Unit 4 Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 WHAT’S SO FUNNY（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二册（北师大版)

该高中英语课件围绕“幽默”主题，通过三个故事（Story A、B、C）展开语篇教学，涵盖语块翻译、熟词生义、语法分析等核心知识。课堂导入以Pre-reading讨论激活兴趣，While-reading从主旨到细节再到结构层层深入，Post-reading赏析佳句并组织讨论，构建从输入到输出的学习支架。 其亮点在于以幽默故事为载体，通过“赏靓点”分析词汇句式（如“double take”“throw in”）提升语言能力，通过故事推理（如福尔摩斯与华生）培养思维品质，结合幽默文化理解增强文化意识。采用语块翻译、熟词生义等方法，学生能夯实基础，教师可高效组织互动教学。

Section Ⅱ　LESSON 1　WHAT’S SO FUNNY？ UNIT 4　HUMOUR 1 目 录 CONTENTS 篇章赏读·习语言 整体理解·学语篇 课时作业 核心知识·巧突破 2 篇章赏读·习语言 目 录 Story A 　　［1］A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk① from a saucer in the doorway of a store． ［2］He did a double take②． 　　He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable， so he walked casually③ into the store and innocently offered to④ buy the cat for 20 dollars． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　The store owner replied， “I’m sorry， but the cat isn’t for sale ⑤．” 　　The collector said， “Please， I need a hungry cat with a good appetite⑥ around the house to catch mice．I’ll pay you 200 dollars for that cat．” 　　The owner said “sold” and handed over⑦ the cat． 　　［3］The collector continued， “Hey， for the 200 dollars I wonder if you could throw in that old saucer．The cat’s used to⑧ it and it’ll save me from having to get a dish．” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　And the owner said， “［4］Sorry my friend， but that’s my lucky saucer．So far⑨ this week I’ve sold 68 cats．” 　　【释疑难】　［1］本句为be doing ．．．when ．．．句型。句 中when用作并列连词，意为“正在这时/那时”；noticed a dirty cat lapping milk是“感官动词＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。 　　［3］本句为主从复合句。I wonder if you could ．．．是一个常 用句型，意为“我不知道你是否能够……”；句中动词wonder后跟if 引导的宾语从句。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　【赏靓点】　［2］句使用double一词，形象地刻画出收藏家偶遇 珍宝后的行为，同时也凸显出托盘的宝贵，为下文描写埋下伏笔。 　　［3］句中使用的短语throw in 比give高级，形象地刻画出收藏家 的真实目的，明知托盘很珍贵，但却希望店主施舍。 ［4］句中lucky一词点明托盘的真正作用，为点睛之笔，令人回 味无穷。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 语块翻译 Story A ① ⁠ ② ⁠ ③ ⁠ ④ ⁠ ⑤ ⁠ ⑥ ⁠ 舔饮牛奶 又看了一眼 漫不经心地走 提出 销售 胃口好 ⑦ ⁠ ⑧ ⁠ ⑨ ⁠ 递给 习惯于 迄今为止 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Story B 　　Sherlock Holmes and Dr．Watson went on a camping trip⑩．［5］ After a good dinner⑪ and a bottle of wine， they retired for the night， and went to sleep． 　　［6］Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend⑫， “Watson， look up⑬ at the sky and tell me what you see．” 　　“I see millions and millions of stars， Holmes，” replied Watson． 　　“And what do you deduce from⑭ that？” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　Watson thought for a minute．“Well， according to the studies on astronomy⑮， it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets．According to the positions of the stars， I observe that Saturn is in Leo．According to the scientific measurement of time⑯， I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three．According to the current atmosphere⑰， I forecast that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow．What does it tell you， Holmes？” 　　Holmes was silent for a moment⑱．“Watson，” he said， “someone has stolen our tent!” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　【释疑难】　［6］本句为主从复合句。句中what you see为what 引导的宾语从句。 　　【赏靓点】　［5］句中使用的retired比went to bed高级，形象地 刻画出酒足饭饱后人充满困意的状态。 第五段接连使用according to引导排比句，描绘出Watson关注星空 的情景，同时也为下文解开故事谜底设置悬念。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Story B ⑩ ⁠ ⑪ ⁠ ⑫ ⁠ ⑬ ⁠ ⑭ ⁠ ⑮ ⁠ ⑯ ⁠ ⑰ ⁠ ⑱ ⁠ 去野营 一顿丰盛的晚餐 他忠实的朋友 抬头看 从中推断 天文学研究 科学计时测算 目前的大气条件 一会儿 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Story C 　　A middle－aged man was feeling very down⑲．Everything had been going wrong⑳ for him．He had had problems at work and his wife had left him for another man．So， after he had been feeling depressed㉑ for over a month， he decided to go to the doctor．［7］He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery．The bleeding man next to㉒ him was looking at his watch nervously； a woman was coughing and sneezing badly㉓； and a baby was screaming．Finally， after he had been waiting for about half an hour， he was called in㉔ for his consultation．The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came in．“Sorry， I’m just finishing something．I’m afraid we’ve been very busy this morning．” She then turned to㉕ the man．“So， what’s the problem？” she asked． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　“Well， I’ve been having a bit of a crisis， you know， lots of problems，” replied the man．“And I’ve been doing a lot of work．” 　　“Mmm， you’re looking very pale㉖．” The doctor started to examine him．“Well， everything is working OK，” she announced afterwards．“You have slightly high blood pressure㉗ and you’re breathing quite heavily㉘， but otherwise everything’s fine．” 　　“So what can I do？” asked the man．“I’m going on a trip soon．I will be working in the United States for three months．This time next week， I’ll be arriving in New York．” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　The doctor thought for a while．“I think what you need is a good laugh．That would do you a lot of good㉙．A circus is performing in town．Why don’t you go to see it？ I hear there’s an amazing clown who’ll really make you laugh．His name’s Grock．” 　　“I am Grock，” replied the man sadly． 　　【释疑难】　［7］本句为主从复合句。what引导宾语从句，在 句中作介词for的宾语；what在宾语从句中作主语。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 ⑳ ⁠ ㉑ ⁠ ㉒ ⁠ ㉓ ⁠ ㉔ ⁠ ㉕ ⁠ ⁠ 出毛病 感到沮丧 在……旁边 咳嗽不止 叫到 转向 脸色苍白 血压有点高 呼吸有些沉重 对某人有好处 Story C ⑲ ⁠ 感到沮丧 ⁠ ㉖ ⁠ ㉗ ⁠ ㉘ ⁠ ㉙ ⁠ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 熟词生义 1. hand （Story A） 熟义：n．手 文中义： ⁠ 2. camp （Story B） 熟义：n．露营；帐篷 文中义： ⁠ 3. retire （Story B） 熟义：vi．退役，退休vt．撤退 文中义： ⁠ v．交给 vi．露营 vi．睡觉，就寝 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 4. down （Story C） 熟义：adj．在下方的；向下的 文中义： ⁠ 5. wrong （Story C） 熟义：adj．错误的 文中义： ⁠ 6. heavily （Story C） 熟义：adv．沉重地；大量地 文中义： ⁠ adj．悲伤的，低落的 adj．不顺利 adv．急促地 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 参考译文 故事A 　　一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时看见一只脏猫在一家商店 门口舔饮浅碟中的牛奶。他惊讶地又看了一眼。 　　这位收藏家注意到那个浅碟是件古董，很值钱，于是他漫不经心 地走进店里，假装不知情的样子，提出要花20美元买那只猫。 　　店主回答道：“不好意思，这只猫不卖。” 　　收藏家说：“拜托了，我正需要一只又饿、胃口又好的猫帮我抓 屋里的老鼠呢，我可以出200美元买那只猫。” 　　店主说了声“成交”，就把猫给了他。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　收藏家接着说：“嘿，200 美元的话能不能把那个破碟子也送给 我。毕竟这猫已经习惯了用它，这样也省得我再去买猫食盆了。” 　　店主说：“对不起，朋友，那可是我的幸运碟。到现在为止，这 周我已经卖出去68 只猫了。” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 故事B 　　夏洛克•福尔摩斯和华生医生去野营。他们吃了一顿丰盛的晚 餐，喝了瓶酒，就准备休息，去睡觉了。 　　几小时后，福尔摩斯醒了，问他忠实的朋友：“华生，抬头看看 天空，告诉我你看到了什么。” 　　“福尔摩斯，我看到无数的星星，”华生回答道。 　　“那你从中推断出什么？” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　华生想了一会儿。“嗯，根据天文学研究判断，现在天空中有数 百万的星系，可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置判断，现在土 星在狮子座。根据科学计时测算，我推断现在大概是三点一刻。根据 目前的大气条件，我预测明天天气会很好。福尔摩斯，你推断出了什 么？” 　　福尔摩斯沉默了一会儿。“华生，”他说，“有人偷了我们的帐 篷!” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 故事C 　　一个中年男子觉得非常沮丧。最近他诸事不顺。他在工作上遇到 了问题，妻子又跟别的男人跑了。所以在沮丧了一个多月后，他决定 去看医生。他在诊室里等着，像是等了几个世纪。旁边的男人在流 血，紧张地看着手表；一个女人咳嗽不止、还打喷嚏；还有个婴儿在 哭闹。等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。他进去时医生正在办公桌上写 便条。“抱歉，我刚忙完别的事，今天上午很忙。”之后她转向中年 人问道，“你怎么了？” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　“是这样的，我最近遭遇了一点危机，嗯，是出现了很多问 题，”那人回答道，“而且我工作一直很忙。” 　　“嗯，你脸色很苍白。”医生开始给他检查。“不过一切正 常，”她检查后说道。“除了血压有点高，呼吸有些沉重，其他方面 都正常。” 　　“那我该怎么办？”那人问道。“我很快就要出差了，要在美国 连续工作三个月。下星期的这个时候，我就去纽约了。” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　医生想了一会儿。“我觉得你需要开怀大笑，笑出来对你很有好 处。城里刚好有马戏团表演，你怎么不去看看呢？我听说马戏团里有 个很棒的小丑，叫格罗克，他肯定能逗笑你。” 　　“可我就是格罗克，”那人悲伤地回答。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 整体理解·学语篇 目 录 26 Step One： Pre－reading What do you think of humour in your daily life？ Discuss in pairs and place a tick in the proper box．（Answers may vary．） 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 □Humour helps relieve tension． □Humour helps protect us from heart disease． □Humour helps us fight infection better． □Humour makes us feel happy． □Humour makes babies speak earlier． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Step Two： While－reading Ⅰ．Read for the main idea Read the passage quickly and match the stories with the main ideas． Story A a．An amazing clown couldn’t give himself a good laugh． Story B　　b．Sherlock Holmes and Dr．Watson saw millions of stars at night because their tent had been stolen． Story C　　c．The store owner refused to give away the saucer with the cat because it can attracted more buyers． 答案：Story A－c　Story B－b　Story C－a 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅱ．Read for details Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer． 1. How much did the art collector pay for the cat？（　　） A. 20 dollars． B. 200 dollars． C. 20 pounds． D. 200 pounds． √ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 2. Why didn’t the store owner sell the saucer？（　　） A． Because it was too dirty． B． Because he sold cats by it． C． Because he liked it very much． D． Because it didn’t belong to him． √ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 3. Why did Sherlock ask Watson to look up at the sky？（　　） A． Because he wanted to remind Watson their tent was gone． B． Because he wanted Watson to admire the beautiful night． C． Because they should do some research on stars． D． Because Watson could forecast the weather accurately． √ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 4. Which of the following is right according to Story C？（　　） A． Grock’s wife loved him very much． B． Grock never had problems at work． C． Grock was an amazing clown in a circus． D． Grock would be working in the United States for three years． √ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅲ．Read for the structure Read the passage again and fill in the blanks． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Step Three：Post－reading Ⅰ．品课文佳句 1. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences for scene description． ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ （1）A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store．（Story A） （2）He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery．The bleeding man next to him was looking at his watch nervously； a woman was coughing and sneezing badly； and a baby was screaming．（Story C） 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 2. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the action and dialogue． ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ （1）Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend， “Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see．”（Story B） （2）The doctor was writing a note at her desk when he came in．“Sorry， I’m just finishing something．I’m afraid we’ve been very busy this morning．”（Story C） 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅱ．长难句分析 1. He had to wait for what seemed like ages in the doctor’s surgery． 句式分析：此句是主从复合句，主句主语为 ⁠，谓语为 had to wait for，what 引导的从句作介词for的 ，in the doctor’s surgery为 ⁠状语。 自主翻译： ⁠ He 宾语 地点 他在诊室里等着，像是等了几个世纪。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 2. Finally， after he had been waiting for about half an hour， he was called in for his consultation． 句式分析：此句是主从复合句，含有 after 引导的 ⁠状语从 句，意为“……之后”。 自主翻译： ⁠ 3. I hear there’s an amazing clown who’ll really make you laugh． 句式分析：此句是主从复合句，hear后是省略连词that的 ⁠从 句，该从句中又含有一个who引导的 从句，修饰 ⁠。 自主翻译： ⁠ ⁠ 时间 等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。 宾语 定语 clown 我听说（马戏团里）有个很棒的小丑，他肯定能逗 笑你。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅲ．讨论 1. What do you think of the art collector and the store owner？ ⁠ 2. What would you do if you were Dr．Watson？ ⁠ ⁠ They were both dishonest and wanted to earn more money． I would observe and think about everything carefully before making a conclusion． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 核心知识·巧突破 目 录 40 写作词汇集释 1. faithful adj．忠诚的 教材原句　Some hours later， Holmes woke up and asked his faithful friend， “Watson， look up at the sky and tell me what you see．” 几小时后，福尔摩斯醒了，问他忠实的朋友：“华生，抬头看看天 空，告诉我你看到了什么。” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【用法】 （1）faith n．信仰；信任；信心；忠实 have/lose faith in　　对……有/失去信心 （2）faithfully adv．　　忠实地；诚心诚意地 【佳句】　I talked to one of the senior applicants who answered questions in a way that reflected the faith she had in herself． 我与一位资深申请者交谈，她回答问题的方式体现了她对自己的坚定 信念。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【练透】　单句语法填空 ①Besides， it is also very important that friends should be ⁠ （faith） to each other． ②History is the best teacher．It ⁠ （faith） records the development path of each country and foretells the future to us． 【写美】 词汇升级 ③If we are confident in ourselves， nothing can defeat us． ⁠ faithful faithfully have faith in 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 2. measurement n．测量，计量，衡量 教材原句　According to the scientific measurement of time， I deduce that the time is probably a quarter past three． 根据科学计时测算，我推断现在大概是三点一刻。 【用法】 （1）take/make the measurement of ．．．　测量……尺寸/大小 （2）measure ．．．by ．．．　　用……来衡量…… （3）take measures to do sth　　采取措施做某事 （4）make sth to sb’s measure　　照某人的尺寸做某物 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【佳句】　Before the hike， they used a map to make a rough measurement of the tourist trail’s length to estimate the travel time． 徒步旅行前，他们用地图粗略测量了游览路线的长度，以估计旅 行时间。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【练透】　单句语法填空/语块表达 ①A person’s success should not only ⁠ （measure） by their wealth or position， but also by their contributions to society and the kindness they show to others． ②The athlete’s jump was impressive， ⁠ （measure） 8.5 meters， setting a new record for the school’s track and field team． ③The carpenter ⁠ （测量尺寸） of the door frame before cutting the wood． be measured measuring took/made the measurement 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【写美】　翻译句子 ④我们已经采取了有效的措施来改善我们的环境。 ⁠ We have taken effective measures to improve our environment． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 3. announce vt．宣布，宣告 教材原句　“Well， everything is working OK，” she announced afterwards． “不过一切正常，”她检查后说道。 【用法】 （1）announce sth to sb=announce to sb sth向某人宣告某事 announce （to sb） that ．．．　　（向某人）宣布…… It is announced that ．．．　　据宣布…… （2）announcement n．　　宣布；通告；声明 make an announcement　　发布通告 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【佳句】　When the host announced that she won the prize， her heart was thumping with excitement．　（心理描写） 当主持人宣布她获奖时，她激动得心怦怦跳。 【练透】　单句语法填空/语块表达 ①Please announce ⁠ students that the holidays will begin next Monday． ②The announcer ⁠ （发布通知） on the radio that the weather would change the next day． to made an announcement 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【写美】　完成句子 ③ ⁠ a new English corner will start this Friday． 据宣布，本周五将开设新的英语角。 It is announced that 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 4. deserve vt．应得，应受到 教材原句　I really don’t think I deserve a zero．我真的觉得我不应该得 零分。 【用法】 （1）deserve＋名词值得……；应得…… deserve to do sth　　应该做某事；值得做某事 deserve doing/to be done　（某事）值得被做 （2）deserving adj．　　值得的；应得的 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【佳句】　It’s our parents who have devoted their unconditional love to us， which indeed deserves our appreciation and reward．　（演讲稿） 是我们的父母给了我们无条件的爱，这确实值得我们感激和报答。 【用准】　deserve to be done与deserve doing的意义相同，即用主动形 式表示被动意义，有类似用法的动词还有need、 require、 want等。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【练透】　单句语法填空 ①Tom deserves ⁠ （win） the competition because he practiced every day for months． ②The teacher praised the ⁠ （deserve） winners， while reminding that effort would finally bring success． to win deserving 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【写美】　一句多译 ③保持开放的心态，因为每个人的想法都值得考虑。 →Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas ⁠ ⁠． →Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas ⁠ ⁠． →Keep an open mind， because everyone’s ideas ⁠ ⁠． deserve consideration deserve considering deserve to be considered 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 重点句型解构 ◇ 句型公式：be doing ．．．when ．．．正在做……这时…… 教材原句　A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store． 一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时看见一只脏猫在一家商店门口 舔饮浅碟中的牛奶。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【用法】 句中when用作并列连词，表示“就在这时/那时”时，常位于主句之 后，常用结构还有： （1）be about to do ．．．when ．．．=be on the point of doing ．．．when ．．．　正要做……，这时…… （2）had （just） done ．．．when ．．．　　刚做完……，这 时…… 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【品悟】　（2025•1月浙江卷改编）We were talking about her class when I noticed a crowd up ahead and had to slow down．　（动作描写） 我们正在谈论着她的课，这时我注意到前方有一群人，只好减慢 了速度。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 【写美】　完成句子/句型转换 ①She ⁠ she heard a cry for help． 她正沿着河岸走，这时她听到一阵呼救声。 ② ⁠ she was greeted by the delicious smell of food，which created a welcoming atmosphere in the home． 母亲刚醒来时，就闻到了食物诱人的香味，这种香味营造出一种温馨 的家庭氛围。 was walking along the bank of the river when Mother had just woken up when 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 ③She was on the point of heading home when a ringing birdsong floated down to her． →She ⁠ a ringing birdsong floated down to her． was about to head home when 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 课时作业 目 录 60 维度一：品句填词 1. Every one of you will be welcome to enjoy the movie， have a heated discussion ⁠ （随后） and give your own comments． 2. After the long hike， her ⁠ （食欲） was so strong that she finished a large meal effortlessly． 3. The fans started s ⁠ with excitement when the concert began． 4. The weather station is f ⁠ heavy rain for the weekend． afterwards appetite creaming orecasting 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 维度二：词形转换 1. She spoke ⁠ （casual） about her weekend plans， showing no sign of stress． 2. The dog was ⁠ （faith） to its owner， following him everywhere． 3. He asked ⁠ （innocent） why the sky was blue， curious about everything． 4. The ⁠ （announce） of the school closure due to snow was made early in the morning． casually faithful innocently announcement 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 维度三：固定搭配和句式 1. ⁠ （我想知道是否） parents should always tell the truth no matter the consequences． 2. ⁠ （为什么你不） bring it to his attention that you’re too ill to work on？ 3. With the jar in my hands， ⁠ （我正上 楼梯，突然） one of my feet was caught on one stair． I wonder if Why don’t you I was walking upstairs when 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅰ．阅读理解 Can Humor Help Teaching and Learning？ 　　For years teachers have tried ways of bringing humor into the classroom to keep kids engaged， and Mary Kay Morrison， the author of the book Using Humor to Maximize Learning， says brain research shows that it’s a good idea． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　“It improves learning and strengthens memories by gaining students’ attention and then helps them absorb the information，” she says．She notes that students surveyed on the topic say teachers who use humor are much more effective at inspiring them， engaging them， reducing their anxiety， exciting their interest in learning and developing positive teacher－student relationships． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　Experts say， however， that it has to be carried out properly to be effective．“A classroom without learning is a failed one， but the atmosphere can be playful and even joyful，” says Sean O’Brien， an award－winning English teacher at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch， CA， who has gained attention for his humor．“It probably shouldn’t be just fun the way an amusement park is．” 　　Morrison agrees but says it should be used often， and any teacher can try it．“It should be done intentionally with thought， but all types of teachers can use humor effectively if they work at it．” 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　She notes that humor gets students’ attention because it typically involves the unexpected， which “stimulates the attention center of the brain” which， in turn， increases the likelihood of information recollection （回忆）．Then， she says， humor actually activates more of the brain than many other activities in a classroom．So， a student who is just listening， for instance， is using one part of the brain but the humor will add to the stimulation． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　Morrison notes that it also has other， less obvious benefits — reducing stress for the teacher and the students， increasing creativity and energy in the classroom and creating and improving the atmosphere or culture．“Humor is a social lubricant （润滑剂），” she says．“It promotes trust， communication and goodwill， but must be done with thought and care．” 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默对教学和学习 的帮助，以及如何正确使用幽默来提高教学效果。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默对教学和学习 的帮助，以及如何正确使用幽默来提高教学效果。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 1. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to？ （　　） A． Brain research． B． Using humor in teaching． C． Gaining students’ attention． D． A positive teacher－student relationship． √ 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 解析： 　细节理解题。根据第一段中的．．．bringing humor into the classroom to keep kids engaged ．．．that it’s a good idea以及第二段中的It improves learning and strengthens memories ．．．可知，画线词It指代上文提到的bringing humor into the classroom，即在教学中使用幽默。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 2. What does Sean O’Brien think about classroom humor？（　　） A． It shouldn’t be overdone． B． It makes the teacher popular． C． It shouldn’t be carried out in science class． D． It brings as much fun as an amusement park． √ 解析： 　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句和后面说的话可知，Sean O’Brien认为幽默在课堂上不能过度使用，应该适度。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about？（　　） A． Tools to activate more of the brain． B． The importance of getting students’ attention． C． The way that humor increases effectiveness in study． D． The reason the attention center of the brain works． √ 解析：段落大意题。本段主要介绍了幽默是如何提高学习效果的。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 4. Which statement will the author probably disagree with？（　　） A． Humor in the classroom helps to keep students involved． B． Humor should be done by teachers unintentionally． C． Humor can give more stimulation to students． D． Humor can promote trust， communication and goodwill． √ 解析： 　推理判断题。根据第四段中的 ．．．intentionally with thought ．．．可知，作者认为幽默应该是有意地、经过思考地使 用，而不是老师无意中做出来的。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 Ⅱ．完形填空 　　Last summer， my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me．Our family is a tight－knit （紧密的） group， each member with their unique  　5　．My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous  　6　．Her personality has a way of  　7　 any situation， making her the heart and soul of our adventures． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　During our journey， we  　8　 a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor．We had just arrived at a little town when we  　9　 a lost tourist looking bewildered （茫然的）．Most people would have walked by， but not my mom．She  　10　 the stranger with a warm smile and started a  　11　．Her sense of humor and friendliness  　12　 put the traveler at ease． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　As we listened to their conversation， I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need， even to  　13　．Finally with my mom’s help， the tourist reunited with her partners．It was a heart－ warming moment that taught me the power of kindness， humor， and the beauty of human  　14　． 　　Throughout the trip， I  　15　 how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more  　16　．She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the  　17　 but also discovering valuable life along the way． 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 　　Looking back， I  　18　 myself on having such a loving family．And the trip was such a  　19　 experience． 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了去年夏天家庭度假的经 历，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的性格对作 者的影响。 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了去年夏天家庭度假的经 历，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的性格对作 者的影响。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 5. A． height B． characteristics C． plans D． wealth √ 解析： 　下句介绍了母亲的性格特点。由此可知，作者想要说的是 每个家庭成员都有不同的性格特点，而母亲尤为突出。height高度； characteristic特点；plan计划；wealth财富。 6. A． nature B． blood C． duty D． interest √ 解析： 　根据空前的cheerful and humorous可知，句中说的是性格。 nature性格，秉性；blood血统；duty职责；interest兴趣。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 7. A． setting aside B． appealing to C． brightening up D． taking up √ 解析： 　根据上句中的cheerful and humorous推知，开朗幽默的母亲 能使任何情况变得愉快。set aside留出；appeal to呼吁；brighten up使 明亮，使愉快；take up开始从事。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 8. A． foresaw B． evaluated C． created D． encountered √ 解析： 　下文讲述了作者一家遇到一位迷路的游客，开朗幽默的母 亲主动提供帮助的事情。foresee预见；evaluate评估；create创造； encounter遇到。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 9. A． spotted B． accepted C． questioned D． dropped √ 解析： 　根据空前的arrived at a little town和空后的a lost tourist looking bewildered可知，他们到达小镇后看见一个迷路的游客。spot 看见；accept接受；question质疑；drop丢弃。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 10. A． prevented B． approached C． recognized D． impressed √ 解析： 　根据上句可知，母亲没有像其他人一样走开，而是走近这 个陌生人。prevent阻止；approach接近；recognize识别；impress印象 深刻。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 11. A． trouble B． silence C． conversation D． experiment √ 解析： 　根据下段首句中的As we listened to their conversation可知， 母亲和陌生人开始交谈。trouble麻烦；silence沉默；conversation交 谈；experiment实验。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 12. A． slightly B． hardly C． instantly D． truly 13. A． neighbors B． co－workers C． producers D． strangers √ 解析： 　根据空前的Her sense of humor and friendliness并结合常识推 知，母亲的幽默和友善让陌生人立刻放松下来。slightly稍微地； hardly几乎不；instantly立即地；truly真实地。 √ 解析： 　根据第二段第二句可知，这位迷路的游客是陌生人。 neighbor邻居；co－worker同事；producer生产者；stranger陌生人。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 14. A． qualification B． connection C． commitment D． responsibility √ 解析： 根据语境和上句可知，最终在母亲的帮助下，那个陌生游 客与她的同伴团聚了。由此推断，这件事情让作者感受到的是人际关 系的美好。qualification资格；connection联系；commitment承诺； responsibility责任。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 15. A． expected B． explained C． regretted D． observed √ 解析： 　根据空后的my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother可知，这是作者在整个旅途中看 到的事情。expect预料；explain解释；regret后悔；observe注意到。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 16. A． changeable B． normal C． enjoyable D． difficult √ 解析： 　根据空前的and可知，空处与形容词smoother是并列关系， 说明母亲“积极的态度和愿意伸出援手的意愿”带来的美好结果：愉 快的旅程。changeable易变的；normal正常的；enjoyable愉快的； difficult困难的。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 17. A． destinations B． devotion C． resistance D． predictions √ 解析： 　本句为not ．．．but ．．．结构，表示前后的对比；空后 的along the way“沿途”与destinations“目的地”相对。destination目 的地；devotion奉献；resistance抵抗；prediction预测。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 18. A． press B． pride C． charge D． challenge 19. A． distant B． risky C． demanding D． memorable √ 解析： 　根据上文作者对母亲的描述和空后的having such a loving family可推知，作者为有这样的家庭感到自豪。press压；pride以…… 自豪；charge收费；challenge挑战。 √ 解析： 　根据文章首句可知，这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。distant 遥远的；risky危险的；demanding要求高的；memorable难忘的。 英 语·选择性必修第二册 (BSD) 目 录 $