高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Humour（适中版01）

听力考试正式开始。How is your husband? Did the doctor give him some medicine? Yes. but IT isn't working. He's still win a lot of pain and can't get out of bed. Listen, I can finish your work for you. IT sounds like he needs looking after. How is your husband? Did the doctor give him some medicine? Yes. but IT isn't working. He's still in a lot of pain and can't get out of bed. Listen, I can finish your work for you. IT sounds like he needs looking after. Listen to the next question. Hi, i'm excited to be here on my first day. How long have you been with the company? About twenty four years? That's a very long time. IT must be a good place to work. Yeah, I do hope you like IT here too. Hi, i'm excited to be here on my first day. How long have you been with the company? About twenty four years? That's a very long time. IT must be a good place to work. Yeah, I do hope you like IT here too. 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 Jason around. Listen to the next question. Joyce, have you heard that matt is leaving the company? Oh, really, he's worked here for fifteen years. Is he retiring? No, he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry. Listen to the next . question. 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. How was the chemistry experiment terrible? I created stuff that smelt horrible, but mrs. Smith never got mad. He encouraged me to explore and discover things on my own. Even though my experiment went wrong. I heard laughter when I was passing the lab. I wondered what was happening. He had a joke for every occasion, and that's why I like him so much. How was the chemistry terrible? I created stuff that smelt horrible, but mr. Smith never got mad. He encouraged me to explore and discover things on my own, even though my experiment went wrong. I heard laughter when I was passing the lab. I wondered what was happening. He had a joke for every occasion, and that's why I like him so much. 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. I'm so sorry about your steak. Never mind. It's what cats do. If they see an opportunity to get some food, they'll go for IT. I know my cat must have noticed your open kitchen window. It's not a big deal. He just chose a less expansive cult of meat. Anyway, let me pay for IT is the least I can do in this case. Things unexpected happen all the time. At least he left the rest of the meat. For me, that's enough. I'm so sorry about your stake. Never mind. It's what cats do. If they see an opportunity to get some food, we'll go for IT. I know my cat must have noticed your open kitchen window. It's not a big deal. He just chose a less expensive cult of meat. Anyway, let me pay for IT is the least I can do in this case, things . unexpected happen all the time. At least he left the rest of the meat. For me, that's enough. 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 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. 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 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 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 study every day. The fun part is that I can meet various people in, 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。 高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Humour（适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Take her to hospital. B．See her husband. C．Finish her work. 【答案】C 【原文】M: How is your husband? Did the doctor give him some medicine? W: Yes, but it isn’t working. He’s still in a lot of pain and can’t get out of bed. M: Listen, I can finish your work for you. It sounds like he needs looking after. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Co-workers. C．Strangers. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Hi, I’m excited to be here on my first day. How long have you been with the company? M: About 24 years. W: That’s a very long time. It must be a good place to work. M: Yeah. I do hope you like it here, too. 3．（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. 4．（本题1.5分）What’s the reason for Matt leaving the company? A．He’s retiring. B．He’s starting his own business. C．He’s moving to a different country. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Joyce, have you heard that Matt is leaving the company? W: Oh really? He’s worked here for 15 years. Is he retiring? M: No, he is leaving to open his own company in a different industry. 5．（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. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Who is Mr. Smith probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s boss. C．The man’s neighbor. 7．(1.5分)Why does the man like Mr. Smith? A．He’s patient. B．He’s knowledgeable. C．He’s humorous. 【答案】6．A 7．C 【原文】W: How was the chemistry experiment? M: Terrible. I created stuff that smelt horrible, but Mr Smith never got mad. He encouraged me to explore and discover things on my own, even though my experiment went wrong. W: I heard laughter when I was passing the lab. I wondered what was happening. M: He had a joke for every occasion, and that’s why I like him so much. （本题3分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 8．(1分)What might be the symptom of exam stress according to the speaker? A．Eating disorder. B．Muscle ache. C．Brain injury. 9．(1分)How many ways are talked about to deal with exam stress? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 10．(1分)What’s the purpose of the speaker? A．To warn. B．To complain. C．To inform. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．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4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Who is the woman apologizing to? A．Her friend. B．Her family. C．Her neighbor. 12．(1.5分)How can the man be described? A．He is understanding. B．He is in a bad mood. C．He is worried about the cat. 13．(1.5分)What does the woman offer to do for the man? A．Find his cat. B．Repair the window. C．Pay for the cost of the steak. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．