and可知，空处与形容词smoother是并列关系，说明母亲“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。changeable易变的；normal正常的；enjoyable愉快的；difficult困难的。
17.A 本句为not ...but ...结构，表示前后的对比；空后的along the way“沿途”与destinations“目的地”相对。destination目的地；devotion奉献；resistance抵抗；prediction预测。
18.B 根据上文作者对母亲的描述和空后的having such a loving family可推知，作者为有这样的家庭感到自豪。press压；pride以……自豪；charge收费；challenge挑战。
19.D 根据文章首句可知，这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。distant遥远的；risky危险的；demanding要求高的；memorable难忘的。
2 / 3Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY？
Story A
[1]A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer① in the doorway② of a store. He did a double take.
He noticed that the saucer was an antique③ and very valuable， so he walked casually④ into the store and innocently⑤ offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
The store owner replied， “I’m sorry， but the cat isn’t for sale.”
The collector said， “Please， I need a hungry cat with a good appetite⑥ around the house to catch mice.I’ll pay you 200 dollars for that cat.”
The owner said “sold” and handed over the cat.
[2]The collector continued， “Hey， for the 200 dollars I wonder 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.”
And the owner said， “Sorry my friend， but that’s my lucky saucer.So far this week I’ve sold 68 cats.”
[1]本句为be doing ...when ...句型。句中when用作并列连词，意为“正在这时/那时”；noticed a dirty cat lapping milk是“感官动词＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
[2]本句为主从复合句。I wonder if you could ...是一个常用句型，意为“我不知道你是否能够……”；句中动词wonder后跟if引导的宾语从句。
①saucer n.杯托
②doorway n.门口，出入口
③antique n.古董
adj.古时制造的
④casually adv.漫不经心地；非正式地
⑤innocently adv.装作若无其事地；无辜地
⑥appetite n.胃口，食欲
参考译文
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饮浅碟中的牛奶。他惊讶地又看了一眼。 这位收藏家注意到那个浅碟是件古董，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。”
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.
[3]Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful⑦ friend， “Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
“I see millions and millions of stars， Holmes，” replied Watson.
“And what do you deduce⑧ from that？”
Watson thought for a minute.“Well， according to the studies on astronomy⑨， it tells me that there are millions of galaxies⑩ and potentially billions of planets.According to the positions of the stars， I observe that Saturn is in Leo .According to the scientific measurement of time， I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three.According to the current atmosphere ， I forecast that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.What does it tell you， Holmes？”
Holmes was silent for a moment.“Watson，” he said， “someone has stolen our tent！”
[3]本句为主从复合句。句中what you see为what 引导的宾语从句。
⑦faithful adj.忠诚的
⑧deduce vt.推论，推断
⑨astronomy n.天文学
⑩galaxy 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
参考译文
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，”华生回答道。 “那你从中推断出什么？” 华生想了一会儿。“嗯，根据天文学研究判断，现在天空中有数百万的星系，可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置判断，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！”
Story C
A middle-aged man was feeling very down.Everything had been going wrong for him.He had had problems at work and his wife had left him for another man.So， after he had been feeling depressed for over a month， he decided to go to the doctor.[4]He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery .The bleeding man next to him was looking at his watch nervously； a woman was coughing and sneezing badly； and a baby was screaming .Finally， after he had been waiting for about half an hour， he was called in for his consultation .The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came in.“Sorry， I’m just finishing something.I’m afraid we’ve been very busy this morning.” She then turned to the man.“So， what’s the problem？” she asked.
“Well， I’ve been having a bit of a crisis ， 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 examine him.“Well， everything is working OK，” she announced afterwards .“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 what you need is a good laugh.That would do you a lot of good.A circus is performing in town.Why don’t you go to see it？ I hear there’s an amazing clown who’ll really make you laugh.His name’s Grock.”
“I am Grock，” replied the man sadly.
[4]本句为主从复合句。what引导宾语从句，在句中作介词for的宾语；what在宾语从句中作主语。
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
参考译文
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；一个女人咳嗽不止、还打喷嚏；还有个婴儿在哭闹。等了半小时后，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，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。城里刚好有马戏团表演，你怎么不去看看呢？我听说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 One： Pre-reading
What do you think of humour in your daily life？
Discuss in pairs and place a tick in the proper box.（Answers may vary.）
□Humour helps relieve tension.
