高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较易版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较易版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the man’ s advice? A．To laugh a lot. B．To take some medicine. C．To ask for help. 【答案】A 【原文】W: I always feel upset about the unpleasant things. What should I do? M: Just laugh out loud. Laughter is the best medicine. 3．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I can’t stop laughing. I haven’t laughed that hard for a while. W: Me too! Some of the scenes are pure comedy gold. I’m glad we’ve chosen this one. M: It is exactly what I need. Just a fun, light-hearted movie to relax with. 4．（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. 5．（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. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What kind of movie does the woman want to watch? A．A comedy. B．A horror movie. C．An action movie. 7．(1.5分)What time will they probably meet? A．At 6:30. B．At 7:00. C．At 7:30. 【答案】6．A 7．A 【原文】M: So, movie tonight? There’s a new comedy at the Grand Cinema. W: A comedy sounds good. I’ve had a long week and need a laugh. What time does it start? M: There’s one at 7:00 and another at 9:15. Which one works for you? W: Let’s do the 7:00 show. That way we can get dinner afterwards. Should we meet at the cinema at 6:30 to get tickets and snacks? M: Sounds like a plan. See you then! （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 was the man laughing? A．He was telling a humorous story. B．He was watching an amusing video. C．He was looking at interesting pictures. 11．(1.5分)What happened to the news reporter? A．He hit a big tree. B．He was driven away. C．He was attacked by bees. 12．(1.5分)What will the speakers do next? A．Take a walk in the park. B．Watch another funny video. C．See the doctor immediately. 【答案】10．B 11．C 12．A 【原文】W: Were you looking at some funny pictures? You were laughing all the time. M: I was watching a video. It was really funny. W: What was it about? M: It was a news reporter telling a story about an old man who lived under a big tree. W: How could that be funny? M: Well, as he was telling the story, hundreds of bees attacked him. The reporter had to hide into his car and drive away, but he was unlucky. W: Did he have an accident? M: No. Some bees followed him into his car. W: I hope he got to the doctor quickly. Oh, it’s a beautiful day. How about a walk in the park? M: Okay, let’s go. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A．The content. B．The length. C．The delivery. 14．(1.5分)What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A．Reading the speech repeatedly. B．Connecting with his experiences. C．Using an outline and memo notes. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s final suggestion? A．Employ humorous stories. B．Use food-related topics. C．Mind body language. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teacher and student. B．Classmates. C．Mother and son. 【答案】13．C 14．C 15．A 16．B 【原文】M: Well, what did you think of my speech, Cristel? Too long or too boring? W: No, Jason, it was interesting. The delivery could be a little inappropriate at times, though. M: Should I try to memorize the speech instead of reading it then? W: To be honest, neither option will help you connect with our classmates. M: But I can’t just give a speech off the top of my head. W: No, but you can work with an outline and use reminding cards to jog your memory. M: Oh, that makes more sense. Anything else? W: It comes across as a little colorless. I’d try to be more active and use hand gestures. M: I suppose I could be more aware of my body language. W: Right. And it wouldn’t kill you to add in a funny story or two. Audiences eat that stuff up. M: I owe you a coffee after my presentation tomorrow. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)When did the speaker start riding horses? A．At 7 years old. B．At 8 years old. C．At 12 years old. 18．(1.5分)What did the speaker do after she fell off her horse at her first lesson? A．She cried. B．She laughed. C．She shouted at the horse. 19．(1.5分)What did the speaker like most about the competitions? A．Going fast. B．Jumping high. C．Doing fancy moves. 20．(1.5分)Why did the speaker stop taking her lessons? A．She found another hobby. B．She didn’t agree with her coach. C．She didn’t like competing anymore. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．B 【原文】 I’m Hannah. I love horses. I had my first lesson when I was 7 years old. I remember I fell off the horse, and my teacher thought I would cry. But I didn’t. I got right back up with a laugh! By the time I was twelve, I was winning speed races and jumping competitions. I liked the dressage events best. Dressage is French for “training”. That was when my horse and I got to show off fancy moves and that was my favorite. We usually got high scores, and I hoped to join the national team. But then when I was 15, my family moved. I found a new coach who had trained many top riders. But this coach decided I needed to start from almost the beginning. She said I actually didn’t sit well on the horse. After 8 years of training, I was going back to the beginning! I was so bored riding around in circles on my horse. I missed the thrill of real competitions. After three months, I decided to quit. After that, I moved on with a new interest: art. 