高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Humour（较易版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Humour（较易版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．How to balance life and work. B．How to manage time. C．How to reduce stress. 【答案】B 【原文】M: You have a lot of work to do every day. How do you manage to finish all your tasks? W: I make sure to plan my day the night before and stick to my schedule. That way I can stay organized and get everything done on time. 2．（本题1.5分）What do the speakers think about Jason? A．He is humorous. B．He is strong. C．He is shy. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Should we ask Jason to come walking with us at the weekend? M: Why not? I don’t think he is really the sporty type, but he is a great company. He always makes me laugh. W: Yeah, things are never boring with Jason around. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Fellow workers. C．Salesman and customer. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Jack, Mrs. Palmer wants us in her office. M: Right now? For what? W: She wants us to meet the new sales manager. 4．（本题1.5分） Who’s the woman most probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s classmate. C．The man’s neighbour. 【答案】C 【原文】W: If I were your teacher, I would give an A for your speech. M: Thank you for your help, Ms. Daisy. My mom said we were so lucky to live next to you. 5．（本题1.5分）What does the man say about Jack? A．He’s serious. B．He’s responsible. C．He’s humorous. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Jack is a responsible person. But in my eyes, he’s too serious. I dare not even talk to him. M: Over time, you’ll find that he likes to say funny things to make people laugh. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What does the woman remind Jackson to do? A．Train harder. B．Show respect. C．Be confident. 7．(1.5分)Who is the woman? A．Jackson’s mother. B．Jackson’s coach. C．Jackson’s teammate. 【答案】6．B 7．A 【原文】W: Jackson, I know you’re proud of your team’s victory. But you must learn to respect your opponents. So, please, shake hands with the members of the other team. Your coach, teammates, and other players will admire you for this kind behavior. M: OK. Did you feel embarrassed about my attitude? W: Your father and I understand how badly you want to score goals and win the championship. But learning to respect everyone’s efforts put into the team makes you a better athlete. Trust me, dear. M: You’re right. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1分)What does the woman say about humor? A．It reduces pressure. B．It adds joy to life. C．It improves teamwork. 9．(1分)How does the man get enjoyment? A．By enjoying comedies. B．By listening to jokes. C．By reading funny stories. 10．(1分)When will the speakers meet on Saturday evening? A．At 7:00. B．At 7:15. C．At 7:30. 【答案】8．C 9．A 10．A 【原文】W: I think we need some humor in our lives. Do you think so, Brian? M: Yeah. Humor can add joy to life, and help relieve stress and anxiety. W: Well, in my opinion, humor can make relationships stronger and improve teamwork. So what do you usually do to have fun? M: I often watch comedy movies. What about you? W: As for me, I prefer reading funny stories and listening to cross talks or jokes. M: Wow, you have a lot of entertaining activities. W: Ha-ha, speaking of cross talks, there will be a show by the Deyun Community at 7:30 this Saturday evening in the theater. I have two tickets. Would you like to come? M: Certainly! When will we meet? How about 7:15? W: Hmm, I suppose there will be many people then. I tend to arrive there a little earlier, maybe 7:00? M: Okay. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What might be the symptom of exam stress according to the speaker? A．Eating disorder. B．Muscle ache. C．Brain injury. 12．(1.5分)How many ways are talked about to deal with exam stress? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 13．(1.5分)What’s the purpose of the speaker? A．To warn. B．To complain. C．To inform. 【答案】11．A 12．B 13．C 【详解】M: Hello, everyone. I’m Carol from the University of Manchester. It is indeed a great pleasure to have this chance to talk about exam stress with you. As you know, exam stress can cause you to feel anxious or depressed, and this might affect your sleeping or eating habits. It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but you can do something to make it easier for yourself. First, believe in yourself. Remind yourself of all the times you succeeded in situations you were afraid you’d fail. Give yourself credit and become your own best cheerleader. Second, don’t compare yourself with others. Comparing yourself to others usually doesn’t get you far as everyone is unique. You’re great as you arc. Finally, talk to someone - a friend, a parent, or a teacher. It’s not a shame but a powerful choice that will help you feel better. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What do we know about the speakers? A．They are colleagues. B．They are business partners. C．They are former classmates. 15．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．On a plane. C．In an office. 16．(1.5分)What is the woman going to do in Paris? A．Visit an exhibition. B．Deal with business. C．Conduct an interview. 17．(1.5分)What is challenging about the woman’s job? A．Getting up early. B．Meeting tons of people. C．Balancing work and life. 【答案】14．C 15．B 16．A 17．C 【原文】M: Hi,Jenny. Fancy meeting you here. W: Hi, George. Haven’t seen you for ages! It’s been five years since our graduation. M: Yes. But if I hadn’t followed my wife’s suggestion, I would have taken a train and thus I wouldn’t have a chance of running into you here. W: I’m a lucky dog. Who drove you to the airport? M: My sister Jane. My wife Susan went on a business trip yesterday. What are you going to do in France? W: I heard there will be a painting exhibition in Paris this weekend. I like Monet. His Water Lilies is particularly famous. M: Ha-ha,Jay Chou’s latest song Greatest Works of Art also mentioned this artist. How is your work going? W: Quite busy. I find a new job as a news reporter, and it’s really hard for me to balance my work and life. I get up very early and spend one hour studying every day. The fun part is that I can meet various people and learn tons of their stories. M: Since our flight takes three hours, we could have a long talk. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(2分)What makes small talk challenging? A．No time for preparation. B．Too many facts to check. C．Heavy reliance on bonding. 19．(2分)What are small talk participants expected to do according to Rachel? A．To give quick responses. B．To show interest in the talk. C．To speak in a fascinating way. 20．(2分)What will the speaker talk about next? A．Importance of small talk skills. B．Consequences of quick reaction. C．Tips on pacing yourself in small talk. 【答案】18．A 19．B 20．C 【原文】 Small talk is a wonderful way of bonding, learning and growing. What makes it challenging is the fact that we can hardly be prepared for it. We just go with what's happening in the moment. When you first get into a small talk situation, I think we need to establish appropriate goals. Rachel Greenwald, an academic, has this wonderful saying. Your goal is to be interested, not interesting. We often think that we need to be fascinating when in fact we just need to be present and be interested in the conversation that's happening. And then, to get good at small talk, you need to give yourself permission to adjust your pace. Many of us have the sense that speed of response is associated with competence, but what really reflects your competence is an appropriate response. And appropriateness can take a little bit of time, so here are some things you can do to help you. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）First Aid Steps To deliver the right care at the right time, you can help save a life. Follow the steps below, and make a difference. Checking an Injured Person 1. CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression, obtain consent (同意), and use personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Note: CHECK for no more than 10 seconds. 3A．If the person does not respond, responds but is not fully awake, is not breathing or is only gasping, or has life-threatening bleeding or another obvious life-threatening condition, CALL 911 and get equipment. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training and continue your check to determine if additional care is needed. Note: For a person who is unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR and use an AED immediately. 3B．If the person is responsive or responds to stimulation and is fully awake and does not appear to have a life-threatening condition: *Interview the person, ask questions about signs and symptoms, allergies, and medications and medical conditions. *Do a focused check based on what the person told you, how the person is acting and what you see. Note: Do not ask the person to move if you suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Do not ask the person to move any area of the body that causes discomfort or pain. 4. After completing the CHECK step, CALL 911 and get equipment. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training. Be Prepared You can also sign up for a First Aid/CPR/AED certification course, where you’ll learn the latest techniques and earn a two-year certification in first aid from the American Red Cross. 21．(2.5分)What is the text most likely to be? A．A guide. B．A post. C．A report. D．A notice. 22．(2.5分)When does the injured need CPR? A．When he is seriously bleeding. B．When he feels fairly uncomfortable. C．When he remains wide awake. D．When he fails to respond and breathe. 23．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the last part of the text? A．To introduce an agent. B．To recommend a course. C．To advertise coming events. D．To raise public awareness. 【答案】21．A 22．D 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了检查伤者及实施急救的步骤。 【详解】21．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“To deliver the right care at the right time, you can help save a life. Follow the steps below, and make a difference. (为了在正确的时间提供正确的护理，你可以帮助挽救生命。遵循以下步骤，就能有所作为。)”可知，本文主要介绍了在紧急情况下如何检查伤者并实施急救的步骤，这应该是一份指南。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据3A.部分中“If the person does not respond, responds but is not fully awake, is not breathing or is only gasping, or has life-threatening bleeding or another obvious life-threatening condition, CALL 911 and get equipment. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training and continue your check to determine if additional care is needed. (如果伤者无反应、有反应但未完全清醒、不呼吸或仅喘息，或有危及生命的出血或其他明显的危及生命的情况，请拨打911并获取设备。然后，根据发现的情况和你的训练水平提供护理，并继续检查以确定是否需要额外的护理。)”和“Note: For a person who is unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR and use an AED immediately. (注意：对于无反应且没有呼吸的伤者，立即开始心肺复苏术并使用自动体外除颤器。)”可知，当伤者无反应且不呼吸时，需要实施心肺复苏术。故选D。 23．推理判断题。根据最后一段“You can also sign up for a First Aid/CPR/AED certification course, where you’ll learn the latest techniques and earn a two-year certification in first aid from the American Red Cross. (你还可以报名参加急救/心肺复苏术/自动体外除颤器认证课程，在那里你将学习最新的技术，并从美国红十字会获得两年的急救认证。)”可知，最后一部分的目的是推荐一门课程。故选B。 （本题10分）Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions (东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel. “As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs,” said Mehta. In December 2019, Mehta took the family to visit the Indian city of Dharamshala where they spent time with poor children in a school. This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. “For those kids, it is a blessing (幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta. During the holiday, the Mehta family gave away pens and pencils to 250 children. This helped Alisha and Yuvraj understand the cost difference in schooling. “They notice how much we spend on their education. The difference in costs helped them make a comparison,” explained Mehta. Back home, the kids are encouraged to do basic housework like making their beds, opening curtains, etc. But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. When they do other tasks beyond the essentials, like massaging the mother’s shoulders, etc., Mehta pays them a small amount. Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. The father is planning to introduce the concept of a family bank to his children. He also wants his children to pay attention to financial pitfalls such as spending beyond their means, too much use of credit cards, etc. He has set a plan on how money will be spent on some needs. It’s up to his children to use the money carefully. 24．(2.5分)What do we know about Mehta’s way of gifting his children? A．It isn’t really to their liking. B．It changes the way they buy things. C．It allows him to connect with them. D．It teaches them about spending money wisely. 25．(2.5分)What did Mehta’s children learn during the visit to Dharamshala? A．They should appreciate what they have. B．They should make friends with the poor. C．They should cut the cost of their education. D．They should treat different people differently. 26．(2.5分)Why did Mehta refuse to pay his children for doing housework? A．To warn that they must work hard to make money. B．To show that it’s what they’re supposed to do. C．To encourage them to be selfless and careful. D．To force them to develop a good habit. 27．(2.5分)What is the problem with the education system according to Mehta? A．It doesn’t prepare children for money management. B．It doesn’t suggest the importance of saving money. C．It doesn’t encourage children to pay with cash. D．It doesn’t teach children ways to make money. 【答案】24．D 25．A 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一位居住在阿联酋的印度父亲，如何通过给予孩子体验式礼物来培养他们的价值观，而不是传统的物质礼物。这位父亲注重培养孩子的价值观和财务意识。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions ( 东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel.( Saahil Mehta是一位居住在阿联酋的40岁印度人，他认为在庆祝特殊场合时，给他的两个孩子，8岁的Yuvraj和6岁的Alisha，提供体验式礼物而不是物质礼物是有意义的。这可能包括去主题公园游玩或者在新酒店度过一段假期。)”以及第二段中“As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs(因此，他们购买东西的欲望下降了。这是我们解决他们基本需求的方式)”可知，Mehta 在庆祝一些特殊的日子时，不会送孩子们物质的东西。他可能会带孩子们去主题公园游玩或者在家附近新开的酒店度假。他的这种做法让孩子们没那么看重物质的东西，自然，他们会觉得没必要花钱去购买非必需品。故选D。 25．推理判断题。由第三段中的“This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. (这让Alisha和Yuvraj大开眼界，因为他们意识到，对他们来说很正常的事情，对那些孩子来说却是一种享受。)”以及本段中““For those kids, it is a blessing ( 幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta.(“对这些孩子来说，能够上学是一种福气。这次经历教会了我的孩子们要珍惜自己的幸福。”Mehta说)”可知，这次旅行让Mehta的孩子们意识到他们拥有很多东西，他们应该感恩。故选A。 26．细节理解题。倒数第二段中“But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. (但Mehta从不给他们钱。通过这种方式，他们被教导每个人都必须出力来维持家庭的运转。)”可知，Mehta拒绝给他的孩子做家务的钱，其目的是让孩子们意识到自己是家庭的一员，有义务去做家务。故选B。 27．推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. (Mehta指出了教育系统的一个弱点，他说，孩子们在上大学之前没有任何金融知识的经验。)”可知，在当前的教育体制下，孩子们从小理财知识匮乏，即教育体系不会让孩子们为理财做好准备。故选A。 （本题10分）Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s also a playground for the mind. English, especially, is famous for its rich vocabulary and influence from many different languages, which provides a great basis for creativity and humor. One example of this is the use of puns (双关语) —the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same. Puns can be divided into different types. Homophonic (同音的) puns depend on word pairs that sound alike but have different meanings, like “A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.” Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, for example, “I can’t bear the weight of that bear.” Another type of pun often joins homophonic and homographic, creating even more difficult wordplay, for example, “I was struggling to work out how lightning works, but then it struck me.” The history of puns in English literature and culture is rich and interesting. Their development shows how language, culture, and humor have changed over time. Puns have been a part of English literature from the early days, appearing in texts from the Middle Ages and Shakespeare’s plays, often used for humor or to express double meanings. During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness. Today, puns are widely used in advertising, television, and social media, showing how English wordplay adapts to different contexts and media. People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn about puns from paragraph 1? A．They lay the basis for language. B．They are only used in English. C．They are creative and humorous. D．They all sound the same. 29．(2.5分)Which of the following is a homographic pun? A．You can call a bee from America a USB． B．Six is afraid of seven because seven ate nine. C．I only know 25 letters of the alphabet; I don’t know Y. D．I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders. 30．(2.5分)What was the main purpose of using puns in the Victorian Era? A．To break rules completely. B．To express ideas indirectly. C．To spread opinions clearly. D．To pass messages quickly. 31．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The rise and fall of puns’ popularity. B．The changes of language in history. C．The influence of society on modern humour. D．The relationship between language and society. 【答案】28．C 29．D 30．B 31．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语双关语，包括其特点、类型，在英国文学和文化中的历史，以及人们对双关语看法的演变，展示了英语双关语作为语言智慧和幽默表达的独特魅力。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段“One example of this is the use of puns (双关语)— the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same.(其中一个例子就是双关语的使用——巧妙或幽默地使用一个有多种含义的单词，或者使用发音相同但含义不同的单词)”可知，双关语具有创造性和幽默感。故选C项。 29．推理判断题。根据第二段“Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations (语义双关使用拼写相同但含义不同，有时发音也不同的单词)”可知，D选项“I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders.”中，前一个“shoulder”是“承担”的意思，后一个“shoulders”是“肩膀”的意思，拼写相同但含义不同，属于语义双关。故选D项。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness.(在维多利亚时代，严格的社会标准促进了双关语的使用，因为双关语允许人们在评论问题时避免直接表达)”可知，在维多利亚时代使用双关语的主要目的是间接表达想法。故选B项。 31．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor.(纵观历史，人们对双关语的看法一直在变化。双关语曾被视作聪明才智的标志，但有时也被认为是低级幽默。然而近年来，它们再度流行起来，这在很大程度上要归功于互联网和社交媒体，它们使得基于双关语的幽默能够快速传播，并激发了相关的创意)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了人们对双关语的看法在历史上发生了变化，曾经被视为聪明的标志，后来有时被认为是低级幽默，近年来由于互联网和社交媒体又重新流行起来。由此可知，最后一段主要讲的是双关语受欢迎程度的起伏变化。故选A项。 （本题10分）Britain’s unique take on humor may seem confusing at first. But fear not, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to understanding it. The key to understanding British humor is not to take it too seriously. Their humor is to highlight their own faults. They make light of their own failures so as to appear more humble, approachable and relatable. There is no room for egos (自尊) in British humor. Embarrassing moments are common self-deprecation (自嘲) material. Self-deprecation mixed with sarcasm (讽刺) forms the key of British humor. Sarcasm and irony are rooted in their DNA．Their humor is produced with world-class timing and nearly always with an expressionless delivery that will leave you wondering whether it was indeed a joke. Sarcasm can be hard to spot in a new language and a new culture, and in Britain the usual clues of overstatement and an overemphasis on adjectives are stressed even less, making it harder to pick up. Luckily, sarcasm is used so often in day-to-day life that you will soon be a natural at detecting it. Being polite by nature, Brits may playfully “offend” people they like with tongue-in-cheek comments. These are not mean, but a light verbal exchange with a smile, which can bridge differences and start conversations, though such comments need to suit the occasion. Brits find humor in almost everything. Brits use humor to lighten even the most unfortunate, miserable moments. There are few subjects they don’t joke about. Brits turn to laughter as a form of medicine when life knocks them and those around them down. In most cultures, there is a time and place for humor. In Britain, this is not the case. 32．(2.5分)What do Brits tend to do according to paragraph 2? A．Make fun of themselves. B．Laugh at others’ failures. C．Pay attention to their egos. D．Avoid embarrassing experiences. 33．(2.5分)What do we learn about Brits’ sarcasm? A．It’s regarded as impolite. B．It’s shown with overstatement. C．It’s delivered in noticeable ways. D．It’s quite common among the Brits. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn about Brits from the last paragraph? A．They often tell jokes improperly. B．They have an optimistic attitude to life. C．They like to argue with others humorously. D．They show their sense of humor on specific occasions. 35．(2.5分)Which can be the suitable title for the text? A．Where Do the Brits Find Humor? B．Why Are the Brits So Humorous? C．How Do We Understand British Humor? D．What Makes British Humor So Puzzling? 【答案】32．A 33．D 34．B 35．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英式幽默的特点，包括自嘲、讽刺、轻松调侃以及随时随地开玩笑等，帮助读者理解英式幽默。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The key to understanding British humor is not to take it too seriously. Their humor is to highlight their own faults. They make light of their own failures so as to appear more humble, approachable and relatable.(理解英式幽默的关键是不要太当真。他们的幽默是为了突出自己的缺点。他们对自己的失败一笑置之，以便显得更谦逊、平易近人、和蔼可亲。)”可知，英国人倾向于拿自己开玩笑。故选A项。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Sarcasm can be hard to spot in a new language and a new culture, and in Britain the usual clues of overstatement and an overemphasis on adjectives are stressed even less, making it harder to pick up. Luckily, sarcasm is used so often in day-to-day life that you will soon be a natural at detecting it.(讽刺在新语言和新文化中可能很难发现，在英国，通常的夸大其词和对形容词的过度强调的线索甚至更少被强调，这使得更难发现。幸运的是，讽刺在日常生活中经常被使用，你很快就会自然而然地发现它。)”可知，讽刺在英国人中很常见。故选D项。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Brits find humor in almost everything. Brits use humor to lighten even the most unfortunate, miserable moments. There are few subjects they don’t joke about. Brits turn to laughter as a form of medicine when life knocks them and those around them down.(英国人几乎在所有事情上都能找到幽默。英国人用幽默来减轻甚至最不幸、最痛苦的时刻。几乎没有他们不开玩笑的话题。当生活把他们和他们周围的人击倒时，英国人把笑声当作一种良药。)”可知，英国人对生活持乐观态度。故选B项。 35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Britain’s unique take on humor may seem confusing at first. But fear not, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to understanding it.(英国独特的幽默感一开始可能会让人感到困惑。但别担心，我们整理了一份理解它的入门指南。)”以及下文对英式幽默的介绍可知，文章主要介绍了如何理解英式幽默。故选C项。 （本题12.5分）Adapting to different cultures is an enriching journey that broadens our opinions and improves global understanding. Here are some steps to help you embrace (拥抱) cultural diversity. Admitting cultural differences 36(2.5分) . Admit that no culture is superior or inferior; they are simply different. It helps set the stage for a positive attitude to new experiences. Seeking cultural understanding You should understand the fundamental aspects of the culture you come across. 37(2.5分) . Engage in conversations with locals to gain insights into their daily lives and values. This approach will not only enrich your knowledge but also deepen your appreciation for the culture. Exploring local food Food is a window into a culture’s soul. Try the local cuisine to experience the diversity of flavors and cooking styles. 38(2.5分) , each bite can offer a connection to the culture’s heritage (遗产). Sharing your own culture Remember, cultural adaptation is reciprocal (相应的). While you’re learning about others, you also have the chance to share stories and aspects of your own culture. 39(2.5分) . In a word, adapting to different cultures is about embracing the diversity with an open heart and mind. 40(2.5分) . By doing so, you can enrich your life with new viewpoints and experiences. A．If you want to know some delicious food B．Whether it’s seafood or dessert C．It involves respect and a willingness to learn and share D．Acknowledge and accept that each culture has its own way of life E．Language is a powerful tool for cultural adaptation F．This exchange can improve understanding G．Learn about their history, traditions, and so on 【答案】36．D 37．G 38．B 39．F 40．C 【导语】本文主要介绍适应多元文化的积极意义，详细阐述承认差异、主动了解、体验美食、双向分享等适应不同文化的有效方法。 【详解】36．根据本段小标题“Admitting cultural differences (承认文化差异)”以及空后的“Admit that no culture is superior or inferior; they are simply different. It helps set the stage for a positive attitude to new experiences.(承认没有任何文化是优越或低劣的，它们只是不同而已。这有助于为对新体验的积极态度奠定基础。)”可知，本段围绕承认和接纳文化差异展开论述，空格处为本段首句，需要贴合小标题，引出下文“文化无优劣”的核心观点。D选项“Acknowledge and accept that each culture has its own way of life (承认并接受每种文化都有自己的生活方式)”紧扣本段主题，承接小标题的核心含义，与后文平等看待不同文化的内容高度呼应，为下文树立积极心态做铺垫，符合语境。 37．根据空前的“You should understand the fundamental aspects of the culture you come across.(你应当了解你所接触到的文化的基本方面。)”以及空后的“Engage in conversations with locals to gain insights into their daily lives and values. This approach will not only enrich your knowledge but also deepen your appreciation for the culture.(与当地人交流，深入了解他们的日常生活和价值观。这种方式不仅能丰富你的知识，还能加深你对该文化的了解。)”可知，前文总述要了解文化的基础内容，后文讲述与人交流的了解方式，空格处需要补充具体需要了解的文化内容，形成完整的学习体系。G选项“Learn about their history, traditions, and so on (了解它们的历史、传统等相关内容)”具体细化了文化基础内容，承接上文总起句，与后文交流学习的方法相辅相成，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 38．根据空前的“Try the local cuisine to experience the diversity of flavors and cooking styles.(尝试当地美食，体验多样的口味和烹饪方式。)”以及空后的“each bite can offer a connection to the culture’s heritage (遗产).(每一口食物都能让人与当地的文化遗产产生联结。)”可知，本段核心为通过美食感受文化，空格处需要衔接上下文，泛指各类当地美食，让语句衔接自然。B选项“Whether it’s seafood or dessert (无论是海鲜还是甜点)”列举典型的当地美食品类，涵盖多样的饮食类型，对应前文多样的饮食风格，印证所有美食都承载文化底蕴，符合语境。 39．根据空前的“Remember, cultural adaptation is reciprocal (相应的). While you’re learning about others, you also have the chance to share stories and aspects of your own culture.(要记住，文化适应是双向的。你在学习他人文化的同时，也有机会分享自己的文化故事与方面。)”可知，本段强调文化是双向交流、互相分享的过程，空格处需要总结这种双向交流的价值和意义。F选项“This exchange can improve understanding (这种交流能够增进彼此的理解)”中的This exchange精准指代前文学习他人文化、分享自身文化的双向行为，点明文化互鉴的核心作用，贴合本段主旨，符合语境。 40．根据空前的“In a word, adapting to different cultures is about embracing the diversity with an open heart and mind.(总之，适应不同文化，就是以开放的心态接纳文化多样性。)”以及空后的“By doing so, you can enrich your life with new viewpoints and experiences.(这样做，你可以用全新的观点和经历丰富自己的生活。)”可知，此处需要补充适应多元文化的核心内核与必备素养，衔接前后文。C选项“It involves respect and a willingness to learn and share (它包含尊重的态度以及学习和分享的意愿)”中的It指代适应多元文化这件事，完善总结全文核心，升华文章主旨，衔接后文带来的积极影响，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I used to be shy and 41 around strangers — my voice would shake, my hands sweat. One day, I saw an old woman sitting alone on a park bench. Her face was 42 with sadness, like a rain-clouded sky. Without thinking, I 43 next to her. “Hello,” I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. She looked up, 44 , as if no one had spoken to her in weeks. “Hello, dear,” she replied. We talked for hours. Her name was Mrs. Chen, and she’d lost her husband 45 — they’d been married 50 years. “Your smile 46 my day,” she said before leaving, squeezing my hand. “I haven’t laughed like that in months.” The next week, I saw her again. This time, she 47 me with a big smile, waving me over. “I’ve been 48 you,” she said, patting the bench. We shared stories — her first date with Mr. Chen, my awkward first day of school — and laughter, until the sun dipped below the trees. Months later, Mrs. Chen moved to a nursing home. I visited her 49 , bringing her favorite jasmine tea. “You’re my sunshine,” she’d say, holding my hand as we watched the nurses wheel other residents by. I realized that a simple 50 could brighten someone’s life — cost nothing, but mean everything. Now, I 51 at everyone I meet — the barista, the bus driver, the kid struggling with his backpack — it’s a small act that feels 52 at first, but it holds 53 power. Its value is 54 , and its warmth 55 with every new face it touches. 41．(1分)A．confident B．nervous C．relaxed D．excited 42．(1分)A．marked B．covered C．filled D．decorated 43．(1分)A．stood B．danced C．sat D．ran 44．(1分)A．surprised B．annoyed C．scared D．bored 45．(1分)A．recently B．rarely C．happily D．luckily 46．(1分)A．ruined B．wasted C．brightened D．shortened 47．(1分)A．greeted B．left C．paid D．cheated 48．(1分)A．waiting for B．looking after C．learning from D．worrying about 49．(1分)A．seldom B．never C．often D．sometimes 50．(1分)A．gift B．smile C．letter D．call 51．(1分)A．shout B．wave C．smile D．cry 52．(1分)A．weak B．limited C．great D．strange 53．(1分)A．weak B．strong C．new D．old 54．(1分)A．expensive B．cheap C．priceless D．useless 55．(1分)A．disappears B．grows C．stops D．waits 【答案】 41．B 42．A 43．C 44．A 45．A 46．C 47．A 48．A 49．C 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了曾经腼腆的作者主动搭话了公园里悲伤的陈夫人，两人成了好友。这段经历让作者领悟到微笑的无价力量，如今作者会对遇见的每个人微笑，传递温暖。 【详解】41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：过去我在陌生人面前总是很害羞且感到紧张——我的声音会颤抖，双手也会出汗。A. confident自信的；B. nervous紧张的；C. relaxed放松的；D. excited激动的。根据后文“my voice would shake, my hands sweat”可知，作者面对陌生人会紧张。故选B。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的脸上满是悲伤的神情，就像阴沉的雨云笼罩着的天空一般。A. marked标记；B. covered覆盖；C. filled装满；D. decorated装饰。根据后文“with sadness, like a rain-clouded sky”指对方脸上满是悲伤的神情，be marked with意为“带有……的痕迹”，故选A。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：未经思考，我便坐在了她旁边。A. stood站立；B. danced舞蹈；C. sat坐下；D. ran奔跑。前文“One day, I saw an old woman sitting alone on a park bench.”提到老妇人坐在公园长椅上，作者应是坐到她旁边。故选C。 44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她抬起头来，一脸惊讶的神情，仿佛已经好几周都没有人跟她说过话了。A. surprised惊讶的；B. annoyed生气的；C. scared害怕的；D. bored厌倦的。根据后文“as if no one had spoken to her in weeks.”可知，好像几周都没人跟她说话了，因此她抬头时的反应是惊讶的，故选A。 45．考查副词词义辨析。句意：她的名字叫陈太太，她最近失去了丈夫——他们结婚已有50年了。A. recently最近；B. rarely几乎不；C. happily快乐地；D. luckily幸运地。根据上文“Her name was Mrs. Chen, and she’d lost her husband”可知，她刚失去结婚50年的丈夫，这个动作应是最近发生的，故选A。 46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你的笑容让我的一天变得如此美好，”她离开前说道，并紧紧握住了我的手。A. ruined毁灭；B. wasted浪费；C. brightened使明亮；D. shortened缩短。后文“I haven’t laughed like that in months.”老妇人说 “我好几个月没这样笑过了”，说明作者的出现让她开心，brighten one’s day意为“让某人的一天变得开心”，故选C。 47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次，她面带灿烂的笑容向我打招呼，并示意我过去。A. greeted问候；B. left离开；C. paid支付；D. cheated欺骗。根据后文“me with a big smile, waving me over”可知，再次见到作者时，她笑着挥手，这是一种打招呼的动作，故选A。 48．考查动词短语辨析。句意：“我一直在等你呢，”她说道，并轻拍了一下长椅。A. waiting for等待；B. looking after照顾；C. learning from从……学习；D. worrying about担心。根据后文“she said, patting the bench”可知，她拍了拍长椅示意作者坐下，推测一直在等作者，故选A。 49．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我经常去看望她，并给她带来了她最爱的茉莉花茶。A. seldom几乎不；B. never从不；C. often经常；D. sometimes有时。根据后文“bringing her favorite jasmine tea”可知，老妇人搬到养老院后，作者经常带着她最喜欢的茉莉花茶去看她，故选C。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，一个简单的微笑就能让某人的生活变得美好——它无需花费任何代价，但却意义非凡。A. gift礼物；B. smile微笑；C. letter信；D. call打电话。前文““Your smile ____ my day,” she said before leaving, squeezing my hand.”老妇人提到“你的笑容让我开心”，后文也反复提到微笑的力量，因此此处指简单的微笑能点亮别人的生活，故选B。 51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，我都会对遇到的每一个人微笑——咖啡师、公交车司机、背着沉重书包的孩子——这是一个小小的举动，起初感觉有些无力，但其力量却十分强大。A. shout叫喊；B. wave挥动；C. smile微笑；D. cry哭泣。根据前文““Your smile ____ my day,” she said before leaving, squeezing my hand.”可知，受这段经历的影响，作者现在会对遇到的每一个人微笑，故选C。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我都会对遇到的每一个人微笑——咖啡师、公交车司机、背着沉重书包的孩子——这是一个小小的举动，起初感觉有些无力，但其力量却十分强大。A. weak力量微弱的，虚弱的；B. limited有限的；C. great伟大的；D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“it’s a small act that feels”可知，微笑是一个很小的举动，起初会让人觉得微不足道，故选A。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我都会对遇到的每一个人微笑——咖啡师、公交车司机、背着沉重书包的孩子——这是一个小小的举动，起初感觉有些无力，但其力量却十分强大。A. weak虚弱的；B. strong强壮的；C. new新的；D. old老的。根据上文but表示转折，说明该句与前半句构成转折，指这个小动作虽看似微弱，却蕴含强大的力量，故选B。 54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它的价值无可估量，并且它的温暖会随着它接触的每一个新面孔而不断增长。A. expensive昂贵的；B. cheap便宜的；C. priceless无价的；D. useless无用的。根据上文“Its value is”以及作者和老妇人的经历可知，微笑的价值是无价的，故选C。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：它的价值无可估量，并且它的温暖会随着它接触的每一个新面孔而不断增长。A. disappears消失；B. grows成长、增长；C. stops停止；D. waits等待。根据后文“with every new face it touches”可知，微笑的温暖会随着接触的每一张新面孔而增长，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，你校英语俱乐部将举办一场题为“A Humorous Moment in My Life”的英语演讲活动。请你写一份发言稿，内容包括： 1. 讲述一个你生活中的幽默片段； 2. 分享你当时的感受。 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 everyone, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear everyone, Last month, I tried to cook noodles for my family. I put too much salt by mistake, making the noodles inedible. My dad joked that it could be a ‌“salted treasure” and suggested we order takeout. I felt embarrassed at first, but soon laughed with them. This moment taught me to take mistakes lightly and enjoy small happy times with family. It also made me realize that family is always there to support and encourage me, no matter what mistakes I make. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于发言稿。要求考生写一份题为“A Humorous Moment in My Life”的发言稿，讲述生活中的幽默片段并分享感受。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 错误地：by mistake → mistakenly 建议：suggest → propose/advise 尴尬的：embarrassed → awkward 意识到：realize → be aware of 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This moment taught me to take mistakes lightly and enjoy small happy times with family. 拓展句：This moment, which was filled with laughter and warmth, taught me to take mistakes lightly and enjoy small happy times with family. 【点睛】 [高分句型1] I put too much salt by mistake, making the noodles inedible. (运用了现在分词作结果状语) [高分句型2] My dad joked that it could be a ‌“salted treasure” and suggested we order takeout.(运用了连词that引导的宾语从句) 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）“幽默感”被认为是人类最重要的品质之一。请你用英语写一篇短文陈述幽默的好处。要点如下： 1.促进学习；2.有益健康；3.缓解压力；4.增进友谊。 注意： 1.词数：100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】      A sense of humor is considered to be one of the most important human qualities which improve our life in different ways. Firstly, at school, a humorous teacher can help students focus their attention very easily, and the students will become more active and creative when experiencing the joy of learning. Secondly, humor has a positive effect on our health. It's said that laughter is the best medicine. Thirdly, humor helps us remove stress and have a positive attitude toward life. Finally, I believe humor can be a powerful and delightful way to enhance close friendships with people. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放式作文。要求考生用英语写一篇短文陈述幽默的好处。 【详解】1.词汇积累 被认为：be considered to be→be regarded as 重要的：important→significant 集中：focus→concentrate 对……有影响：have an effect on→have an influence on 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：It's said that laughter is the best medicine. 拓展句：It's said that laughter is the best medicine that can ease our stress and brighten our mood. 【点睛】【高分句型1】A sense of humor is considered to be one of the most important human qualities which improve our life in different ways.(运用了which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Firstly, at school, a humorous teacher can help students focus their attention very easily, and the students will become more active and creative when experiencing the joy of learning.(运用了and连接的并列句和状语从句的省略) 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Humour（较易版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．How to balance life and work. B．How to manage time. C．How to reduce stress. 2．（本题1.5分）What do the speakers think about Jason? A．He is humorous. B．He is strong. C．He is shy. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Fellow workers. C．Salesman and customer. 4．（本题1.5分） Who’s the woman most probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s classmate. C．The man’s neighbour. 5．（本题1.5分）What does the man say about Jack? A．He’s serious. B．He’s responsible. C．He’s humorous. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What does the woman remind Jackson to do? A．Train harder. B．Show respect. C．Be confident. 7．(1.5分)Who is the woman? A．Jackson’s mother. B．Jackson’s coach. C．Jackson’s teammate. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1分)What does the woman say about humor? A．It reduces pressure. B．It adds joy to life. C．It improves teamwork. 9．(1分)How does the man get enjoyment? A．By enjoying comedies. B．By listening to jokes. C．By reading funny stories. 10．(1分)When will the speakers meet on Saturday evening? A．At 7:00. B．At 7:15. C．At 7:30. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What might be the symptom of exam stress according to the speaker? A．Eating disorder. B．Muscle ache. C．Brain injury. 12．(1.5分)How many ways are talked about to deal with exam stress? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 13．(1.5分)What’s the purpose of the speaker? A．To warn. B．To complain. C．To inform. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What do we know about the speakers? A．They are colleagues. B．They are business partners. C．They are former classmates. 15．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a train. B．On a plane. C．In an office. 16．(1.5分)What is the woman going to do in Paris? A．Visit an exhibition. B．Deal with business. C．Conduct an interview. 17．(1.5分)What is challenging about the woman’s job? A．Getting up early. B．Meeting tons of people. C．Balancing work and life. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(2分)What makes small talk challenging? A．No time for preparation. B．Too many facts to check. C．Heavy reliance on bonding. 19．(2分)What are small talk participants expected to do according to Rachel? A．To give quick responses. B．To show interest in the talk. C．To speak in a fascinating way. 20．(2分)What will the speaker talk about next? A．Importance of small talk skills. B．Consequences of quick reaction. C．Tips on pacing yourself in small talk. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）First Aid Steps To deliver the right care at the right time, you can help save a life. Follow the steps below, and make a difference. Checking an Injured Person 1. CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression, obtain consent (同意), and use personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Note: CHECK for no more than 10 seconds. 3A．If the person does not respond, responds but is not fully awake, is not breathing or is only gasping, or has life-threatening bleeding or another obvious life-threatening condition, CALL 911 and get equipment. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training and continue your check to determine if additional care is needed. Note: For a person who is unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR and use an AED immediately. 3B．If the person is responsive or responds to stimulation and is fully awake and does not appear to have a life-threatening condition: *Interview the person, ask questions about signs and symptoms, allergies, and medications and medical conditions. *Do a focused check based on what the person told you, how the person is acting and what you see. Note: Do not ask the person to move if you suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Do not ask the person to move any area of the body that causes discomfort or pain. 4. After completing the CHECK step, CALL 911 and get equipment. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training. Be Prepared You can also sign up for a First Aid/CPR/AED certification course, where you’ll learn the latest techniques and earn a two-year certification in first aid from the American Red Cross. 21．(2.5分)What is the text most likely to be? A．A guide. B．A post. C．A report. D．A notice. 22．(2.5分)When does the injured need CPR? A．When he is seriously bleeding. B．When he feels fairly uncomfortable. C．When he remains wide awake. D．When he fails to respond and breathe. 23．(2.5分)What is the purpose of the last part of the text? A．To introduce an agent. B．To recommend a course. C．To advertise coming events. D．To raise public awareness. （本题10分）Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions (东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel. “As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs,” said Mehta. In December 2019, Mehta took the family to visit the Indian city of Dharamshala where they spent time with poor children in a school. This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. “For those kids, it is a blessing (幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta. During the holiday, the Mehta family gave away pens and pencils to 250 children. This helped Alisha and Yuvraj understand the cost difference in schooling. “They notice how much we spend on their education. The difference in costs helped them make a comparison,” explained Mehta. Back home, the kids are encouraged to do basic housework like making their beds, opening curtains, etc. But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. When they do other tasks beyond the essentials, like massaging the mother’s shoulders, etc., Mehta pays them a small amount. Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. The father is planning to introduce the concept of a family bank to his children. He also wants his children to pay attention to financial pitfalls such as spending beyond their means, too much use of credit cards, etc. He has set a plan on how money will be spent on some needs. It’s up to his children to use the money carefully. 24．(2.5分)What do we know about Mehta’s way of gifting his children? A．It isn’t really to their liking. B．It changes the way they buy things. C．It allows him to connect with them. D．It teaches them about spending money wisely. 25．(2.5分)What did Mehta’s children learn during the visit to Dharamshala? A．They should appreciate what they have. B．They should make friends with the poor. C．They should cut the cost of their education. D．They should treat different people differently. 26．(2.5分)Why did Mehta refuse to pay his children for doing housework? A．To warn that they must work hard to make money. B．To show that it’s what they’re supposed to do. C．To encourage them to be selfless and careful. D．To force them to develop a good habit. 27．(2.5分)What is the problem with the education system according to Mehta? A．It doesn’t prepare children for money management. B．It doesn’t suggest the importance of saving money. C．It doesn’t encourage children to pay with cash. D．It doesn’t teach children ways to make money. （本题10分）Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s also a playground for the mind. English, especially, is famous for its rich vocabulary and influence from many different languages, which provides a great basis for creativity and humor. One example of this is the use of puns (双关语) —the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same. Puns can be divided into different types. Homophonic (同音的) puns depend on word pairs that sound alike but have different meanings, like “A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.” Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, for example, “I can’t bear the weight of that bear.” Another type of pun often joins homophonic and homographic, creating even more difficult wordplay, for example, “I was struggling to work out how lightning works, but then it struck me.” The history of puns in English literature and culture is rich and interesting. Their development shows how language, culture, and humor have changed over time. Puns have been a part of English literature from the early days, appearing in texts from the Middle Ages and Shakespeare’s plays, often used for humor or to express double meanings. During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness. Today, puns are widely used in advertising, television, and social media, showing how English wordplay adapts to different contexts and media. People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn about puns from paragraph 1? A．They lay the basis for language. B．They are only used in English. C．They are creative and humorous. D．They all sound the same. 29．(2.5分)Which of the following is a homographic pun? A．You can call a bee from America a USB． B．Six is afraid of seven because seven ate nine. C．I only know 25 letters of the alphabet; I don’t know Y. D．I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders. 30．(2.5分)What was the main purpose of using puns in the Victorian Era? A．To break rules completely. B．To express ideas indirectly. C．To spread opinions clearly. D．To pass messages quickly. 31．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The rise and fall of puns’ popularity. B．The changes of language in history. C．The influence of society on modern humour. D．The relationship between language and society. （本题10分）Britain’s unique take on humor may seem confusing at first. But fear not, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to understanding it. The key to understanding British humor is not to take it too seriously. Their humor is to highlight their own faults. They make light of their own failures so as to appear more humble, approachable and relatable. There is no room for egos (自尊) in British humor. Embarrassing moments are common self-deprecation (自嘲) material. Self-deprecation mixed with sarcasm (讽刺) forms the key of British humor. Sarcasm and irony are rooted in their DNA．Their humor is produced with world-class timing and nearly always with an expressionless delivery that will leave you wondering whether it was indeed a joke. Sarcasm can be hard to spot in a new language and a new culture, and in Britain the usual clues of overstatement and an overemphasis on adjectives are stressed even less, making it harder to pick up. Luckily, sarcasm is used so often in day-to-day life that you will soon be a natural at detecting it. Being polite by nature, Brits may playfully “offend” people they like with tongue-in-cheek comments. These are not mean, but a light verbal exchange with a smile, which can bridge differences and start conversations, though such comments need to suit the occasion. Brits find humor in almost everything. Brits use humor to lighten even the most unfortunate, miserable moments. There are few subjects they don’t joke about. Brits turn to laughter as a form of medicine when life knocks them and those around them down. In most cultures, there is a time and place for humor. In Britain, this is not the case. 32．(2.5分)What do Brits tend to do according to paragraph 2? A．Make fun of themselves. B．Laugh at others’ failures. C．Pay attention to their egos. D．Avoid embarrassing experiences. 33．(2.5分)What do we learn about Brits’ sarcasm? A．It’s regarded as impolite. B．It’s shown with overstatement. C．It’s delivered in noticeable ways. D．It’s quite common among the Brits. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn about Brits from the last paragraph? A．They often tell jokes improperly. B．They have an optimistic attitude to life. C．They like to argue with others humorously. D．They show their sense of humor on specific occasions. 35．(2.5分)Which can be the suitable title for the text? A．Where Do the Brits Find Humor? B．Why Are the Brits So Humorous? C．How Do We Understand British Humor? D．What Makes British Humor So Puzzling? （本题12.5分）Adapting to different cultures is an enriching journey that broadens our opinions and improves global understanding. Here are some steps to help you embrace (拥抱) cultural diversity. Admitting cultural differences 36(2.5分) . Admit that no culture is superior or inferior; they are simply different. It helps set the stage for a positive attitude to new experiences. Seeking cultural understanding You should understand the fundamental aspects of the culture you come across. 37(2.5分) . Engage in conversations with locals to gain insights into their daily lives and values. This approach will not only enrich your knowledge but also deepen your appreciation for the culture. Exploring local food Food is a window into a culture’s soul. Try the local cuisine to experience the diversity of flavors and cooking styles. 38(2.5分) , each bite can offer a connection to the culture’s heritage (遗产). Sharing your own culture Remember, cultural adaptation is reciprocal (相应的). While you’re learning about others, you also have the chance to share stories and aspects of your own culture. 39(2.5分) . In a word, adapting to different cultures is about embracing the diversity with an open heart and mind. 40(2.5分) . By doing so, you can enrich your life with new viewpoints and experiences. A．If you want to know some delicious food B．Whether it’s seafood or dessert C．It involves respect and a willingness to learn and share D．Acknowledge and accept that each culture has its own way of life E．Language is a powerful tool for cultural adaptation F．This exchange can improve understanding G．Learn about their history, traditions, and so on 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I used to be shy and 41 around strangers — my voice would shake, my hands sweat. One day, I saw an old woman sitting alone on a park bench. Her face was 42 with sadness, like a rain-clouded sky. Without thinking, I 43 next to her. “Hello,” I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. She looked up, 44 , as if no one had spoken to her in weeks. “Hello, dear,” she replied. We talked for hours. Her name was Mrs. Chen, and she’d lost her husband 45 — they’d been married 50 years. “Your smile 46 my day,” she said before leaving, squeezing my hand. “I haven’t laughed like that in months.” The next week, I saw her again. This time, she 47 me with a big smile, waving me over. “I’ve been 48 you,” she said, patting the bench. We shared stories — her first date with Mr. Chen, my awkward first day of school — and laughter, until the sun dipped below the trees. Months later, Mrs. Chen moved to a nursing home. I visited her 49 , bringing her favorite jasmine tea. “You’re my sunshine,” she’d say, holding my hand as we watched the nurses wheel other residents by. I realized that a simple 50 could brighten someone’s life — cost nothing, but mean everything. Now, I 51 at everyone I meet — the barista, the bus driver, the kid struggling with his backpack — it’s a small act that feels 52 at first, but it holds 53 power. Its value is 54 , and its warmth 55 with every new face it touches. 41．(1分)A．confident B．nervous C．relaxed D．excited 42．(1分)A．marked B．covered C．filled D．decorated 43．(1分)A．stood B．danced C．sat D．ran 44．(1分)A．surprised B．annoyed C．scared D．bored 45．(1分)A．recently B．rarely C．happily D．luckily 46．(1分)A．ruined B．wasted C．brightened D．shortened 47．(1分)A．greeted B．left C．paid D．cheated 48．(1分)A．waiting for B．looking after C．learning from D．worrying about 49．(1分)A．seldom B．never C．often D．sometimes 50．(1分)A．gift B．smile C．letter D．call 51．(1分)A．shout B．wave C．smile D．cry 52．(1分)A．weak B．limited C．great D．strange 53．(1分)A．weak B．strong C．new D．old 54．(1分)A．expensive B．cheap C．priceless D．useless 55．(1分)A．disappears B．grows C．stops D．waits 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，你校英语俱乐部将举办一场题为“A Humorous Moment in My Life”的英语演讲活动。请你写一份发言稿，内容包括： 1. 讲述一个你生活中的幽默片段； 2. 分享你当时的感受。 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 everyone, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）“幽默感”被认为是人类最重要的品质之一。请你用英语写一篇短文陈述幽默的好处。要点如下： 1.促进学习；2.有益健康；3.缓解压力；4.增进友谊。 注意： 1.词数：100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。You have a lot of work to do everyday. How do you manage to finish all your tasks? I make sure to plan my day the night before and stick to my schedule. That way I can stay organized and get everything done on time. Listen to the next question. Should we ask Jason to come walking with us at the weekend? Why not? I don't think he is really the sporty type, but he is a great company. He always makes me love. Yeah, things are never boring with chasing around. Listen to the next question. Jack, mrs. Palmer wants us in her office . right now for what? He wants . us to meet the new sales manager. Jack, mrs. Palmer wants us in her office . right now for what? He wants us . to meet the new sales manager. Listen to the . next question. If I were your teacher, I would give in a your speech. Thank you for your help. Is Daisy. My mom said we were so lucky to live next to you. Listen to the next question. Jack is a responsible person, but in my eyes, he's too serious. I dare not even talk to him. Over time, you'll find that he likes to save funny things to make people laugh. Listen to the next question. Jackson, I know you're proud of your team's Victory, but you must learn to respect your opponents, so please shake, and the members of the other team, your coach, team mates and other players will admire you for this kind behavior. Okay, did you feel embarrassed about my attitude? Your father and I understand how badly you want to score goals and win the championship ship, but learning to respect everyone's efforts put into the team makes you a Better athlete. Trust me, dear. You're right. Jackson. I know you're . proud of your team's Victory, but you must learn to respect your opponents, so please shake cans with the members of the other team. Your coach, t mates and other players will admire you for this kind behavior. Okay, did you feel embarrassed about my attitude? Your father and I understand how badly you want to score goals and win the championship, but learning to respect everyone's efforts put into the team makes you a Better athlete. Trust me, dear, you're right. Listen to the next question. I think we need some humor in our lives. Do you think so. brian? yeah. Humor can add joy to life and help relieve stress and anxiety. Well, in my opinion, humor can make relationship stronger and improve teamwork. So what do you usually do to have fun? I often watch comedy movies. What about you? As for me, I prefer reading funny stories and listening to cross talks or jokes. Wow, you have a lot of entertaining activities. Speaking of cross talks, there will be a show by the dune community at seven thirty this saturday evening in the theater. I have two tickets. Would you like to come? certainly. When will we meet? How about seven? fifteen? I suppose . there will be many people. Then I tend to arrive there a little earlier. maybe seven. okay. I think we need some humor in our lives. Do you think so? brian? yeah. Humor can add joy to life and help relieve stress and anxiety. Well, in my opinion, humor can make relationship stronger and improve teamwork. So what do you usually do to have fun? I often watch comedy is, what about you? As for me, I prefer reading funny stories and listening to cross talks or jokes. Wow, you have a lot of entertaining activities. Speaking of cross talks, there will be a show by the dune community at seven thirty this saturday evening in the theater. I have two tickets. Would you like to come? certainly. When will we meet? How about seven. fifteen? I suppose there will be many people. Then I tend to arrive there a little earlier, maybe . seven OK. Listen to the next question. Hello everyone, i'm Carol from the university of manchester. IT is indeed a great pleasure to have this chance to talk about exam stress with you. As you know, exam stress can cause you to feel anxious or depressed, and this might affect you are sleeping or eating habits. IT is Normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but you can do something to make IT easier for yourself. First, believe in yourself. Remind yourself of all the times you succeeded in situations you were afraid you'd fail. Give yourself credit and become your own best cheer leader. Second, don't compare yourself with others. Comparing yourself to others usually doesn't get you far. As everyone is unique, you are great as you are finally talked to someone, a friend, a parent or a teacher. It's not a shame, but a powerful choice that will . help you feel Better. Hello everyone, i'm Carol from the university of manchester. IT is indeed a great pleasure to have this chance to talk about exam stress with you. As you know, exam stress can cause you to feel anxious or depressed, and this might affect you are sleeping or eating habits. IT is Normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but you can do something to make IT easier for yourself. First, believe in yourself. Remind yourself of all the times you succeeded in situations you were afraid you'd fail. Give yourself credit and become your own best cheer leader. Second, don't compare yourself with others. Comparing yourself to others usually doesn't get you far. As everyone is unique, you are great as you are. Finally, talk to someone, a friend, a parent or a teacher is not a shame, but a powerful choice that will help you feel Better. Listen to the next question. Hi Jenny, fancy meeting you here. Hi George, haven't seen you for ages. It's been five years since our graduation. Yes. but if I hadn't followed my wife's suggestion, I would would have taken a train and thus I wouldn't have a chance . of running into here. I'm a lucky dog who drove you to the airport. My sister jane, my wife Susan, went on a business trip yesterday. What are you going to do in france? I heard there will be a painting exhibition in paris this weekend. I like mona. His water is particularly famous. J chose latest . song greatest works of art, also mentioned this artist, how is your work going? Quite busy. I found a new job as a news reporter, and it's really hard for me to baLance my work and life. I get up very early and spend one hour studying every day. The fun part is that I can meet various people and learn tons of their stories. Since our flight takes three hours, we could have a long talk. Hi Jenny, fancy meeting you here. Hi George, haven't seen you for ages. It's been five years since our graduation, yes. but if I hadn't followed my wife's suggestion, I would have taken a train, and thus I wouldn't have a chance of running into here. I'm lucky dog who drove you to the airport. My sister jane, my wife Susan, went on a business trip yesterday. What are you going to do in france? I heard there will be a painting exhibition in paris this weekend. I like mona. His water lilies is particularly famous. J chose latest song, greatest works of art also mentioned this artist, how is your work going? Quite busy. I found a new job as a news reporter, and it's really hard for me to baLance my work and life. I get up very early and spend one hour studying every day. The fun part is that I can meet various people and learn tons of their stories. Since our flight takes three hours, we could have a long talk. Listen to the next question. Small talk is a wonderful way of bonding, learning and growing. What makes a chAllenging is the fact that we can hardly be prepared for IT. We just go with what happening in the moment. When you first get into a small talk situation, I think we need to establish appropriate als. Rachel Green, world and academic has this wonderful saying, your goal is to be interested, not interesting. We often think that we need to be fascinating. What, in fact, we just need to be present and be interested in the conversation that's happening. And then to get good at small talk, you need to give yourself permission to adjust your pace. Many of us have the sense that speed of response is associated with competence, but what really reflects your competence is an appropriate response. And appropriately, ss can take a little bit of time. So here are some things you can do to help you. Small talk is a wonderful way of bonding, learning and growing. What makes a chAllenging is the fact that we can hardly be prepared for IT we just go with was happening in the moment. When you first get into a small talk situation, I think we need to establish appropriate als. Rachel Green, world and academic has this wonderful saying, your goal is to be interested, not interesting. We often think that we need to be fascinating. What, in fact, we just need to be present and be interested in the conversation that's happening. And then to get good at small talk, you need to give yourself permission to adjust your pace. Many of us have the sense that speed of response is associated with competence, but what really reflects your competence is an appropriate response. And appropriately, ss can take a little bit of time. So here are some things you can . do to help you. 听力部分到此结束。