□Humour helps protect us from heart disease.
□Humour helps us fight infection better.
□Humour makes us feel happy.
□Humour makes babies speak earlier.
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas.
Story A a.An amazing clown couldn’t give himself a good laugh.
Story B b.Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson saw millions of stars at night because their tent had been stolen.
Story C c.The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat because it can attracted more buyers.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.How much did the art collector pay for the cat？（ ）
A.20 dollars. B.200 dollars.
C.20 pounds. D.200 pounds.
2.Why didn’t the store owner sell the saucer？（ ）
A.Because it was too dirty.
B.Because he sold cats by it.
C.Because he liked it very much.
D.Because it didn’t belong to him.
3.Why did Sherlock ask Watson to look up at the sky？（ ）
A.Because he wanted to remind Watson their tent was gone.
B.Because he wanted Watson to admire the beautiful night.
C.Because they should do some research on stars.
D.Because Watson could forecast the weather accurately.
4.Which of the following is right according to Story C？（ ）
A.Grock’s wife loved him very much.
B.Grock never had problems at work.
C.Grock was an amazing clown in a circus.
D.Grock would be working in the United States for three years.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1.Read the passage carefully and find the sentences for scene description.
2.Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the action and dialogue.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1.He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，主句主语为 ，谓语为 had to wait for，what 引导的从句作介词for的 ，in the doctor’s surgery为 状语。
自主翻译：
2.Finally， after he had been waiting for about half an hour， he was called in for his consultation.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，含有 after 引导的 状语从句，意为“……之后”。
自主翻译：
3.I hear there’s an amazing clown who’ll really make you laugh.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，hear后是省略连词that的 从句，该从句中又含有一个who引导的 从句，修饰 。
自主翻译：
Ⅲ.讨论
1.What do you think of the art collector and the store owner？
2.What would you do if you were Dr.Watson？
核心词汇集释
1.faithful adj.忠诚的
教材原句 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。”
【用法】
（1）faith n. 信仰；信任；信心；忠实 have/lose faith in 对……有/失去信心 （2）faithfully adv. 忠实地；诚心诚意地
【佳句】 John is a faithful follower of his favorite football team.He never misses a game， whether it’s sunny or rainy.（人物描写）
约翰是他最喜欢的足球队的忠实粉丝。无论是晴天还是雨天，他从不错过一场比赛。
He remained faithful to his principles even in the face of adversity.
即使在逆境中，他仍然坚守自己的原则。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Besides， it is also very important that friends should be （faith） to each other.
②History is the best teacher.It （faith） records the development path of each country and foretells the future to us.
③I think the faith that everyone has shown him has touched him.
【写美】 词汇升级
④If we are confident in ourselves， nothing can defeat us.
2.measurement n.测量，计量，衡量
教材原句 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。
【用法】
（1）take/make measurements 测量尺寸/大小 （2）measure ...by ... 用……来衡量…… （3）take measures to do sth 采取措施做某事 （4）make sth to sb’s measure 照某人的尺寸做某物
【佳句】 Before the hike， they used a map to make a rough measurement of the tourist trail’s length to estimate the travel time.
徒步旅行前，他们用地图粗略测量了游览路线的长度，以估计旅行时间。
【用准】 measure作名词表示“措施”时，常用其复数形式；作动词表示“有……长/宽/高”时，为不及物动词，不用于被动语态和进行时态；若表示此意义的短语作后置定语时，要用动词-ing形式。
【练透】 单句语法填空/语块表达
①A person’s success should not only （measure） by their wealth or position， but also by their contributions to society and the kindness they show to others.
②The athlete’s jump was impressive， （measure） 8.5 meters， setting a new record for the school’s track and field team.
③The carpenter （测量尺寸） of the door frame before cutting the wood.
【写美】 翻译句子
④我们已经采取了有效的措施来改善我们的环境。
（演讲稿）
3.announce vt.宣布，宣告
教材原句 “Well， everything is working OK，” she announced afterwards.
