Question

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项

A survey by an international temporary service agency found that U. S. managers believe that people with a sense of humor do better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humor. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humor do better.

The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humor may help light-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times. And, what's more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humorless colleagues. Why? It seems that those with a sense of humor are better communicators and better team players.

Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive. In fact, a researcher at California State University found that humor could help the employees to release tension.

Research done by psychologist Dr. Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humor helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trice's research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.

If humor is really this important, then why don't we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace. However, it is important to realize that some humor is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.

【1】Most people think a sense of humor can ________.

A. help you to do your work better

B. make you have a rich life

C. make you pleased with your work

D. help you to make more friends

【2】 Many people don't use humor more in the workplace because ________.

A. hey like keeping silent when working

B. they don't know the positive effects of humor

C. they think they should obey the rules

D. they don't like joking or laughing

【3】A person without a sense of humor is easier ________.

A. to feel surprised

B. to get along with

C. to be worried

D. to be successful

【4】What is probably the best title for the article?

A. People with a Sense of Humor

B. Humor Is Important in the Workplace

C. Humor and Humorless

D. Everyone Likes Humor

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】本文讲述了幽默在工作中的重要性，拥有幽默感觉的人往往沟通能力和团队协作能力更强，更容易担任领导职务。但是，一些幽默并不适合在工作场所，而且幽默经常在错误的时间被使用。

【1】 A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humor do better.可知，大部分人认为拥有幽默感的人工作得会更好。

【2】B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace.可知，很多人是因为不知道幽默在工作中的正面效应，所以不使用幽默。

【3】 C 推理判断题。根据第四段中When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trice's research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat. 可知，幽默感可以帮助人们去除负面情绪，所以可以推断，没有幽默感的人会更容易焦虑。

【4】B主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了幽默在工作中的重要性，故选B项。