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【题目】Nobody likes an old poop（傻子）.Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual.Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and relieves stress. Itserves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness andboredom. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you shouldsave the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.
Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall ishumorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. Froma spilled（溢出）waterglass in a meeting to Aunt Rae’s teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey,the embarrassment of accidents can be relieved by humor and a helping hand.After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle（咯咯地笑）ratherthan a scolding.
Look for the unexpected. The kid whoused to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parentswho serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea.Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.
Learn to laugh with your kids. Most ofwhat children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimesfunny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being.By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense ofhumor, as well as help kids develop their own sense of humor.
（1）If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, it means ______.
A.you are humorous
B.you are blue
C.you lack humor
D.you are funny
（2）According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ______.
A.laugh at him
B.chuckle
C.scold him
D.feel embarrassed
（3）In the author’s opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and hum to you on your graduation day, she is ______.
A.boring
B.serious
C.considerate
D.humorous
（4）What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Develop a Sense of Humor
B.Ways to Become a Healthy Individual
C.The Function of Humor
D.Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）C
（2）B
（3）D
（4）A
【解析】本文讲述如何变得有幽默感，来化解尴尬和让人放松。
(1)C 考查细节理解题。根据第一段提到If you’ve everbeen told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude forserious situations and develop your sense of humor如果你被告诉放松或冷静，你要放松下来，使用你的幽默感，故选C项。
(2)B考查细节理解题。根据第二段提到. After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidentswith a chuckle（咯咯地笑）rather than ascolding当确保没有人受伤的情况下，用笑来原谅而不是责骂，故选B项。
(3)D 考查细节理解题。根据第三段提到Parents whoserve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea.Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people在孩子毕业那天给孩子绿蛋和火腿，这种行为会让人们放松，故选D项。
(4)A考查主旨标题。根据第一句话提到Nobody likes an old poop（傻子）.Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthyindividual.没有人喜欢傻子，幽默感是一个人个性的一部分，所以本文讲述如何变得有幽默感，故选A项。