“不过一切正常，”她检查后说道。
【用法】
（1）announce sth to sb＝announce to sb sth 向某人宣告某事 announce （to sb） that ... （向某人）宣布…… It is announced that ... 据宣布…… （2）announcement n. 宣布；通告；声明 make an announcement 发布通告
【佳句】 When the host announced that she won the prize， her heart was thumping with excitement. （心理描写）
当主持人宣布她获奖时，她激动得心怦怦跳。
【用准】 announce后不接双宾语，常用于announce sth to sb或announce to sb sth结构，有类似用法的动词还有suggest、 explain等。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Please announce students that the holidays will begin next Monday.
②It has been announced he will pay a second visit to China.
【写美】 完成句子
③Attention， please. that there will be a lecture about astronomy in the school hall at 7：30 tonight. （通知）
请注意，我有一件事情要宣布：今晚七点半在学校大厅将有一场关于天文学的讲座。
④Have they announced ？
他们宣布比赛什么时候开始了吗？
4.deserve vt.应得，应受到
教材原句 I really don’t think I deserve a zero.
我真的觉得我不应该得零分。
【用法】
（1）deserve＋名词 值得……；应得…… deserve to do sth 应该做某事；值得做某事 deserve doing/to be done（某事）值得被做 （2）deserving adj. 值得的；应得的
【佳句】 It’s our parents who have devoted their unconditional love to us， which indeed deserves our appreciation and reward.（演讲稿）
是我们的父母给了我们无条件的爱，这确实值得我们感激和报答。
After all her years of service， she truly deserves to be honoured for her contributions to the community.
在她服务了这么多年之后，她确实应该为她对社区所做的贡献而获得荣誉。
【用准】 deserve to be done与deserve doing的意义相同，即用主动形式表示被动意义，有类似用法的动词还有need、 require、 want等。
【练透】 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Maria is constantly making efforts；she deserves （achieve） the goal of entering the key university.
②Having set a great example to us students， she fully .
她为我们学生树立了一个很好的榜样，完全值得我们尊敬。
【写美】 一句多译
③保持开放的心态，因为每个人的想法都值得考虑。
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas .
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas .
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas .
重点句型解构
◇句型公式：be doing ...when ...正在做……这时……
教材原句 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饮浅碟中的牛奶。
【用法】
句中when用作并列连词，表示“就在这时/那时”时，常位于主句之后，常用结构还有： （1）be about to do ...when ...＝be on the point of doing ...when ... 正要做……，这时…… （2）had （just） done ...when ... 刚做完……，这时……
【品悟】 I was walking by the field in the countryside when memories of my childhood began to flood in.（心理、环境描写）
我走在乡间的田野边上，这时童年的记忆开始涌现。
I was about to leave when it began to rain heavily.我正要离开，这时下起了大雨。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①She she heard a cry for help.
她正沿着河岸走，这时她听到一阵呼救声。
②I my parents came back unexpectedly.
我刚打开电脑，这时出乎意料的是我的父母回来了。
③Seated in the classroom， I was on the point of taking my books out when suddenly I became frozen.
→Seated in the classroom， I suddenly I became frozen.
Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY？
【文本透析·剖语篇】
Step Two
Ⅰ.Story A－c Story B－b Story C－a
Ⅱ.1－4 BBAC
Ⅲ.1.saucer 2.his cat 3.the sky 4.stolen 5.examined 6.the clown
Step Three
Ⅰ.1.（1）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.（Story A）
（2）He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery.The bleeding man next to him was looking at his watch nervously； a woman was coughing and sneezing badly； and a baby was screaming.（Story C）
2.（1）Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend， “Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”（Story B）
（2）The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came in.“Sorry， I’m just finishing something.I’m afraid we’ve been very busy this morning.”（Story C）
Ⅱ.1.He 宾语 地点
他在诊室里等着，像是等了几个世纪。
2.时间
等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。
3.宾语 定语 clown
我听说（马戏团里）有个很棒的小丑，他肯定能逗笑你。
Ⅲ.1.They were both dishonest and wanted to earn more money.
2.I would observe and think about everything carefully before making a conclusion.
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①faithful ②faithfully ③in ④have faith in
2.①be measured ②measuring ③took the measurement ④We have taken effective measures to improve our environment.