C 【原文】W: I’m so sorry about your steak. M: Never mind. It’s what cats do. If they see an opportunity to get some food, they’ll go for it. W: I know. My cat must have noticed your open kitchen window. M: It’s not a big deal. He just had chosen a less expensive cut of meat. W: Anyway, let me pay for it. It’s the least I can do in this case. M: Things unexpected happen all the time. At least he left the rest of the meat for me. That’s enough. （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）Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a key part of a happy and successful life. Whether at school, in the workplace, or in the community, good interpersonal skills help us connect with others. Here are some practical tips to enhance your social abilities. Start with a Simple Gesture Many people feel shy about starting a conversation. You don’t need to say something perfect. A friendly smile, a warm greeting, or a simple compliment (赞美) can open the door. Being the first to say “hello” shows confidence and makes others feel comfortable. Find Common Ground Shared interests are the foundation of strong connections. When you talk to someone, try to discover what you both enjoy — be it sports, music, books, or movies. Discussing common topics makes conversations flow more naturally and helps build a bond. Listen Actively Good communication is more about listening than talking. Show genuine interest in what others say. Maintain eye contact, nod, and ask follow-up questions. This makes people feel valued and understood, which deepens your relationship. Handle Conflicts Wisely Disagreements are normal. When they happen, stay calm and respectful. Express your feelings honestly without blaming the other person. Try to see the situation from their perspective and work together to find a solution. A wise resolution can sometimes make a relationship even stronger. By practicing these skills, you can build a wide and supportive social network. Remember, positive relationships require effort, but the rewards are truly valuable. 21．(2.5分)What is the advice for starting a conversation? A．Prepare a well-organized speech. B．Use a simple and friendly gesture. C．Wait patiently for others to talk first. D．Start with fun and meaningful topics. 22．(2.5分)Why is finding common ground helpful? A．It helps to build a relationship. B．It makes you win an argument. C．It shows you are knowledgeable. D．It allows you to talk more. 23．(2.5分)How should we deal with conflicts? A．Try to avoid them in a wise way. B．Stay calm and talk it out respectfully. C．Express your anger clearly and directly. D．Ask a third person to decide properly. 【答案】21．B 22．A 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了建立和维持健康人际关系的方法。建议从简单友好的举动开始，寻找共同点，积极倾听，以及智慧地处理冲突，以提升社交能力，建立广泛的支持性社交网络。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Many people feel shy about starting a conversation. You don’t need to say something perfect. A friendly smile, a warm greeting, or a simple compliment (赞美) can open the door. Being the first to say ‘hello’ shows confidence and makes others feel comfortable.(许多人对开始一段对话感到害羞。你不必说得尽善尽美。一个友好的微笑、一个热情的问候或一句简单的赞美就能打开话匣子。第一个说‘你好’的人表现出自信，让别人感到舒适)”可知，开始对话的建议是使用一个简单且友好的姿态，比如微笑、问候或赞美。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Shared interests are the foundation of strong connections. When you talk to someone, try to discover what you both enjoy — be it sports, music, books, or movies. Discussing common topics makes conversations flow more naturally and helps build a bond.(共同的兴趣是建立牢固关系的基石。当你和别人交谈时，试着发现你们都喜欢什么——无论是运动、音乐、书籍还是电影。讨论共同的话题能让对话更加自然流畅，有助于建立联系)”可知，找到共同点有助于建立关系，因为它能让对话更加自然，并加深彼此之间的联系。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Disagreements are normal. When they happen, stay calm and respectful. Express your feelings honestly without blaming the other person. Try to see the situation from their perspective and work together to find a solution. A wise resolution can sometimes make a relationship even stronger.(分歧是正常的。当它们发生时，保持冷静和尊重。诚实地表达你的感受，不要责怪对方。试着从对方的角度看待问题，并共同努力寻找解决方案。明智的解决方式有时能让关系更加牢固)”可知，处理冲突时应该保持冷静，并尊重对方，通过沟通来解决问题。故选B。 （本题10分）When Tina Farr visits the year 2 classroom at her Oxford primary school, she can feel the changed atmosphere since play was put firmly back on the curriculum (课程). “The children come running up with things they have made. There is always a shop on the go so they will be pricing up something or finding change.” the headteacher says. Play-based learning — letting children move around, make up games and explore within loosely guided activities — usually stops when they attend primary school. Lessons then become desk-based, focused on reading and writing. Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes. “Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn’t take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play-based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren’t working. “If a practice isn’t in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?” The school’s year 5 children — aged nine and 10 — were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture. “The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.” A teacher noted: “Their self-regulation has improved greatly. They settle down to work much more readily.” Farr believes the outdated system needs urgent change. “We have neuroscience (神经科学) to know children learn through play.” In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection. “The inspector really understood our play-based learning.” Farr’s message is that her approach can be rolled out. “It’s blown my mind how engaged the children are. It’s phenomenal,” she says. 24．(2.5分)What change does Farr bring to her school? A．Additional income. B．Flexible environments. C．Upgraded equipment. D．Diverse outdoor games. 25．(2.5分)What is the main reason for Farr to introduce play-based learning? A．To reduce teacher’s workload． B．To enhance the school’s reputation. C．To improve students’ academic results. D．To promote kids’ well-being and growth. 26．(2.5分)Which best describes the students with the new seating arrangement? A．More focused. B．More energetic. C．More self-centred． D．More courageous. 27．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Farr’s approach? A．Its theory. B．Its challenge. C．Its purpose. D．Its effectiveness. 【答案】24．B 25．D 26．A 27．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述牛津某小学的校长Tina Farr在学校推行以游戏为基础的学习模式，调整教学环境，促进学生健康发展并取得良好效果的故事。