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UNIT 4　HUMOUR
Part 1　LEARNING TO LEARN & TOPIC TALK
基础过关练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.In the movie My Country, My Parents, people come from different places so they have different 　　　　(口音).
2.The voice in the back of my head tells me that one phrase has stopped so many people from reaching their 　　　　(潜力): I can't.
3.We also need to protect nature so that we can 　　　　(互动) with it.
4.Not only has this outing provided a platform for us to get close to nature, but it also has 　　　　(增强) our friendship and mutual cooperation.
Ⅱ.一词多义
1.Before the accident, he had consumed a lot of alcohol. 词性:　　　　 词义:　　　　
2.When they knew they won first prize, they were consumed with pride.
词性:　　　　 词义:　　　　
Ⅲ.选词填空
run up to;as a result;be confused about;carry on
1.He met a lot of difficulties but he didn't give up and　　　　　　 trying.
2.When she heard her name called by the teacher, she　　　　　　 the platform.
3.Although he was not good at sports, he practiced a lot. 　　　　　　, he passed the examination.
4.When you 　　　　　　 what you are learning, just turn to your teacher for help.
Ⅳ.单句语法填空
1.The students expressed their anxiety 　　　　　 their examination results.
2.He pretended 　　　　　(read) the book when his mother came in.
3.In fact, you should read the book　　　　　 (slow) and find the main idea.
4.The teacher stressed the　　　　　(significant) of reading aloud when learning languages.
5.No wonder the story is popular among children. They can read many　　　　　(humour) plots in it.
6.Don't phone me tomorrow morning. I　　　　　 (have) a meeting then.
Ⅴ.完成句子
1.她假装她是白雪公主。
She pretended 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 Snow White.
2.当同学们在我表演话剧时取笑我时,我感到很尴尬。(embarrassed)
When my classmates laughed at me while I was acting out the play, 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　.(读后续写—心理描写)
3.父母总是尽最大努力使我们过得更好。(make+宾语+宾补)
Parents always try their best to　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　.
4.他如此努力完成每一个任务,以至于没有人认为他和其他人有什么不同。
He worked　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　every task 　　　　 nobody considered him different from others.
能力提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I have heard having a good sense of humour often helps in breaking the ice. Also people remember you because of your humour. But I think I don't have a very good sense of humour. Could you suggest how to build on this —Radha Karnik
This is a great question that is unfortunately difficult to answer. I can only give you my views on this topic, which may or may not be correct. I know that I enhanced my sense of humour over time.
When I was younger I was not funny at all, but now I can easily make people laugh. Sometimes I say things that I think are very funny but others do not. Improving wit and humour, I believe, is an ongoing process.
Now, there are various forms of humour and everyone has their individual style. Overall, I believe being fluent in a language is very important for being witty or funny. The way we play around with words adds the “funny” tag to an otherwise normal sentence. Also, seeing irony is very important. I think humour is often the link between two unrelated things.
In my experience, laughing frequently and appreciating other people's jokes and wit are very important. Within these, finding humour in everyday normal situations is the key.
I often notice what is going on around me and say funny things in my head and laugh to myself. That serves almost as practice for when I am in a group. I watch comedy shows and movies and I am sure that has some influence on helping me improve my sense of humour.
And last, having confidence that you are humorous is important. There will always be someone funnier than you, which is fine. Just work on building your own style.
Remember, if you are trying to be funny and witty in order to break the ice at a business function, be careful. In those situations, humour has to be mild and politically correct.
Yours,
Brad
1.What is Radha Karnik's problem 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A.He doesn't have friends.　　　
B.He doesn't have a good sense of humour.
C.He doesn't understand others' humour.　　　
D.He doesn't know the functions of humour.
2.By telling him his own experience, what did Brad try to make Radha Karnik believe
A.Laughter is the best medicine.　　　
B.A sense of humour can be developed.
C.Laughter and humour go hand in hand.　　　
D.A sense of humour helps impress others.
3.Which of the following would Brad agree with
A.Everyone knows how to appreciate others' jokes.
B.Everyone needs to laugh to themselves each day.
C.Everyone has their individual style of humour.
D.Everyone is as funny and witty as others.
Ⅱ.七选五
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. 　1　 Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It tells both you and the people around you that it's no big deal. So be brave enough to share the moments when you feel embarrassed. 　2　 When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
　3　 Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver(屏幕保护程序) that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good sources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don't consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humour in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (有感染力的). 　4　
Don't spend a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. 　5　 Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you'll be amazed how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A.Surround yourself with amusing reminders to make your face light up.
B.If you can't find any humour at hand, recall something funny.
C.When you are around them, you'll be more likely to laugh, too.
D.But not everyone is good at laughing sincerely and accurately.
E.Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F.Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G.Avoid negative people and don't hold on to things that make you unhappy.
1.　　　　　　 2.　　　　　　 3.　　　　　　 4.　　　　　　 5.　　　　　　
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　Everybody knows Charlie Chaplin, a world-famous comedy actor. People everywhere have laughed at Charlie Chaplin's humorous films 　1　 tears run down their faces. From his very first 　2　 they know what will happen. The little man is always with a black moustache, wide-open eyes, a round black hat and 　3　 too large for his feet. He will 　4　 through snow, and fall from windows. He will fight against men who are twice his 　5　, and fall in love with women who can hardly notice him.
The poor man that Charlie Chaplin　6　 in dozens of films makes all kinds of stupid mistakes. He is always in trouble, but he never 　7　. He dreams of becoming a great man. Even people who don't understand English can 　8　 Chaplin's films, because they are mostly 　9　. It isn't what he 　10　 that makes people laugh. His comedy doesn't rely on words. It relies on little 　11　 which mean the same thing to people all over the world.
Chaplin raises his thick eyebrows or rolls his eyes. He hides behind a fat lady or under a table to escape from his 　12　. He dresses well and pretends to be a 　13　 and important man. It is all so hopeless and 　14　 that he makes us laugh. This is the 　15　 of Chaplin's huge success. 　　　　　　　　
1.A.if　　B.once　　C.because　　D.until
2.A.disappearance　　　B.appearance
C.words　　　D.emotions
3.A.trousers　　　B.scarfs
C.shoes　　　D.coats
4.A.sleep　　　B.sit
C.play　　　D.struggle
5.A.length　　　B.size
C.greatness　　　D.width
6.A.played　　　B.recognized
C.loved　　　D.fooled
7.A.comes down　　　B.gets away
C.goes back　　　D.gives up
8.A.forecast　　　B.attain
C.enjoy　　　D.look
9.A.frightening　　　B.silent
C.pleasant　　　D.moving
10.A.plays　　　B.acts
C.expects　　　D.says
11.A.actions　　　B.expressions
C.stories　　　D.words
12.A.enemies　　　B.weaknesses
C.characters　　　D.films
13.A.poor　　　B.sad
C.rich　　　D.beautiful
14.A.possible　　　B.impossible
C.instructive　　　D.tired
15.A.mood　　　B.beginning
C.theory　　　D.secret
答案与分层梯度式解析
UNIT 4　HUMOUR
Part 1　LEARNING TO LEARN & TOPIC TALK
基础过关练
Ⅰ.1.accents　2.potential　3.interact　4.enhanced
Ⅱ.1.动词;喝　句意:事故发生前,他喝了很多酒。
2.动词;使充满　句意:当他们知道自己获得了一等奖时,他们感到非常自豪。
Ⅲ.1.carried on　2.ran up to　3.As a result　4.are confused about
Ⅳ.1.about/over　考查介词。 固定搭配anxiety about/over...意为“对于……的焦虑”。
2.to be reading　考查不定式。pretend to be doing sth.意为“假装正在做某事”。
3.slowly　考查副词。设空处修饰动词read,作状语,需用副词,故填slowly。
4.significance　考查名词。空前为冠词the,后边是介词of,可知设空处需要填入一个名词。这句话表示“老师强调了学语言时朗读的重要性”,这里表示“重要性”,故填significance。
5.humorous　考查形容词。空前为many,后边是名词plots,可知设空处需要填形容词,与many一起修饰名词。这里指“他们可以在这部小说里读到很多幽默的情节”,这里表示“幽默的”,故填humorous。
6.will be having　考查时态。由语境可知此处表示“那时(明天上午)我正在开会”,所以用将来进行时,故填will be having。
Ⅴ.1.that she was　2.I felt very embarrassed　3.make us live better　4.so hard to finish;that
能力提升练
Ⅰ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文,通过书信的一问一答阐述了如何培养幽默感,指出每个人都有自己独特的幽默风格。
1.B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I think I don't have a very good sense of humour”可知,Radha Karnik认为自己没有幽默感,而且从回信中可知Brad通过自己的经历讲述了培养幽默感的方法,再次印证Radha的问题是没有幽默感。故选B。
2.B　推理判断题。从第二段中的“I know that I enhanced my sense of humour over time.”可以看出Brad先说自己的观点,认为幽默感是可以培养的,然后叙述了自己年轻时没有幽默感,是如何慢慢培养起来的,可知Brad是想通过讲述自己的经历,告诉Radha Karnik他也可以培养自己的幽默感。故选B。
3.C　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Now, there are various forms of humour and everyone has their individual style.”可知,幽默有很多形式,每个人都有自己独特的幽默风格。故选C。
【高频词汇】　1.a sense of humor幽默感　2.process n.过程,进程;步骤　3.various adj.各种各样的
4.individual adj.独特的,与众不同的;个人的　5.link n.联系,连接;关系 vt.联系;把……连接起来　6.mild adj.温和的
【差距词汇】　1.break the ice(尤指聚会等开始时,用言语或行动)打破隔阂;打头说话　2.wit n.风趣→witty adj.风趣的　3.irony n.讽刺
长难句　
原句　The way we play around with words adds the “funny” tag to an otherwise normal sentence.
分析　本句是主从复合句。句子主干为“The way adds the ‘funny’ tag to an otherwise normal sentence”。“we play around with words”是省略了引导词的定语从句。
译文　我们玩文字游戏的方法给原本平常的句子添加了“有趣的”标签。
Ⅱ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。笑是最好的药,它有助于解决问题、改善关系和维持身心健康。文章就如何让笑成为生活的一部分提出了一些建议。
1.D　过渡句。设空处前文介绍笑是最好的药,它帮助解决问题,改善关系,维持身心健康,而下文提到学会让笑成为你的生活的一部分的建议。综合可知,设空处是起到承上启下的作用,D项“但并不是每个人都擅长真诚而准确地笑”与上文构成转折关系,同时衔接下文,符合语境。
2.F　细节句。本段主旨句:嘲笑自己。设空处上文讲到要勇敢地分享你的尴尬时刻,空后讲到当消极的事情发生时,努力把它变成一个幽默的故事,让你和其他人都笑起来,F项“试着嘲笑你的尴尬处境,而不是为它们懊悔”与前后两句共同说明了如何“嘲笑自己”,符合语境。上文中的“Laugh at yourself.”与F项中的“laugh at your awkward situations”呼应,“embarrassed”与“awkward”呼应。
3.A　主旨句。结合前后段的开头语可知,设空处也应为祈使句,作为本段的主旨句。设空处下文讲到玩具、有趣的海报、让你笑的电脑屏幕保护程序、你和你的家人或朋友玩得很开心的照片。由此可知,A项“身边放一些有趣的提醒物来让自己露出喜色”符合语境。
4.C　细节句。本段主旨为“花时间和有趣的人在一起”。前文介绍了幽默的人的有趣的观点和笑声具有感染力,结合选项可知,C项“当你在他们身边的时候,你也更有可能笑”为前一句的结果,同时呼应主题。C项中的“them”指代前文中提到的幽默的人。
5.B　细节句。前文介绍了使自己开心的方式(看幽默的录像或网上有趣的照片), B项“如果你手边找不到任何幽默,回忆某些有趣的事情”引起下文,介绍另一种方式(试着回忆听过或读过的笑话或看过的喜剧),符合语境。B项中的“recall”与下文中的“thinking back to”呼应,B项中的“something funny”与下文中的“joke”和“comedy”呼应。
【高频词汇】　1.emotional adj.情感的　2.negative adj.负面的;否定的　3.seek out找到　4.point of view观点;态度;意见　5.set aside留出　6.amazed adj.大为惊奇的　7.light up(脸上或眼中)露出喜色
【熟词生义】　frame v.给……做框;给……镶边
长难句　
原句　As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you'll be amazed how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
分析　这是一个主从复合句。As long as引导条件状语从句,从句中and连接两个并列的谓语;主句中amazed后是how引导的宾语从句,从句中and连接了四个并列的宾语。
译文　只要你有一颗快乐的心,并有意地挤出时间去笑,你就会惊讶于你对你的工作、家庭、人际关系和你自己的看法开始有多么不同。
Ⅲ.◎语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文,主要介绍了卓别林及他的银幕形象。
1.D　until是“直到……”之意,是四个选项中唯一符合上下文逻辑的连词(各地的人们都会对着卓别林的幽默电影笑,直到笑出泪来)。A.如果;B.一旦;C.因为。
2.B　此处appearance是“出场”之意。卓别林一露面,观众就知道后面会发生什么。根据下文“a black moustache, wide-open eyes, a round black hat”可知,他出场后,观众才能看到黑色小胡子、大眼睛、黑色圆顶礼帽。故选B。A.消失;C.话,词;D.情感。
3.C　下文中有feet一词提示,故选shoes。卓别林的形象众所周知,他个子小,但穿着一双大鞋。A.裤子;B.围巾;D.外套。
4.D　从此处往后到第一段结束描写的是卓别林的一系列滑稽事情:他在雪中“挣扎”,从窗户跌下,与体格是他两倍的人对抗,或是爱上对他不屑一顾的女人。A.睡;B.坐;C.玩。这三个选项表示的动作“在雪中睡,在雪中做,在雪中玩”不能表现他的滑稽,是雪中艰难行走让他显得滑稽可笑。
5.B　解析见第4题。A.长度;B.尺寸,大小,体格;C.伟大;D.宽度。
6.A　卓别林在电影里“扮演”可怜的男人。此处play是“扮演(角色)”之意。B.认出;C.喜爱;D.愚弄。
7.D　but一词表示转折的含义,虽然卓别林在许多电影里扮演的男人犯了各种各样的愚蠢的错误,总是遇到麻烦,但是他“从不放弃”,梦想着成为一个伟大的人。A.下降;B.远离;C.回去。
8.C　甚至不懂英文的人也能欣赏卓别林的电影,此处enjoy是“欣赏”之意。A.预测;B.获得;D.看。
9.B　根据后文“His comedy doesn't depend on words.”可知,此处选silent“无声的”。 卓别林所演的电影主要是无声电影。A.令人害怕的;C.令人愉悦的;D.感人的。
10.D　上一句已经说了是无声电影,所以并不是卓别林“说”的话使人发笑。A.扮演;B.表演;C.期盼。
11.A　depend on是“依赖,取决于”之意。上一句和这一句道出了卓别林喜剧的特点——不依赖言语,而是以细微的“动作”(little actions)赢得观众的笑声。B.表情;C.故事;D.言语。
12.A　卓别林为了躲避他的敌人,藏在一位肥胖的妇女身后或桌子底下,这其实是无用的,但卓别林这样做恰恰增加了喜剧的色彩。B.弱点;C.角色;D.电影。
13.C　根据设空处前面的“pretends”和后面的“and important”可知,他穿着华丽,假装是个“富有的”、重要的人。A.可怜的;B.难过的;D.漂亮的。
14.B　设空处与“hopeless”并列,指他做的一切都是没有希望且“不可能的”,以至于让我们发笑。A.可能的;C.有教育意义的;D.累的。
15.D　上文描述的是卓别林的表演方式,而这正是他取得巨大成功的秘诀。A.心情;B.开始;C.理论。
【高频词汇】　1.fall in love with爱上　2.dozens of许多　3.in trouble处于困境中　4.depend on依靠……　5.escape v.逃避;躲避;逃脱
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