3.①to ②that ③I have an announcement to make
④when the race will begin
4.①to achieve ②deserves our respect
③deserve consideration； deserve considering； deserve to be considered
重点句型解构
①was walking along the bank of the river when
②had just turned on the computer when
③was about to take my books out when
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Section Ⅱ
LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY？
目 录
01
篇章助解·释疑难
02
文本透析·剖语篇
03
核心知识·巧突破
04
课时检测·提能力
篇章助解·释疑难
Story A
[1]A famous art collector was walking through the city when he
noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer① in the doorway② of a
store. He did a double take.
He noticed that the saucer was an antique③ and very valuable， so he
walked casually④ into the store and innocently⑤ offered to buy the cat for
20 dollars.
The store owner replied， “I’m sorry， but the cat isn’t for
sale.”
The collector said， “Please， I need a hungry cat with a good
appetite⑥ around the house to catch mice.I’ll pay you 200 dollars for that
cat.”
The owner said “sold” and handed over the cat.
[2]The collector continued， “Hey， for the 200 dollars I wonder 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.”
And the owner said， “Sorry my friend， but that’s my lucky
saucer.So far this week I’ve sold 68 cats.”
[1]本句为be doing ...when ...句型。句中when用作并列连词，
意为“正在这时/那时”；noticed a dirty cat lapping milk是“感官动词
＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
[2]本句为主从复合句。I wonder if you could ...是一个常用句
型，意为“我不知道你是否能够……”；句中动词wonder后跟if引导
的宾语从句。
①saucer n.杯托
②doorway n.门口，出入口
③antique n.古董
adj.古时制造的
④casually adv.漫不经心地；非正式地
⑤innocently adv.装作若无其事地；无辜地
⑥appetite n.胃口，食欲
参考译文
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
店门口舔饮浅碟中的牛奶。他惊讶地又看了一眼。
这位收藏家注意到那个浅碟是件古董，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。”
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.
[3]Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful⑦
friend， “Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
“I see millions and millions of stars， Holmes，” replied Watson.
“And what do you deduce⑧ from that？”
Watson thought for a minute.“Well， according to the studies on
astronomy⑨， it tells me that there are millions of galaxies⑩ and
potentially billions of planets.According to the positions of the stars， I
observe that Saturn is in Leo .According to the scientific
measurement of time， I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past
three.According to the current atmosphere ， I forecast that we will
have a beautiful day tomorrow.What does it tell you， Holmes？”
Holmes was silent for a moment.“Watson，” he said，
“someone has stolen our tent！”
[3]本句为主从复合句。句中what you see为what 引导的宾语
从句。
⑦faithful adj.忠诚的
⑧deduce vt.推论，推断
⑨astronomy n.天文学
⑩galaxy 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
参考译文
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，”华生回答道。
“那你从中推断出什么？”
华生想了一会儿。“嗯，根据天文学研究判断，现在天空中有
数百万的星系，可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置判断，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！”
Story C
A middle-aged man was feeling very down.Everything had been
going wrong for him.He had had problems at work and his wife had left
him for another man.So， after he had been feeling depressed for over a
month， he decided to go to the doctor.[4]He had to wait for what
seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery .The bleeding man next to
him was looking at his watch nervously； a woman was coughing and
sneezing badly； and a baby was screaming .Finally， after he had
been waiting for about half an hour， he was called in for his consultation
.The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came in.“Sorry， I’m just finishing something.I’m afraid we’ve been very busy this morning.” She then turned to the man.“So， what’s the problem？” she asked.
“Well， I’ve been having a bit of a crisis ， 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
examine him.“Well， everything is working OK，” she announced
afterwards .“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 what you need is a good
laugh.That would do you a lot of good.A circus is performing in
town.Why don’t you go to see it？ I hear there’s an amazing clown
who’ll really make you laugh.His name’s Grock.”
“I am Grock，” replied the man sadly.
[4]本句为主从复合句。what引导宾语从句，在句中作介词for的
宾语；what在宾语从句中作主语。
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
参考译文
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；一个女人咳嗽不止、还打喷嚏；还有个
婴儿在哭闹。等了半小时后，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，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。城里刚好有马戏团表演，你怎么不去看看呢？我听说马戏团
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。
文本透析·剖语篇
Step One： Pre-reading
What do you think of humour in your daily life？
Discuss in pairs and place a tick in the proper box.（Answers may
vary.）
□Humour helps relieve tension.
