1、Unit4 Lesson 3 My Favourite Comedian一、用所给单词的适当形式填空1. It seems that the naughty boy is always full of_ (energise). 2. As is known to all, our body is made up of countless_ (cell). 3. The girl came in and_ (whisper) something in the teachers ear. 4. To our_ (embarrass), some students spoke loudly when
2、 attending the lecture. 5. The police believed that the_ (accident) didnt occur. 6. He is believed to be one of the most talented _(comedian). 7. The clowns performance_ (amuse)all the audience. 8. We were_ (astonish) at his rapid progress in English. 9. This is the kind of atmosphere we want to_ (c
3、reate). 10. Scientists say there is no_ (convince) evidence that power lines have anything to do with cancer. 二、选词填空protect. . . from. . . , be likely to do, draw ones attention, focus on, a series of, make an attempt, on the contrary, grow up, believe in, as early as1. Parents should teach children
4、 to _themselves being hurt. 2. _ primary school, he showed a rare talent for acting. 3. No one _his innocence though he tried to defend himself. 4. He has directed _movies, which are popular with children. 5. She isnt an out-going girl. _, she is quite shy. 6. The twins _on the farm and lived with t
5、heir grandparents there. 7. I _very busy tomorrow. 8. When you _to change your habits, you feel more comfortable just saying youre going to do it than actually doing it. 9. When we were leaving the office, a strange noise _. 10. It took an extraordinary effort to _ preparing his classes. 三、阅读理解The B
6、ritish are known for their sense of humour.However,it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes.The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.Understatement means saying less than you think or feel.For example,if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain,h
7、e might say,“Its a little damp outside.” Or,if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person,someone else might say,“She isnt exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in an unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly.Understatement plays an important part in British humo
8、ur.Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others.They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street.They also like to make jokes on people from d
9、ifferent classes of society.They like to make jokes about their accents,the way they dress and the way they behave.Whats more,the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society.The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour.Mr Bean is the cha
10、racter created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.Mr Bean doesnt talk often,and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh.Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do.Mr Bean is popular in many countries
11、around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour.Because of this,many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes? A.The British often stick to the facts.B.British jokes are involved w
12、ith many different cultures.C.British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.D.The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.2.How does the author mainly explain the understatement?A.By describing a process.B.By making comparisons.C.By following the time order.D
13、.By using examples.3.How does Mr Bean make people laugh?A.By using his body movements and facial expressions.B.By making jokes about others accents.C.By copying others behaviour.D.By telling funny stories.四、阅读填句Whether you know it, other people always read your body language for secret information a
14、bout you. 1To begin with, if you want your body language to show youre listening to another person, make eye contact. But limit it. When you give more than 80 percent, the person you are communicating with will feel uncomfortable. 2 The magic number is 60 percent, or a little more than half. Give th
15、em eye contact, and then slightly glance away. Secondly, crossing your arms may mean youre distant, anxious, defensive, or stubborn. But arm crossing has its advantages, too. A study found adults who crossed their arms and then were asked hard math questions were more likely to keep trying to solve
16、them than those who kept their hands on a table. So the next time you meet someone with a tough question and they cross their arms, dont assume youve made them mad. 3 Making a habit of smiling and laughing during conversations with other people can result in positive outcomes. 4 Evidence shows that
17、smiles and laughter build the immune system, defend the body against illness and disease, attract more friends and extend life. This is part of the reason why being funny or having the ability to make others laugh can be found attractive by so many people. 5 If you sit with your legs crossed, you ma
18、y feel confident and want to dominate (控制). When you sit in this position youre opening up your “power zone”. Its a male movement but women are beginning to sit like this more and more. A. Do you like standing with your legs crossed?B. They might just be trying to come up with an answer. C. Do you h
19、ave the habit of sitting with your legs crossed?D. With your elbows pointing out, you prevent others from getting by you. E. Lets find out what your gestures and movements are saying about you. F. When smiling at another person, you can increasingly improve relationships. G. Give too little, 40 perc
20、ent or less, and it can be a sign of trying to cheat them. 一、用所给单词的适当形式填空1.energy 2.cells3.whispered4.embarrassment5.accident edians7.amused 8.astonished 9.create 10.convincing二、选词填空1.protect from2.As early as3.believed in 4.a series of 5.On the contrary6.grew up 7.am likely to be 8.make an attempt
21、9.drew our attention10.focus on三、阅读理解1.D 细节理解题。根据第一段以及第二段可知,英国幽默的主要特点就是对叙述的事情轻描淡写。2.D 推理判断题。第二段所举的两个例子旨在说明英国人喜欢轻描淡写。3.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“.he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh”可知,憨豆先生是通过肢体动作和面部表情让人发笑的,故选A项。四、阅读填句1. E。上文提示“不管你是否知道, 别人总是通过读你的肢体语言来获取关于你的秘密信息。”承接上文, 故E项“Let
22、s find out what your gestures and movements are saying about you让我们来看看你的手势和动作在说你什么”符合语境。2. G。上文提示“当你的眼神交流超过80%的时候, 和你交流的人会感到不舒服。”承接上文, 故G项“眼神交流过少, 40%或更少, 这可能是试图欺骗他们的迹象”符合语境。3. B。上文提示“所以, 下次当你遇到一个有难题的人, 他们交叉双臂时, 不要以为你让他们生气了。”承接上文, 故B项“They might just be trying to come up with an answer他们可能只是想找到一个答案”
23、 符合语境。4. F。下文提示“有证据表明, 微笑和大笑可以增强免疫系统, 抵御疾病, 吸引更多的朋友, 延长寿命。”, 故F项 “When smiling at another person, you can increasingly improve relationships当你对另一个人微笑时, 你可以改善人际关系” 符合语境。5.C。此空是段首句, 且是一个问句。根据下文提示“如果你跷二郎腿坐着, 你可能会感到自信, 想要控制局面。”可知, C项“Do you have the habit of sitting with your legs crossed你有跷二郎腿坐着的习惯吗?”符合语境。第10页（共10页）
