考點規范練17(選修6　Unit 17)

　　.閱讀理解

　　A culture’s values can be mirrored by its humor.Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes,who disliked humour,“Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.” He thought humour to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.

　　However,Mordechai Gordon,Ph.D of Education,insists,“Humour allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious.” I agree with Gordon.Learning to look at the world through humour is important.

　　In the United States,every four years an election occurs.Without humour as a way to express their feelings,how else would Americans keep from clawing their eyes out and going the way of learning?Television shows like The Daily Show have become important parts of American culture.They are mothering the masses.They make politics fun.

　　Of course,politics is only one type of humour.Social humour helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition.American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image.On the topic of self-image,Hari Kondabolu stands out.He has a joke about the popular musical group “The Pussycat Dolls”,describing their hit song Don’t Cha as a negative representation of women.He points out an obvious offence in American culture.

　　A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humour is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner.Amongst other things,mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.

　　Of course,humour is not always used for good purposes.Humour can be linked to vulgarity(庸俗) and racism,but,like everything else,it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves,our failures and our connection with one another.

　　Though life may seem tough and depressing at times,all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles(皺紋) to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn’t aware of.

　　With that in mind,remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.

　　1.Hobbes believed that humour 　.?

　　A.was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better

　　B.resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings

　　C.had the power to mirror personal glory and national values

　　D.was for people to view the world from another angle

　　2.What is the author’s attitude towards political humour?

　　A.Worried.　B.Disappointed.

　　C.Curious. D.Appreciative.

　　3.The fourth paragraph is developed mainly 　.?

　　A.by example B.by process

　　C.by comparison D.by classification

　　4.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

　　A.Chaplin wasn’t aware of being laughed at.

　　B.The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.

　　C.Never be the one who laughs at other people.

　　D.The author is determined to face life with a sense of humour.

　　Ⅱ.完形填空

　　(2024山西四校第二次聯考)

　　She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds.However,Miss Bessie was a(n)　1　 presence in the classroom.From 1938 to 1942,when I attended Saint Bernard’s High School,she taught me a lot 　2　 I realised.?

　　There was never a(n)　3　 problem in Miss Bessie’s classes.We didn’t dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hastings and could also play the piano and 　4　 Shakespeare and Milton.?

　　Miss Bessie knew that my family couldn’t afford to buy a newspaper.She knew we didn’t 　5　 own a radio.Still,she 　6　 me to look out for my 　7　 and find some ways to 　8　 what’s going on in the world.　9　 I became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers.I 　10　 made a dollar a week,but I got to read a newspaper every day.?

　　Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngster’s 　11　.Once a few classmates made fun of my 　12　 overcoat.As I was leaving school,Miss Bessie 　13　 me on the back of that old overcoat and said,“Carl,never worry about what you don’t have.Just make the most of what you do have—a(n)　14　.”?

　　Among the things that I didn’t have was 　15　 in the little wooden house.But because of her 　16　,I spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp(煤油燈) reading Shakespeare’s works.Miss Bessie introduced me 　17　 a wonderful world of poems and stories.She led me to 　18　 that I could write poems as well as Shakespeare.?

　　So I read 　19　 Miss Bessie told me to,and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store.Years later,her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note 　20　“I’m so proud to read your article in The Times.” ?

　　1.A.amusing B.towering

　　C.interesting D.exciting

　　2.A.more than B.less than

　　C.better than D.worse than

　　3.A.academy B.homework

　　C.race D.discipline

　　4.A.make use of B.make fun of

　　C.make sense of D.make light of

　　5.A.even B.still

　　C.ever D.yet

　　6.A.allowed B.forced

　　C.turned D.encouraged

　　7.A.happiness B.future

　　C.family D.mistake

　　8.A.catch up with B.come up with

　　C.keep up with D.put up with

　　9.A.So B.And

　　C.Because D.As

　　10.A.always B.merely

　　C.sometimes D.almost

　　11.A.appearance B.health

　　C.development D.performance

　　12.A.colourful B.modern

　　C.informal D.used

　　13.A.patted B.hit

　　C.struck D.pulled

　　14.A.house B.overcoat

　　C.radio D.brain

　　15.A.money B.electricity

　　C.water D.gas

　　16.A.inspiration B.anger

　　C.curiosity D.sponsorship

　　17.A.to B.in

　　C.of D.about

　　18.A.imagine B.believe

　　C.dream D.insist

　　19.A.whenever B.wherever

　　C.whichever D.whatever

　　20.A.writing B.printing

　　C.saying D.speaking

　　Ⅲ.語篇填空

　　It is said that a sense of humour is 1.　 of the most important human qualities.?