□Humour helps protect us from heart disease.
□Humour helps us fight infection better.
□Humour makes us feel happy.
□Humour makes babies speak earlier.
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas.
Story A a.An amazing clown couldn’t give himself a good laugh.
Story B b.Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson saw millions of stars at
night because their tent had been stolen.
Story C c.The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat
because it can attracted more buyers.
答案：Story A－c Story B－b Story C－a
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. How much did the art collector pay for the cat？（ ）
A. 20 dollars. B. 200 dollars.
C. 20 pounds. D. 200 pounds.
√
2. Why didn’t the store owner sell the saucer？（ ）
A. Because it was too dirty.
B. Because he sold cats by it.
C. Because he liked it very much.
D. Because it didn’t belong to him.
√
3. Why did Sherlock ask Watson to look up at the sky？（ ）
A. Because he wanted to remind Watson their tent was gone.
B. Because he wanted Watson to admire the beautiful night.
C. Because they should do some research on stars.
D. Because Watson could forecast the weather accurately.
√
4. Which of the following is right according to Story C？（ ）
A. Grock’s wife loved him very much.
B. Grock never had problems at work.
C. Grock was an amazing clown in a circus.
D. Grock would be working in the United States for three years.
√
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and
fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences for scene description.
（1）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.（Story A）
（2）He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s
surgery.The bleeding man next to him was looking at his watch
nervously； a woman was coughing and sneezing badly； and a baby was
screaming.（Story C）
2. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the action
and dialogue.
（1）Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend，
“Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”（Story B）
（2）The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came
in.“Sorry， I’m just finishing something.I’m afraid we’ve been
very busy this morning.”（Story C）
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1. He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，主句主语为 ，谓语为 had to
wait for，what 引导的从句作介词for的 ，in the doctor’s
surgery为 状语。
自主翻译：
He
宾语
地点
他在诊室里等着，像是等了几个世纪。
2. Finally， after he had been waiting for about half an hour， he was
called in for his consultation.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，含有 after 引导的 状语从
句，意为“……之后”。
自主翻译：
时间
等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。
3. I hear there’s an amazing clown who’ll really make you laugh.
句式分析：此句是主从复合句，hear后是省略连词that的 从
句，该从句中又含有一个who引导的 从句，修饰 。
自主翻译：
宾语
定语
clown
我听说（马戏团里）有个很棒的小丑，他肯定能逗
笑你。
Ⅲ.讨论
1. What do you think of the art collector and the store owner？
2. What would you do if you were Dr.Watson？
They were both dishonest and wanted to earn more money.
I would observe and think about everything carefully before making a
conclusion.
核心知识·巧突破
核心词汇集释
1. faithful adj.忠诚的
教材原句 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。”
【用法】
（1）faith n. 信仰；信任；信心；忠实
have/lose faith in 对……有/失去信心
（2）faithfully adv. 忠实地；诚心诚意地
【佳句】 John is a faithful follower of his favorite football team.He
never misses a game， whether it’s sunny or rainy.（人物描写）
约翰是他最喜欢的足球队的忠实粉丝。无论是晴天还是雨天，他从不
错过一场比赛。
He remained faithful to his principles even in the face of adversity.
即使在逆境中，他仍然坚守自己的原则。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Besides， it is also very important that friends should be
（faith） to each other.
②History is the best teacher.It （faith） records the
development path of each country and foretells the future to us.
③I think the faith that everyone has shown him has touched him.
faithful
faithfully
in
【写美】 词汇升级
④If we are confident in ourselves， nothing can defeat us.
have faith in
2. measurement n.测量，计量，衡量
教材原句 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。
【用法】
（1）take/make measurements 测量尺寸/大小
（2）measure ...by ... 用……来衡量……
（3）take measures to do sth 采取措施做某事
（4）make sth to sb’s measure 照某人的尺寸做某物
【佳句】 Before the hike， they used a map to make a rough
measurement of the tourist trail’s length to estimate the travel time.
徒步旅行前，他们用地图粗略测量了游览路线的长度，以估计旅
行时间。
【用准】 measure作名词表示“措施”时，常用其复数形式；作动
词表示“有……长/宽/高”时，为不及物动词，不用于被动语态和进
行时态；若表示此意义的短语作后置定语时，要用动词-ing形式。
【练透】 单句语法填空/语块表达
①A person’s success should not only （measure） by
their wealth or position， but also by their contributions to society and the
kindness they show to others.
