Unit 4 My space 单元提高卷 -2022-2023学年高一英语单元基础与提升必刷卷（上教版2020必修第一册）

My space单元提高卷 Ⅰ.Grammar（10’） Apart from the spelling of the word, there are, obviously, many differences between American and British humour. There is a common belief in the U.K. that Americans don’t understand irony(讽刺). This is of course not true. But what is true is that Americans don’t use it all the time. Irony may show up in American comedies, but people there don’t use it as much as Brits in daily life and it is generally seen as inappropriate in situations (1) ______it is normal in the U.K. On the contrary, irony is a common feature of British culture. It virtually (2) ______(run) in the blood of Brits. They use it as liberally as prepositions in everyday conversations, as a way of mocking their enemies, (3) ______ (play) with their friends and laughing at themselves. This may sometimes be considered as offensive (4)______ the recipients are not used to it. But, it, in fact, is almost a sign of affection if a Brit likes you. Things are different in America. When Americans use