英语Lesson 2 Why Do We Need Humour?随堂练习题

Unit 4 Lesson 2 & Lesson 3

【基础】

一、选用合适短语并用其恰当形式填空

1. We must take positive steps to 　　　　　　　the problem. 

2. Every time they went dancing they ended up 　　　　　　　　　　　　. 

3. They are 　　　　　　　　　tidying up the table. 

4. The company 　　　　　　　　　　　　break into the American market. 

5. I 　　　　　　　　this teaching method. 

6. I’d like to come with you but that’s not a promise; don’t 　　　　　　　　it. 

7. You think you are clever; 　　　　　　　　, I make sure that you are very foolish. 

8. The rain will 　　　　　　　　　　　　　the crops. 

二、单句语法填空

1. His speech is full of jokes 　　　　　my expense. 

2. You can rely 　　　　　me for help. 

3. Contrary 　　　　　the popular opinion, coffee is quite good for you. 

4. He shows a talent 　　　　　painting. 

5. He is firmly convinced 　　　　　the possibility of life on other planets. 

6. This course covers the 　　　　　(psychology) area. 

7. As I turned around,I 　　　　　(accidental) hit him in the face. 

8. She took the job 　　　　　(pure) and simply for the money. 

9. Agreement on this issue is almost 　　　　　(universe). 

10. She 　　　　　(rare) went anywhere except to her office. 

11. Can you feel the 　　　　　　(紧张) in this room? 

12. She lives in France but has British n　　　　　. 

13. He had an angry 　　　　　(心情) yesterday. 

14. She won a s　　　　　 to go to university. 

15. I had a frightening 　　　　　(遇到) with a poisonous snake. 

16. His works have a great influence 　　　　　the world literature. 

17. Every day they were busy 　　　　　cutting the grass and clearing the bushes. 

18. 　　　　　 my astonishment, she remembered my name. 

19. She returns to work feeling 　　　　 (energy). 

20. Much to her 　　　　　　　(embarrass) she realised that everybody had been listening to her singing. 

21. He 　　　　　(convince) me he was right. 

22. The guests are 　　　　　(most) her friends. 

23. I didn’t find the joke at all 　　　　　(amuse). 

24. This artist’s 　　　　　(create) are worth collecting. 

25. They were 　　　　　(astonish) to find the driver was a six-year-old boy. 

26. This store has an excellent 　　　　　(名誉) for fair dealing. 

27. This is the mark of her real 　　　　　(天才) as a designer. 

28. Air, water, clothing and insects are all means of 　　　　　(传染). 

29. The two of them frequently discuss 　　　　　(学术的) questions through email. 

30. She was so nervous that she kept forgetting what to say, and she spoke almost in a w　　　　　. 

三、完成句子

1. 好像有敲门声。(as if)

It sounds 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　at the door. 

2. 我们班的学生大部分是女生。(consist of)

The students in our class 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 

3. 我期望你来树立一个好榜样。(rely on)

I 　　　　 　　　　　　　　　a good example. 

4. 因为生病，她今天没有像往常一样去上学。(现在分词短语作状语)

　　　　　　　　,she didn’t go to school as usual today. 

5. 那位母亲去世了，给她的孩子们留下了一大笔钱。(现在分词短语作状语)

The mother died,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　for her children. 

【综合】 

一、阅读理解

A

This year over twenty-three hundred teenagers (young people aged from 13–19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.

Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected—much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that were usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.

Family life, too, was different. The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”

At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticise American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”

1. What’s Mike’s attitude towards American education?

A. Praise. B. Regret.

C. Ignore. D. Accuse.

2. What’s the purpose of the whole exchange program?

A. To help teenagers in other countries know the real America.

B. To send students in America to travel in Germany.

C. To let students learn something about other countries.

D. To have teenagers learn new languages.

3. What is particular in American schools?

A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.

B. There are a lot of outside activities.

C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.

D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.

4. What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?

A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.

B. German schools trained students to be better citizens.

C. American schools were not as good as German schools.

D. The easy life in American schools was more helpful to students.

B

Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.

Different cultures emphasise the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.

Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realised that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.

Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.

People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance to us to learn from each other.

5. Why does the author mention his experience in Thailand?

A. To show the English prefer to make long speeches.

B. To show too many words are of no use.

C. To show people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature.

D. To show even talk and silence can be culturally different.

6. According to the text,how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A. By sharing different ways of life.

B. By accepting different habits.

C. By recognising different values.

D. By speaking each other’s languages.

7. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Multicultural Environment

B. Cross-cultural Differences

C. How to Understand Each Other

D. How to Build up a Relationship

8. What’s the benefit of eating together at restaurants in some countries according to this passage?

A. People can develop closer relations.

B. People can share the same culture.

C. People can get to know each other.

D. People can keep each other company.

C

The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in an unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.

Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes on people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour.

Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr Bean doesn’t talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.

9. How does the author mainly explain the understatement?

A. By describing a process.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By following the time order.

D. By using examples.

10. How does Mr Bean make people laugh?

A. By using his body movements and facial expressions.

B. By making jokes about others’ accents.

C. By copying others’ behaviour.

D. By telling funny stories.

11. Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?

A. The British often stick to the facts.

B. British jokes are involved with many different cultures.

C. British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.

D. The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.

二、七选五

How to Say No Respectfully

Like most people,your natural instinct (本能) is probably to help others when you can. 　1　 Whether you’re declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work, you can say no while still being respectful. Whatever the situation is,be clear,polite and firm when saying no. 

Express your thanks. 　2　 If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like, “Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I’m sorry that I’m busy that evening.” 

Think before you speak. If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn’t even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answer—even if you already know what it is going to be. 　3　 

Give a clear answer. Saying no respectfully shows that you’re honest and direct. 　4　 If you can’t help, say so. If someone is asking you on a date and you don’t want to go, make that clear. 

　5　 You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you could say, “I’m not free for dinner, but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.” 

A. Find a way to compromise.

B. Take a pause, and then kindly say no.

C. But sometimes, you just need to say no.

D. It’s strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.

E. Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.

F. If you feel it necessary, you can also provide a reason for your answer.

G. Do not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request.

三、完形填空

An anxious father was worriedly sitting outside an operation room. Having met with a bad accident, his son was lying 　1　 inside. For the father, every moment seemed longer than a year. Suddenly a doctor 　2　 towards the operation room. 

The father just could not control his anger, “My son is lying on the　3　 table for so long!” The doctor 　4　the father and said, “This is the earliest I could reach. Please don’t 　5　.” Then he continued running to the operation room. The father became even angrier, “How 　6　 you said not to worry! You doctors have no feelings at all!” 

An hour passed; three more hours went by; the father then began to think of all the　7　 things that he might have to hear once the doctor finished the marathon operation. Finally, the doctor came out of the room. Before the father could ask him 　8　, the doctor said, “Your son is fine now,” and rushed away. 

The father became angry again. He shouted at the nurse, “How proud! What does he think of himself? He has done no　9　 to me at all! It is his 　10　 to serve his patients.” 

The nurse requested him to　11　 down and said, “I’m sorry, sir. Your son is out of 　12　. The doctor who operated on your son was in the graveyard (墓地) when we called him 　13　 your son was brought here. His son 　14　 away last night. Before leaving, the doctor gave me all the necessary instructions.” 

Don’t 　15　 before knowing the whole truth. 

1. A. unconscious B. unwilling

C. regretful D. hopeless

2. A. walked B. looked

C. drove D. rushed

3. A. dinning B. operation

C. writing D. work

4. A. looked down on B. took care of

C. stared at D. laughed at

5. A. worry B. cry

C. hesitate D. quarrel

6. A. stressfully B. easily

C. patiently D. embarrassedly

7. A. dangerous B. urgent

C. favourite D. worst

8. A. why B. anything

C. when D. everything

9. A. favour B. wrong

C. good D. harm

10. A. duty B. problem

C. dream D. chance

11. A. break B. calm

C. set D. fall

12. A. sight B. order

C. danger D. control

13. A. before B. although

C. as long as D. as soon as

14. A. walked B. passed

C. got D. ran

15. A. reply B. imagine

C. regret D. conclude

四、语法填空

As an ancient saying in China goes: If your ship is against the current (水流), you lose your ground when you don’t advance. Isn’t this talking about life?

1.　　　　　(gain) something, you need to work at your best constantly. But a wise man once 2.　　　　　 (tell) me something opposite years ago. Sometimes we need to slow down so that we can find peace and see clearly 3.　　　　　 we truly want in the first place. The competition in our society is fierce. It is now. It used to be. And it will be. And at 4.　　　　　 same time, we have family,friends and lovers 5.　　　　　 we need to value. But we all only have 24 hours a day. And 6.(take) rests has to take up a lot of time among these hours. Otherwise we won’t be able to survive. 

So we really need to remind 7.　　　　　(us) that sometimes life does take 8.　　　　　(patient). Slow down. Don’t be always anxious 9.　　　　　 everything. Only by doing so can we 10.　　　　　 (actual) go farther.

参考答案：

【基础】

一、

1. deal with 2. in a bad mood  3. busying themselves  4. makes an attempt to

5. believe in6. rely on  7. on the contrary  8. have a bad effect on

二、

1. at 2. on 3. to 4. for 5. of

6. psychological 7. accidentally 8. purely 9. universal 10. rarely

11. tension 12. nationality 13. mood 14. scholarship 15. encounter

16. on 17. with 18. To 19. energised/energetic 20. embarrassment

21. convinced 22. mostly 23. amusing 24. creations 25. astonished

26. reputation 27. genius 28. infection 29. academic 30. whisper

三、

1. as if there is a knock

2. consisted mostly of girls

3. rely on you to set

4. Being ill

5. leaving a lot of money

【综合提升】

一、

A: 1–4 DCBA

B: 5–8 DCBA

C: 9–11 DAD

二、

1–5 CEBGA

三、

1–5 ADBCA  6–10 BDBAA  11–15 BCDBD

四、

1. To gain  2. told  3. what  4. the 5. whom/who/that

6. taking  7. ourselves 8. patience 9. about 10. actually