②The athlete’s jump was impressive， （measure）
8.5 meters， setting a new record for the school’s track and field team.
③The carpenter （测量尺寸） of the door
frame before cutting the wood.
be measured
measuring
took the measurement
【写美】 翻译句子
④我们已经采取了有效的措施来改善我们的环境。
（演讲稿）
We have taken effective measures to improve our environment.
3. announce vt.宣布，宣告
教材原句 “Well， everything is working OK，” she announced
afterwards.
“不过一切正常，”她检查后说道。
【用法】
（1）announce sth to sb＝announce to sb sth 向某人宣告某事
announce （to sb） that ... （向某人）宣布……
It is announced that ... 据宣布……
（2）announcement n. 宣布；通告；声明
make an announcement 发布通告
【佳句】 When the host announced that she won the prize， her heart
was thumping with excitement. （心理描写）
当主持人宣布她获奖时，她激动得心怦怦跳。
【用准】 announce后不接双宾语，常用于announce sth to sb或
announce to sb sth结构，有类似用法的动词还有suggest、 explain等。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Please announce students that the holidays will begin next
Monday.
②It has been announced he will pay a second visit to China.
to
that
【写美】 完成句子
③Attention， please. that
there will be a lecture about astronomy in the school hall at 7：30
tonight. （通知）
请注意，我有一件事情要宣布：今晚七点半在学校大厅将有一场关于
天文学的讲座。
④Have they announced ？
他们宣布比赛什么时候开始了吗？
I have an announcement to make
when the race will begin
4. deserve vt.应得，应受到
教材原句 I really don’t think I deserve a zero.我真的觉得我不应该
得零分。
【用法】
（1）deserve＋名词 值得……；应得……
deserve to do sth 应该做某事；值得做某事
deserve doing/to be done（某事）值得被做
（2）deserving adj. 值得的；应得的
【佳句】 It’s our parents who have devoted their unconditional love to
us， which indeed deserves our appreciation and reward. （演讲稿）
是我们的父母给了我们无条件的爱，这确实值得我们感激和报答。
After all her years of service， she truly deserves to be honoured for her
contributions to the community.
在她服务了这么多年之后，她确实应该为她对社区所做的贡献而获得
荣誉。
【用准】 deserve to be done与deserve doing的意义相同，即用主动形
式表示被动意义，有类似用法的动词还有need、 require、 want等。
【练透】 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Maria is constantly making efforts；she deserves
（achieve） the goal of entering the key university.
②Having set a great example to us students， she fully
.
她为我们学生树立了一个很好的榜样，完全值得我们尊敬。
to achieve
deserves our
respect
【写美】 一句多译
③保持开放的心态，因为每个人的想法都值得考虑。
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas
.
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas
.
→Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas
.
deserve
consideration
deserve
considering
deserve to be
considered
重点句型解构
◇句型公式：be doing ...when ...正在做……这时……
教材原句 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
舔饮浅碟中的牛奶。
【用法】
句中when用作并列连词，表示“就在这时/那时”时，常位于主句之
后，常用结构还有：
（1）be about to do ...when ...＝be on the point of
doing ...when ... 正要做……，这时……
（2）had （just） done ...when ... 刚做完……，这时……
【品悟】 I was walking by the field in the countryside when memories
of my childhood began to flood in.（心理、环境描写）
我走在乡间的田野边上，这时童年的记忆开始涌现。
I was about to leave when it began to rain heavily.
我正要离开，这时下起了大雨。
【写美】 完成句子/句型转换
①She she heard a cry
for help.
她正沿着河岸走，这时她听到一阵呼救声。
②I my parents came back
unexpectedly.
我刚打开电脑，这时出乎意料的是我的父母回来了。
was walking along the bank of the river when
had just turned on the computer when
③Seated in the classroom， I was on the point of taking my books out
when suddenly I became frozen.
→Seated in the classroom， I
suddenly I became frozen.
was about to take my books out when
课时检测·提能力
维度一：品句填词
1. Every one of you will be welcome to enjoy the movie， have a heated
discussion （随后） and give your own comments.
