Unit 4 Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 WHY DO WE NEED HUMOUR(课时跟踪检测)（Word学生用书）-【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)

**基本信息** 练习围绕“幽默”主题，分层设计从词汇基础到语篇综合，通过品句填词、词形转换夯实语言能力，结合阅读理解与七选五提升思维品质，适配新授课知识巩固需求。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础层|核心词汇（拼写、词性转换）|品句填词含中英提示与首字母填空，兼顾记忆与应用；词形转换聚焦形容词、名词等词性变化，强化语法基础| |进阶层|固定搭配与基础句式|固定搭配题如“嘲笑我”“越…越…”，结合语境考查短语运用，衔接基础与语篇| |综合层|语篇理解与逻辑分析|阅读理解A/B篇及七选五，通过真实情境（如登山者转型喜剧演员、幽默的社交作用）考查主旨、细节与逻辑，提升跨文化理解与批判性思维|

Section Ⅳ　LESSON 2　WHY DO WE NEED HUMOUR？ 　　 维度一：品句填词 1.There’s 　　　　　　（紧张） and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. 2.The house was painted and decorated again at great 　　　　　　（费用）. 3.If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply， allowing even more oxygen to get to your 　　　　　　（肌肉） and your brain. 4.Just looking at green， growing things can reduce stress， lower blood pressure， and put people into a better 　　　　（情绪）. 5.He made a slight mistake and 　　　　（脸红） in front of his classmates， eager to correct it quickly. 6.After receiving the vaccine， she became i　　　　　　　　　 to the virus. 7.To enhance the flavour， the chef i　　　　　　 fresh herbs into the sauce， giving it a delightful favour. 8.Lily leaned close to me and began to w　　　　 a secret， hoping I would not tell anyone else. 维度二：词形转换 1.Like running， race walking is 　　　　　　　（physical） demanding， she says. 2.Humour has a positive 　　　　　　　　（psychology） effect when we are in difficulties. 3.We are 　　　　　　（energy） by love if we put our energy into loving. 4.They help the body defend itself against some kinds of 　　　　　　（infect）. 5.Tom felt a wave of 　　　　　　　　（embarrass） when his joke didn’t make anyone laugh. 6.She 　　　　　　（accidental） spilled her drink all over the new carpet， feeling embarrassed and nervous. 维度三：固定搭配和句式 1.I almost believe that you are amusing yourself 　　　　　　　　　　（嘲笑我）. 2.The more confident we are， 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 （我们就越有可能成功）. 　　 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　（2026·江苏南通高二期中）In 2015， our readers first met Shailee Basnet， the 34-year-old former Nepali journalist.Shortly after she and six of her countrywomen successfully reached the summit of the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents， on the night of September 8， two years later， Basnet was preparing to entertain a packed house at New York’s Broadway Comedy Club. 　　What Basnet learned from climbing mountains， besides the fact that she is stronger and braver than she knew， is that failure is temporary and anything is achievable if you focus on one step at a time. 　　This works for her in comedy.“You don’t need to find the courage to do everything at once.You only need to find the courage to write your first joke， tell a friend， and then find a platform where people will hear you，” Basnet says. 　　Long before Basnet began dreaming of climbing mountains， she imagined something even more audacious， considering her hometown， Nepal’s capital city， had virtually no comedy scene.A fan of American comedians， Basnet dreamed of becoming a stand-up comic. 　　Along the way， she held on to her comedy dreams.Basnet took her first steps onstage at a show in Kathmandu in 2011 and then began organizing open-mic nights around the city to have a place to showcase her new material.On trips with her husband to visit his family in Boulder， Colorado， Basnet attended stand-up shows and began dreaming of taking the stage in English. 　　“At first， I worried that my jokes wouldn’t translate because people kept saying comedy is very local， very cultural，” Basnet says.“Then I noticed that I could understand 100 percent of what Ellen DeGeneres， Jerry Seinfeld， Russell Peters， all the big comics， were saying.If I can understand them， then I can work to get to the point where they understand me.Beneath the surface， we are all the same.Human emotions and issues — it all becomes very translatable if you go deeper.” 　　How she arrived at this moment， however， still feels a bit like magic.Determined to one day turn her 10-minute set into a two-hour show， Basnet puts as much thought into each performance as she once did into her climbs. 1.What lesson from climbing mountains benefits Basnet’s stage career？（　　） A.Confidence and teamwork. B.Intensive physical training. C.Adaptation to environments. D.Determination and steady progress. 2.What does the underlined word “audacious” in paragraph 4 mean？（　　） A.Daring. B.Eventful. C.Relaxing. D.Unfamiliar. 3.What does paragraph 5 mainly focus on concerning Basnet？（　　） A.Her hard efforts to realize goals. B.Her awareness of true passion. C.Her difficult road to success. D.Her popularity on the stage. 4.How did Basnet approach the challenge of performing comedy in English？（　　） A.She told her jokes to her husband’s family first. B.She studied American culture closely. C.She focused on universally understandable humor. D.She copied American big comics’ skills. B 　　Humour is the most effective， yet frequently neglected， means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.It can be used for patching up differences， apologizing， saying “no”， criticizing， and getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face.For some jobs， it is the only tool that can succeed.It is a way to discuss sensitive subjects because a serious dialogue may start a riot.For example， many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum. 　　Humour is often the best way to keep a small misunderstanding from escalating （升级） into a big deal.Recently a neighbor of mine had a quarrel with his wife as she drove him to the airport.Airborne， he felt miserable， and he knew she did， too.Two hours after she returned home， she received a long-distance phone call.“Person-to-person for Mrs I.A.Pologize，” intoned the operator.“That’s spelled ‘P’ as in ...” In a twinkling （眨眼间）， the whole day changed from bad to lovely at both ends of the wire. 　　An English hostess with a quick wit was giving a formal dinner for eight distinguished guests whom she hoped to enlist （赞助） in a major charity drive.Austerity was a fashion in England at the time， and she had asked her children to serve the meal.She knew that anything could happen ...and it did， just as her son，with the studied concentration of a tight rope walker， brought in a large roast turkey； he successfully elbowed the swinging dining-room door，but the backswing （回摆） threw the turkey onto the dining-room floor. 　　The boy stood rooted； the guests staring at their plates.Moving only her head， the hostess looked at her son，“No harm， Daniel，” she said， “just pick him up and take him back to the kitchen ...” She enunciated （发音） clearly so he would think about what she was saying， “and bring in the other one”. 　　A wink and a one-liner instantly changed the dinner from a red-faced embarrassment to a fit of laughter. 5.What is the main idea of the passage？（　　） A.Humour is the key to success in our work and lives. B.Humour enables us to deal with difficult situations effectively. C.Humour is the best way to criticize someone without losing his face. D.Humour makes fun of any difficult situation. 6.Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage？（　　） A.Comedians on TV are believed to have done a lot in making people more tolerant （容忍） of racial and religious differences. B.To make up differences， humour is the most acceptable and effective means. C.People often turn to humorous ways when meeting with difficult situations because of its effectiveness. D.Only by adopting the means of humour can one succeed in some jobs. 7.What caused the roast turkey to drop onto the floor？（　　） A.The backward movement of the door. B.The son’s rude behavior. C.Someone happened to be at the door. D.The bird raised by the family. 8.What do you think would probably be the result if the hostess got angry and scolded the son？（　　） A.It would make the embarrassing situation worse. B.The son would refuse to serve the guests any more. C.The son would talk back and make the mother more angry. D.The guests would leave before the dinner was over. 　　（2026·辽宁锦州高二检测）Scientists traditionally avoid jokes， worried that a lighthearted tone might reduce their authority and， consequently， the trustworthiness of their findings.A new study challenges this idea， showing that well-chosen humor can actually make scientists more likable and their research more trustworthy. 　　Led by Alexandra Lynn Frank from the University of Georgia， the research tested humor’s role in science communication through social media.The team created posts from a fictional scientist， Dr.Jamie Devon， sharing cartoons about artificial intelligence （AI）.These posts used three humor styles： playful comparisons （like giving robots human characteristics）， mean jokes about technology， or a mix of both.Some posts had no humor as a comparison. 　　Over 2，200 participants viewed these posts in an online experiment.They rated how funny the content was， how much they liked the scientist， and how credible the information seemed.Results revealed that light， positive humor — such as showing AI as a curious robot asking questions — made the scientist feel more approachable and the research more reliable.However， mean or unfriendly jokes reduced trust in the scientist. 　　“Humor helps people connect with scientists，” Frank explained.“When we laugh， we’re more open to listening.” But she stressed that jokes must feel natural， adding， “If the audience doesn’t find it funny， it could backfire.” For example， playful cartoons worked better than making fun of tech failures. 　　The study advises scientists to avoid tough jokes targeting individuals.Instead， gentle humor that simplifies complex ideas — like comparing climate change to the Earth having a “fever” — can build interest and fight misinformation.While focused on AI， these tips apply to fields like health or environmental science. 　　In today’s fast-paced digital world， humor could help scientists stand out on social media.Funny posts may attract more viewers， make tough topics easier to understand， and build public trust.The key is balancing fun with facts： lighthearted jokes don’t weaken expertise but create friendly， memorable connections. 　　Frank’s team hopes their findings encourage scientists to experiment with humor.As one participant noted， “A scientist who jokes feels more human — like someone I’d trust.” 9.Scientists avoid using jokes in their communication because they fear that jokes 　　　　.（　　） A.waste research time B.might confuse the public C.make their work seem unreliable D.distract from scientific facts 10.What does the underlined word “backfire” in paragraph 4 probably mean？（　　） A.Be effective. B.Have the opposite result. C.Be natural. D.Make people laugh. 11.According to the study， what kind of humor is recommended for scientists？（　　） A.Jokes that target individuals. B.Making fun of technology failures. C.Playful comparisons and gentle jokes. D.Using complex ideas to create humor. 12.What is the best title for the text？（　　） A.Science and Social Media B.Jokes in Various Social Contexts C.The Impact of Humor on Public Trust D.The Role of Humor in Science Communication Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　It’s well understood that humour can have powerful impacts on both our physical and mental health.13.　　 To better understand which types of humour promote mental wellness， and which forms may be actively harmful， psychologist Rod Martin broke humour down into four styles. 　　Affiliative （有亲和力的） humour refers to jokes about things that everyone might find funny.14.　　 The types of jokes told by comedians like Jerry Seinfeld represent this sort of humour.If you’ve ever bantered （调侃） with a co-worker or among your friends， you’ve used affiliative humour. 　　15.　　 It’s often used as a way to deal with stress or hardship and feel better as a result.Jon Stewart from the Daily Show often uses self-enhancing humour by saying things such as， “Maybe I just don’t understand，” or “I’m not the brightest guy.” 　　Aggressive （好斗的） humour is laughing at the expense of others.This is the humour that is used by more aggressive comedians， such as Don Rickles or the late Joan Rivers.Some of the audience to this type of humour will find it funny.16.　 　　Self-defeating humour is the art of putting yourself down to gain approval from others.The late comedian Rodney Dangerfield would be an example.People who use self-defeating humour may try to make themselves appear more socially acceptable， but it can have the opposite effect and cause people to distance themselves from them.17.　　 And it is sometimes used to try to avoid attacks — making oneself the target of jokes before others put you down. A.It is employed to facilitate relationships. B.It is capable of turning anxiety into pleasure. C.Yet not all types of humour have the same effect. D.Self-enhancing humour can raise one’s confidence. E.So this can be an unhealthy form of humour psychologically. F.Self-enhancing humour involves being able to laugh at yourself. G.However， others might laugh to cover up a feeling of discomfort. 6 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Section Ⅳ　LESSON 2　WHY DO WE NEED HUMOUR？ 层级一　基础练 维度一 1.tension　2.expense　3.muscles　4.mood　5.blushed　 6.immune　7.incorporated　8.whisper 维度二 1.physically　2.psychological　3.energised　4.infections　5.embarrassment　6.accidentally 维度三 1.at my expense　 2.the more likely we are to succeed 层级二　能力练 Ⅰ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了尼泊尔喜剧演员Shailee Basnet的成长与成功之路。 1.D　细节理解题。根据第二段内容和第三段中This works for her in comedy.可知，Basnet通过登山学到的坚持和逐步进步的精神对她的喜剧事业有所帮助。 2.A　词义猜测题。根据画线后considering her hometown， Nepal’s capital city， had virtually no comedy scene可知，Basnet的家乡几乎没有喜剧氛围，而她梦想成为脱口秀演员，因此这个梦想是“大胆的”，audacious与daring“大胆的”意思一致。 3.A　段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知，本段讲述了Basnet为实现她的喜剧梦想而付出的努力。 4.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的If I can understand them， then I can work to get to the point where they understand me ...可知，Basnet通过专注于能够被普遍理解的幽默应对了用英语表演的挑战。 语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过两个例子阐述了幽默如何帮助我们有效地应对尴尬的局面，使困境变得轻松愉快。 5.B　主旨大意题。根据文章首句可知，本文主要讲的是幽默如何帮助我们有效地处理困难的情况。 6.C　细节理解题。第一段最后一句的举例提到了A项；第一段第一句提到了B项；第一段中的For some jobs， it is the only tool that can succeed.提到了D项。C项未被提及。 7.A　推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句中的he successfully elbowed ...threw the turkey onto the dining-room floor可知，门向后摆动导致烤火鸡掉在地上。 8.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，火鸡掉在地上本来是很尴尬的事情，但一句俏皮话立刻让气氛变得轻松。由此推断，如果家长选择责骂孩子，可能会让情况变得更糟糕。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究，表明恰当使用幽默可以提升科学家在公众中的亲和力和其研究的可信度，并鼓励科学家在传播科学时尝试使用幽默。 9.C　细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，科学家们避免在交流中开玩笑，因为他们担心幽默可能削弱他们的权威性，进而影响研究的可信度。 10.B　词义猜测题。根据画线单词所在句可推知，如果幽默让观众不觉得好笑，可能会导致不良反应，因此，画线词的意思是“产生相反的结果”。 11.C　细节理解题。根据第五段前两句可知，研究建议科学家使用温和幽默，避免针对个人的尖刻笑话，温和幽默能够激发公众兴趣并有效对抗虚假信息。 12.D　标题归纳题。根据第一段和倒数第二段的内容可知，文章主要讲述了幽默在科学传播中的作用，尤其是在社交媒体中，通过幽默可以提高科学家在公众中的亲和力和研究的可信度。因此，D项最符合文章主题。 Ⅱ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种幽默风格，包括其特点及对心理健康的影响，并探讨了不同幽默类型的作用。 13.C　空前一句谈到幽默对身心健康有影响，空后一句表明不同类型幽默效果不同。C项引出下文对不同类型幽默的阐述。 14.A　上文介绍了亲和型幽默。A项进一步说明这种幽默的作用，It指代上文的Affiliative （有亲和力的） humour，且与下文提到在同事和朋友间使用这种幽默相呼应。 15.F　下文介绍了自我提升型幽默。F项引出下文对自我提升型幽默的具体说明。 16.G　上文介绍了攻击性幽默及部分观众的反应。G项与上文形成对比，说明另一些观众对这种幽默的反应，However表转折。 17.E　上文表明自我贬低型幽默可能带来不好的结果。E项对上文进行总结，其中的this指代上文自我贬低型幽默带来的不良影响。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $