1、Developing ideas.阅读理解AThere exist cruel wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, so its not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humour just to help us go through difficult times in our lives.Putting a smile on someones face when you know they are feeling depressed makes
2、them feel good and warms their heart.How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, coworker, neighbor, close friend, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at the corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don
3、t know the person Im joking around with.My grandma always found humour in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine.This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is a common manner to speak to others that are around you.I know of a few people that dont have a
4、 funny bone in their bodies, as they say.Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their faces.They dont get the joke that makes others laugh.I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if
5、I were from outer space.How can people not get a really funny joke? Laughing is essential to keep our stress levels under control.Without humour, we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medication to keep ourselves from going crazy.There is too much sadness, whic
6、h will bring little light into our lives.Therefore, I believe our best medicine is to get together, tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了幽默感的重要性。我们不仅仅需要而且更有必要有幽默感，以帮助我们度过困难时期。1The author answers the question in the second paragraph with .Afacts and descriptionsBevid
7、ence and the argumentCexamples and the conclusionDstories and persuasion解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，作者提出问题后，先举了自己经常和周围的人开玩笑，他祖母也总是寻找幽默的例子，而后表示他认为这不仅可以缓解任何情况下的压力，而且也是与周围的人交谈的一种常见方式。故作者在第二段中运用了举例和总结的方式。2The underlined phrase “busting a gut” in the third paragraph can be replaced by “ ”Akeeping silentBspeakin
8、g loudClaughing hard Dexplaining carefully解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第三段中的Everyone around them could be .smile on their faces.可知，有些人不能理解让人发笑的笑话，当别人听到一个很好笑的笑话时，可能会笑得在地上打滚，而他们却只是坐在那里，脸上没有一点笑容。画线词所在句与本句表达意思相似，表示作者能理解笑话，并大笑起来，而他们却只是坐在那里，向看外星人一样看作者。3According to the passage, laughing is necessary and essential because
9、 .Ait can lift peoples spiritsBit can help people get on well with othersCit can help get rid of the cruelty in the worldDit makes people more confident解析：选A细节理解题。根据第四段中的Laughing is essential to keep our stress levels under control.可知，笑能让我们控制住压力，能使我们精神振奋。4In writing the passage, the author mainly in
10、tends to .Atalk about his own understanding of humourBencourage people to be humorous in daily lifeCintroduce a practical way to get through daily lifeDconvince people of the power of being optimistic about life解析：选B写作意图题。通读全文尤其是文章最后一段可知，作者相信改善情绪最好的“药物”是大家聚在一起讲一些笑话，一起开怀大笑。BA sense of humour is somet
11、hing highly valued.A person who has a great sense of humour is often considered to be happy and socially confident.However, humour is a doubleedged sword.Sometimes it can damage selfrespect and annoy others.People who use bonding humour tell jokes and generally lighten the mood.Theyre thought to be
12、good at reducing the tension in uncomfortable situations.They often make fun of their common experiences, and sometimes they may even laugh off their own misfortunes.The basic message they deliver is：Were all alike, we find the same things funny, and were all in this together.Putdown humour, on the
13、other hand, is an aggressive type of humour used to criticize others through teasing.When its aimed against politicians, as it often is, its extremely funny and mostly harmless.But in the real world, it may have a harmful effect.An example of such humour is telling friends an embarrassing story abou
14、t another friend.When challenged about their teasing, the putdown jokers might claim that they are “just kidding”， thus allowing themselves to avoid responsibility.This type of humour, though considered by some people to be socially acceptable, may hurt the feelings of the one being teased and thus
15、have a bad effect on personal relationships.Finally, in hateme humour, the joker is the target of the joke for the amusement of others.This type of humour was used by comedians John Belushi and Chris Farleyboth of whom suffered for their success in show business.A small amount of such humour is char
16、ming, but routinely offering oneself up to be embarrassed destroys ones selfesteem, and fosters depression and anxiety.So it seems that being funny isnt necessarily an indicator of good social skills and wellbeing.In certain cases, it may actually have a negative effect on interpersonal relationship
17、s.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过列举三类幽默的表现和特点，告诉我们幽默有令人快乐的方面，有时候也会伤害自尊和影响人际关系。5What does the underlined sentence “humour is a doubleedged sword” mean? AHumour is a tool to do two things.BHumour has its own advantages and disadvantages.CHumour is like a sword with two edges.DHumour is double as meaningful as a sw
18、ord.解析：选B句意猜测题。根据上文A sense of humour is something highly valued.A person who has a great sense of humour is often considered to be happy and socially confident.可知，幽默感是非常重要的，一个有幽默感的人通常被认为是快乐自信的；再由画线句后的句子可知，有时候，幽默也会伤害自尊，让别人烦恼，因此幽默是一把双刃剑，所以画线句意思是幽默有它自己的优点和缺点。6In bonding humour, people create a relaxing
19、 atmosphere by .Ateasing experiences of their friendsBshowing their personal relationshipsCjoking about experiences they shareDlaughing at others misfortunes解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的They often make fun of their common experiences, and sometimes they may even laugh off their own misfortunes.可知，利用bonding hum
20、our人们经常嘲笑他们的共同经历。7Which of the following is among the common targets of putdown humour? AComedians. BJokers.CActors. DPoliticians.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，这种幽默的目标通常是政治家们。8In the passage, the author mainly conveys .Ahumour has its bright side and dark sideBhumour can be classified into three kindsChumou
21、r deserves to be studiedDhumour is highly valued解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段中的A person who has a great sense of humour is often considered to be happy and socially confident.However, humour is a doubleedged sword.Sometimes it can damage selfrespect and annoy others.可知，作者在第一段点明文章主旨，说明幽默是一把双刃剑，有优点也有缺点，并在下文用三种幽默方式
22、举例说明。由此可知A项正确。.阅读七选五A sense of humour can be a persons greatest advantage.This skill can help you communicate easily with others and improve your health.And even help deal with difficult situations. 1 Identify the benefits of humour.A sense of humour allows you to find humour in both positive and ne
23、gative situations. 2 Besides, it can increase your coping abilities and selfesteem. 3 Being funny means being able to express humour.However, having a sense of humour means having the ability to let go and not take everything so seriously, and being able to laugh at lifes difficulty.Watch and learn.
24、You dont have to be funny to have a sense of humour, or be the one telling all the jokes.If youre not sure how to laugh or have a sense of humour about things, watch other people. 4 True humour is genuine and reflects your personality.Accept yourself.If you want to have a sense of humour, you should
25、 accept yourself. 5 Learn to laugh at yourself.Everyone needs to take himself seriously sometimes, but learning to laugh at yourself is a way to selfacceptance.No one is perfect, and we all make mistakes.Keep good humour about your life.AHave a sense of humour.BHowever, dont just copy their humour.C
26、Remember to keep focused on having fun.DIt can help reduce stress as well as anxiety.ERecognize the difference between being funny and having a sense of humour.FTherefore, its necessary for you to have a sense of humour.GHaving a lighthearted attitude to yourself is a good way to keep a sense of hum
27、our.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了幽默感的好处以及如何具有幽默感。1选F上文提到“幽默感是一个人最大的优点。这一技能可以帮助你与他人轻松沟通，改善你的健康。甚至帮助处理困难的情况”，故F项(因此，你有必要有幽默感)承接上文，符合语境。2选D根据本段小标题“发现幽默的好处”以及空处下文提到的“此外，它可以提高你的应对能力和自尊”可知，空处也应讲幽默的好处，故D项(它可以帮助减轻压力和焦虑)符合语境。3选E此空是小标题，应该是祈使句，所以在A、C、E项中选择。再根据下文内容“风趣意味着能够表达幽默。然而，拥有幽默感意味着有放手的能力，不把每件事都看得那么严重，并且能够嘲笑生活中的困难”
28、可知，E项(认识到幽默和风趣的区别)符合语境。4选B根据上文提到的“如果你不知道如何笑或对事情有幽默感，看看其他人”，再根据下文提到的“真正的幽默是真诚的，反映了你的个性”可知，B项(然而，不要只是模仿他们的幽默)承接上下文，符合语境。5选G根据上文提到的“如果你想要有幽默感，你应该接受自己”，再根据下文提到的“学会自嘲”可知，G项(对自己有一个轻松的态度是保持幽默感的好方法)承接上下文，符合语境。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom给你写信，在信中询问你最喜欢的西方喜剧演员，请你给他回信。内容包括：1你最喜欢卓别林；2你了解的卓别林的情况和令你印象深刻的卓别林的作品；3你的感悟。注意
29、：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考范文：Dear Tom，Im glad to hear from you.Im writing to tell you that Charlie Chaplin is my favourite comedian and Id like to share with you something about him.Chaplin was born in a poor area of London.At an early age, he was forced to join the mobile troupe, travelling all
30、over the UK.Afterwards he began working in the movie business, and in 1914 in a film he created a tragedy “Charlot”， and this special image is also my favourite film image.It brings both amusement and thinking to the audience.I like Chaplin especially because of his hardworking and perseverant attitude to life and his career.Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely，Li Hua