　　First of all,humour is good for your physical health.Some research shows that laughter can improve your resistance to diseases.Besides,laughter can ease your physical stress and help your muscles to relax.It is right 2.　(say) that laughter is the best medicine for your body.?

　　Moreover,3.　(have) a good sense of humour helps you to stay healthy emotionally.Humour helps you to release stress and to keep 4. attitude.When you feel anxious or sad,laughter can lighten your mood.?

　　Last but not least,humour helps to strengthen your relationships.First,a(n) 5.　(friend) appearance with a bright smile on your face 6.　 a good sense of humour allow you to make a good first impression with other people.Also,humorous communication improves the emotional connection 7.　 brings people closer together and increases their happiness.In addition,humour is an effective cure 8.　 disagreements,anger and hurts.During difficult times in your relationship,heartfelt laughter will be enough to bridge the gap and fill the crack.?

　　In conclusion,a sense of humour is 9.　(true) important in human life.One essential point is that you should always remember to keep your smile,your humour and your optimism even during the 10.　(hard) times of your life.?

　　.短文改錯

　　Dear Ms.J.K.Rowling,

　　It is great pleasure to write to you.I like reading all of your Harry Potter book.A few days before,I listened to a radio programme about you.Now I know that you teach English at home and in others countries before you started writing books.I also know that you could only write the first book while your baby daughter was asleep,so you worked on them for five years.That was a very much difficult job.Your son David and your daughter Jessica must be proud for you.I hope I can become as successfully as you when I grow up.Thank you for spending time read my letter.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Michele

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　　考點規范練17

　　.1.A　細節理解題。根據文章第一段可知,托馬斯·霍布斯不喜歡幽默,并從他的話“Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.”中可知,應選A項。

　　2.D　推理判斷題。根據文章第三段中的“Without humour as a way to express their feelings,how else would Americans keep from clawing their eyes out and going the way of learning?”及“They make politics fun.”可知,作者對于政治幽默持贊賞的態度。appreciative“欣賞的,賞識的”。

　　3.A　寫作手法題。根據文章第四段的內容可知,作者是通過舉例子來支撐自己的觀點的,因此選A項。

　　4.D　推理判斷題。根據文章的最后兩段可知,盡管生活有時候會很艱難,但仍然有連卓別林都沒有意識到的幽默,要記得用幽默的態度來面對生活,應選D項。

　　.【語篇導讀】本文講述了“我”上高中時,深受Bessie老師的啟迪和鼓勵,最終實現夢想,成為一名作家的故事。

　　1.B　然而,Bessie在教室里很高大。amusing“好笑的”;towering“高大的”;interesting“有趣的”;exciting“令人激動的,激動人心的”。根據空格前的“However”的轉折可知,此處與前文中的“only about five feet tall”形成對比,故選B項。

　　2.A　在1938年到1942年期間,“我”在Saint Bernard高中就讀,她教“我”的東西比“我”意識到的多。more than“比……多”,符合語境。故選A項。

　　3.D　academy “研究院”; homework“作業”; race“賽跑,種族”;discipline“紀律”。根據下文中的“We didn’t dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hastings and could also play the piano and 　4　 Shakespeare and Milton”可推知,Bessie很博學,學生們都很佩服她,她的課上從來就沒有紀律的問題,故選D項。

　　4.C　“我們”不敢找這樣一位女士的麻煩,她了解黑斯廷斯戰役,而且還能夠彈鋼琴,理解莎士比亞和彌爾頓。make use of“利用”;make fun of“取笑”;make sense of“理解”;make light of“對……等閑視之,輕視”。故選C項。

　　5.A　Bessie知道“我們”家甚至連臺收音機都沒有。even“甚至”;still“仍然”;ever“曾經”;yet“還,然而”。根據上文中的“Miss Bessie knew that my family couldn’t afford to buy a newspaper.”可知,作者家里當時很拮據,收音機對作者家來講是奢侈品,因此此處表示遞進的概念,故選A項。

　　6.D　她仍然鼓勵“我”尋找自己的未來,找一些辦法了解世界上正在發生的事情。下文中的“Years later, her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note 　20　”也是提示,老師鼓勵“我”去做那些事情,故選D項。

　　7.B　與下文中的“what’s going on in the world”相呼應,老師鼓勵“我”通過一些途徑去探索自己的未來,不要被自己的家庭條件所限制,故選B項。

　　8.C　catch up with“趕上”;come up with“想出”;keep up with“熟悉,了解”;put up with“容忍”。根據下文中的“read a newspaper”可知,通過報紙人們可以了解到世界上正在發生的事情,與時俱進,從而不落伍,故選C項。

　　9.A　于是“我”成了一個送報紙的報童。根據語境可知,上下句表示邏輯上的因果關系,本句是結果,故選A項。

　　10.B　根據空格后的“but I got to read a newspaper every day”的轉折可知,當時“我”去送報的報酬很低,故選B項,merely意為“僅僅”。

　　11.C　Bessie注意到一些與課堂作業沒有關系,卻對年輕人的發展至關重要的一些事情。appearance“外貌”;health“健康”;development“發展”;performance“表現”。結合下文中的例證可知,Bessie更重視學生的內在發展,故選C項。

　　12.D　曾經有幾個同學嘲笑“我”的舊外套。根據下文中的“that old overcoat”可知,此處選D項,used“舊的”。

　　13.A　當“我”要離開學校時,Bessie拍拍“我”背上的那件舊外套說:“Carl,永遠不要擔心你沒有的東西。充分利用你所擁有的東西——你的頭腦。”pat“輕拍”;hit“撞擊”;strike“碰撞,擊打”;pull“拉,拽”。根據語境可知,老師在安慰作者,故選A項。

　　14.D　與穿著形成對比,而且是“我”所擁有的,也是老師所看重的應該是人的頭腦,故選D項。

　　15.B　“我”家那個小木屋里還沒有電。根據下文中的“a kerosene lamp(煤油燈)”可知,此處應選B項。

　　16.A　但是由于她的鼓舞,“我”就在煤油燈下花幾個小時讀莎士比亞的作品。inspiration“鼓舞”;anger“生氣”;curiosity“好奇心”;sponsorship“資助”。根據下文中的“her encouragement”可知,此處選A項。

　　17.A　Bessie讓“我”了解了詩歌和小說的世界。此處是固定詞組搭配:introduce sb. to sth.意為“使某人初次了解某事,使嘗試某事”,故選A項。

　　18.B　她讓“我”相信“我”可以寫得和莎士比亞一樣好。故選B項。

　　19.D　于是“我”讀了Bessie讓“我”讀的所有的書,并盡力去記住那些她堅持要“我”記住的事情。whatever引導賓語從句,在從句中做賓語。本句是一個省略句,補充完整是:So I read whatever Miss Bessie told me to read,故選D項。

　　20.C　多年后,她的鼓勵最終使“我”有這樣的一天。那天Bessie給“我”一張便條,便條上寫著:“我很自豪能夠在《泰晤士報》上看到你的文章。”報紙或信上寫著,經常用動詞say或read表示,故選C項。

　　.1.one　幽默是人的最重要品質之一,故填one。

　　2.to say　此處用it做形式主語,后面應用動詞不定式做真正主語。

　　3.having　在句中充當主語應用動詞-ing形式。

　　4.an　在單數名詞attitude前應用不定冠詞。

　　5.friendly　在名詞前用形容詞做定語。

　　6.and　此處a friendly appearance with a bright smile on your face和a good sense of humour為并列關系,用and連接。

　　7.that/which　此處是一個定語從句,修飾connection。

　　8.for　名詞cure和for搭配表示“……的療法”。

　　9.truly　修飾形容詞應用副詞。

　　10.hardest　有表示范圍的短語of your life,故應用最高級。

　　.Dear Ms.J.K.Rowling,

　　It is great pleasure to write to you.I like reading all of your Harry Potter .A few days ,I listened to a radio programme about you.Now I know that you English at home and in countries before you started writing books.I also know that you could only write the first book while your baby daughter was asleep,so you worked on for five years.That was a very

　　much

　　difficult job.Your son David and your daughter Jessica must be proud you.I hope I can become as as you when I grow up.Thank you for spending time my letter.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Michele