2. After the long hike， her （食欲） was so strong that she
finished a large meal effortlessly.
3. The fans started s with excitement when the concert began.
4. The weather station is f heavy rain for the weekend.
afterwards
appetite
creaming
orecasting
维度二：词形转换
1. She spoke （casual） about her weekend plans，
showing no sign of stress.
2. The dog was （faith） to its owner， following him
everywhere.
3. He asked （innocent） why the sky was blue， curious
about everything.
4. The （announce） of the school closure due to
snow was made early in the morning.
casually
faithful
innocently
announcement
1. （我想知道是否） parents should always tell the truth
no matter the consequences.
2. （为什么你不） bring it to his attention that
you’re too ill to work on？
3. Tom （正在做作业，这时） his
mother walked into his room.
I wonder if
Why don’t you
was doing his homework when
维度三：固定搭配和句式
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Humor is the condition of being or seeing funny things.Laughter is
the physical expression of it.Laughs take many forms： a chuckle， a
giggle and a belly laugh.Humor is a magic medicine that is good for mind
and spirit， and laughter is good for the body.
“Research suggests humor and laughter activate our bodies to turn
down the stress hormones （荷尔蒙） and turn up the happiness hormones
as well as the natural pain killers.The positive emotions associated with
humor and laughter help reduce the risk of stress-related diseases，” says
Dr David Fessell， a professor at the University of Michigan.During a
crisis， a lot of people feel frustrated， as well as pushed and pulled in
different directions.They need relief， and laughter becomes a kind of
rescue for them.
A historical example is The Wipers Times， a newspaper put together
by British soldiers fighting in Flanders during World War Ⅱ.The paper
reported on the doings of the soldiers as they battled terror （恐惧） on
the one hand and boredom on the other.The paper served as a relief for the
men to let out their frustrations by including humor.Most British army
units also staged musical programs for laughs as well as providing
opportunities for the troops to listen to songs that reminded them of their
beloved ones back home.Big-name entertainers beginning with Bob Hope
and Bing Crosby volunteered their services.Humor and laughter in times
of crisis are essential to morale （士气） and reducing stress.
Humor and laughter help us build and strengthen social
bonds.Leaders can use them to bring people together.We can use humor
to transform stressful events positively and encourage ourselves.When we
laugh， we remind ourselves that we are not defeated or alone.Use humor
to help yourself and others laugh.If you see a funny picture or joke，
share it.When you share， you create a communal spirit and that helps us
get through crisis.In short， laughing together improves cohesion （凝聚
力）， something we can all use in tough times.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了幽默和笑声的积极作。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了幽默和笑声的积极作用。
1. What part do humor and laughter play according to Dr David Fessell？
（ ）
A. Making us learn things faster.
B. Increasing our hormone levels.
C. Helping us fight against all diseases.
D. Making us feel less pain and pressure.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Research suggests ...the risk
of stress-related diseases可知，幽默和笑声能够减少压力和痛苦。
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2. What do you know about The Wipers Times？（ ）
A. It contained humorous words.
B. It contained news of big stars.
C. It mainly reported the progress of the war.
D. It was a government-run newspaper.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的The paper served as a relief for
the men to let out their frustrations by including humor.可知，报纸中包
括幽默内容，帮助士兵们缓解他们的沮丧情绪。
√
3. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us？（ ）
A. The origin of The Wipers Times.
B. The measures that end the crisis.
C. The life of British soldiers in World War Ⅱ.
D. The importance of humor and laughter in a crisis.
解析： 段落大意题。第三段举例说明了幽默和笑声在危机时刻的
重要性，特别是二战期间《雨刷时报》通过幽默帮助士兵减轻压力和
鼓舞士气。
√
4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph？（ ）
A. Any difficulty can be laughed at.
B. Humor and laughter can make people united.
C. There are many ways to strengthen social ties.
D. A positive mindset is the key to success.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句可知，幽默和笑声有助
于人们团结，增强凝聚力。
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Ⅱ.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 5 .My mother stands out with her cheerful and
humorous 6 .Her personality has a way of 7 any situation，
making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey， we 8 a situation that showed my
mother’s kindness and humor.We had just arrived at a little town when
we 9 a lost tourist looking bewildered （茫然的）.Most people
would have walked by， but not my mom.She 10 the stranger with a
warm smile and started a 11 .Her sense of humor and
friendliness 12 put the traveler at ease.
As we listened to their conversation， I realized the importance of
extending a helping hand to those in need， even to 13 .Finally with
my mom’s help， the tourist reunited with her partners.It was a heart-
warming moment that taught me the power of kindness， humor， and the
beauty of human 14 .
Throughout the trip， I 15 how my mother’s positive attitude
and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and
more 16 .She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about
the 17 but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back， I 18 myself on having such a loving family.And
the trip was such a 19 experience.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了去年夏天家庭度假的经
历，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的性格对作
者的影响。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了去年夏天家庭度假的经
历，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的性格对作
者的影响。
5. A. height B. characteristics
C. plans D. wealth
解析： 下句介绍了母亲的性格特点。由此可知，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。height高度；
characteristic特点；plan计划；wealth财富。
6. A. nature B. blood C. duty D. interest
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√
解析： 根据空前的cheerful and humorous可知，句中说的是性格。
nature性格，秉性；blood血统；duty职责；interest兴趣。
7. A. setting aside B. appealing to
C. brightening up D. taking up
解析： 根据上句中的cheerful and humorous推知，开朗幽默的母亲
能使任何情况变得愉快。set aside留出；appeal to呼吁；brighten up使
明亮，使愉快；take up开始从事。
√
8. A. foresaw B. evaluated
C. created D. encountered
解析： 下文讲述了作者一家遇到一位迷路的游客，开朗幽默的母
亲主动提供帮助的事情。foresee预见；evaluate评估；create创造；
encounter遇到。
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9. A. spotted B. accepted
C. questioned D. dropped
解析： 根据空前的arrived at a little town和空后的a lost tourist
looking bewildered可知，他们到达小镇后看见一个迷路的游客。spot
看见；accept接受；question质疑；drop丢弃。
√
10. A. prevented B. approached
C. recognized D. impressed
解析： 根据上句可知，母亲没有像其他人一样走开，而是走近这
个陌生人。prevent阻止；approach接近；recognize识别；impress印象
深刻。
√
11. A. trouble B. silence
C. conversation D. experiment
解析： 根据下段首句中的As we listened to their conversation可知，
母亲和陌生人开始交谈。trouble麻烦；silence沉默；conversation交
谈；experiment实验。
√
12. A. slightly B. hardly
C. instantly D. truly
解析： 根据空前的Her sense of humor and friendliness并结合常识推
知，母亲的幽默和友善让陌生人立刻放松下来。slightly稍微地；
hardly几乎不；instantly立即地；truly真实地。
13. A. neighbors B. co-workers
C. producers D. strangers
解析： 根据第二段第二句可知，这位迷路的游客是陌生人。
neighbor邻居；co-worker同事；producer生产者；stranger陌生人。
√
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14. A. qualification B. connection
C. commitment D. responsibility
解析：B 根据语境和上句可知，最终在母亲的帮助下，那个陌生游
客与她的同伴团聚了。由此推断，这件事情让作者感受到的是人际关
系的美好。qualification资格；connection联系；commitment承诺；
responsibility责任。
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15. A. expected B. explained
C. regretted D. observed
解析： 根据空后的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。expect预料；explain解释；regret后悔；observe注意到。
√
16. A. changeable B. normal
C. enjoyable D. difficult
解析： 根据空前的and可知，空处与形容词smoother是并列关系，
说明母亲“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。changeable易变的；normal正常的；enjoyable愉快的；
difficult困难的。
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17. A. destinations B. devotion
C. resistance D. predictions
解析： 本句为not ...but ...结构，表示前后的对比；空后的along
the way“沿途”与destinations“目的地”相对。destination目的地；
devotion奉献；resistance抵抗；prediction预测。
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18. A. press B. pride
C. charge D. challenge
解析： 根据上文作者对母亲的描述和空后的having such a loving
family可推知，作者为有这样的家庭感到自豪。press压；pride以……
自豪；charge收费；challenge挑战。
19. A. distant B. risky
C. demanding D. memorable
解析： 根据文章首句可知，这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。distant
遥远的；risky危险的；demanding要求高的；memorable难忘的。
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