Unit 3 A taste of English humour培优练习Ⅰ.阅读理解AA nation's humor is linked to the historical development of the country. How funny somebody finds a certain thing depends on many things including ages，personal experiences，levels of education and locations. Therefore，humor is something that is not always transferable (可转移的) in another country.What about when both countries speak the same mother tongue？Does that mean they will then share the same sense of humor，or can differences still take place？Let's take the example of Britain and America. Time and time again，people say that Brits and Americans don't “get” each other's sense of humor. It is often argued that one of the most common differences between the British and American sense of humor is that Americans don't understand irony (反话)．Simon Pegg explores this topic in depth in his article What Are You Laughing At？He concludes that this statement isn't true and I agree with him.In fact，Brits use irony on a daily basis while Americans don't. I think Americans understand British irony (most of the time anyway)；what they don't understand is the need to use it so frequently. When Americans use irony，they tend to say that they are “only kidding”．They feel the need to make a joke more obvious than Brits do. Maybe this comes from a fear of offending (冒犯) people.The American sense of humor is generally more slapstick (闹剧的) than that in Britain. I think this arises from a cultural difference between the two. Their jokes are more obvious and forward，a bit like Americans themselves. British jokes，on the other hand，tend to be more subtle．This may stem from the fact that British culture is more reserved (矜持的) than American culture.1．What does Paragraph 1 mainly show?A．Humor is difficult to get.B．Humor is influenced by culture.C．Not all people have a sense of humor.D．It is important to have a sense of humor.2．What is the author's point of view in Paragraph 2?A．Americans don't get Brits' humor.B．Americans know how to use irony.C．Simon Pegg is professional in using irony.D．Britain and America share the same sense of humor.3．What can we learn about Brits and Americans from Paragraph 3?A．Americans' jokes often offend people.B．Brits' irony is not easy to understand.C．They are different in how often to use irony.D．They are not sure about the need to use irony.4．What does the underlined word “subtle” mean?A．Hidden. B．Funny.C．Obvious.D．Special.BHobbies in general are becoming something of the past. Our lives are already filled with classes，homework，working，relationships and sleeping. When we do have a spare moment，it is all too easy to spend it on the endless entertainment and media that are right at our fingertips.I do not doubt that there are some people who could become a great writer or musician. I only fear that so many people are busy pursuing their education and their careers，but they never even see the potential (潜能) they have. The next great photographer or singer could be going to college right now. But they might not even know they have a gift for photographing or singing if they've never picked up a camera or a guitar.Of course，the final goal of pursuing a new hobby shouldn't be to become rich and famous. For most people，a hobby is just something they enjoy doing for the purpose of the thing itself. Such hobbies are still very useful. Studies have shown that people who have a hobby are less likely to have stress and more likely to have more meaningful lives.Most importantly，a hobby is just something you do to make you happy. I hate to break it to you，but we all have a long lifetime of work and stress ahead of us. It will make things much easier if we can practice the piano or make some collections after work.Sure，it's not easy to start a new hobby while going to school，but it will likely never get easier than it is right now. So think about the thing that youhave always wanted to try but were too embarrassed or busy or whatever. You never know，you might become the world's next great people. If not，you'll at least be a little more well-rounded，more interesting and less stressed.5．What does Paragraph 1 mainly show?A．All people should learn to relax.B．Today's people have little time for hobbies.C．People in the past took their hobbies seriously.D．People's lives have been negatively affected by media.6．What does the author think of hobbies?A．They may take up too much time.B．They can help us enjoy a better life.C．They sometimes can bring us stress.D．They should make us famous one day.7．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A．We should start a hobby now.B．Starting a new hobby isn't easy.C．We'd better develop a hobby at school.D．Developing a hobby will get easier as time goes by.8．What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A．To introduce some helpful hobbies.B．To encourage us to have a hobby.C．To tell us how to create a happy life.D．To tell us how to find our potential.Ⅱ.阅读七选五Having good study habits is key to success in college. 1 To begin making the change，you need to get organized to study.Create a fixed study space. Find a quiet space in your room or somewhere on campus where you can focus. Studying in the same place every day makes your brain combine a certain environment with work. 2Find a regular time for studying. If you study at the same time each day，your brain will be prepared for learning when you sit down. Review your schedule and see when you have free time. 3 You can study during gaps between classes or in the evening after your classes are done for the day.4 Make sure you have everything you need to study at your study space.If you're studying in a place in your home，keep things like your books，pencils，pens，and paper in that area. If you go out to study，you can take a book bag and keep all your studying materials stored there.Avoid distractions (干扰)．When you prepare your study space，it's important to keep it away from distractions. Remove any technologies that will take your mind off your work，like your iPad. 5 Besides，keep other distracting materials such as outside reading，away from your study area.A．Organize your materials.B．Start with difficult material first.C．Your room may be an ideal place for studying.D．This will help you quickly get into the state of study.E．Schedule an hour or two for studying during those times each day.F．However，many students find their former study habits are not suitable for college.G．You can also use apps to stop distracting websites like Facebook while you're studying.Ⅲ.语法填空I was only in China for about 4 months last year. I stayed in Shanghai and visited some other cities 1.(include) Beijing. While the price feels a bit too much for a high speed train，the Chinese infrastructure (基础建设) is 2. (true) far ahead of any other developing country and even some developed ones in Europe. The train stations are as big 3. airports：almost everything in 4. (they) is like airports. They have all the high standards of airports but without the waiting time. The trains are just like those from Germany or France，5. are clean，modern and highly developed and run at very high speeds. It is about 1，200 kms from Shanghai to Beijing，and each high speed train 6. (take) around 4 and a half hours to reach its destination and 7. are more than 2 trains every hour，each day.I also had the experience of 8.(sit) in Maglev (磁力悬浮列车) in Shanghai. There is a public maglev train that runs from Shanghai city to its international airport. The 9.(distant) from the city to the airport is 40 kms and the speed of the train is 430 kms/hr. It took us just around 6 mins 10. (cover)40 kms and it felt rather smooth.答案及解析Ⅰ.阅读理解A【语篇解读】 本文为说明文，话题是社会文化类。
高考英语一轮复习：Unit 3 A taste of English humour主题: 人与社会子话题: 艺术对应教材: 必修 2 Unit 5 Music; 必修 4 Unit 3 A taste of English humour; 选修6 Unit 1 Art重点单词·巧记Ⅰ. 核心单词1. content adj. 满足的, 满意的vt. 使满足n. 满足; (书)目录; 内容, 容量2. entertain vt. &vi. 使欢乐; 款待3. overcome vt. &vi. (overcame; overcome) 克服; 战胜4. convince vt. 使信服5. direct vt. &vi. 导演; 指示; 指挥adj. 直的; 直接的; 直率的6. slide vt. &vi. (slid; slid) (使)滑动; (使)滑行n. 滑; 滑动; 幻灯片7. whisper n. 耳语; 低语vt. &vi. 低语; 小声说8. react vi. 做出反应; 回应9. throughout prep. 遍及; 贯穿adv. 到处; 始终; 全部10. homeless adj. 无家的; 无家可归的11. worn adj. 用旧的; 用坏的; 破烂的12. failure n. 失败(者); 失利; 挫折13. outstanding adj. 突出的; 杰出的; 显著的14. gesture n. 姿态; 手势vi. 做手势15. particular adj. 特殊的; 特别的n. 细节; 细目16. occasion n. 时刻; 场合17. budget n. 预算; 开支Ⅱ. 拓展单词1. humour n. 幽默→humorous adj. 幽默的2. depress v. 使消沉→depression n. 消沉, 沮丧→depressed/depressing adj. 忧愁的,沮丧的/令人抑郁的, 令人沮丧的3. performer n. 表演者; 演出者→perform v. 表演; 履行, 执行; 做→performance n. 表演, 表现4. astonish vt. 使惊诧→ astonishment n. 惊诧→astonished adj. 感到惊诧的→astonishing adj. 令人惊诧的5. fortunate adj. 幸运的; 吉利的→fortunately adv. 幸运地→fortune n. 幸运→unfortunate adj. 不幸的; 倒霉的6. bored adj. (感到)厌烦的→boring adj. (令人)厌烦的, 厌倦的→boredom n. 厌倦核心短语·闪记1. up to now直到现在; 到目前为止2. feel/be content with对……满足3. badly off穷的, 缺少的4. pick out 挑出; 辨别出5. cut off切断; 断绝6. star in在……担任主角; 主演7. overcome difficulty克服困难经典句式·速记1. 【句型公式】: as引导非限制性定语从句As Victor Hugo once said(正如维克多·雨果曾经说过的), “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face”, and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin.2. 【句型公式】: v. -ing形式作结果状语Unfortunately his father died, leaving the family even worse off(使得这个家庭愈加艰难), so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.3. 【句型公式】: as if 引导状语从句Then he picks out the lace of the shoe and eats it as if it were (好像它是……一样地吃起来) spaghetti.1. -ance 名词后缀①advance前进②guidance指引③significance重要性, 意义④balance平衡⑤importance重要性⑥impuissance无力2. off常用词组①be off离开②take o ff起飞; 脱下③put off推迟④hurry off匆忙离开⑤turn off关掉⑥get off下车⑦have/take/ask for a day off请假/离开一天Ⅰ. 细品味经典文章Good morning, my name is Sarah Williams. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and thus I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was Happy. The song made me feel so much better that from then on I be gan to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind. ” And it’s true. Music helped me recover.Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words ofencouragement to the deepest part of my being.Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life.Thank you!Ⅱ. 按要求完成任务1. 写出文章中表达音乐好处的相关表达。
人教版高中英语必修四Unit 3课文翻译Unit 3 A taste of English humour―Reading―A MASTER OF NONVERBAL HUMOUR无声的幽默的大师As Victor Hugo once said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face”, 维克多·雨果曾经说过：“笑容如同阳光，驱散人们脸上的阴霾”and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin. 关于这一点，直到今天也没有人比查理·卓别林做的更好。
He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the hard years in between. 在两次世界大战及中间艰苦的岁月里，他给英国和美国人民带来了快乐。
He made people laugh at a time when they felt depressed, so they could feel more content with their lives. 在人们感到沮丧的时候，查理使人们开怀大笑，于是他们对自己的生活感到更加满足。
Not that Charlie's own life was easy! 然而卓别林自己的生活也并不容易。
He was born in a poor family in 1889. His parents were both poor music hall performers. 他生于1889年，出身贫寒。
他的父母都是杂耍戏院里贫穷的演员。
You may find it astonishing that Charlie was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. 你可能会感到惊奇，查理刚会说话时大人就教他唱歌，他刚会走路时大人就教他跳舞。