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）Professor Shadreck Chirikure challenges expectations: an archaeologist of ancient civilisations who is fixed on the future; an expert in highly-technical sciences, who likes to mend random things, and a charmingly humourous story-teller, whose colleagues claim he has the skills of a stand-up comedian. Professor Chirikure’s online lectures are really funny and he talks quickly with the urgency of an alternative comedian. But his message is serious. He insists that the interview must not just be about his individual history, which he clearly finds boring. Professor Chirikure has a very clear message about the importance of archaeological science and what it can tell us about the past—for the benefit of the future. He moves rapidly over his story, and on to what he really wants to talk about. The young Shadreck was born in dry southern Zimbabwe, just 60km from the iconic Great Zimbabwe site, which was to become so defining in his career. He says, “Archaeology had so much in terms of opportunities.” Understanding the importance and strengths of past great civilisations, he believes, points to a future for modern Africa. Professor Chirikure insists, “There were great knowledge and skills achieved over time. Half the time, we ignore them. But for me this is exploring. At Great Zimbabwe, our research shows, they were innovating, they had important knowledge. We need to use that knowledge today.” It is what makes Archaeology a critical subject, he insists, a bridge from the past to the present. “People see archaeology as a backwards-looking discipline. But we can look backwards to the future – and use the knowledge of generations that has been lost.” With a smile, he says seriously, “The past is gone, civilisations have changed, the world’s population has crossed eight billion and we need to apply the knowledge we have forgotten.” 24．(2.5分)What qualities make Professor Shadreck Chirikure unique? A．An archaeologist focused on the future, tech expert, and humorous storyteller. B．A traditional archaeologist who avoids modern technology and focuses on the past. C．A serious lecturer who is humorless and dislikes fixing things. D．A personal storyteller, uninterested in archaeological research. 25．(2.5分)What does Professor Chirikure find uninteresting in interviews? A．His online lecture style. B．His technical expertise. C．His comedic skills. D．His personal background. 26．(2.5分)According to the passage, what is one of Professor Chirikure’s key messages about archaeology? A．It focuses on preserving ancient items for future generations. B．It has lost its significance in the contemporary world. C．It connects the achievements of past civilisations to modern advancements. D．It should only be seen as a discipline studying old cultures. 27．(2.5分)What does the passage imply about the Great Zimbabwe site? A．Significant importance in his career due to urgent protection. B．Previously a site of innovation and significant knowledge. C．Mostly a site visited by tourists today without adequate conservation. D．Offering scarce archaeological opportunities compared to other sites. 【答案】24．A 25．D 26．C 27．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了考古学家Shadreck Chirikure，他是一位关注未来、技术娴熟且富有幽默感的人物。他强调考古学的重要性，认为古代文明的知识对现代非洲的发展至关重要，旨在连接过去与未来。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Professor Shadreck Chirikure challenges expectations: an archaeologist of ancient civilisations who is fixed on the future; an expert in highly - technical sciences, who likes to mend random things, and a charmingly humourous story - teller, whose colleagues claim he has the skills of a stand - up comedian. (Shadreck Chirikure教授挑战了人们的预期：他是一位研究古代文明的考古学家，却着眼于未来；他是一位高科技科学专家，喜欢修理各种东西，还是一位极具魅力的幽默故事讲述者，他的同事称他具备单口喜剧演员的技能。)”可知，Shadreck Chirikure教授独特之处在于他是一位着眼于未来的考古学家、科技专家以及幽默的故事讲述者。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He insists that the interview must not just be about his individual history, which he clearly finds boring. (他坚持认为采访不能只是关于他的个人经历，他显然觉得这很无聊。)”可知，Chirikure教授在采访中觉得无聊的是他的个人背景。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“It is what makes Archaeology a critical subject, he insists, a bridge from the past to the present. “People see archaeology as a backwards-looking discipline. (他强调，正是这一点使得考古学成为一门至关重要的学科，它是一道连接过去与现在的桥梁。“人们往往认为考古学是一门只关注过去的研究领域。”)可知，Chirikure教授认为考古学是将过去文明的成就与现代进步联系起来的关键。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“At Great Zimbabwe, our research shows, they were innovating, they had important knowledge. We need to use that knowledge today.(我们的研究表明，在Great Zimbabwe，他们在创新，他们拥有重要的知识。我们今天需要利用这些知识。)”可知，Great Zimbabwe遗址曾经是一个有创新精神和重要知识的地方。故选B。 （本题10分）In the middle of Zagreb, Croatia, there’s a new kind of museum called HaHaHouse that helps people forget about their worries. When they go in, they walk through some white smoke that’s supposed to make them feel better. Then they go through a large passage shaped like the drum (滚筒) in a washing machine and slide down into a room full of small white balls where they start having fun. A woman named Andrea Golubic came up with the idea for this museum. She was inspired by an old photo of herself when she was a kid. She told a news agency called AFP that she had the idea because she wanted to make people feel better with laughter. She said the idea came from her heart and it happened really fast. When people go into the museum, they can push a button that says it will clean away bad feelings. Then they can explore eight different areas where they can play. One area has rubber chickens that sing famous joyful songs. Another area has a karaoke room where their voice sounds funny. There’s also a place where they can pretend to wrestle while wearing big, fluffy (蓬松的) clothes. The museum also teaches people the history of humor, from a long time ago to today, through plays, movies, and the Internet. It explains different types of humor, like word play, silly actions, dark humor, and making fun of things in a smart way. Golubic made HaHaHouse fun for everyone, no matter how old they are. Grown-ups say it’s nice to act like kids again, and many leave feeling happier. A man named Bruno Dadic, who is retired, said he was glad he went because “there can never be too much humor in life. Laughter is good for the soul”. A psychologist named Petar Kraljevic thinks laughter is very powerful and can help people deal with their troubles. He said if doctors could tell their patients to laugh more every day, it would be very good for them. HaHaHouse is more than just a place to visit; it’s a special place where laughter helps people feel better. 28．(2.5分)What do visitors first experience at HaHaHouse? A．White smoke. B．A giant slide. C．A karaoke room. D．Rubber chickens. 29．(2.5分)Why did Golubic create HaHaHouse? A．To promote tourism. B．To teach modern art. C．To spread joy and laughter. D．To encourage exercise. 30．(2.5分)Where can visitors hear cheerful music? A．In the karaoke room. B．In the wrestling area. C．In the rubber chicken zone. D．In the white ball pool. 31．(2.5分)What is HaHaHouse mainly about? A．History of humor. B．Fun through laughter. C．Famous comedians. D．Kids’ entertainment. 【答案】28．A 29．C 30．C 31．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍克罗地亚萨格勒布的新型哈哈屋博物馆，详细介绍其参观流程、创建初衷、趣味区域、幽默历史科普及对人们的积极影响，核心是通过欢笑帮助人们缓解烦恼、获得快乐。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When they go in, they walk through some white smoke that’s supposed to make them feel better. Then they go through a large passage shaped like the drum (滚筒) in a washing machine and slide down into a room full of small white balls where they start having fun.(当他们进去时，会穿过一些白色烟雾，这应该会让他们感觉更好。然后他们会穿过一个形状像洗衣机滚筒的大通道，滑进一个满是白色小球的房间，在那里开始玩乐。)”可知，游客进入哈哈屋后，首先经历的是穿过白色烟雾，之后才会体验滚筒通道、白色小球房间，而卡拉OK室和橡胶鸡区域是后续探索的趣味区域，因此，游客在哈哈屋首先体验到的是白色烟雾。故选A项。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A woman named Andrea Golubic came up with the idea for this museum. She was inspired by an old photo of herself when she was a kid. She told a news agency called AFP that she had the idea because she wanted to make people feel better with laughter. She said the idea came from her heart and it happened really fast.(一个名叫安德里亚·戈卢比奇的女人想出了这个博物馆的主意。她的灵感来自一张自己小时候的旧照片。她告诉法新社，她有这个想法是因为她想用笑声让人们感觉更好。她说这个想法来自她的内心，而且产生得非常快。)”可知，戈卢比奇创建哈哈屋的初衷并非促进旅游业、教授现代艺术或鼓励运动，而是源于自身的灵感，希望通过笑声缓解人们的烦恼，让人们感觉更愉悦，核心是传递欢乐与笑声。故选C项。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When people go into the museum, they can push a button that says it will clean away bad feelings. Then they can explore eight different areas where they can play. One area has rubber chickens that sing famous joyful songs. Another area has a karaoke room where their voice sounds funny. There’s also a place where they can pretend to wrestle while wearing big, fluffy (蓬松的) clothes.(当人们进入博物馆时，他们可以按下一个按钮，上面写着可以清除坏情绪。然后他们可以探索八个不同的玩乐区域。有一个区域摆放着会演唱著名欢快歌曲的橡胶鸡。另一个区域有一个卡拉 OK 室，在那里他们的声音听起来很滑稽。还有一个地方，他们可以穿着又大又蓬松的衣服假装摔跤。)”可知，只有橡胶鸡区域的橡胶鸡会演唱著名的欢快歌曲，游客可以在那里听到欢快的音乐。故选C项。 31．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“In the middle of Zagreb, Croatia, there’s a new kind of museum called HaHaHouse that helps people forget about their worries. (在克罗地亚的萨格勒布市中心，有一家名为“哈哈屋”的新型博物馆，能帮助人们忘却烦恼。)”以及最后一段中的“HaHaHouse is more than just a place to visit; it’s a special place where laughter helps people feel better.(哈哈屋不仅仅是一个可供参观的地方；它是一个特别的地方，笑声能让人们感觉更好。)”可知，文章围绕哈哈屋展开，核心是通过各种趣味互动和笑声，让人们获得快乐、缓解烦恼，因此，哈哈屋主要是关于通过欢笑获得乐趣的。故选B项。 （本题10分）When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 32．(2.5分)What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A．They enjoy intentional teasing towards adults. B．They often fight in groups to seek protection. C．They use random play to attract adults’ attention. D．They learn teasing skills from human children. 33．(2.5分)What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about animal “humor”? A．It only exists in primates like apes and dolphins. B．Playful sounds help some animals relieve emotional stress. C．Elephants use confusing whistles to joke with other animals. D．Animal humor has NO connection with their social lives. 34．(2.5分)What is Laumer’s attitude towards the theory of animal humor evolution? A．Fully supportive B．Doubtfully negative C．Cautiously optimistic D．Completely unconcerned 35．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．Humans and animals share the same sense of humor. B．Research shows animals may possess humorous behaviors. C．Apes are the only animals that can show intentional teasing. D．The evolution of animal humor has been fully confirmed by studies. 【答案】32．A 33．B 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究发现动物（特别是类人猿、狗、海豚等）可能也会表现出类似幽默的行为，以及这种行为背后的潜在原因和科学家对此的态度。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段中的““We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” (Laumer 解释说：“我们记录了年轻的猿类故意偷偷接近并击打成年猿，然后期待地等待反应。”“这不是随机的玩耍 —— 它符合有意戏弄的所有标准。” )可知，Laumer 的研究发现年轻的猿类喜欢对成年猿进行有意的戏弄。故选A项。 33．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. (在 2025 年的一项研究中，研究人员发现，向收容所的狗播放这些声音降低了它们的压力水平。)”可推知，玩耍时的声音有助于一些动物缓解情绪压力。故选B项。 34．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. (然而，Laumer 警告说，需要更多的研究来证实这一理论，因为观察动物的幽默仍然具有挑战性。)”可知，Laumer对于动物幽默进化理论持谨慎态度，认为需要更多研究来证实，这属于谨慎乐观（Cautiously optimistic）的态度，既没有完全否定也没有盲目支持。故选C项。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段中的“However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. (然而，最近的研究表明，动物 —— 特别是类人猿 —— 可能也会做出类似幽默的行为。)”以及下文对相关研究的介绍可知，本文主要讲述了研究表明动物可能拥有类似幽默的行为。故选B项。 （本题12.5分）Being humorous requires good communication and social skills. 36(2.5分) Let’s explore key communication skills that are important for developing a sense of humor. · 37(2.5分) Sharing personal experiences in stories and jokes can make it easier to connect with people. The best way to get people to see you as a funny person is to present the most ordinary and relatable aspects of life in an amusing manner. How can you do this? You just need to draw experiences from your own life and tie them well with funny situations in the moment. •Practice becoming a quick thinker. A noticeable trait of witty (才思敏捷的) people is that they somehow always know what to say immediately in any given situation. You can’t plan ahead for a witty reply. You can only make them on the spot. 38(2.5分) •Improve your vocabulary. 39(2.5分) But that doesn’t mean expanding your vocabulary won’t help. Learning new words and using them correctly can make you funnier and better at wordplay like puns (双关语). This can also increase your confidence, allowing your natural humor to shine through. ·Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. It’s a sign of good self-esteem (自尊) and confidence. 40(2.5分) To develop a sense of humor, start by observing what makes you laugh and try to mix them into your everyday life. Also, don’t take yourself too seriously all the time — learn to laugh at your mistakes and enjoy life’s strange things. A．Learn to be relatable. B．See the funny side of everything. C．Plus, it’s a great way to lighten the mood. D．Not all funny individuals are highly educated with rich vocabulary. E．Misleading the mind is what we referred to earlier as a “surprise”. F．To give a humorous response quickly and effectively, you must practice quick thinking. G．While the following tips may not make you funny quickly, they can help you better connect with people. 【答案】36．G 37．A 38．F 39．D 40．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出幽默感需要良好的沟通和社交能力，随后从建立共鸣、锻炼快速思维、提升词汇量、敢于自嘲等几个方面，介绍了有助于培养幽默感的关键沟通技巧。 【详解】36．上文“Being humorous requires good communication and social skills. (具备幽默感需要良好的沟通能力和社交技巧。)”点明了幽默感与沟通、社交能力的关联，下文“Let’s explore key communication skills that are important for development a sense of humor. (让我们来探讨对培养幽默感很重要的关键沟通技巧。)”引出具体的技巧介绍。G项“虽然以下建议可能无法让你快速变得风趣，但它们能帮助你更好地与人建立联系。”承上启下，既承接上文“幽默感需要相关能力”的表述，又自然过渡到下文的技巧分享。故选G。 37．下文“Sharing personal experiences in stories and jokes can make it easier to connect with people. The best way to get people to see you as a funny person is to present the most ordinary and relatable aspects of life in an amusing manner. (在故事和笑话中分享个人经历能让你更容易与人产生联结。想让别人觉得你风趣，最好的方式是以有趣的形式呈现生活中最普通、最易引发共鸣的方面。)”强调了分享生活化、有共鸣的内容对展现幽默感的重要性。A项“学会建立共鸣。”作为该段主旨句，精准概括下文核心内容，“relatable”与下文“relatable aspects”直接呼应，符合段落主旨。故选A。 38．上文“Practice becoming a quick thinker. (锻炼快速思维能力。)”是该段主题句，“A noticeable trait of witty (才思敏捷的) people is that they somehow always know what to say immediately in any given situation. You can’t plan ahead for a witty reply. You can only make them on the spot.(机智的人有一个显著的特点，那就是在任何特定的情况下，他们总是知道该立即说什么。你不能提前计划一个机智的回答。你只能当场做。)”提到“才思敏捷的人能在任何场景下立刻知道该说什么，幽默回复无法提前准备，只能临场发挥”。F项“要想快速且有效地给出幽默回应，你必须锻炼快速思维能力。”承接上文，进一步阐释了“锻炼快速思维”与“给出幽默回应”的直接关联，“quickly and effectively”对应上文“immediately”、“on the spot”的表述，贴合段落逻辑。故选F。 39．上文“Improve your vocabulary. (提升词汇量。)”是该段主题句，下文“But that doesn’t mean expanding your vocabulary won’t help. (但这并不意味着扩充词汇量没有帮助。)”通过转折强调了词汇量的作用。D项“并非所有风趣的人都受过高等教育且词汇量丰富。”承接上文，先指出词汇量并非幽默感的绝对前提，再通过下文的转折突出扩充词汇量的辅助作用，形成逻辑上的转折递进，符合语境。故选D。 40．上文“Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. It’s a sign of good self-esteem (自尊) and confidence. (别怕自嘲。这是良好自尊和自信的体现。)”点明了自嘲的积极意义，下文“To develop a sense of humor, start by observing what makes you laugh and try to mix them into your everyday life. Also, don’t take yourself too seriously all the time — learn to laugh at your mistakes and enjoy life’s strange things. (要培养幽默感，先观察什么能让你发笑，并试着把它们融入日常生活。同时，不要总是把自己看得太重——学会为自己的错误发笑，享受生活中奇特的事物。)”补充了培养幽默感的相关做法。C项“此外，这也是缓和气氛的好方法。”承接上文，进一步说明自嘲的额外益处，“Plus”体现递进关系，同时衔接下文的幽默感培养建议，逻辑通顺。故选C。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing. It happened on a trip to China. My wife and I checked into a 41 in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. After getting my room 42 , I was told that all electrical appliances in the room were AI-operated. “Just 43 Xiao Du and it will respond,” the front desk girl said cheerfully. 44 to try it out, we carried our luggage to our room. I intended to ask for AI’s help to first 45 the air conditioner and then open the curtains. After putting the room card into its slot (狭槽), I walked over to the air conditioner controller on the wall and commanded in my best Malaysian Mandarin (普通话): “Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner.” No 46 . I repeated the 47 several times without getting any result. I tried again: “Xiao Tu, open the curtains.” Still, nothing happened. In desperation (绝望), I walked to every 48 of the room calling out to Xiao Tu with the same commands. Only once, by pure   49 , she responded. She told me to repeat my 50 as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin. It was hugely 51 . By then, my wife was already rolling on the bed, 52 at the comedy unfolding before her. I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for 53 . When the handyman came, I realized that I’d been calling out the wrong 54 . The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu. Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit”. 55 , a rabbit was the last thing I needed. 41．(1分)A．house B．hotel C．shop D．restaurant 42．(1分)A．tip B．service C．rate D．card 43．(1分)A．use B．find C．call D．see 44．(1分)A．Excited B．Nervous C．Surprised D．Amused 45．(1分)A．check out B．switch on C．turn up D．tear down 46．(1分)A．idea B．wonder C．response D．problem 47．(1分)A．questions B．gestures C．jokes D．instructions 48．(1分)A．corner B．door C．chair D．window 49．(1分)A．force B．effort C．interest D．luck 50．(1分)A．story B．position C．sentence D．text 51．(1分)A．inconvenient B．embarrassing C．wrong D．unfair 52．(1分)A．laughing B．looking C．pointing D．working 53．(1分)A．duty B．direction C．help D．complaint 54．(1分)A．number B．room C．girl D．name 55．(1分)A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Generally D．Fortunately 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．B 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中国一家酒店第一次使用人工智能的有趣且尴尬的经历。 【详解】41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和妻子在广西壮族自治区贺州市的一家酒店办理了入住手续。A. house房子；B. hotel酒店；C. shop商店；D. restaurant餐厅。根据下文“After getting my room”以及“we carried our luggage to our room”可知，作者和妻子是入住了一家酒店。故选B。 42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：拿到房卡后，我被告知房间里的所有电器都是人工智能操作的。A. tip小费；B. service服务；C. rate比率；D. card卡。根据下文“After putting the room card into its slot”可知，作者拿到了房卡，下文才会描述使用房卡。故选D。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“只要呼叫小度，它就会回应，”前台女孩高兴地说。A. use使用；B. find找到；C. call呼叫；D. see看见。根据下文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及“Xiao Tu, open the curtains”可知，使用这个AI设备的方式是呼喊它的名字。故选C。 44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们兴奋地试着操作，把行李搬到房间。A. Excited兴奋的；B. Nervous紧张的；C. Surprised惊讶的；D. Amused逗乐的。根据上文“to try it out”可知，得知房间里有AI操控的电器，作者和妻子应该是怀着兴奋的心情想去尝试。故选A。 45．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我打算先让人工智能帮忙打开空调，然后打开窗帘。A. check out结账离开；B. switch on打开；C. turn up出现；D. tear down拆除。根据下文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”可知，作者的需求是打开空调。故选B。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有回应。A. idea想法；B. wonder奇迹；C. response回应；D. problem问题。根据下文“Still, nothing happened”可知，作者喊了名字后，AI设备没有给出回应。故选C。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我重复了几次指令，但没有得到任何结果。A. questions问题；B. gestures手势；C. jokes玩笑；D. instructions指令。根据上文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及下文“several times without getting any result”可知，没有得到回应，所以作者重复指令。故选D。 48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：绝望中，我走到房间的每个角落，用同样的指令呼叫小度。A. corner角落；B. door门；C. chair椅子；D. window窗户。根据上文“I walked to every”以及下文“of the room”可知，作者以为是位置的问题，所以会走到房间的各个角落去尝试呼喊AI。故选A。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：只有一次，纯粹是运气好，她回应了。A. force武力；B. effort努力；C. interest兴趣；D. luck运气。根据上文“Only once”以及下文“she responded”可知，只有一次得到了回应，所以是运气好。故选D。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她让我重复我的句子，因为她听不懂我的普通话。A. story故事；B. position位置；C. sentence句子；D. text文本。根据上文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及下文“as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin”可知，这里指的是作者对AI发出的指令句子，AI因为听不懂而要求作者重复。故选C。 51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这非常尴尬。A. inconvenient不方便的；B. embarrassing尴尬的；C. wrong错误的；D. unfair不公平的。根据上文“My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing”、“She told me to repeat my as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin”、“at the comedy unfolding before her”可知，这段经历让作者感到尴尬。故选B。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：到那时，我妻子已经在床上打滚，嘲笑眼前上演的喜剧。A. laughing嘲笑；B. looking看；C. pointing指着；D. working工作。根据上文“my wife was already rolling on the bed”以及下文“at the comedy unfolding before her”可知，作者的妻子是被这一幕逗得大笑，即妻子在嘲笑。故选A。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我终于认输，打电话给前台求助。A. duty职责；B. direction方向；C. help帮助；D. complaint投诉。根据上文“I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for”以及下文“When the handyman came”可知，作者尝试多次都失败，所以选择打电话给前台寻求帮助。故选C。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当修理工来的时候，我意识到我叫错了名字。A. number数字；B. room房间；C. girl女孩；D. name名字。根据下文“The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu”可知，作者的错误是喊错了AI的名字。故选D。 55．考查副词词义辨析。句意：显然，兔子是我最不需要的东西。A. Eventually最终；B. Obviously显然；C. Generally通常；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据上文“Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit””以及下文“a rabbit was the last thing I needed”可知，作者需要的是操控电器的AI，此处是指显然兔子是作者最不需要的东西。故选B。 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）假定你是李华，你校为丰富课后活动，计划在“Literature Appreciation Club”和“Campus Comedy Club”中择一开设。请给负责人Tom写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）你的选择； （2）理由和建议。 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 Tom, I am Li Hua from Class 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I am Li Hua from Class 3. I’m writing to show my preference for the Campus Comedy Club. It can effectively ease our heavy study pressure and bring us joy. What’s more, it can help us practice oral expression and communication skills by performing skits or sharing funny stories with peers. I have two small suggestions. We can hold weekly comedy sharing sessions and monthly small-scale performances. Also, inviting members of the school drama club to give professional guidance would be great. I believe this club will be very popular among students. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给负责人Tom写一封邮件，说明自己的选择，并说明理由且给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 展示：show → showcase 缓解：ease → relieve 指导：guidance → instruction 相信：believe → hold the belief 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：It can effectively ease our heavy study pressure and bring us joy. What’s more, it can help us practice oral expression and communication skills by performing skits or sharing funny stories with peers. 拓展句：Not only can it effectively ease our heavy study pressure and bring us joy, but it also can help us practice oral expression and communication skills by performing skits or sharing funny stories with peers. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to show my preference for the Campus Comedy Club.(运用了动词不定式短语作目的状语) 【高分句型2】I believe this club will be very popular among students.(运用了省略that引导的宾语从句) 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was just another boring day for Jamie, a third-grader. He sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling on his notebook. “Jamie Turner, please report to the principal’s office immediately.” Jamie’s heart sank. With his mind racing, Jamie grabbed his backpack and made the long walk down the hallway to the principal’s office, avoiding eye contact with fellow students. As he walked, he searched his brain for any possible explanations for why he was being called. Jamie finally reached the principal’s office. He took a deep breath and pushed it open, bracing himself for the worst. To his surprise, he found the principal, Mr. Harrison who was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head, standing on his desk and waving his arms as if he were trying to fly! Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too stunned to speak. “Jamie, sit down,” Mr. Harrison exclaimed, gesturing him to take a seat. “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior. You’ve been… too funny.” Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the principal’s office? The principal continued, his tone serious, “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students disturbing the learning environment with their… their humor.” Jamie couldn’t help it—he burst out laughing, doubling over in his seat as he gasped for breath. Finally, Jamie managed to compose himself enough to speak. “I’m sorry, sir, it’s just… I can’t stop laughing at the thought of getting in trouble for laughing… and your hat! It’s ridiculous!” The principal frowned, “Well, I’m glad you find it funny. But your teachers don’t.” Jamie nodded seriously, trying to contain his laughter. “I understand, sir. I’ll be less funny in class.” “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】      “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. “It’s just part of the school theme week for the primary students. Today is animal day, and I wanted to show my support for our bird friends. Are you familiar with fowl play, Jamie?” “Uh, not really,” Jamie said, feeling more confused by the second “Well, it’s a kind of joke that involves wordplay and humor. Like, why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!” Mr. Harrison said, grinning widely, “Well, Jamie. You have a natural talent for comedy that is rare in someone your age. You have turned a lecture into a comedy show, and a science experiment into a stand-up routine. You are a born entertainer!” “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. “I do. Jamie. I do,” Mr. Harrison said, leaning closer to him. “That’s why I’ve decided to enter you in our school’s first ever Comedy Festival! It will be a showcase of the funniest students in the district, and you will represent our school with pride!” Jamie felt like he had won the lottery. He could not believe his luck! “Thank you, Mr. Harrison! Thank you!” Jamie said, jumping up from his chair. “I won’t let you down! I promise I’ll be the best comedian you’ve ever seen!” And so, Jamie found himself stepping onto the stage the following week, shaking with nerves. But as soon as he started telling his jokes, it was like a switch flipped within him. And when the crowd erupted in laughter, he knew that he had found his calling. 【导语】本文以人物线索展开。Jamie是一个三年级学生，他被叫到校长办公室，因为老师抱怨Jamie太搞笑了，影响班级学习环境。校长发现Jamie有喜剧天赋，推荐他参加喜剧节。Jamie非常兴奋地接受了这个机会，并在戏剧节上大放异彩，他也找到了自己的使命。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由续写第一段首句“‘哦，今天是一年级学生的动物日。’Harrison先生笑着说。”可知，第一段可以描写Harrison先生从动物日话题联想到可以让Jamie利用自己的喜剧天赋去参加喜剧节。 ②由续写第二段首句“‘真的吗，Harrison先生？你认为我能胜任即将到来的学校喜剧节吗？’Jamie问道。”可知，第二段可以描写Harrison先生鼓励Jamie参加喜剧节，Jamie最终在喜剧节舞台上表现很成功，他也找到了自己的使命。 2. 续写线索：Harrison先生通过动物日联想到家禽游戏——Harrison先生推荐Jamie参加喜剧节——Jamie对此感到不可置信——Harrison先生鼓励Jamie——Jamie在舞台上表现很成功 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①将……变为……：turn…into…/change…into… ②爆发：erupt/burst 情绪类 ①困惑的：confused/puzzled ②自豪地：with pride/proudly 【点睛】【高分句型1】And so, Jamie found himself stepping onto the stage the following week, shaking with nerves.(使用了现在分词作宾补和状语) 【高分句型2】And when the crowd erupted in laughter, he knew that he had found his calling. (使用了when引导时间状语从句、that引导宾语从句) 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!（较易版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the man’ s advice? A．To laugh a lot. B．To take some medicine. C．To ask for help. 3．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 4．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation take place? A．At home. B．At school. C．In a hospital. 5．（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. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What kind of movie does the woman want to watch? A．A comedy. B．A horror movie. C．An action movie. 7．(1.5分)What time will they probably meet? A．At 6:30. B．At 7:00. C．At 7:30. （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 was the man laughing? A．He was telling a humorous story. B．He was watching an amusing video. C．He was looking at interesting pictures. 11．(1.5分)What happened to the news reporter? A．He hit a big tree. B．He was driven away. C．He was attacked by bees. 12．(1.5分)What will the speakers do next? A．Take a walk in the park. B．Watch another funny video. C．See the doctor immediately. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A．The content. B．The length. C．The delivery. 14．(1.5分)What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A．Reading the speech repeatedly. B．Connecting with his experiences. C．Using an outline and memo notes. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s final suggestion? A．Employ humorous stories. B．Use food-related topics. C．Mind body language. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teacher and student. B．Classmates. C．Mother and son. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)When did the speaker start riding horses? A．At 7 years old. B．At 8 years old. C．At 12 years old. 18．(1.5分)What did the speaker do after she fell off her horse at her first lesson? A．She cried. B．She laughed. C．She shouted at the horse. 19．(1.5分)What did the speaker like most about the competitions? A．Going fast. B．Jumping high. C．Doing fancy moves. 20．(1.5分)Why did the speaker stop taking her lessons? A．She found another hobby. B．She didn’t agree with her coach. C．She didn’t like competing anymore. 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）Professor Shadreck Chirikure challenges expectations: an archaeologist of ancient civilisations who is fixed on the future; an expert in highly-technical sciences, who likes to mend random things, and a charmingly humourous story-teller, whose colleagues claim he has the skills of a stand-up comedian. Professor Chirikure’s online lectures are really funny and he talks quickly with the urgency of an alternative comedian. But his message is serious. He insists that the interview must not just be about his individual history, which he clearly finds boring. Professor Chirikure has a very clear message about the importance of archaeological science and what it can tell us about the past—for the benefit of the future. He moves rapidly over his story, and on to what he really wants to talk about. The young Shadreck was born in dry southern Zimbabwe, just 60km from the iconic Great Zimbabwe site, which was to become so defining in his career. He says, “Archaeology had so much in terms of opportunities.” Understanding the importance and strengths of past great civilisations, he believes, points to a future for modern Africa. Professor Chirikure insists, “There were great knowledge and skills achieved over time. Half the time, we ignore them. But for me this is exploring. At Great Zimbabwe, our research shows, they were innovating, they had important knowledge. We need to use that knowledge today.” It is what makes Archaeology a critical subject, he insists, a bridge from the past to the present. “People see archaeology as a backwards-looking discipline. But we can look backwards to the future – and use the knowledge of generations that has been lost.” With a smile, he says seriously, “The past is gone, civilisations have changed, the world’s population has crossed eight billion and we need to apply the knowledge we have forgotten.” 24．(2.5分)What qualities make Professor Shadreck Chirikure unique? A．An archaeologist focused on the future, tech expert, and humorous storyteller. B．A traditional archaeologist who avoids modern technology and focuses on the past. C．A serious lecturer who is humorless and dislikes fixing things. D．A personal storyteller, uninterested in archaeological research. 25．(2.5分)What does Professor Chirikure find uninteresting in interviews? A．His online lecture style. B．His technical expertise. C．His comedic skills. D．His personal background. 26．(2.5分)According to the passage, what is one of Professor Chirikure’s key messages about archaeology? A．It focuses on preserving ancient items for future generations. B．It has lost its significance in the contemporary world. C．It connects the achievements of past civilisations to modern advancements. D．It should only be seen as a discipline studying old cultures. 27．(2.5分)What does the passage imply about the Great Zimbabwe site? A．Significant importance in his career due to urgent protection. B．Previously a site of innovation and significant knowledge. C．Mostly a site visited by tourists today without adequate conservation. D．Offering scarce archaeological opportunities compared to other sites. （本题10分）In the middle of Zagreb, Croatia, there’s a new kind of museum called HaHaHouse that helps people forget about their worries. When they go in, they walk through some white smoke that’s supposed to make them feel better. Then they go through a large passage shaped like the drum (滚筒) in a washing machine and slide down into a room full of small white balls where they start having fun. A woman named Andrea Golubic came up with the idea for this museum. She was inspired by an old photo of herself when she was a kid. She told a news agency called AFP that she had the idea because she wanted to make people feel better with laughter. She said the idea came from her heart and it happened really fast. When people go into the museum, they can push a button that says it will clean away bad feelings. Then they can explore eight different areas where they can play. One area has rubber chickens that sing famous joyful songs. Another area has a karaoke room where their voice sounds funny. There’s also a place where they can pretend to wrestle while wearing big, fluffy (蓬松的) clothes. The museum also teaches people the history of humor, from a long time ago to today, through plays, movies, and the Internet. It explains different types of humor, like word play, silly actions, dark humor, and making fun of things in a smart way. Golubic made HaHaHouse fun for everyone, no matter how old they are. Grown-ups say it’s nice to act like kids again, and many leave feeling happier. A man named Bruno Dadic, who is retired, said he was glad he went because “there can never be too much humor in life. Laughter is good for the soul”. A psychologist named Petar Kraljevic thinks laughter is very powerful and can help people deal with their troubles. He said if doctors could tell their patients to laugh more every day, it would be very good for them. HaHaHouse is more than just a place to visit; it’s a special place where laughter helps people feel better. 28．(2.5分)What do visitors first experience at HaHaHouse? A．White smoke. B．A giant slide. C．A karaoke room. D．Rubber chickens. 29．(2.5分)Why did Golubic create HaHaHouse? A．To promote tourism. B．To teach modern art. C．To spread joy and laughter. D．To encourage exercise. 30．(2.5分)Where can visitors hear cheerful music? A．In the karaoke room. B．In the wrestling area. C．In the rubber chicken zone. D．In the white ball pool. 31．(2.5分)What is HaHaHouse mainly about? A．History of humor. B．Fun through laughter. C．Famous comedians. D．Kids’ entertainment. （本题10分）When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 32．(2.5分)What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A．They enjoy intentional teasing towards adults. B．They often fight in groups to seek protection. C．They use random play to attract adults’ attention. D．They learn teasing skills from human children. 33．(2.5分)What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about animal “humor”? A．It only exists in primates like apes and dolphins. B．Playful sounds help some animals relieve emotional stress. C．Elephants use confusing whistles to joke with other animals. D．Animal humor has NO connection with their social lives. 34．(2.5分)What is Laumer’s attitude towards the theory of animal humor evolution? A．Fully supportive B．Doubtfully negative C．Cautiously optimistic D．Completely unconcerned 35．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．Humans and animals share the same sense of humor. B．Research shows animals may possess humorous behaviors. C．Apes are the only animals that can show intentional teasing. D．The evolution of animal humor has been fully confirmed by studies. （本题12.5分）Being humorous requires good communication and social skills. 36(2.5分) Let’s explore key communication skills that are important for developing a sense of humor. · 37(2.5分) Sharing personal experiences in stories and jokes can make it easier to connect with people. The best way to get people to see you as a funny person is to present the most ordinary and relatable aspects of life in an amusing manner. How can you do this? You just need to draw experiences from your own life and tie them well with funny situations in the moment. •Practice becoming a quick thinker. A noticeable trait of witty (才思敏捷的) people is that they somehow always know what to say immediately in any given situation. You can’t plan ahead for a witty reply. You can only make them on the spot. 38(2.5分) •Improve your vocabulary. 39(2.5分) But that doesn’t mean expanding your vocabulary won’t help. Learning new words and using them correctly can make you funnier and better at wordplay like puns (双关语). This can also increase your confidence, allowing your natural humor to shine through. ·Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. It’s a sign of good self-esteem (自尊) and confidence. 40(2.5分) To develop a sense of humor, start by observing what makes you laugh and try to mix them into your everyday life. Also, don’t take yourself too seriously all the time — learn to laugh at your mistakes and enjoy life’s strange things. A．Learn to be relatable. B．See the funny side of everything. C．Plus, it’s a great way to lighten the mood. D．Not all funny individuals are highly educated with rich vocabulary. E．Misleading the mind is what we referred to earlier as a “surprise”. F．To give a humorous response quickly and effectively, you must practice quick thinking. G．While the following tips may not make you funny quickly, they can help you better connect with people. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing. It happened on a trip to China. My wife and I checked into a 41 in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. After getting my room 42 , I was told that all electrical appliances in the room were AI-operated. “Just 43 Xiao Du and it will respond,” the front desk girl said cheerfully. 44 to try it out, we carried our luggage to our room. I intended to ask for AI’s help to first 45 the air conditioner and then open the curtains. After putting the room card into its slot (狭槽), I walked over to the air conditioner controller on the wall and commanded in my best Malaysian Mandarin (普通话): “Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner.” No 46 . I repeated the 47 several times without getting any result. I tried again: “Xiao Tu, open the curtains.” Still, nothing happened. In desperation (绝望), I walked to every 48 of the room calling out to Xiao Tu with the same commands. Only once, by pure   49 , she responded. She told me to repeat my 50 as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin. It was hugely 51 . By then, my wife was already rolling on the bed, 52 at the comedy unfolding before her. I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for 53 . When the handyman came, I realized that I’d been calling out the wrong 54 . The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu. Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit”. 55 , a rabbit was the last thing I needed. 41．(1分)A．house B．hotel C．shop D．restaurant 42．(1分)A．tip B．service C．rate D．card 43．(1分)A．use B．find C．call D．see 44．(1分)A．Excited B．Nervous C．Surprised D．Amused 45．(1分)A．check out B．switch on C．turn up D．tear down 46．(1分)A．idea B．wonder C．response D．problem 47．(1分)A．questions B．gestures C．jokes D．instructions 48．(1分)A．corner B．door C．chair D．window 49．(1分)A．force B．effort C．interest D．luck 50．(1分)A．story B．position C．sentence D．text 51．(1分)A．inconvenient B．embarrassing C．wrong D．unfair 52．(1分)A．laughing B．looking C．pointing D．working 53．(1分)A．duty B．direction C．help D．complaint 54．(1分)A．number B．room C．girl D．name 55．(1分)A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Generally D．Fortunately 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）假定你是李华，你校为丰富课后活动，计划在“Literature Appreciation Club”和“Campus Comedy Club”中择一开设。请给负责人Tom写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）你的选择； （2）理由和建议。 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 Tom, I am Li Hua from Class 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was just another boring day for Jamie, a third-grader. He sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling on his notebook. “Jamie Turner, please report to the principal’s office immediately.” Jamie’s heart sank. With his mind racing, Jamie grabbed his backpack and made the long walk down the hallway to the principal’s office, avoiding eye contact with fellow students. As he walked, he searched his brain for any possible explanations for why he was being called. Jamie finally reached the principal’s office. He took a deep breath and pushed it open, bracing himself for the worst. To his surprise, he found the principal, Mr. Harrison who was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head, standing on his desk and waving his arms as if he were trying to fly! Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too stunned to speak. “Jamie, sit down,” Mr. Harrison exclaimed, gesturing him to take a seat. “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior. You’ve been… too funny.” Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the principal’s office? The principal continued, his tone serious, “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students disturbing the learning environment with their… their humor.” Jamie couldn’t help it—he burst out laughing, doubling over in his seat as he gasped for breath. Finally, Jamie managed to compose himself enough to speak. “I’m sorry, sir, it’s just… I can’t stop laughing at the thought of getting in trouble for laughing… and your hat! It’s ridiculous!” The principal frowned, “Well, I’m glad you find it funny. But your teachers don’t.” Jamie nodded seriously, trying to contain his laughter. “I understand, sir. I’ll be less funny in class.” “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $