Unit 2 Section Ⅰ Part Ⅰ Reading comprehension(课件PPT)-【学霸笔记·同步精讲】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修第一册（人教版)

该高中英语课件围绕“智能家居”主题展开，通过图片提问（如分析小男孩、机器人、宇宙的象征意义）、“smart”事物识别及定义讨论激活学生背景知识，再以速读理清语篇结构、精读领悟细节为支架，帮助学生构建语篇脉络与核心信息。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如语块翻译、熟词生义及长难句分析提升语言理解与表达，创造性任务（如讨论智能家居未来功能）促进批判与创新思维。多样化课时作业（阅读、七选五、完形）助力学习能力发展，为教师提供系统教学资源，提升学生综合素养。

Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking Part Ⅰ　Reading comprehension UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 1 目 录 CONTENTS 整体理解·学语篇 篇章赏读·习语言 课时作业 2 整体理解·学语篇 目 录 1. Look at the following picture and answer the following questions． （1）What can you see in the picture？ ⁠ （2）What do the items in the picture probably stand for？ ① ⁠ A little boy， a robot and the universe． The boy： human beings； 第一步　课前导入•激趣启思 ② ⁠ ③ ⁠ The robot： science technology； The universe： the future． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 2. Do you know these “smart” things？ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 3. What does it mean when we say something is “smart”？ ⁠ ⁠ It means that it can make decisions on its own without a human telling it what to do， and that it can also learn how to do things itself． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 第二步　速读课文•理清脉络 1. Structures and Clues 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 2. What’s the main idea of the text？ The text mainly tells us that ⁠ ⁠． smart homes will make our lives easier in many aspects 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 第三步　精读课文•领悟细节 Task 1：Read the text carefully and choose the best answers． 1. How does the author begin the text？（　　） A． By analysing some facts． B． By giving some examples． C． By asking some questions． D． By explaining some reasons． √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 2. What are smart homes like according to paragraph 2？（　　） A． They are safe． B． They are healthy． C． They are automatic． D． They are comfortable． √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 3. How can smart homes save your life？（　　） A． By calling a doctor． B． By giving a warning． C． By sending you to hospital． D． By offering some medicine． √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 4. What will smart homes do when there is damage at home？（　　） A． They will fix the problem． B． They will call a repairman． C． They will keep constant track of it． D． They will offer you some information． √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Task 2：Creative thinking and critical thinking 1. What do you think of smart homes？ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 2. In the future， what will smart homes do besides what you have learnt in the text？ ⁠ ⁠ On the one hand， they are secure， comfortable， and energy－ saving．On the other hand， they may be too complicated for the old and expose us to the risk of letting out our privacy． Household robots will be connected with the home systems， and do whatever we command． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 3. In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today？ ⁠ ⁠ Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 第四步　课文融通•学以致用 　　In real life， we usually forget 1. ⁠ （lock） the door or switch off the TV or computer， 2. ⁠ will cause great problems．Besides， we will also meet these things： the water pipe will start 3. ⁠ （leak）， the electrical wiring will short－circuit， and even your health will have problems， but you needn’t worry about them．In the not－too－4. ⁠ （distance） future， smart homes will deal with them． to lock which leaking distant 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　A smart home is one that integrates computers 5. ⁠ the structure of the building itself．In this way， many of the things that we now do 6. ⁠ （we） will become available．For example， the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn switches on and off， 7. ⁠ （make） your home more energy－efficient．The smart home could also monitor itself to make sure that everything 8. ⁠ into ourselves making 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 ⁠ （work） as it should， and send you a warning if there is a problem．Such smart homes could even 9. ⁠ （program） to detect your health problems， and then give you the right advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor．So， in 10. ⁠ sense， smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives． is working be programmed a 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 篇章赏读·习语言 目 录 18 SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER 　　Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or， have you ever forgotten to switch off① the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us all the time②， waste resources， and can sometimes lead to③ problems． ［1］However， in the not－too－distant future ④， we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget． ［2］ These smart homes will keep us secure， save us energy， and provide a more comfortable environment⑤ to live in． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　【释疑难】　句［1］中that引导定语从句，两个when引导时间状 语从句。 　　【赏靓点】　句［2］是典型的动词短语平行结构，通过排比突 出智能家居的优势，让读者快速抓住核心信息。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Para.1 语块翻译 ① ⁠ ② ⁠ ③ ⁠ ④ ⁠ ⑤ ⁠ 关（电灯、机器等） 始终，一直 导致 在不远的将来 一种更舒适的环境 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Intelligent Controls 　　Today， we have to use switches for our lights， knobs for our appliances， and remote controls⑥ for our TVs and air conditioners． In the future， we will be using advanced technology⑦ every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home． The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning， and then go into an energy－efficient mode⑧ all by itself． You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself． Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences⑨， 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 so everything will be ready for⑩ you when you get home each evening． ［3］Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with⑪ your favourite music or TV programmes， and you will find your dinner already prepared for you． ［4］All controls will respond to ⑫ voice commands， so if you want to change your routine， you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　【释疑难】　句［4］是so连接的并列复合句，在后一分句中， if 引导条件状语从句；what引导宾语从句。 　　【赏靓点】　句［3］中名词短语 the instant 引导时间状语从句， 带有书面语的精炼感。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Para.2 语块翻译 ⑥ ⁠ ⑦ ⁠ ⑧ ⁠ ⑨ ⁠ ⑩ ⁠ ⑪ ⁠ ⑫ ⁠ 遥控器；遥控 先进技术 一种节能模式 日常生活与爱好 为……准备好 与……一起 回应；响应 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 1. intelligent （Para.2） 熟义：adj．聪明的；有智力的 文中义：adj．智能的 2. come on （Para.2） 熟义：来吧 文中义：开始运转，开始运行 熟词生义 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Regular Health Checks 　　In addition⑬， your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day． Your bed， for example， will record how well you sleep every night． It will also be checking your body weight． If you start to have sleep or weight problems， it will send a warning to your phone． It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better． Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of⑭ your health as well．［5］They can warn you early on⑮ if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness， such as cancer， and potentially save your life． 　　【释疑难】　句［5］是一个复合句，句中两个if均引导条件状语 从句。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Para.3 语块翻译 ⑬ ⁠ ⑭ ⁠ ⑮ ⁠ 熟词生义 3. monitor （Para.3） 熟义：n．班长 文中义：vt．监测 另外 跟踪；监测；记录 在初期；早先 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　No More Disasters 　　Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents ⑯．［6］For example， if a water pipe starts leaking， or if there is a short in the electrical wiring， your smart home will detect it and provide you with⑰ the relevant information． This way， you will be able to fix the problem⑱ before your home becomes flooded or catches fire⑲． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　This smart technology is not a fantasy． Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes． In this sense⑳， the home of tomorrow is already the home of today． ［7］ Nevertheless， it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology． 　　【释疑难】　句［6］是复合句。句中并列连词or连接两个if引导 的条件状语从句。 　　句［7］是固定句型：it will take/be＋时间段＋before意为“多久 之后才……” 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Paras.4－5 语块翻译 ⑯ ⁠ ⑰ ⁠ ⑱ ⁠ ⑲ ⁠ ⑳ ⁠ 避免意外造成的严重伤害 给某人提供某物 解决问题 着火 从这种意义上来讲 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 4. short （Para.4） 熟义：adj．短暂的，短期的 文中义：n．短路 熟词生义 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 参考译文 智能的家让生活更加便利 　　你忘记过锁家门吗？或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？诸如此类 的事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会引发问题。然而在 不久的将来，我们将生活在智能的家里。智能的家会在我们外出时锁 好家门，会在我们忘记关掉电视的时候替我们关上。这样的智能家居 将保障我们的安全，节省我们的能源，为我们提供一个更为舒适的居 住环境。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　智能控制 　　今天，我们必须使用开关来控制我们的电灯，使用旋钮来控制我 们的家用电器，使用遥控器来控制我们的电视机和空调。在未来，我 们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。未来 的住宅将使用集成传感器来感应你每天早晨何时出门，然后自动进入 节能模式。你再也不用想着自己打开或关闭各种开关。你的住宅还能 了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家时，一切都已经准 备就绪。你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目 （会自动播放），而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。所有的控制器 都将响应语音指令，因此如果你想要改变日程安排，你只需大声说出 你的想法，家居系统就会照办。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　定期健康检查 　　此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床 铺会记录你每晚的睡眠状况，还能检测你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠 或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。此外，就如何实现更加健 康的饮食和更好的睡眠，它还会给予你建议。智能马桶也会持续跟踪 你的健康状况。如果发现异常情况，或是你得了癌症等重大疾病，智 能马桶会提前警告你，并有可能挽救你的生命。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　不再有事故 　　智能家居将能够防止事故造成严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或 发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信 息。这样一来，你就能够在家里水流满地或着火前及时解决问题。 　　这种智能技术不是幻想。这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手 可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。从这个意义上说，明日之家已 经是今日之家。然而，还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用 这种新技术。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 课时作业 目 录 37 Ⅰ．阅读理解 A 　　（2026•郑州高二检测）On the first day of school this year， Joseph Riley， the headmaster of Pocahontas County High School in West Virginia， dropped by the band classroom and told the 38 students that the school had been unable to find a band teacher after the former teacher left over the summer to take a teaching position at a different school． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　“I said that we’d have to get them into other classes，” Riley said．Then he gave the students a second option．If the teens wanted to keep the Warriors band going and teach themselves， the school would support them．Most students decided to take a different class， but 10 students took him up on the offer．The guys didn’t give up in the face of difficulties and they found the courage to keep the band going． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　The 10 band members elected Hailey Fitzgerald， 17， as band director， and then invited 2 teachers from the school to serve as advisors．Math teacher Jennifer Cook agreed to offer support．“They’re an impressive group of kids，” Cook said．“We’re all very proud of them．” Band students practice the school song every day， and they’ve learned to work together， Fitzgerald said．They also had to solve a problem when they realized they had too many drummers （鼓手）． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　The band’s latest performance was on their school’s Homecoming Day．“When we do our school song， that’s probably everybody’s favorite，” said Jadyn Lane， 17.“To see so many people supporting and cheering us on， that’s inspiring．” 　　Several schoolmates volunteered to join the students in the stands on Homecoming Day．“Our school is the heart of the community，” Riley said．“Everyone is really appreciative of these kids working together to make sure our school still has a band．It’s amazing to see the progress they’ve made on their own．” 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Years from now， Fitzgerald imagines she’ll look back on her junior year as the band director with pride．“It was never an option for us to quit — we all love it too much，” she said． 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了西弗吉尼亚州一所 高中的乐队在原教师离职后，由10名学生自主领导并坚持运营，最 终成功完成表演并获得认可的故事。 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了西弗吉尼亚州一所 高中的乐队在原教师离职后，由10名学生自主领导并坚持运营，最 终成功完成表演并获得认可的故事。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 1. What happened to the Warriors band when school started this year？ （　　） A． The school hired a new band teacher． B． The band members chose other classes． C． The band continued with student leadership． D． The headmaster was not satisfied with the band． √ 解析： 　细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句和第三段第一句可知， 乐队在学生自主领导下继续运营。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 2. Which words can best describe the 10 band members？（　　） A． Mild and patient． B． Capable and generous． C． Intelligent and imaginative． D． Determined and impressive． √ 解析： 　推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句及第三段第三句可知， 这10名乐队成员是坚定且令人印象深刻的。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 3. What do we know about the band’s latest performance？（　　） A． It was organized by several schools． B． It was staged for a yearly local festival． C． It was well recognised by the audience． D． It was attended by every community member． √ 解析： 　细节理解题。根据第四段以及第五段校长的话可知，乐队 最近的表演获得了观众的广泛认可。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 4. How has Fitzgerald benefited from directing the band？（　　） A． It has led her to a lifelong hobby． B． It has helped her to be a top student． C． It has brought her a sense of community． D． It has given her a memory to be treasured． √ 解析： 　细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，指挥乐队给了她 一段值得珍惜的回忆。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 B 　　（2026•烟台高二上期中）From rolling hills to mountain ranges， views make any road trip memorable， but for blind passengers this is part of the experience they miss．Motor company Ford tries to change that．It teamed up with GTB Roma and Aedo Project to develop a technology that will give those unfortunate passengers a way to feel nature’s beauty through their car windows． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　The prototype （原型） of the smart car window has a device with an outside－facing camera．With just a press of a button， the system takes a picture of the current view．The colorful picture is then turned into an image with different shades of grey through LED lights， which vibrates （震动） differently．As the finger passes over different regions of the image， its shaking movements provide feedback through the sense of touch to the person using it．The smart window also comes with a voice assistant that uses AI to identify the scene and help the passengers get information on what they’re seeing． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　“As the prototype started taking shape， we realized we were giving birth to a completely new language that would give blind people a new chance to visualize and experience traveling，” Federico Russo， one director of GTB Roma， said．“When the idea was at its first stage， we looked for suppliers all around the world to make it come to life．” He believes the technology can be employed not just in cars．It could be introduced into schools and institutions for blind people as a tool that could be used in multiple ways． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　The technology may show up in a Ford autonomous vehicle．It’s known that the company is testing their technology and future business model and struggling to figure out how an autonomous vehicle gives different passengers the details needed to get from one destination to another．It’s unclear when this technology will be made available．However， the idea of building something for the less advantaged is indeed a kind and influential action． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了福特公司联合GTB Roma 和Aedo Project正努力研发一款智能车窗来帮助盲人乘客感受旅途中 的风景。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了福特公司联合GTB Roma 和Aedo Project正努力研发一款智能车窗来帮助盲人乘客感受旅途中 的风景。 5. How does the smart car window work？（　　） A． By reacting to changing colors． B． By translating scenery into vibrations． C． By controlling shaking movements with voice． D． By searching for the previously stored pictures． √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 解析： 　细节理解题。根据第二段前四句可知，智能车窗通过摄像 头拍摄车外风景的照片，然后将彩色图像转换成不同灰度的图像，当 手指经过图像的不同区域时，它的不同震动幅度向使用者提供触觉反 馈，即智能车窗通过将风景转化为震动来进行工作。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 6. What does Federico Russo say about the technology？（　　） A． It will have a wide application． B． It will make language learning easy． C． It will soon be tested across the world． D． It will change traditional way of traveling． √ 解析： 　推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句可知，Federico Russo认 为这项技术不仅可以应用于汽车，还可以作为一种多用途的工具引入 盲人学校和机构。由此可推知，Federico Russo认为这项技术将被广泛 应用。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 7. What is the problem the Ford Company is struggling to solve now？ （　　） A． Developing autonomous cars． B． Enabling the disabled to drive cars． C． Replacing the traditional business model． D． Providing personalized route information． √ 解析： 　细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知，福特公司正在努 力弄清楚自动驾驶汽车如何为不同乘客提供从一个目的地到另一个目 的地所需的细节，即提供个性化的路线信息。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 8. Which can be the best title for the text？（　　） A． AI－based Window Adds Fun to Road Trips B． Technology Makes People’s Lives Enjoyable C． Ford Plans to Launch a Smart Car for the Blind D． Smart Window Lets Blind Passengers Feel Views √ 解析： 　标题归纳题。阅读全文尤其是第一段内容可知，本文主要 介绍了福特公司联合GTB Roma和Aedo Project正在研发一款智能车窗 来帮助盲人乘客感受旅途中的风景。因此，D项（智能窗户让盲人乘 客感受美景）为最佳文章标题。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Ⅱ．阅读七选五 　　（2026•厦门高二检测）Home automation is nothing new． It’s been around for years now．9. 　　 And when something is new， people have to be doubtful about it． So， here we are with tons of widespread myths （谬论） around home automation． Let’s check out what unbelievable myths we encountered and why you need to stop believing them． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Myth 1：Home automation is too expensive． 　　The most common misunderstanding is — I can’t afford it! It is not your fault if you think it’s too expensive．10. 　　 Actually， home automation devices were quite pricey initially， but things have changed now．Smart home products nowadays are simple and programmable devices that are affordable to many homeowners． 　 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Myth 2：11. 　 　　Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some devices out of a spy movie．It is a common myth that you must be a techie to use the devices or make changes． However， it is not true．12. 　　 Even though it seems like a challenging task， all it takes is a simple touch to control your home． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Myth 3： Smart devices will become outdated after a few years of purchase． 　　Another common myth is that smart home automation technology will become out of date after some time．Firstly， all efficient home automation devices are futuristically designed． Secondly， most home automation companies provide updates that are easy to install and keep them up－to－date． 　　Smart home automation is a new technology．13. 　　 Thus， don’t let the myths and technical terms about home automation scare you! The products that power the smart home are light years away from the myth around them． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 A． After all， it’s a new technology． B． Home automation needs technical knowledge． C． You don’t have to be a tech－master to live in a smart home． D． This powerful technology has many benefits for homeowners． E． Home automation devices are for every home regardless of its size and shape． F． You can reduce your power consumption， energy wastage and save money in the long run． G． But smart homes with automation systems for efficient lighting， temperature， and security are new fields． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了关于家庭自动化的 三个谬论。 9. G　上文提到了家庭自动化，而下文提到了新事物，由此可知，本 句与上文构成转折，介绍一种新的关于家庭自动化的事物。 10. A　根据上文可知，觉得太贵不是你的错，本句承接上文说明原 因：这毕竟是一项新技术，所以昂贵。 11. B　根据本段前三句可知，本段解释的谬论主要关于家庭自动化设 备需要专业人士才能使用，即自动化需要技术知识。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了关于家庭自动化的 三个谬论。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 12. C　根据下文可知，不需要成为技术大师也能生活在智能家居中， 故C项符合语境。 13. D　根据上下文可知，上文提到了智能家庭自动化是一项新兴技 术；再结合文章主要介绍了智能家居自动化的一些好处，故D项（这 项强大的技术对房主有很多好处）符合语境。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 Ⅲ．完形填空 　　（2026•深圳盟校高二上期中）After graduation， I went to Mumbai for further studies．That transformation from a village boy to a city doctor led to enormous  　14　．Endless on－call shifts and mountains of medical research papers  　15　 my days and nights， and eventually， my laughter． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　That was when I decided to  　16　 the joy．I started joking with my patients and found that they  　17　 faster as laughter kept them positive．One day， an idea flashed through my mind： If laughter is so powerful， why not start a Laughter Club？ I went to a park and tried to explain the  　18　 of laughter to the morning walkers．They thought I was  　19　．But I remained determined．Out of 400 passers－by， I  　20　 four to join me．That small group marked the  　21　 of my club． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　We met for half an hour every morning to  　22　 together．At first， we started with telling a joke．But some people were naturally  　23　．My new challenge was getting these emotionally held －back people to laugh without reason．I introduced  　24　 exercises like clapping and shouting “Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha”， which helped everyone  　25　 and prepared them for the following activities． 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 　　Soon， I developed more laughter exercises， including role－ playing and techniques I had  　26　 when I was an amateur actor． 　27　， the laughter grew louder and its reach grew farther．From that initial group of four， the club began to  　28　， proving that laughter is truly the best medicine． 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从乡村来到城市从 医，面对巨大压力，通过创立笑声俱乐部找回快乐并帮助了他人。 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从乡村来到城市从 医，面对巨大压力，通过创立笑声俱乐部找回快乐并帮助了他人。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 14. A． fortune B． pressure C． guilt D． excitement 15. A． consumed B． rewarded C． simplified D． organized √ 解析： 　根据下文Endless on－call shifts and mountains of medical research papers可知，这种转变带来了巨大的压力。 √ 解析： 　根据上文可知，繁重的工作和研究占据了作者所有时间。 consumed形象地表达了时间和精力被耗尽。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 16. A． measure B． regain C． evaluate D． predict 17. A． learned B． drove C． recovered D． ran √ 解析： 　根据上文可知，作者失去了笑声，变得不快乐，因此他决 定要重新获得快乐。 √ 解析： 　根据下文as laughter kept them positive可知，病人保持积极 的情绪应该是有助于康复的。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 18. A． frequency B． origin C． benefit D． sound 19. A． crazy B． selfish C． confident D． attractive √ 解析： 　根据上文可知，作者认为笑声很有力量，因此他试图向人 们解释笑的益处。 √ 解析： 　根据上文及下文中的转折可知，作者在公园里向陌生人宣 传笑的益处并邀请他们加入俱乐部，这种行为在常人看来可能很怪 异，所以他们认为作者疯了。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 20. A． selected B． paid C． threatened D． convinced 21. A． election B． reputation C． purpose D． birth √ 解析： 　根据上文可知，作者是在努力说服人们，且空前的Out of 400 passers－by及最后一段的From that initial group of four说明成功率 很低，但最终说服了四个人加入。 √ 解析： 　根据上句可知，这四个人组成了最初的小团体，意味着俱 乐部诞生了。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 22. A． stretch B． work C． walk D． laugh 23. A． optimistic B． talented C． shy D． curious √ 解析： 　根据俱乐部名称Laughter Club和下文Soon， I developed more laughter exercises可知，大家聚在一起是为了笑。 √ 解析： 　根据下文可知，这些人是害羞的。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 24. A． long－term B． warm－up C． high－risk D． stand－alone 25. A． relax B． cooperate C． understand D． progress √ 解析： 　根据下文可知，这些运动是为后续活动做准备的，属于热 身运动。 √ 解析： 　根据上文可知，热身运动的目的是让人们先放松下来，这 样才能更好地进入状态，开始笑。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 26. A． picked up B． mixed up C． wondered at D． hesitated about 27. A． Previously B． Gradually C． Suddenly D． Surprisingly √ 解析： 　根据语境可知，这些技巧是作者在当业余演员时学会的。 √ 解析： 　根据下文可知，俱乐部发展壮大的过程是一个渐进的过 程。 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 28. A． form B． win C． compete D． expand 解析： 　根据上文可知，俱乐部的影响力在扩大，成员也在增加， 所以俱乐部开始发展壮大。 √ 英 语·选择性必修第一册 目 录 $