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The school’s year 5 children — aged nine and 10 — were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture. “The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.”(该校五年级学生（年龄在 9 至 10 岁之间）曾难以在狭小空间里安静坐好，于是她移除了所有家具。“效果立竿见影，十分显著。现在孩子们可以自主选择学习的地点和方式。曾经难以集中注意力的班级，如今变得安静且专注投入。”)”可知，Farr为学校带来的改变是灵活的学习环境。故选B项。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes. “Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn’t take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play-based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren’t working. “If a practice isn’t in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?”(Farr长期以来一直倡导游戏的价值，并努力推动游戏融入课间休息时间。“老师们会认可我们所做的事，而且相比常规方法，这种方式并不需要额外的规划。”在为她所带的一年级和二年级学生落实好游戏化学习后，Farr接着开始审视其他方面，试图找出那些行不通的做法并进行改进。“如果一种做法不符合儿童的健康发展规律，我们为什么还要坚持呢？”)”以及第四段中调整家具后学生专注力和自我调节能力提升的效果可知，Farr推行以游戏为基础的学习模式，主要是为了促进孩子的健康和成长。故选D项。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段中的““The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.” A teacher noted: “Their self-regulation has improved greatly. They settle down to work much more readily.”(“效果立竿见影，且十分显著。现在孩子们可以自主选择学习的地点和方式。曾经难以集中注意力的班级，如今变得安静且专注投入。” 一位老师这样写道：“孩子们的自我调节能力有了很大提升，他们能更主动地静下心来学习了。”)”可知，新的座位安排（灵活的学习环境）让学生更专注了。故选A项。 27．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection. “The inspector really understood our play-based learning.” Farr’s message is that her approach can be rolled out. “It’s blown my mind how engaged the children are. It’s phenomenal,” she says. (六月份，这所学校顺利通过了英国教育标准局（Ofsted）的检查。“检查员完全理解我们的游戏化学习模式。”Farr 表示，她的教学方法是可以推广的。“孩子们的投入程度让我非常惊喜，太了不起了。” 她说。)”可知，该段主要通过学校通过检查、检查员认可、学生进步显著等内容，体现Farr推行的方法的有效性。故选D项。 （本题10分）Why did the cow go to Hollywood? Because it wanted to be in the moo-vies! Get it? Because “moo” is the sound a cow makes! This is an example of a dad joke. Anyone can make a dad joke — you don’t have to be a parent. Most of the time it’s just a joke that uses a very obvious and predictable pun (双关语). Dad jokes are usually thought to be pretty harmless, and maybe even cause feelings of love. And researchers have found that humor may actually be an important tool for parents. A team from the US wanted to find out more about the effect humor can have when it is used by parents when raising their children. More than 300 people aged between 18 and 45 took part in a survey. They were asked to say whether they agreed or disagreed with a number of statements about humor in parenting. These included their memories of whether humor was used by their own parents, and if they might use it with their own children. More than 70% of the participants said they believed humor can be a useful tool in parenting. And 55% said that they had been raised by parents who used humor in their parenting. The study also found that people whose parents used humor were more likely to say they had a good relationship with their parents. Many participants even said they’d like to take a course to learn about how they could use humor in parenting. So why does it work? The researchers said family life can be stressful, and humor can be a good way to reduce stress levels in the home. But that doesn’t just mean telling more dad jokes—humor could be used instead of anger to relieve a stressful situation, for example. 28．(2.5分)How did the author introduce the phrase “dad joke”? A．By giving an example. B．By making a definition. C．By explaining where to use it. D．By showing its hidden meaning. 29．(2.5分)In which aspect do researchers plan to figure out the function of humor? A．Family harmony. B．Social gatherings. C．Parenting skills. D．Parenting stress. 30．(2.5分)What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The benefits of using humor in education. B．Different types of humor used by parents. C．The disadvantages of humor in family relationships. D．Participants’ views on the use of humor in parenting. 31．(2.5分)What might be talked about in the following paragraph? A．How humor deals with pressure. B．What effect humor has on home. C．Which humor should be stressed. D．Why humor makes people happy. 【答案】28．A 29．C 30．D 31．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍“爸爸笑话”及幽默在父母养育孩子过程中的作用和相关研究发现。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Why did the cow go to Hollywood? Because it wanted to be in the moo-vies! Get it? Because ‘moo’ is the sound a cow makes!(为什么奶牛要去好莱坞？因为它想参演‘牛影’（moo-vies与movies同音）！明白了吗？因为‘moo’是奶牛发出的声音！)”以及第二段中的“This is an example of a dad joke.(这就是一个‘爸爸笑话’的例子)”可知，作者通过举例介绍了“爸爸笑话”这一短语。故选A项。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A team from the US wanted to find out more about the effect humor can have when it is used by parents when raising their children.(美国的一个研究小组想进一步了解父母在养育孩子时使用幽默所产生的影响)”可知，研究人员计划弄清楚幽默在育儿技巧方面的作用。故选C项。 30．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“More than 70% of the participants said they believed humor can be a useful tool in parenting. And 55% said that they had been raised by parents who used humor in their parenting. The study also found that people whose parents used humor were more likely to say they had a good relationship with their parents. Many participants even said they’d like to take a course to learn about how they could use humor in parenting. (超过70%的参与者表示，他们认为幽默可以成为育儿过程中的一个有用工具。55%的人说，他们的父母在养育自己时就使用过幽默。研究还发现，父母使用幽默的人更有可能表示自己与父母关系融洽。许多参与者甚至表示，他们愿意参加相关课程，学习如何在育儿中运用幽默。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了参与者对在育儿中使用幽默的看法。故选D项。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The researchers said family life can be stressful, and humor can be a good way to reduce stress levels in the home. But that doesn’t just mean telling more dad jokes—humor could be used instead of anger to relieve a stressful situation, for example.(研究人员表示，家庭生活可能充满压力，而幽默是减轻家庭压力的好方法。但这不仅仅意味着讲更多的‘爸爸笑话’——例如，幽默可以用来代替愤怒来缓解紧张的局面)”可知，接下来的段落可能会谈论幽默是如何应对压力的。故选A项。 （本题10分）Social conflicts, from policy debates to family disagreements, can easily develop into angry words and personal attacks. Such heated conflicts, however, seldom settle disagreements and can lead to worse results. A better approach to dealing with interpersonal disagreements is to apply features of wisdom, like humility (谦虚), diverse viewpoints and open-mindedness. But applying these elements of wisdom can be difficult, especially during conflicts. The trick, according to research published in the journal Psychological Science, is to train yourself in advance to reason about interpersonal conflicts in a wiser manner. “People typically fail to reason wisely when facing social conflicts so we designed a way to help them,” said Igor Grossmann, director of the Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo, Canada. “Our basic idea is to train people to see situations from a more objective, third-person angle (角度). This approach enables people to recognize the limitations of their knowledge and the different ways the conflict may lead to, and consider and balance different viewpoints.” According to the researchers, by changing the angle from the first person to the third person, a person is able to get a better understanding of his or her own knowledge and enjoy different views. To test their assumption (假设), the researchers conducted two field experiments. Grossmann said, “Our research showed the effectiveness of the third- person diary writing for a change in wisdom compared to the first-person diary reflection, and indicated that the third- person self-reflection led to gradual change in wise reasoning about personally challenging interactions.” The data suggest that this increase in wise reasoning happened because the third-person self-reflection broadened people’s typically narrow self-focus. This research provides the evidence for training wise reasoning in daily life when people are dealing with challenging interactions. 32．(2.5分)Why is it significant to settle the social conflicts? A．Conflicts may lead to failure. B．Conflicts can result in a worse situation. C．Conflicts can avoid one’s self-reflection. D．Conflicts can push people to think differently. 33．(2.5分)What can help to reduce the conflicts according to the author? A．Self-awareness. B．Agreed standard. C．Broad viewpoints. D．Firm determination. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn from Grossmann’s findings? A．Social conflicts can increase people’s reasoning ability. B．First-person reflection improves the problem-solving skills. C．Self-focus is helpful in dealing with interpersonal disagreements. D．Third-person diary reflection can increase the ability to solve conflicts. 35．(2.5分)What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Reflection Matters in Decreasing Disagreements B．Social Conflicts Do Great Harm to Interpersonal Relationships C．The Wisdom of Problem-solving Lies in Challenges D．Training in Wise Reasoning Helps to Cope with Social Conflicts 【答案】32．B 33．C 34．D 35．D 【导语】主要介绍社交冲突易引发不良后果，研究表明以第三人称视角反思能培养理智思维、化解矛盾。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Such heated conflicts, however, seldom settle disagreements and can lead to worse results.(然而这类激烈的冲突几乎无法解决分歧，还会引发更糟糕的后果。)”可知，激烈的社会冲突会让局势变得更加糟糕。 33．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A better approach to dealing with interpersonal disagreements is to apply features of wisdom, like humility (谦虚), diverse viewpoints and open-mindedness. (处理人际分歧更好的办法是运用智慧，比如保持谦虚、拥有多元视角和豁达心态。)”可知，拥有广泛多元的视角有助于化解冲突。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Grossmann said, “Our research showed the effectiveness of the third- person diary writing for a change in wisdom compared to the first-person diary reflection, and indicated that the third- person self-reflection led to gradual change in wise reasoning about personally challenging interactions.”(格罗斯曼表示：“我们的研究表明，相较于第一人称日记反思，第三人称日记写作在提升智慧方面效果更佳，同时也证实，以第三人称进行自我反思，能让人在面对人际难题时，其理性思辨能力逐步得到改善。”)”可知，第三人称日记反思可以提升人们化解冲突的能力。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“The trick, according to research published in the journal Psychological Science, is to train yourself in advance to reason about interpersonal conflicts in a wiser manner.(发表在《心理科学》期刊上的研究指出，应对冲突的诀窍是提前训练自己，用更理智的方式看待人际矛盾。)”可知，文章主要围绕训练理智思考能力有助于应对社交冲突展开论述，所以“Training in Wise Reasoning Helps to Cope with Social Conflicts(智慧思辨训练有助于应对社交冲突)”最能概括全文核心，适合作为最佳标题。 （本题12.5分）Sharing life with a dog is a journey of love that deepens with every passing year. As our companions enter their golden years, what they need for their continued comfort and happiness will change. 36(2.5分) It involves a comprehensive (全面的) approach that covers their changing health, mobility, and emotional well-being. It’s important to stay on top of their health with regular vet check-ups to help discover any age-related issues early on. This way, conditions such as joint pain or mental decline can be managed effectively, ensuring your senior dog is getting the care they need. Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior. 37(2.5分) As your dog ages, their nutritional needs will change, too. It’s essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-related health issues. 38(2.5分) Also consider giving supplements (补充) such as a multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients, as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin. Your dog might not be as lively as they once were, so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense. 39(2.5分) Activities like swimming are great, too, as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones. 40(2.5分) Spend quality time with your senior dog, doing some activities they love. Your companionship is invaluable to them. With a thoughtful approach to their needs, you can ensure that your loyal companions enjoy their later years with dignity, comfort, and the love they deserve. A．Choose high-quality senior dog food. B．But preventive care is better than treatment. C．Emotional well-being should not be ignored. D．Any small relevant shifts are often the first clues. E．Think gentle walks instead of demanding physical activities. F．Don’t forget to reward them with their favorite treats after exercise. G．Taking care of your senior dog goes beyond regular walks and meals. 【答案】36．G 37．D 38．A 39．E 40．C 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了如何通过关注健康监测、调整营养饮食、安排适宜运动以及重视情感陪伴这四个方面，为老年犬提供全面而细致的关怀。 【详解】36．前文“Sharing life with a dog is a journey of love that deepens with every passing year. As our companions enter their golden years, what they need for their continued comfort and happiness will change. (与狗狗共度生活是一段充满爱的旅程，这份爱会随着岁月的流逝而愈发深厚。当我们的伙伴步入老年之时，它们对于持续的舒适与快乐的需求也会发生变化。)”提到老年犬对舒适和快乐的需求会变化，后文“It involves a comprehensive (全面的) approach that covers their changing health, mobility, and emotional well-being. (这需要采取一种全面的方法，涵盖它们健康状况的变化、行动能力以及情绪健康等方面。)”指出满足其需求需要全面的方法，因此G项“Taking care of your senior dog goes beyond regular walks and meals. (照顾你的老年犬，远不止常规的散步和喂食。)”符合语境，指出照顾老年犬有更高的要求，既承接前文的需求改变，又引出后文的方法，其中的Taking care of your senior dog是后文It指代的对象。 37．前文“Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior. (记得要密切留意它们的行为表现。)”提醒关注老年犬的行为表现，因此D项“Any small relevant shifts are often the first clues. (任何微小的相关变化通常是第一线索。)”符合语境，解释为何要关注其行为，承接前文。 38．前文“As your dog ages, their nutritional needs will change, too. It’s essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-related health issues. (随着狗狗年龄的增长，它们的营养需求也会发生变化。需要调整其饮食并监测体重，以预防任何与肥胖相关的健康问题。)”建议调整老年犬的饮食并监控体重，后文“Also consider giving supplements (补充) such as a multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients, as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin. (还可以考虑给老年犬喂食一些补充剂，比如含有促进关节健康的成分的复合维生素，以及有助于提升大脑功能和维护皮肤健康的健康脂肪。)”进一步说明调整饮食的具体方法，因此A项“Choose high-quality senior dog food. (选择高品质的老年犬粮。)”符合语境，是调整饮食的首要具体方法，承接前文，和后文是递进关系。 39．前文“Your dog might not be as lively as they once were, so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense. (你的狗狗可能不像以前那样精力充沛了，所以调整一下它们的运动计划是合理的。)”建议调整老年犬的运动，后文“Activities like swimming are great, too, as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones. (像游泳这样的活动也很棒，因为它们提供全面的锻炼，以保持肌肉量和关节灵活性，而且不会给年迈的骨骼带来压力。)”进一步举例游泳这种锻炼方式，因此E项“Think gentle walks instead of demanding physical activities. (考虑温和的散步，而非要求高的体育活动。)”符合语境，举例散步这一锻炼方式，承接前文，和后文游泳的例子并列。 40．后文“Spend quality time with your senior dog, doing some activities they love. Your companionship is invaluable to them. (和你的老年犬一起度过美好时光，做一些它们喜欢的活动。你的陪伴对它们来说是无价之宝。)”建议陪伴老年犬，满足其情感需求，因此C项“Emotional well-being should not be ignored. (情感健康不应被忽视。)”符合语境，指出情感健康的重要性，作为段首句统领后文。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）This is a true story that took place a few days ago. This woman looked 41 , but she was very pretty in my eyes. I met the most beautiful woman in a shop. She wasn’t that 42 as she was 5 feet at the most. Her 43 was bent, too. She was thin and her face was 44 with black age spots from a lifetime of working in the sun. Her hair was thin and white. She was at least 80 years old and might have been over 90. She moved 45 and with great care. However, when she 46 you in the eye and spoke to you, you could see her 47 beauty shining through. Her face was wrinkled from a very 48 life of hard work and difficulty. But it was the lines around her eyes that caught my 49 . These wrinkles were deep and forever “canyons” that had been 50 by a million smiles and a lifetime of laughter. Her 51 were deep set and hidden behind thick, heavy glasses. But you could still see a lovely light 52 out of them. When she talked to you, they were bright with a wonderful shine that told you she was 53 with faith, love, hope, kindness and joy. I only 54 her for a minute or two, yet I left feeling better, and happier. I only hope that one day my own face will 55 the signs that hers did, showing a happy life, and a loved life. 41．(1分)A．ordinary B．accessible C．delightful D．delicate 42．(1分)A．depressed B．efficient C．tall D．lazy 43．(1分)A．foot B．image C．back D．dignity 44．(1分)A．awarded B．covered C．associated D．issued 45．(1分)A．slowly B．firmly C．finally D．obviously 46．(1分)A．wondered B．looked C．glared D．pointed 47．(1分)A．superb B．slight C．typical D．true 48．(1分)A．long B．common C．reserved D．strange 49．(1分)A．concern B．attention C．curiosity D．sympathy 50．(1分)A．rewarded B．motivated C．formed D．integrated 51．(1分)A．options B．emotions C．smiles D．eyes 52．(1分)A．escaping B．shining C．dying D．swinging 53．(1分)A．anxious B．compared C．content D．filled 54．(1分)A．cast off B．focused on C．spoke to D．applauded for 55．(1分)A．change B．present C．lose D．improve 【答案】 41．A 42．C 43．C 44．B 45．A 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．B 50．C 51．D 52．B 53．D 54．C 55．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者几天前在一家商店里遇到了一个女人，虽然她看起来很普通，但是在作者眼里却很漂亮，因为当她看着你的眼睛和你说话时，你可以看到她真正的美丽，她内心充满了信仰、爱、希望、善良和喜悦，作者希望有一天自己的脸也能像她那样，显示出幸福的生活和被爱的生活。 【详解】41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个女人看起来很普通，但在我眼里却很漂亮。A. ordinary普通的；B. accessible可接近的；C. delightful令人愉快的；D. delicate精美的。根据下文“but she was very pretty in my eyes”可知，上下文语义有转折，下文说作者认为这个女人很漂亮，因此此处指她看起来很普通。故选A。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她没有那么高，最多只有5英尺。A. depressed沮丧的；B. efficient高效的；C. tall高的；D. lazy懒惰的。根据下文“as she was 5 feet at the most”可知，此处描述这个女人的身高，应该指她没有那么高。故选C。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的背也弯了。A. foot脚；B. image形象；C. back背部；D. dignity尊严。根据上文“She wasn’t that ___2___ as she was 5 feet at the most.”和下文“She was thin and her face was ___4___ with black age spots from a lifetime of working in the sun.”可知，本段主要描述这个女人的外形，再结合空后“was bent”可推知，此处指她的背也弯了。故选C。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她很瘦，由于常年在太阳下工作，脸上布满了黑色的老年斑。A. awarded授予；B. covered覆盖；C. associated联想；D. issued发行。根据上文“her face”和下文“with black age spots from a lifetime of working in the sun”可推知，此处描述这个女人的脸部，她的脸应该是因为日晒而布满了黑色的老年斑，固定短语be covered with意为“被……覆盖，充满着”。故选B。 45．考查副词词义辨析。句意：她缓慢而小心地移动着。A. slowly慢慢地；B. firmly坚定地；C. finally最终地；D. obviously明显地。根据上文“She was at least 80 years old and might have been over 90.”和下文“with great care”可推知，这个上了年纪的女人移动时是缓慢而小心的。故选A。 46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当她看着你的眼睛和你说话时，你可以看到她洋溢着真正的美丽。A. wondered想知道；B. looked看；C. glared怒视；D. pointed指向。根据下文“you in the eye and spoke to you”可推知，此处指看着你的眼睛和你说话，固定搭配look sb. in  the eyes“看着某人的眼睛”。故选B。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，当她看着你的眼睛和你说话时，你可以看到她洋溢着真正的美丽。A. superb一流的；B. slight轻微的；C. typical典型的；D. true真正的。根据上文描述的这个上了年纪的女人外形看上去很普通，身高不高，背弯了，脸上有老年斑，头发斑白等，以及表示转折的“However”可知，此处是和上文形成对比，指她拥有超越这些外在的真正的美丽。故选D。 48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的脸上布满了皱纹，这是长期的艰苦工作和生活的艰辛所导致的。A. long长期的；B. common普通的；C. reserved内敛的；D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“a lifetime of working in the sun”和“She was at least 80 years old and might have been over 90.”可知，这个女人上了年纪，长期在太阳下劳作，因此她的皱纹是由长期的艰苦工作和生活的艰辛所致。故选A。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但引起我注意的是她眼睛周围的皱纹。A. concern关切；B. attention注意；C. curiosity好奇心；D. sympathy同情。根据下文“These wrinkles were deep and forever “canyons” that had been ___10___ by a million smiles and a lifetime of laughter.”可知，作者在仔细描述这个女人眼睛周围的皱纹，由此推知，这些皱纹引起了她的注意，固定短语catch one’s attention意为“引起某人的注意”。故选B。 50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些皱纹极深，成了永远的“峡谷”，是由无数的微笑和一生的笑声形成的。A. rewarded奖励；B. motivated激励；C. formed形成；D. integrated整合。根据上文“forever “canyons””和下文“by a million smiles and a lifetime of laughter”可知，此处是用“峡谷”来形容这个女人眼睛周围的皱纹，这些都是因为无数的微笑和一生的笑声而形成的。故选C。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的眼睛深陷，藏在又厚又沉的眼镜后面。A. options选择；B. emotions情感；C. smiles微笑；D. eyes眼睛。根据下文“hidden behind thick, heavy glasses”可推知，藏在又厚又沉的眼镜后面的是眼睛。故选D。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但你仍然可以看到它们发出美好的光芒。A. escaping逃离；B. shining发光；C. dying死亡；D. swinging摇摆。根据上文“a lovely light”和下文“out of them”可推知，此处指眼睛发出美好的光芒。故选B。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她和你说话的时候，她的双眼充满了奇妙的光芒，告诉你她内心充满了信仰、爱、希望、善良和喜悦。A. anxious焦虑的；B. compared比较的；C. content满足的；D. filled充满的。根据上文“that told you”和下文“with faith, love, hope, kindness and joy”可推知，此处是描述这个女人说话时双眼传达的讯息，应该是她内心充满了信仰、爱、希望、善良和喜悦，固定短语be filled with意为“充满”。故选D。 54．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我只和她说了一两分钟话，但我离开时感觉好多了，也更快乐了。A. cast off摆脱；B. focused on专注于；C. spoke to对……说话；D. applauded for为……鼓掌。根据上文“When she talked to you”可推知，作者是和她说话了，离开时有了积极的感受。故选C。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只希望有一天我自己的脸上也能呈现出她脸上的表情，显示出幸福的生活和被爱的生活。A. change改变；B. present展示；C. lose失去；D. improve改进。根据上文“one day my own face”和下文“the signs that hers did”可推知，作者在表达对自己的美好希望，希望自己的脸可以和这个女人的一样，呈现那样美丽的表情。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）假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。 1. 促进身体和心理健康； 2. 减轻学习和生活压力； 3. 促进与他人的友谊。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Dear teachers and classmates, Today, I’d like to talk about the benefits of humor. Firstly, humor promotes both physical and mental health. When we laugh, our body releases endorphins that reduce pain and boost our mood, making us feel more energetic. Secondly, humor helps relieve stress from study and life. Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. Moreover, humor strengthens friendships. People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. Additionally, humor enhances creativity. Studies show that a relaxed mind, which humor provides, is more likely to think outside the box. In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter. So, let’s embrace humor every day! 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份，写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿，需包含身心健康、学习与生活压力、友谊三方面的好处，并自行补充一个其他好处。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 减轻、缓解：relieve→alleviate, ease 倾向于做某事：tend to do→have a tendency to do, be inclined to do 产生：create→produce, generate 提高：enhance→improve 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter. 拓展句：It can be concluded that humor is not just about laughter. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. (运用了Even though引导让步状语从句、动名词短语作主语) [高分句型2] People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. (运用了who引导限制性定语从句、because引导原因状语从句) 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（适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Take her to hospital. B．See her husband. C．Finish her work. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Classmates. B．Co-workers. C．Strangers. 3．（本题1.5分）What do the speakers think about Jason? A．He is humorous. B．He is strong. C．He is shy. 4．（本题1.5分）What’s the reason for Matt leaving the company? A．He’s retiring. B．He’s starting his own business. C．He’s moving to a different country. 5．（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. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Who is Mr. Smith probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s boss. C．The man’s neighbor. 7．(1.5分)Why does the man like Mr. Smith? A．He’s patient. B．He’s knowledgeable. C．He’s humorous. （本题3分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 8．(1分)What might be the symptom of exam stress according to the speaker? A．Eating disorder. B．Muscle ache. C．Brain injury. 9．(1分)How many ways are talked about to deal with exam stress? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 10．(1分)What’s the purpose of the speaker? A．To warn. B．To complain. C．To inform. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Who is the woman apologizing to? A．Her friend. B．Her family. C．Her neighbor. 12．(1.5分)How can the man be described? A．He is understanding. B．He is in a bad mood. C．He is worried about the cat. 13．(1.5分)What does the woman offer to do for the man? A．Find his cat. B．Repair the window. C．Pay for the cost of the steak. （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）Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a key part of a happy and successful life. Whether at school, in the workplace, or in the community, good interpersonal skills help us connect with others. Here are some practical tips to enhance your social abilities. Start with a Simple Gesture Many people feel shy about starting a conversation. You don’t need to say something perfect. A friendly smile, a warm greeting, or a simple compliment (赞美) can open the door. Being the first to say “hello” shows confidence and makes others feel comfortable. Find Common Ground Shared interests are the foundation of strong connections. When you talk to someone, try to discover what you both enjoy — be it sports, music, books, or movies. Discussing common topics makes conversations flow more naturally and helps build a bond. Listen Actively Good communication is more about listening than talking. Show genuine interest in what others say. Maintain eye contact, nod, and ask follow-up questions. This makes people feel valued and understood, which deepens your relationship. Handle Conflicts Wisely Disagreements are normal. When they happen, stay calm and respectful. Express your feelings honestly without blaming the other person. Try to see the situation from their perspective and work together to find a solution. A wise resolution can sometimes make a relationship even stronger. By practicing these skills, you can build a wide and supportive social network. Remember, positive relationships require effort, but the rewards are truly valuable. 21．(2.5分)What is the advice for starting a conversation? A．Prepare a well-organized speech. B．Use a simple and friendly gesture. C．Wait patiently for others to talk first. D．Start with fun and meaningful topics. 22．(2.5分)Why is finding common ground helpful? A．It helps to build a relationship. B．It makes you win an argument. C．It shows you are knowledgeable. D．It allows you to talk more. 23．(2.5分)How should we deal with conflicts? A．Try to avoid them in a wise way. B．Stay calm and talk it out respectfully. C．Express your anger clearly and directly. D．Ask a third person to decide properly. （本题10分）When Tina Farr visits the year 2 classroom at her Oxford primary school, she can feel the changed atmosphere since play was put firmly back on the curriculum (课程). “The children come running up with things they have made. There is always a shop on the go so they will be pricing up something or finding change.” the headteacher says. Play-based learning — letting children move around, make up games and explore within loosely guided activities — usually stops when they attend primary school. Lessons then become desk-based, focused on reading and writing. Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes. “Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn’t take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play-based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren’t working. “If a practice isn’t in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?” The school’s year 5 children — aged nine and 10 — were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture. “The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.” A teacher noted: “Their self-regulation has improved greatly. They settle down to work much more readily.” Farr believes the outdated system needs urgent change. “We have neuroscience (神经科学) to know children learn through play.” In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection. “The inspector really understood our play-based learning.” Farr’s message is that her approach can be rolled out. “It’s blown my mind how engaged the children are. It’s phenomenal,” she says. 24．(2.5分)What change does Farr bring to her school? A．Additional income. B．Flexible environments. C．Upgraded equipment. D．Diverse outdoor games. 25．(2.5分)What is the main reason for Farr to introduce play-based learning? A．To reduce teacher’s workload． B．To enhance the school’s reputation. C．To improve students’ academic results. D．To promote kids’ well-being and growth. 26．(2.5分)Which best describes the students with the new seating arrangement? A．More focused. B．More energetic. C．More self-centred． D．More courageous. 27．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Farr’s approach? A．Its theory. B．Its challenge. C．Its purpose. D．Its effectiveness. （本题10分）Why did the cow go to Hollywood? Because it wanted to be in the moo-vies! Get it? Because “moo” is the sound a cow makes! This is an example of a dad joke. Anyone can make a dad joke — you don’t have to be a parent. Most of the time it’s just a joke that uses a very obvious and predictable pun (双关语). Dad jokes are usually thought to be pretty harmless, and maybe even cause feelings of love. And researchers have found that humor may actually be an important tool for parents. A team from the US wanted to find out more about the effect humor can have when it is used by parents when raising their children. More than 300 people aged between 18 and 45 took part in a survey. They were asked to say whether they agreed or disagreed with a number of statements about humor in parenting. These included their memories of whether humor was used by their own parents, and if they might use it with their own children. More than 70% of the participants said they believed humor can be a useful tool in parenting. And 55% said that they had been raised by parents who used humor in their parenting. The study also found that people whose parents used humor were more likely to say they had a good relationship with their parents. Many participants even said they’d like to take a course to learn about how they could use humor in parenting. So why does it work? The researchers said family life can be stressful, and humor can be a good way to reduce stress levels in the home. But that doesn’t just mean telling more dad jokes—humor could be used instead of anger to relieve a stressful situation, for example. 28．(2.5分)How did the author introduce the phrase “dad joke”? A．By giving an example. B．By making a definition. C．By explaining where to use it. D．By showing its hidden meaning. 29．(2.5分)In which aspect do researchers plan to figure out the function of humor? A．Family harmony. B．Social gatherings. C．Parenting skills. D．Parenting stress. 30．(2.5分)What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The benefits of using humor in education. B．Different types of humor used by parents. C．The disadvantages of humor in family relationships. D．Participants’ views on the use of humor in parenting. 31．(2.5分)What might be talked about in the following paragraph? A．How humor deals with pressure. B．What effect humor has on home. C．Which humor should be stressed. D．Why humor makes people happy. （本题10分）Social conflicts, from policy debates to family disagreements, can easily develop into angry words and personal attacks. Such heated conflicts, however, seldom settle disagreements and can lead to worse results. A better approach to dealing with interpersonal disagreements is to apply features of wisdom, like humility (谦虚), diverse viewpoints and open-mindedness. But applying these elements of wisdom can be difficult, especially during conflicts. The trick, according to research published in the journal Psychological Science, is to train yourself in advance to reason about interpersonal conflicts in a wiser manner. “People typically fail to reason wisely when facing social conflicts so we designed a way to help them,” said Igor Grossmann, director of the Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo, Canada. “Our basic idea is to train people to see situations from a more objective, third-person angle (角度). This approach enables people to recognize the limitations of their knowledge and the different ways the conflict may lead to, and consider and balance different viewpoints.” According to the researchers, by changing the angle from the first person to the third person, a person is able to get a better understanding of his or her own knowledge and enjoy different views. To test their assumption (假设), the researchers conducted two field experiments. Grossmann said, “Our research showed the effectiveness of the third- person diary writing for a change in wisdom compared to the first-person diary reflection, and indicated that the third- person self-reflection led to gradual change in wise reasoning about personally challenging interactions.” The data suggest that this increase in wise reasoning happened because the third-person self-reflection broadened people’s typically narrow self-focus. This research provides the evidence for training wise reasoning in daily life when people are dealing with challenging interactions. 32．(2.5分)Why is it significant to settle the social conflicts? A．Conflicts may lead to failure. B．Conflicts can result in a worse situation. C．Conflicts can avoid one’s self-reflection. D．Conflicts can push people to think differently. 33．(2.5分)What can help to reduce the conflicts according to the author? A．Self-awareness. B．Agreed standard. C．Broad viewpoints. D．Firm determination. 34．(2.5分)What can we learn from Grossmann’s findings? A．Social conflicts can increase people’s reasoning ability. B．First-person reflection improves the problem-solving skills. C．Self-focus is helpful in dealing with interpersonal disagreements. D．Third-person diary reflection can increase the ability to solve conflicts. 35．(2.5分)What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Reflection Matters in Decreasing Disagreements B．Social Conflicts Do Great Harm to Interpersonal Relationships C．The Wisdom of Problem-solving Lies in Challenges D．Training in Wise Reasoning Helps to Cope with Social Conflicts （本题12.5分）Sharing life with a dog is a journey of love that deepens with every passing year. As our companions enter their golden years, what they need for their continued comfort and happiness will change. 36(2.5分) It involves a comprehensive (全面的) approach that covers their changing health, mobility, and emotional well-being. It’s important to stay on top of their health with regular vet check-ups to help discover any age-related issues early on. This way, conditions such as joint pain or mental decline can be managed effectively, ensuring your senior dog is getting the care they need. Remember to keep a close eye on their behavior. 37(2.5分) As your dog ages, their nutritional needs will change, too. It’s essential to change their diet and monitor their weight to prevent any obesity-related health issues. 38(2.5分) Also consider giving supplements (补充) such as a multivitamin which includes joint-supporting ingredients, as well as healthy fats which help improve brain function and support healthy skin. Your dog might not be as lively as they once were, so adjusting their exercise routine makes sense. 39(2.5分) Activities like swimming are great, too, as they provide all-round exercise to maintain muscle mass and joint flexibility without putting stress on their old bones. 40(2.5分) Spend quality time with your senior dog, doing some activities they love. Your companionship is invaluable to them. With a thoughtful approach to their needs, you can ensure that your loyal companions enjoy their later years with dignity, comfort, and the love they deserve. A．Choose high-quality senior dog food. B．But preventive care is better than treatment. C．Emotional well-being should not be ignored. D．Any small relevant shifts are often the first clues. E．Think gentle walks instead of demanding physical activities. F．Don’t forget to reward them with their favorite treats after exercise. G．Taking care of your senior dog goes beyond regular walks and meals. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）This is a true story that took place a few days ago. This woman looked 41 , but she was very pretty in my eyes. I met the most beautiful woman in a shop. She wasn’t that 42 as she was 5 feet at the most. Her 43 was bent, too. She was thin and her face was 44 with black age spots from a lifetime of working in the sun. Her hair was thin and white. She was at least 80 years old and might have been over 90. She moved 45 and with great care. However, when she 46 you in the eye and spoke to you, you could see her 47 beauty shining through. Her face was wrinkled from a very 48 life of hard work and difficulty. But it was the lines around her eyes that caught my 49 . These wrinkles were deep and forever “canyons” that had been 50 by a million smiles and a lifetime of laughter. Her 51 were deep set and hidden behind thick, heavy glasses. But you could still see a lovely light 52 out of them. When she talked to you, they were bright with a wonderful shine that told you she was 53 with faith, love, hope, kindness and joy. I only 54 her for a minute or two, yet I left feeling better, and happier. I only hope that one day my own face will 55 the signs that hers did, showing a happy life, and a loved life. 41．(1分)A．ordinary B．accessible C．delightful D．delicate 42．(1分)A．depressed B．efficient C．tall D．lazy 43．(1分)A．foot B．image C．back D．dignity 44．(1分)A．awarded B．covered C．associated D．issued 45．(1分)A．slowly B．firmly C．finally D．obviously 46．(1分)A．wondered B．looked C．glared D．pointed 47．(1分)A．superb B．slight C．typical D．true 48．(1分)A．long B．common C．reserved D．strange 49．(1分)A．concern B．attention C．curiosity D．sympathy 50．(1分)A．rewarded B．motivated C．formed D．integrated 51．(1分)A．options B．emotions C．smiles D．eyes 52．(1分)A．escaping B．shining C．dying D．swinging 53．(1分)A．anxious B．compared C．content D．filled 54．(1分)A．cast off B．focused on C．spoke to D．applauded for 55．(1分)A．change B．present C．lose D．improve 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）假如你是高二学生李华，最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点，并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。 1. 促进身体和心理健康； 2. 减轻学习和生活压力； 3. 促进与他人的友谊。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $