高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较难版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较难版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation take place? A．At home. B．At school. C．In a hospital. 2．（本题1.5分）How does the man stay positive? A．By getting a low-stress job. B．By enjoying delicious food. C．By exercising a lot. 3．（本题1.5分）What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Co-workers. C．Neighbors. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A painting. B．The modern lifestyle. C．A trip to the countryside. 5．（本题1.5分）How do the speakers sound? A．Surprised. B．Exhausted. C．Humorous. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What will the speakers do tonight? A．Have dinner and watch a science fiction movie. B．Have dinner and see a comedy. C．Watch science fiction and action movies. 7．(1.5分)Where is the good restaurant? A．Next to the cinema. B．Far from the cinema. C．Near the man’s home. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What is the woman’s favorite movie? A．A detective thriller. B．A light comedy. C．A fantasy film. 9．(1.5分)Why do the speakers choose the earlier movie? A．To enjoy better scenes. B．To avoid going home late. C．To get a student discount. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)Why does the man want to dine with Albert Einstein? A．To experience Einstein’s sense of humor. B．To learn about Einstein’s personal life. C．To find out the roots of Einstein’s ideas. 11．(1.5分)What does Frida Kahlo do? A．An artist. B．A writer. C．A scientist. 12．(1.5分)What are the speakers doing? A．Planning a historical-themed dinner party. B．Having a history class. C．Sharing interests in historical figures. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)How many years in a row has Finland ranked No. 1 in the report? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Ten. 14．(1.5分)What did Frank Martela say about Finnish people? A．They always live a healthy lifestyle. B．They have a strong sense of humor. C．They are willing to help each other. 15．(1.5分)Which country ranked No. 12 in this year’s report? A．Germany. B．Kuwait. C．Costa Rica. 16．(1.5分)Why did Denmark rank No. 2 in this year’s report? A．For its education system. B．For its level of equality. C．For its sense of belonging. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What is the main idea of the talk? A．Reasons to feel happy. B．Methods to stay calm. C．Ways to find beauty. 18．(1.5分)How does nature bring comfort? A．By providing food. B．Through calming sounds. C．By creating various weather. 19．(1.5分)What makes people optimistic according to the speaker? A．Children laughing. B．Gentle ocean waves. C．Rain on windows. 20．(1.5分)Why does the speaker mention movies? A．To compare with other media. B．To recommend good movies. C．To suggest a way to laugh. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Are you looking to have a classic science fiction book collection? Here are four of the top sci-fi authors to ever write in the genre (体裁). Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley’s influence is huge and lasts until this day. His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements. Brave New World ($11.31) is still widely considered one of the most important novels of all time. Huxley is considered a philosopher outside of his work as an author. Robert A．Heinlein Having helped to establish some of the biggest and best subgenres within sci-fi, Robert A．Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction. For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land ($11.94) and Starship Troopers ($15.39) are excellent starting points. Larry Niven Larry Niven is one of the most imaginative authors to ever publish in the science fiction genre. Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them. Niven is so widely known that there is such a thing as Niven’s Laws, a series of rules explaining the universe through Niven’s viewpoint. Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day. Although Adams wasn’t a sci-fi novelist in the traditional sense, having originally released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play, the impact of his work earned him a spot on this list. 21．(2.5分)What is special about Aldous Huxley’s writing? A．It connects with philosophy. B．It is widely adapted for movies. C．It is difficult for sci-fi beginners. D．It predicts scientific development. 22．(2.5分)Which sci-fi novel explores social topics? A．Brave New World. B．The Ringworld series. C．Stranger in a Strange Land. D．The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. 23．(2.5分)What do the Ringworld series and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have in common? A．They both focus on the universe. B．They are both entertaining to read. C．They are both basically radio plays. D．They both describe science’s influence. （本题10分）The train gave a high-pitched warning, and the doors closed with a sharp sound. A passenger threw herself into the seat next to me, holding a bunch of shopping bags tightly against her chest. “Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon. I boarded at Cardiff Central Train Station after spending the New Year’s holiday with my parents. I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. Now I sat staring at my watch, silently begging the engine to go faster. The train was crowded with last-minute shoppers, and a few seats away three teenage girls were laughing and showing each other gifts. Their northern accents were a small comfort to me. “In a rush?” the lady beside me asked. I nodded and began to explain my situation, trying to ignore the pity I saw in her eyes. As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife. Finally, the train arrived. I rushed out of the station and into the biting cold. Snow was falling like feathers, but I had no time to admire it. Finding a taxi, I gave the driver my destination — the City Concert Hall — and felt my voice break. The taxi drove through the busy market, while I kept looking at my phone, feeling each minute slip away too fast. At last, the taxi pulled up outside the hall. I paid and hurried inside, where a volunteer pointed me to the competition hall. I ran as fast as I could, fearing that I might be too late. The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. With a soft click, the door opened, and I found myself facing a crowd of parents and teachers. Just then, I heard the words I had been waiting for: “She made it! Your daughter won first place!” 24．(2.5分)How did the author feel according to paragraph 1? A．Embarrassed. B．Anxious. C．Hopeful. D．Shocked. 25．(2.5分)Why did the author go back early? A．To join the New Year’s party. B．To meet his wife at the station. C．To spend time with his parents. D．To attend his daughter’s contest. 26．(2.5分)What was the author worried about on the train? A．His wife’s safety. B．The cold weather. C．The noisy teenagers. D．His daughter’s situation. 27．(2.5分)What can we know about the author from the text? A．He was an impatient man. B．He failed to enter the hall. C．He missed the competition. D．He was surprised by the result. （本题10分）Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain. This is shown in Amy Herzog’s new play, Mary Jane. The play balances humor and heartbreak, providing a fresh idea on the trials of care-giving and the strength of the human spirit. Mary Jane tells the story of a single mother who raises her disabled son, Alex. The play explores friendship, unconditional mother love, and hope and despair. Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience a brief respite (暂缓) from her emotional trouble. The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience. This is achieved by showing the influence of Alex’s condition through the eyes of those who care for him. The audience feels the weight of his absence and his various needs, which take up most of Mary Jane’s life. Mary Jane tries hard to meet the demands of her job while managing her son’s constant medical needs. Her interactions with the supporting characters show the importance of community support and humor that help her fight with her daily struggles. One of the most moving parts of the play is that of Mary Jane’s interactions with other mothers of disabled children. They exchange advice, encourage and entertain each other with humor. These interactions not only provide amusement but also strengthen their bond and ability to cope with problems. Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter. Cousins discovered that ten minutes of genuine laughter had an anesthetic(麻醉的) effect and gave him at least two hours of pain-free sleep. His findings show humor’s physical and psychological benefits. Research also supports the importance of laughter and humor, showing that it can reduce stress, improve moods and resilience. Humor positively and directly affects people’s health. This indicates that humor can buffer stress and improve overall mental health. 28．(2.5分)Which words can describe Mary Jane? A．Curious and sensitive. B．Careful and friendly. C．Strong and humorous. D．Loyal and hardworking. 29．(2.5分)What can we learn from the play? A．Mary Jane has no friends. B．Mary Jane never goes out to work. C．Mary Jane has a considerate husband. D．The audience seldom see Alex in the play. 30．(2.5分)How did Cousins recover from his illness? A．By having plenty of exercise. B．By laughing a lot every day. C．By having a balanced diet. D．By taking lots of medicine. 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．The benefits of humor in overcoming life’s challenges. B．The challenges faced by single mothers raising disabled children. C．The psychological impact of caring for a disabled child on a mother. D．The importance of community support for taking care of disabled children. （本题10分）Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain. This is shown in Amy Herzog’s new play, Mary Jane. The play balances humor and heartbreak, providing a fresh idea on the trials of care giving and the strength of the human spirit. Mary Jane tells the story of a single mother who raises her disabled son, Alex. The play explores friendship, unconditional mother love, and hope and despair. Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience brief respites (喘息) from her emotional trouble. The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience. This is achieved by showing the influence of Alex’s condition through the eyes of those who care for him. The audience feels the weight of his absence and his various needs, which take up most of Mary Jane’s life. Mary Jane tries hard to meet the demands of her job while managing her son’s constant medical needs. Her interactions with the supporting characters show the importance of community support and humor that help her fight with her daily struggles. One of the most moving parts of the play is that of Mary Jane’s interactions with other mothers of disabled children. They exchange advice, encourage and entertain each other with humor. Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter. Cousins discovered that ten minutes of genuine laughter had an anesthetic (麻醉的) effect and gave him at least two hours of pain-free sleep. His findings show humor’s physical and psychological benefits. Research also supports the importance of laughter and humor, showing that it can reduce stress, improve mood and resilience. Humor positively and directly affects people’s health. This indicated that humor could buffer against stress and improve overall mental health. 32．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the text? A．To advertise a new play. B．To provide humor in our daily life. C．To introduce the way to be humorous. D．To emphasize the importance of humor. 33．(2.5分)Which words can describe Mary Jane? A．Careful and friendly. B．Loyal and hardworking. C．Strong and humorous. D．Curious and sensitive. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn from the play? A．The audience seldom see Alex in the play. B．Mary Jane has no friends. C．Mary Jane never goes out to work. D．Mary Jane has a considerate husband. 35．(2.5分)How do we know about Norman Cousins? A．He interacts with other mothers of disabled children. B．The community helps him a lot. C．He has a balanced diet. D．He recovers from his illness by laughing a lot. （本题12.5分）Do you know inside jokes? They are jokes whose humor is clear only to people who are in a particular social group, occupation or other community of common understanding. 36(2.5分) They don’t just make us laugh, but more importantly, they strengthen group boundaries and invite us into a shared identity. 37(2.5分) When we laugh at something that only some people understand, it sparks more than amusement—it sparks recognition. The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation. We see connection naturally and inside jokes send signals that say, “you are one of us.” They strengthen group identity. Inside jokes actively build identity. As Dr. Martin, a humor researcher, points out, shared love creates closeness. 38(2.5分) They tell us what we’ve been through together. In high-stress jobs, like nursing or emergency services, these jokes become secret tools against pressure. A funny nickname (绰号) can turn into a team’s symbol of unity. They signal a safe environment. Humor generally doesn’t happen in unfriendly environments since we don’t share our odd selves with people we don’t trust. Inside jokes require both familiarity and risk—the risk that what you find funny might be met with silence or confusion. That’s why teams and friendships rich in inside jokes tend to be safe environments. 39(2.5分) We bond over deep conversation and meaningful life events. 40(2.5分) In a world that often feels heavy and divided, these moments are essential. They remind us that we’ve been part of something. That we belonged. That someone remembers the bad cafeteria food, or funny nicknames. A．They expand our knowledge and capacity. B．Inside jokes often act like cultural symbols. C．They activate the brain’s belonging response. D．However, these moments are markers of time spent together. E．It means that people feel free to speak up, take risks, and be themselves. F．In workplaces, families and friend groups, these jokes serve as social glue. G．But sometimes, the strongest connections come from laughing at something together. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I stood in front of 50 pairs of eyes at a seminar (研讨会), my knees trembling and throat dry. Although I felt 41 at my work and comfortable when discussing my research with my teacher and lab 42 , my nervousness silenced me when I faced a larger, 43 audience. But with another seminar approaching, I 44 to let my nerves hold me back again. I 45 an open event at a stand-up comedy club. I admired the comedians’ confidence and thought the relaxed atmosphere might help. Though my 46 didn’t get much applause, I enjoyed my time on stage and felt I could do better. I approached Sania, a brilliant comedian, who offered some invaluable 47 . She advised me to 48 more events and watch other speakers. I began participating in seminars, 49 how skilled speakers conveyed complex data clearly. And she asked me to write and rewrite a script. I found the script helped me organize my 50 and maintain a logical flow. Her final advice was to practice. I rehearsed 51 , alone and with others. Each practice made my presentation more 52 . When the next seminar came, I was much more confident. My presentation 53 had improved dramatically. I finished to applause. This experience 54 how I viewed my research. I began to see it as a story. I also realized that effective 55 is just as important as generating data. 41．(1分)A．confident B．embarrassed C．curious D．humble 42．(1分)A．visitors B．friends C．students D．mates 43．(1分)A．unsatisfied B．unfamiliar C．dynamic D．enthusiastic 44．(1分)A．refused B．hesitated C．preferred D．afforded 45．(1分)A．looked out for B．signed up for C．took control of D．made sense of 46．(1分)A．contributions B．proposals C．projects D．jokes 47．(1分)A．challenges B．praises C．suggestions D．encouragements 48．(1分)A．attend B．organize C．host D．avoid 49．(1分)A．doubting B．complaining C．observing D．questioning 50．(1分)A．meetings B．experiments C．lectures D．thoughts 51．(1分)A．casually B．temporarily C．tirelessly D．occasionally 52．(1分)A．complicated B．fluent C．convincing D．romantic 53．(1分)A．skills B．curiosities C．expectations D．demands 54．(1分)A．ignored B．confirmed C．clarified D．changed 55．(1分)A．organization B．innovation C．communication D．cooperation 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空 A physicist, doctor, lawyer, garbage collector, etc. without a sense of humour can be terrific at what they do. But a creator 56(1.5分) is humourless could never produce great works which can touch the hearts of the vast majority of people. Humour in 57(1.5分) (creative), the special ability of mankind, is like humour in life. People often ask me “Does humour work in advertising?”, but I think that’s a stupid question. Does anyone ever ask “Does humour work in life?” If humour 58(1.5分) (employ) appropriately, it will work. The question should be “How can you 59(1.5分) (possible) create something creative without humour?” Certainly, in all forms of communication, humour is 60(1.5分) effective way to win someone’s heart. In examining the advertisements, speeches and books I 61(1.5分) (write) over the years, it’s difficult 62(1.5分) (classify) humour as a separate category because it runs through almost everything I do — and through most of my 63(1.5分) (wake) hours. Humour makes one more easily accept 64(1.5分) (thought) and images that could be hard to take in serious conversation or discussion. Say something serious in a funny way, 65(1.5分) you can win over people every time. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“幽默”为主题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.幽默的作用； 2.如何成为一个幽默的人。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and schoolmates, Today, I want to talk about the role of humor and how to be humorous.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening! 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Talent Night I had a problem —Talent Night was coming up, but I had no talent. Let me introduce myself: Benjamin Belinski, Human Talent Void (空缺). Kate can make anything using paper folding. Tommy creates breath-taking beats on overturned plastic buckets. Olivia trains her pet dog to do tricks. And those are just my friends. My class also boasts (以……为荣) four dancers, a gymnast, two bakers, a boxing expert, six singers, and five artists, among others. Every day my teacher asked if I’d decided what to do. And every day I reminded her that I had no talent. “Nonsense, Benjamin,” she would say. “You’ll think of something.” “I’ll just have to be sick the day of the show,” I announced to my friends one afternoon. “If you get a cold, be sure to cough on me.” “You must have a talent,” said Kate to me. “Let’s make a list. What are you good at?” “Eating,” I answered. “Watching TV.” Kate rolled her eyes and said, “Benjamin, be serious!” Kate looked at our friends. “Come on, guys. What are Benjamin’s talents?” “He’s good with dogs,” said Olivia. “My dog adores him.” She was telling the truth, I supposed, for I could sit on the stage while her dog licked my face. I was Benjamin Belinski, Human Dog Toy! “Benjamin’s funny when he’s joking,” said Tommy. He turned to me. “You could do a comedy routine.” True, as every joke could be about how I had no talents. So I joked myself as Benjamin Belinski, Human Talent Void! “Benjamin,” said Kate, “maybe you don’t know how to juggle (杂耍), but your birthday parties are the best.” “Yeah, ” agreed Olivia,“ and you always get us together to do stuff. Like having game nights or riding bikes after school — or when we held that yard sale. The week you had the flu, we didn’t do anything fun.” “You’re like the glue holding us together,” added Tommy.“ Oh, great,” I joked. “Benjamin Belinski, Human Glue Gun!” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Anyway, their comments made me think of something. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ During the show, everyone and everything was perfect. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较难版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation take place? A．At home. B．At school. C．In a hospital. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Linda, I didn’t see your homework. Did you forget to do it? W: Sorry, Mr Green. I didn’t feel alright last night and I went to sleep early. M: Oh, no wonder you look pale. You should see a doctor after class. 2．（本题1.5分）How does the man stay positive? A．By getting a low-stress job. B．By enjoying delicious food. C．By exercising a lot. 【答案】C 【原文】W: You always seem positive, despite the obvious pressures of work. Don’t you ever feel stressed? M: Sure I do, but I make sure my work-life balance is healthy. My diet isn’t healthy enough, but I often go for walks in nature, and I go running regularly. 3．（本题1.5分）What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Co-workers. C．Neighbors. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Hey! Did you see Ann in the office this morning? W: Yes, but why did she have such a long face? M: I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A painting. B．The modern lifestyle. C．A trip to the countryside. 【答案】A 【原文】W: I don’t really like the painting. It’s not my cup of tea. M: But look at the colors and forms. It’s very imaginative. W: Maybe. I prefer a painting showing a view of the countryside. 5．（本题1.5分）How do the speakers sound? A．Surprised. B．Exhausted. C．Humorous. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Can I get a coffee with extra boost today? I’m running on empty. M: Sure. How about we add some rocket fuel to it? W: Perfect. I’ll need to launch into a meeting soon. M: One rocket fuel coming up. Just don’t take off before paying. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What will the speakers do tonight? A．Have dinner and watch a science fiction movie. B．Have dinner and see a comedy. C．Watch science fiction and action movies. 7．(1.5分)Where is the good restaurant? A．Next to the cinema. B．Far from the cinema. C．Near the man’s home. 【答案】6．B 7．A 【原文】W: Hi, Victor. This is Alice. Do you have any plans for tonight? M: No. Why do you ask? W: How about going to the movies? I should be home from work by 5: 30. M: Then shall we first go to the restaurant where we ate last time? W: Oh no. The food there is not good enough and rather expensive. There is a good restaurant next to the cinema. M: It’s up to you! When does the movie start? W: At ten past seven. And I hear it’s a comedy. M: Oh, Alice! I don’t like comedies at all. I like watching science fiction and action movies. Maybe we should just stay at home and watch TV. W; Come on! We haven’t seen a movie together for so long. M: In that case, I think I will have to. But let’s go to the restaurant first. W: OK. I’ll get changed. See you there. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What is the woman’s favorite movie? A．A detective thriller. B．A light comedy. C．A fantasy film. 9．(1.5分)Why do the speakers choose the earlier movie? A．To enjoy better scenes. B．To avoid going home late. C．To get a student discount. 【答案】8．B 9．B 【原文】M: I heard Star Cinema gives student discount tickets every Thursday. W: Three movies are being shown tonight: a fantasy film, a detective thriller and a light comedy. Which one do you feel like watching? M: The fantasy movie has impressive visuals, and the detective thriller is also highly spoken of. W: That’s for sure, but I hope to pick a funny and relaxing film to unwind. M: Alright. Let’s check the screening time. The comedy is on at 6:30, the fantasy film at 7:15 and the detective thriller at 7:45. W: The 6:30 screening is the best option. We have to head home early. M: Got it. We’ll go for that one. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)Why does the man want to dine with Albert Einstein? A．To experience Einstein’s sense of humor. B．To learn about Einstein’s personal life. C．To find out the roots of Einstein’s ideas. 11．(1.5分)What does Frida Kahlo do? A．An artist. B．A writer. C．A scientist. 12．(1.5分)What are the speakers doing? A．Planning a historical-themed dinner party. B．Having a history class. C．Sharing interests in historical figures. 【答案】10．A 11．A 12．C 【原文】W: If you could have dinner with any famous person from the past, who would it be? M: Hmm, that’s a thoughtful question. Maybe I’d go with Albert Einstein. W: Really? Are his theories interesting to you? M: Actually, I’m more curious about his thoughts on modern scientific advancements. And I’ve always heard he had a good sense of humor. I’d love to experience that myself. W: That does sound interesting. M: Yes. What about you? Who would you pick? W: I think I’d choose Frida Kahlo. Her life seemed full of struggles yet she was able to create such powerful and emotional art. M: Her life story is quite inspiring. And her perspective on art and life would be fascinating to study. W: Absolutely. Plus, I want to hear directly from her about the political and cultural climate of the day as well as the era she lived in. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)How many years in a row has Finland ranked No. 1 in the report? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Ten. 14．(1.5分)What did Frank Martela say about Finnish people? A．They always live a healthy lifestyle. B．They have a strong sense of humor. C．They are willing to help each other. 15．(1.5分)Which country ranked No. 12 in this year’s report? A．Germany. B．Kuwait. C．Costa Rica. 16．(1.5分)Why did Denmark rank No. 2 in this year’s report? A．For its education system. B．For its level of equality. C．For its sense of belonging. 【答案】13．B 14．C 15．C 16．B 【原文】M: Have you read the latest World Happiness Report? W: No. Tell me something about it. M: Well, Finland ranked as the happiest country in the world again. W: For the 7th year in a row? That’s incredible! M: Yes. Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher, Frank Martela, said Finnish people have a strong sense of community. They often do good deeds for one another, and everyone can find a clear purpose in life. W: Sounds great. What about other countries? Any big changes this year? M: While the top 10 countries on the list remain mostly unchanged, the top 20 have obvious changes. Costa Rica and Kuwait jumped to 12th and 13th place respectively, while the United States and Germany fell off the top 20. The United States dropped from No.15 to No.23 this year. W: That’s a big change. I’m curious about which country landed the second spot on the list. M: Denmark. The country’s high ranking is due in part to its level of equality and sense of responsibility for social welfare, according to the country’s official website. W: That makes sense. These two factors are closely linked to happiness. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What is the main idea of the talk? A．Reasons to feel happy. B．Methods to stay calm. C．Ways to find beauty. 18．(1.5分)How does nature bring comfort? A．By providing food. B．Through calming sounds. C．By creating various weather. 19．(1.5分)What makes people optimistic according to the speaker? A．Children laughing. B．Gentle ocean waves. C．Rain on windows. 20．(1.5分)Why does the speaker mention movies? A．To compare with other media. B．To recommend good movies. C．To suggest a way to laugh. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．A 20．C 【原文】    W: Sometimes we can feel sad. But if you pause to consider it, there are countless reasons to feel joyful. Here are some that come to mind. The sound of rain on windows always comforts me, reminding me that nature provides peace. If you live near water, the gentle sound of lake waves is incredibly relaxing, and so is the sound of trees moving in the wind. Staying cozy indoors during a storm feels wonderful, especially when you’re warm under blankets. The sound of happy babies brings such joy, filling us with optimism. And receiving praise from someone can make your entire day. Wonderful food brings simple pleasure. Why not spread that happiness to others today? When did you last laugh so hard your stomach hurt? Wasn’t that amazing? Perhaps you can find that feeling again through watching a funny movie, which is always enjoyable. The list of life’s small joys is practically infinite. You just need to remember to notice them. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Are you looking to have a classic science fiction book collection? Here are four of the top sci-fi authors to ever write in the genre (体裁). Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley’s influence is huge and lasts until this day. His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements. Brave New World ($11.31) is still widely considered one of the most important novels of all time. Huxley is considered a philosopher outside of his work as an author. Robert A．Heinlein Having helped to establish some of the biggest and best subgenres within sci-fi, Robert A．Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction. For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land ($11.94) and Starship Troopers ($15.39) are excellent starting points. Larry Niven Larry Niven is one of the most imaginative authors to ever publish in the science fiction genre. Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them. Niven is so widely known that there is such a thing as Niven’s Laws, a series of rules explaining the universe through Niven’s viewpoint. Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day. Although Adams wasn’t a sci-fi novelist in the traditional sense, having originally released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play, the impact of his work earned him a spot on this list. 21．(2.5分)What is special about Aldous Huxley’s writing? A．It connects with philosophy. B．It is widely adapted for movies. C．It is difficult for sci-fi beginners. D．It predicts scientific development. 22．(2.5分)Which sci-fi novel explores social topics? A．Brave New World. B．The Ringworld series. C．Stranger in a Strange Land. D．The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. 23．(2.5分)What do the Ringworld series and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have in common? A．They both focus on the universe. B．They are both entertaining to read. C．They are both basically radio plays. D．They both describe science’s influence. 【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B 【导语】本文介绍四位顶尖科幻作家，分别简述创作特色与代表书目及售价，作品风格各异，对科幻领域影响深远。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第二段“His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements.(他的写作几乎预测了科学改变世界并塑造了科技进步的许多方式)”可知，Aldous Huxley写作的特别之处在于他预测了科学的发展。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段“Robert A. Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction(罗伯特·A·海因莱因也是最早通过科幻小说探索与社会相关主题的作家之一)”以及紧接着推荐的代表作“For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land... are excellent starting points.(想要入门海因莱因作品的读者来说，《异乡异客》……是绝佳的入门读物)”可知，《异乡异客》是一部探索社会话题的科幻小说。 23．细节理解题。根据第四段“Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them.(尼文凭借《环形世界》系列（36.42 美元）闻名于世，他的作品涵盖硬核科幻、幽默文学，还有带私家侦探风格的故事)”以及第五段“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day.(《银河系漫游指南》（11.29 美元）是他大热喜剧科幻系列的首部作品，时至今日亚当斯的作品仍不断被改编、广受喜爱)”可知，这两部作品都带有幽默、喜剧色彩，因此共同点是读起来都很有趣。 （本题10分）The train gave a high-pitched warning, and the doors closed with a sharp sound. A passenger threw herself into the seat next to me, holding a bunch of shopping bags tightly against her chest. “Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon. I boarded at Cardiff Central Train Station after spending the New Year’s holiday with my parents. I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. Now I sat staring at my watch, silently begging the engine to go faster. The train was crowded with last-minute shoppers, and a few seats away three teenage girls were laughing and showing each other gifts. Their northern accents were a small comfort to me. “In a rush?” the lady beside me asked. I nodded and began to explain my situation, trying to ignore the pity I saw in her eyes. As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife. Finally, the train arrived. I rushed out of the station and into the biting cold. Snow was falling like feathers, but I had no time to admire it. Finding a taxi, I gave the driver my destination — the City Concert Hall — and felt my voice break. The taxi drove through the busy market, while I kept looking at my phone, feeling each minute slip away too fast. At last, the taxi pulled up outside the hall. I paid and hurried inside, where a volunteer pointed me to the competition hall. I ran as fast as I could, fearing that I might be too late. The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. With a soft click, the door opened, and I found myself facing a crowd of parents and teachers. Just then, I heard the words I had been waiting for: “She made it! Your daughter won first place!” 24．(2.5分)How did the author feel according to paragraph 1? A．Embarrassed. B．Anxious. C．Hopeful. D．Shocked. 25．(2.5分)Why did the author go back early? A．To join the New Year’s party. B．To meet his wife at the station. C．To spend time with his parents. D．To attend his daughter’s contest. 26．(2.5分)What was the author worried about on the train? A．His wife’s safety. B．The cold weather. C．The noisy teenagers. D．His daughter’s situation. 27．(2.5分)What can we know about the author from the text? A．He was an impatient man. B．He failed to enter the hall. C．He missed the competition. D．He was surprised by the result. 【答案】24．B 25．D 26．D 27．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者在新年假期后紧急赶回家参加女儿歌唱比赛的经历，描述了他在火车上的焦急等待、途中的紧张心情以及最终赶到比赛现场得知女儿获得第一名的故事。 【详解】24．推理判断题。根据第一段中““Anyone sitting here?” she asked. “No, please sit,” I replied, wishing the train would start moving soon. (“这里有人吗？”她问道，“没有，请坐吧，”我回答道，心里希望火车能尽快开动。)”可知，作者急切地希望火车尽快出发，说明他内心十分焦急不安。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I was supposed to go home the next week, but a call from my wife completely messed up the plan: Our daughter’s singing competition had been brought forward to that evening. (我原计划下周回家，但妻子打来的电话彻底打乱了计划：我们女儿的歌唱比赛被提前到了当晚。)”可知，作者提前赶回去是为了参加女儿的歌唱比赛。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段中“As the train stopped at each station, the growing darkness outside seemed to steal any hope I had. I checked my phone again and again, but there was no reply from my wife. (火车在每个车站停靠时，外面越来越深的黑暗似乎夺走了我所有的希望。我反复查看手机，但妻子却没有任何回应。)”可知，作者在火车上反复查看手机却收不到妻子的回复，内心担忧的是女儿比赛的情况。 27．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The doors were locked; I pressed the bell impatiently. (门是锁着的；我不耐烦地按了门铃。)”以及“She made it! Your daughter won first place! (她成功了！你女儿获得了第一名！)”可知，作者赶到时比赛已经开始，门都锁了，说明他错过了比赛的全部进行过程，仅赶上了结果宣布环节。 （本题10分）Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain. This is shown in Amy Herzog’s new play, Mary Jane. The play balances humor and heartbreak, providing a fresh idea on the trials of care-giving and the strength of the human spirit. Mary Jane tells the story of a single mother who raises her disabled son, Alex. The play explores friendship, unconditional mother love, and hope and despair. Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience a brief respite (暂缓) from her emotional trouble. The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience. This is achieved by showing the influence of Alex’s condition through the eyes of those who care for him. The audience feels the weight of his absence and his various needs, which take up most of Mary Jane’s life. Mary Jane tries hard to meet the demands of her job while managing her son’s constant medical needs. Her interactions with the supporting characters show the importance of community support and humor that help her fight with her daily struggles. One of the most moving parts of the play is that of Mary Jane’s interactions with other mothers of disabled children. They exchange advice, encourage and entertain each other with humor. These interactions not only provide amusement but also strengthen their bond and ability to cope with problems. Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter. Cousins discovered that ten minutes of genuine laughter had an anesthetic(麻醉的) effect and gave him at least two hours of pain-free sleep. His findings show humor’s physical and psychological benefits. Research also supports the importance of laughter and humor, showing that it can reduce stress, improve moods and resilience. Humor positively and directly affects people’s health. This indicates that humor can buffer stress and improve overall mental health. 28．(2.5分)Which words can describe Mary Jane? A．Curious and sensitive. B．Careful and friendly. C．Strong and humorous. D．Loyal and hardworking. 29．(2.5分)What can we learn from the play? A．Mary Jane has no friends. B．Mary Jane never goes out to work. C．Mary Jane has a considerate husband. D．The audience seldom see Alex in the play. 30．(2.5分)How did Cousins recover from his illness? A．By having plenty of exercise. B．By laughing a lot every day. C．By having a balanced diet. D．By taking lots of medicine. 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．The benefits of humor in overcoming life’s challenges. B．The challenges faced by single mothers raising disabled children. C．The psychological impact of caring for a disabled child on a mother. D．The importance of community support for taking care of disabled children. 【答案】28．C 29．D 30．B 31．A 【导语】文章主要通过戏剧《玛丽·简》和教授案例探讨幽默在克服生活挑战中的积极作用。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience a brief respite (暂缓) from her emotional trouble.(尽管面临种种挑战，玛丽·简的生活充满了幽默，为观众提供了一个暂时缓解她情感困扰的机会。)”可知，玛丽·简虽然面临困难但依然保持幽默，体现了她的坚强和幽默。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience.(该剧关注的是角色的情感和心理体验，而不是亚历克斯的实体存在，他在剧中对观众来说大多是隐藏的。)”可知，观众在剧中很少看到亚历克斯。 30．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter.(诺曼·卡曾斯，一位教授，记录了他通过每天大笑从重病中康复的过程。)”可知，卡曾斯是通过每天大量大笑从疾病中恢复的。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain.(幽默长期以来被认为具有积极作用，即使在最黑暗的时期也是如此。笑声是一座桥梁，帮助人们度过痛苦。)”可知，本文主要讲述了幽默在克服生活挑战中的益处。 （本题10分）Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain. This is shown in Amy Herzog’s new play, Mary Jane. The play balances humor and heartbreak, providing a fresh idea on the trials of care giving and the strength of the human spirit. Mary Jane tells the story of a single mother who raises her disabled son, Alex. The play explores friendship, unconditional mother love, and hope and despair. Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience brief respites (喘息) from her emotional trouble. The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience. This is achieved by showing the influence of Alex’s condition through the eyes of those who care for him. The audience feels the weight of his absence and his various needs, which take up most of Mary Jane’s life. Mary Jane tries hard to meet the demands of her job while managing her son’s constant medical needs. Her interactions with the supporting characters show the importance of community support and humor that help her fight with her daily struggles. One of the most moving parts of the play is that of Mary Jane’s interactions with other mothers of disabled children. They exchange advice, encourage and entertain each other with humor. Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter. Cousins discovered that ten minutes of genuine laughter had an anesthetic (麻醉的) effect and gave him at least two hours of pain-free sleep. His findings show humor’s physical and psychological benefits. Research also supports the importance of laughter and humor, showing that it can reduce stress, improve mood and resilience. Humor positively and directly affects people’s health. This indicated that humor could buffer against stress and improve overall mental health. 32．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the text? A．To advertise a new play. B．To provide humor in our daily life. C．To introduce the way to be humorous. D．To emphasize the importance of humor. 33．(2.5分)Which words can describe Mary Jane? A．Careful and friendly. B．Loyal and hardworking. C．Strong and humorous. D．Curious and sensitive. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn from the play? A．The audience seldom see Alex in the play. B．Mary Jane has no friends. C．Mary Jane never goes out to work. D．Mary Jane has a considerate husband. 35．(2.5分)How do we know about Norman Cousins? A．He interacts with other mothers of disabled children. B．The community helps him a lot. C．He has a balanced diet. D．He recovers from his illness by laughing a lot. 【答案】32．D 33．C 34．A 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了幽默对身心健康的积极作用。文章以剧本《Mary Jane》为例，论述了幽默在应对生活挑战、减轻压力、改善情绪方面的作用，并引用Norman Cousins的例子和研究结果进一步证明，强调了幽默的重要性。 【详解】32．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Humor has long been recognized for its positive effects, even in the darkest times. Laughter serves as a bridge, helping individuals get through pain. This is shown in Amy Herzog’s new play, Mary Jane. The play balances humor and heartbreak, providing a fresh idea on the trials of care giving and the strength of the human spirit. (即使在最黑暗的时期，幽默也一直被认为具有积极的作用。笑是一座桥梁，帮助人们度过痛苦。这体现在Amy Herzog的新剧《Mary Jane》中。该剧平衡了幽默和心碎，为关怀的考验和人类精神的力量提供了一个新的视角。)”和最后一段“Research also supports the importance of laughter and humor, showing that it can reduce stress, improve mood and resilience. Humor positively and directly affects people’s health. This indicated that humor could buffer against stress and improve overall mental health. (研究也支持笑声和幽默的重要性，表明它可以减轻压力，改善情绪和恢复力。幽默积极而直接地影响着人们的健康。这表明幽默可以缓冲压力，改善整体心理健康。)”可知，文章主要是强调幽默的重要性。故选D项。 33．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Despite all the challenges she faces, Mary Jane’s life is filled with humor, offering the audience brief respites (喘息) from her emotional trouble.(尽管面临所有挑战，Mary Jane的生活仍充满幽默，让观众从她的情感困扰中得到短暂的喘息。)”以及第三段“Mary Jane tries hard to meet the demands of her job while managing her son’s constant medical needs.(Mary Jane努力满足工作需求，同时还要处理儿子持续的医疗需求。)”可知，Mary Jane在面对生活的重重困难时，依然保持幽默，且努力应对各种需求，说明她很坚强且幽默。选项C“Strong and humorous.(坚强且幽默)”符合题意。故选C项。 34．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The play focuses on the characters’ emotional and psychological experiences rather than the physical presence of Alex who is mostly hidden from the audience.(这部剧聚焦于角色的情感和心理体验，而不是Alex的实体形象，Alex大部分时间都隐藏在观众视线之外。)”可知，观众在剧中很少看到Alex。故选A项。 35．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Norman Cousins, a professor, recorded his recovery from a severe illness through daily laughter. Cousins discovered that ten minutes of genuine laughter had an anesthetic (麻醉的) effect and gave him at least two hours of pain-free sleep.(教授Norman Cousins记录了他通过每天大笑从重病中恢复的过程。Cousins发现，十分钟真诚的大笑具有麻醉效果，能让他至少有两个小时无痛睡眠。)”可知，Norman Cousins通过大量大笑从疾病中恢复。故选D项。 （本题12.5分）Do you know inside jokes? They are jokes whose humor is clear only to people who are in a particular social group, occupation or other community of common understanding. 36(2.5分) They don’t just make us laugh, but more importantly, they strengthen group boundaries and invite us into a shared identity. 37(2.5分) When we laugh at something that only some people understand, it sparks more than amusement—it sparks recognition. The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation. We see connection naturally and inside jokes send signals that say, “you are one of us.” They strengthen group identity. Inside jokes actively build identity. As Dr. Martin, a humor researcher, points out, shared love creates closeness. 38(2.5分) They tell us what we’ve been through together. In high-stress jobs, like nursing or emergency services, these jokes become secret tools against pressure. A funny nickname (绰号) can turn into a team’s symbol of unity. They signal a safe environment. Humor generally doesn’t happen in unfriendly environments since we don’t share our odd selves with people we don’t trust. Inside jokes require both familiarity and risk—the risk that what you find funny might be met with silence or confusion. That’s why teams and friendships rich in inside jokes tend to be safe environments. 39(2.5分) We bond over deep conversation and meaningful life events. 40(2.5分) In a world that often feels heavy and divided, these moments are essential. They remind us that we’ve been part of something. That we belonged. That someone remembers the bad cafeteria food, or funny nicknames. A．They expand our knowledge and capacity. B．Inside jokes often act like cultural symbols. C．They activate the brain’s belonging response. D．However, these moments are markers of time spent together. E．It means that people feel free to speak up, take risks, and be themselves. F．In workplaces, families and friend groups, these jokes serve as social glue. G．But sometimes, the strongest connections come from laughing at something together. 【答案】36．B 37．C 38．F 39．E 40．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要围绕内部笑话展开，阐述了内部笑话不仅能让特定群体发笑，还在强化群体界限、构建身份认同、营造安全环境等方面发挥着重要作用，凸显了其在人际交往和群体生活中的独特价值。 【详解】36．根据上文“Do you know inside jokes? They are jokes whose humor is clear only to people who are in a particular social group, occupation or other community of common understanding.(你知道内部笑话吗？这些笑话的幽默只有处于特定社会群体、职业或其他有共同理解的群体中的人才能理解。)”可知，这里是对内部笑话进行基本定义的介绍；下文“They don’t just make us laugh, but more importantly, they strengthen group boundaries and invite us into a shared identity.(它们不仅让我们发笑，更重要的是，它们强化了群体界限，邀请我们进入一个共同的身份认同。)”则强调了内部笑话的重要作用。B选项“Inside jokes often act like cultural symbols.(内部笑话常常像文化符号一样。)”，将内部笑话比作文化符号，形象地说明了内部笑话在特定群体中具有独特的象征意义，承接上文对内部笑话的介绍，同时为下文阐述其强化群体界限等作用做铺垫，符合语境。故选B项。 37．根据下文“When we laugh at something that only some people understand it, it sparks more than amusement, -it sparks recognition. The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation. We see connection naturally and inside jokes send signals that say, “you are one of us.”(当我们对只有一些人能理解的事情发笑时，它引发的不仅仅是娱乐，还有认同。归属感是人类的基本动机。我们自然地看到联系，而内部笑话发出的信号是：“你是我们中的一员。”)”可知，本段主要围绕内部笑话能引发人们的认同，激活大脑中关于归属感的反应展开。C选项“They activate the brain’s belonging response.(它们激活大脑的归属反应。)”直接点明了本段的核心内容，与下文内容紧密呼应，能够很好地概括本段主旨。故选C项。 38．根据上文“Inside jokes actively build identity. As Dr. Martin, a humor researcher, points out, shared love creates closeness.(内部笑话积极地构建身份认同。正如幽默研究员马丁博士所指出的，共同的爱能创造亲密感。)”以及下文“They tell us what we’ve been through together. In high - stress jobs, like nursing or emergency services, these jokes become secret tools against pressure. A funny nickname (绰号) can turn into a team’s symbol of unity.(它们告诉我们我们一起经历了什么。在高压力的工作中，比如护理或紧急服务，这些笑话成为对抗压力的秘密工具。一个有趣的绰号可以变成团队团结的象征。)”可知，本段主要阐述内部笑话在构建身份认同方面的作用，强调其在群体中起到凝聚和连接的作用。F选项“In workplaces, families and friend groups, these jokes serve as social glue.(在工作场所、家庭和朋友圈中，这些笑话就像社交胶水一样。)”将内部笑话比作社交胶水，形象地说明了内部笑话在这些不同群体中能够起到连接成员、增强凝聚力的作用，与上下文内容紧密相连，符合语境。故选F项。 39．根据上文“That’s why teams and friendships rich in inside jokes tend to be safe environments.(这就是为什么富有内部笑话的团队和友谊往往是安全的环境。)”可知，此处说明了富有内部笑话的团队和友谊能营造安全的环境。E选项“It means that people feel free to speak up, take risks, and be themselves.(这意味着人们可以自由发言、冒险、做自己。)”进一步解释了这种安全环境的具体表现，即人们在这种环境中能够毫无顾虑地表达自己、尝试新事物，与上文内容紧密相关，符合语境。故选E项。 40．根据上文“We bond over deep conversation and meaningful life events.(我们通过深入的对话和有意义的生活事件建立联系。)”以及下文“In a world that often feels heavy and divided, these moments are essential. They remind us that we’ve been part of something. That we belonged. That someone remembers the bad cafeteria food, or funny nicknames.(在一个常常让人感到沉重和分裂的世界里，这些时刻至关重要。它们提醒我们，我们曾是某件事的一部分。我们属于那里。有人记得食堂里难吃的食物，或者有趣的绰号。)”可知，上文提到通过深入对话和生活事件建立联系，下文强调一些看似平常的时刻却有着重要意义。G选项“But sometimes, the strongest connections come from laughing at something together.(但有时，最牢固的联系来自于一起大笑。)”起到了承上启下的作用，既与上文建立联系的方式相呼应，又引出下文关于一起大笑这些时刻重要性的阐述，符合语境。故选G项。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I stood in front of 50 pairs of eyes at a seminar (研讨会), my knees trembling and throat dry. Although I felt 41 at my work and comfortable when discussing my research with my teacher and lab 42 , my nervousness silenced me when I faced a larger, 43 audience. But with another seminar approaching, I 44 to let my nerves hold me back again. I 45 an open event at a stand-up comedy club. I admired the comedians’ confidence and thought the relaxed atmosphere might help. Though my 46 didn’t get much applause, I enjoyed my time on stage and felt I could do better. I approached Sania, a brilliant comedian, who offered some invaluable 47 . She advised me to 48 more events and watch other speakers. I began participating in seminars, 49 how skilled speakers conveyed complex data clearly. And she asked me to write and rewrite a script. I found the script helped me organize my 50 and maintain a logical flow. Her final advice was to practice. I rehearsed 51 , alone and with others. Each practice made my presentation more 52 . When the next seminar came, I was much more confident. My presentation 53 had improved dramatically. I finished to applause. This experience 54 how I viewed my research. I began to see it as a story. I also realized that effective 55 is just as important as generating data. 41．(1分)A．confident B．embarrassed C．curious D．humble 42．(1分)A．visitors B．friends C．students D．mates 43．(1分)A．unsatisfied B．unfamiliar C．dynamic D．enthusiastic 44．(1分)A．refused B．hesitated C．preferred D．afforded 45．(1分)A．looked out for B．signed up for C．took control of D．made sense of 46．(1分)A．contributions B．proposals C．projects D．jokes 47．(1分)A．challenges B．praises C．suggestions D．encouragements 48．(1分)A．attend B．organize C．host D．avoid 49．(1分)A．doubting B．complaining C．observing D．questioning 50．(1分)A．meetings B．experiments C．lectures D．thoughts 51．(1分)A．casually B．temporarily C．tirelessly D．occasionally 52．(1分)A．complicated B．fluent C．convincing D．romantic 53．(1分)A．skills B．curiosities C．expectations D．demands 54．(1分)A．ignored B．confirmed C．clarified D．changed 55．(1分)A．organization B．innovation C．communication D．cooperation 【答案】 41．A 42．D 43．B 44．A 45．B 46．D 47．C 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．C 52．B 53．A 54．D 55．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从在研讨会中因紧张失语，到通过脱口秀等方式锻炼，最终自信完成演讲的经历。 【详解】41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管我对自己的工作充满信心，在与老师和实验室伙伴讨论研究时感到很自在，但面对更多不熟悉的听众时，我的紧张情绪让我沉默不语。A. confident自信的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. curious好奇的；D. humble谦逊的。根据后文“comfortable when discussing my research”可知，作者在熟悉场景中状态从容，说明对工作“有信心”。故选A。 42．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. visitors参观者；B. friends朋友；C. students学生；D. mates伙伴。根据前文“teacher and lab”可知，lab mates指“实验室同事”，与“teacher”并列，符合学术场景中讨论研究的对象，mates更侧重工作伙伴关系，符合语境。故选D。 43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. unsatisfied不满意的；B. unfamiliar不熟悉的；C. dynamic动态的；D. enthusiastic热情的。根据前文“larger”以及后文“my nervousness silenced me”可知，larger与unfamiliar并列，描述听众与“老师及同事”的区别（人数更多、不熟悉），unfamiliar是导致紧张的原因之一，符合语境。故选B。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但随着另一个研讨会的临近，我拒绝让紧张情绪再次阻碍我。A. refused拒绝；B. hesitated犹豫；C. preferred更喜欢；D. afforded买得起。根据后文“let my nerves hold me back again”以及作者后来的改变可知，此处指作者拒绝让紧张情绪再次阻碍自己，refused体现主动改变的决心。故选A。 45．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我在一家单口喜剧俱乐部报名参加了一个公开活动。A. looked out for留意；B. signed up for报名参加；C. took control of控制；D. made sense of理解。根据后文“an open event at a stand-up comedy club”可知，此处指作者报名参加了一个公开活动。故选B。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我的笑话没有得到多少掌声，但我很享受在舞台上的时光，我觉得我能做得更好。A. contributions贡献；B. proposals提议；C. projects项目；D. jokes笑话。根据前文“a stand-up comedy club”可知，脱口秀俱乐部的活动以“笑话”为主，jokes符合场景特征，与applause呼应。故选D。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我找到了桑尼亚，一位出色的喜剧演员，她给了我一些宝贵的建议。A. challenges挑战；B. praises赞扬；C. suggestions建议；D. encouragements鼓励。根据后文“She advised me”可知，此处指桑尼亚给了作者一些宝贵的建议。故选C。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她建议我多参加活动，看看其他演讲者。A. attend参加；B. organize组织；C. host主持；D. avoid避免。根据后文“more events and watch other speakers”可知，attend more events与后文“participating in seminars”呼应，是萨尼亚的具体建议，符合语境。故选A。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始参加研讨会，观察熟练的演讲者如何清晰地传达复杂的数据。A. doubting怀疑；B. complaining抱怨；C. observing观察；D. questioning质疑。根据前文“watch other speakers”和后文“how skilled speakers conveyed complex data clearly”可知，watch other speakers与observing同义，体现作者通过观察学习演讲技巧，符合语境。故选C。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我发现剧本帮助我整理思路，保持逻辑流畅。A. meetings会议；B. experiments实验；C. lectures讲座；D. thoughts思想。根据后文“maintain a logical flow”可知，organize my thoughts意为“组织思路”，是剧本对演讲的重要作用，符合logical flow的语境。故选D。 51．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我不知疲倦地排练，独自排练，也和别人一起排练。A. casually随意地；B. temporarily暂时地；C. tirelessly不知疲倦地；D. occasionally偶尔地。根据后文“Each practice made my presentation more ___12___.”可知，Each practice说明作者练习频繁，tirelessly体现其努力程度，符合语境。故选C。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次练习都使我的演讲更加流畅。A. complicated复杂的；B. fluent流畅的；C. convincing令人信服的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据前文“Each practice”以及后文作者演讲成功可知，此处指每次练习都使作者的演讲更加流畅。故选B。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的演讲技巧有了显著提高。A. skills技巧；B. curiosities好奇心；C. expectations期望；D. demands要求。根据前文“Each practice made my presentation more”以及后文“had improved dramatically”并结合前文通过观察、写剧本、练习等方式，可知提升的是“演讲技巧”。故选A。 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这段经历改变了我对自己研究的看法。A. ignored忽视；B. confirmed确认；C. clarified澄清；D. changed改变。根据后文“I began to see it as a story”可知，作者对研究的看法发生了“改变”，changed符合语境。故选D。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我也意识到有效的沟通与生成数据同样重要。A. organization组织；B. innovation创新；C. communication沟通；D. cooperation合作。根据前文“I began to see it as a story”以及作者演讲成功的经历可知，全文围绕“演讲”（沟通方式）展开，作者通过提升演讲能力认识到“沟通”的重要性。故选C。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空 A physicist, doctor, lawyer, garbage collector, etc. without a sense of humour can be terrific at what they do. But a creator 56(1.5分) is humourless could never produce great works which can touch the hearts of the vast majority of people. Humour in 57(1.5分) (creative), the special ability of mankind, is like humour in life. People often ask me “Does humour work in advertising?”, but I think that’s a stupid question. Does anyone ever ask “Does humour work in life?” If humour 58(1.5分) (employ) appropriately, it will work. The question should be “How can you 59(1.5分) (possible) create something creative without humour?” Certainly, in all forms of communication, humour is 60(1.5分) effective way to win someone’s heart. In examining the advertisements, speeches and books I 61(1.5分) (write) over the years, it’s difficult 62(1.5分) (classify) humour as a separate category because it runs through almost everything I do — and through most of my 63(1.5分) (wake) hours. Humour makes one more easily accept 64(1.5分) (thought) and images that could be hard to take in serious conversation or discussion. Say something serious in a funny way, 65(1.5分) you can win over people every time. 【答案】 56．who/that 57．creativity 58．is employed 59．possibly 60．an 61．have written 62．to classify 63．waking 64．thoughts 65．and 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章论述了幽默对于创作者的重要性。 【详解】56．考查定语从句。句意：但一个缺乏幽默感的创作者永远无法创作出能够触动绝大多数人心灵的伟大作品。该空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是a creator，指人，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，用关系代词who/that。故填who/that。 57．考查名词。句意：创造力中的幽默，这一人类的特殊能力，就像生活中的幽默。用不可数名词creativity作介词in的宾语。故填creativity。 58．考查时态语态。句意：如果幽默运用得当，它就会奏效。If引导条件状语从句，遵循主将从现原则，从句用一般现在时，从句主语humour和谓语动词employ是被动关系，employ用一般现在时的被动语态，从句主语humour不可数，从句谓语单数形式。故填is employed。 59．考查副词。句意：问题应该是“没有幽默，你怎么可能创造出有创意的东西？”副词possibly作状语，修饰动词create。故填possibly。 60．考查不定冠词。句意：当然，在所有形式的交流中，幽默都是赢得别人的心的一种有效方法。泛指一种有效方法，effective以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。故填an。 61．考查时态。句意：在研究我多年来写的广告、演讲和书籍时，很难将幽默单独归类，因为它几乎贯穿了我所做的一切，也贯穿了我醒着的大部分时间。write是限制性定语从句的谓语动词，根据时间状语over the years可知，此处应用现在完成时。故填have written。 62．考查不定式。句意：在研究我多年来写的广告、演讲和书籍时，很难将幽默单独归类，因为它几乎贯穿了我所做的一切，也贯穿了我醒着的大部分时间。It is difficult to do sth是固定句型，此处it充当形式主语，difficult后面应用不定式作真正的主语，classify用不定式形式。故填to classify。 63．考查形容词。句意：在研究我多年来写的广告、演讲和书籍时，很难将幽默单独归类，因为它几乎贯穿了我所做的一切，也贯穿了我醒着的大部分时间。形容词waking作定语，修饰名词hours，waking hours (清醒的时间)。故填waking。 64．考查名词复数。句意：幽默使人更容易接受在严肃的对话或讨论中可能难以接受的想法和图像。结合and后的复数名词images，此处指不止一个想法，用可数名词thought的复数形式，作宾语。故填thoughts。 65．考查并列连词。句意：用有趣的方式说一些严肃的话，你每次都能赢得人们的支持。祈使句+and/or+陈述句，前后句是顺承关系，用并列连词and。故填and。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“幽默”为主题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.幽默的作用； 2.如何成为一个幽默的人。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and schoolmates, Today, I want to talk about the role of humor and how to be humorous.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening! 【答案】Dear teachers and schoolmates, Today, I want to talk about the role of humor and how to be humorous. Humor can bring many benefits. First of all, it can make us happy. When we tell jokes or do funny things, it can put a smile on our faces and make us forget our troubles for a while. Secondly, humor helps us make friends. A person with a good sense of humor is often more popular. To be humorous, we need to observe things carefully, which means we should be able to find the funny sides of daily life. Also, we can learn from humorous people and practice telling jokes. Being humorous is so important. Let’s try to be humorous and bring joy to others! Thanks for your listening! 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生撰写一篇以“幽默”为主题的英语演讲稿，内容涵盖幽默的作用以及如何成为一个幽默的人，用于参加学校的英语演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 益处：benefit → advantage 开心的：happy → joyful 重要的：important → significant 练习：practice → rehearse 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Humor can bring many benefits. 拓展句：It is humor that can bring many benefits. 【点睛】【高分句型1】When we tell jokes or do funny things, it can put a smile on our faces and make us forget our troubles for a while.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】To be humorous, we need to observe things carefully, which means we should be able to find the funny sides of daily life.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Talent Night I had a problem —Talent Night was coming up, but I had no talent. Let me introduce myself: Benjamin Belinski, Human Talent Void (空缺). Kate can make anything using paper folding. Tommy creates breath-taking beats on overturned plastic buckets. Olivia trains her pet dog to do tricks. And those are just my friends. My class also boasts (以……为荣) four dancers, a gymnast, two bakers, a boxing expert, six singers, and five artists, among others. Every day my teacher asked if I’d decided what to do. And every day I reminded her that I had no talent. “Nonsense, Benjamin,” she would say. “You’ll think of something.” “I’ll just have to be sick the day of the show,” I announced to my friends one afternoon. “If you get a cold, be sure to cough on me.” “You must have a talent,” said Kate to me. “Let’s make a list. What are you good at?” “Eating,” I answered. “Watching TV.” Kate rolled her eyes and said, “Benjamin, be serious!” Kate looked at our friends. “Come on, guys. What are Benjamin’s talents?” “He’s good with dogs,” said Olivia. “My dog adores him.” She was telling the truth, I supposed, for I could sit on the stage while her dog licked my face. I was Benjamin Belinski, Human Dog Toy! “Benjamin’s funny when he’s joking,” said Tommy. He turned to me. “You could do a comedy routine.” True, as every joke could be about how I had no talents. So I joked myself as Benjamin Belinski, Human Talent Void! “Benjamin,” said Kate, “maybe you don’t know how to juggle (杂耍), but your birthday parties are the best.” “Yeah, ” agreed Olivia,“ and you always get us together to do stuff. Like having game nights or riding bikes after school — or when we held that yard sale. The week you had the flu, we didn’t do anything fun.” “You’re like the glue holding us together,” added Tommy.“ Oh, great,” I joked. “Benjamin Belinski, Human Glue Gun!” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Anyway, their comments made me think of something. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ During the show, everyone and everything was perfect. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Anyway, their comments made me think of something. Lying in bed that night, I came up with a plan so exciting that it took me two hours to fall asleep. In the morning, I couldn’t wait to tell my teacher. “Great idea, Benjamin!” she said. “True to who you are.” In the next few weeks, I wrote a long list, ensuring everything and every step in place. I asked various stores to donate decorations needed for the gym. I even covered the seats with blue and yellow paper. Finally came the big night! During the show, everyone and everything was perfect. Tommy impressed us with his drumming, the gymnast with handsprings, and singers and dancers with theirs. Guests tasted student-baked cookies while enjoying displays of paper folding, paintings, and other artworks. Finally, my teacher stepped onto the stage. “Everybody contributed to this marvelous night” she announced. “However, one person stayed behind the scenes and he deserves special recognition for making it proceed so smoothly. Big hand to an enormous talent—Benjamin Belinski, Producer!” I waved sheepishly and bowed. Benjamin Belinski, Producer. I like that. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者Benjamin在朋友们的启发下，发现自己的才能并非传统意义上的表演，而是组织和协调，最终在才艺之夜成功策划了一场集体表演的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“不管怎样，他们的评论让我想到了一些事情”可知，第一段可描写作者将计划告诉老师以及作者的各种精心的准备。 ②由第二段首句内容“演出期间，每个人、每件事都很完美”可知，第二段可描写作者表演成功以及对作者的表扬。 2.续写线索：想出计划——告诉老师——付诸行动——表演成功——赞扬作者 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提出：come up with /put forward ②告诉：tell/inform ③宣布：announce /declare ④确保：ensure/make sure 情绪类 ①了不起的：marvelous/ extraordinary ②令人兴奋的：exciting/thrilling 【点睛】[高分句型1] Lying in bed that night, I came up with a plan so exciting that it took me two hours to fall asleep. (运用了so…that引导的结果状语从句) [高分句型2] In the next few weeks, I wrote a long list, ensuring everything and every step in place. (运用了现在分词作状语) 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $