考点规范练18(必修4 Unit 3)Ⅰ.阅读理解AA culture’s values can be mirrored by its humor.Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes,who disliked humor,“Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.”He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.However,Mordechai Gordon,Ph.D of Education,insists,“Humor allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious.”I agree withGordon.Learning to look at the world through humor is important.In the United States,every four years an election occurs.Without humor as a way to express their feelings,how else would Americans keep from clawing(爪) their eyes out and going the way of learning?Television shows like “The Daily Show”have become important parts of American culture.They are mothering the masses.They make politics fun.Of course,politics is only one type of humor.Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition.American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image.On the topic of self-image,Hari Kondabolu stands out.He has a joke about the popular musical group “The Pussycat Dolls”,describing their hit song “Don’t Cha” as a negative representation of women.He points out an obvious offence in American culture.A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humor is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner.Amongst other things,mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.Of course,humor is not always used for good purposes.Humor can be linked to vulgarity(庸俗)and racism,but,like everything else,it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves,our failures and our connection with one another.Though life may seem tough and depressing at times,all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles(皱纹)to know that there is a comedy out therethat even Chaplin wasn’t aware of.With that in mind,remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.1.Hobbes believed that humor .A.was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel betterB.resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beingsC.had the power to mirror personal glory and national valuesD.was for people to view the world from another angle2.What is the author’s attitude towards political humor?A.Worried.B.Disappointed.C.Curious.D.Appreciative.3.The fourth paragraph is developed mainly .A.by exampleB.by processC.by comparisonD.by classification4.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.Chaplin wasn’t aware of being laughed at.B.The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.C.Never be the one who laughs at other people.D.The author is determined to face life with a sense of humor.BImagine having to take more than 40 pills every day and never eating ice cream or other delicious food.Welcome to my life!In the spring of 2012,I was diagnosed(诊断) with a condition called IBD(炎性肠病).And I was shocked to learn that it doesn’t have a cure.That autumn,things got even worse.My condition became so severe that I had to have three surgeries(手术) over the course of seven months o remove my colon(结肠).I was in a lot of pain afterward,but the surgeries helped prevent the disease from hurting me even more.While I was in the hospital,I was so weak that I had to lie in bed a lot to rest and sleep.But I was able to entertain myself by pulling pranks on the nurses.I’d say to them,“Have you seen Fluffy?”and they’d ask,“Who’s Fluffy?”I’d belike,“It’s my pet dog,and he’s on the loose!”Animals weren’t allowed in the hospital,so the serious look on their faces was priceless!Afte r a few moments,I’d tell them I was only joking—and they’d smile.I know that a lot of the details about IBD are very unpleasant,but I don’t focus on that part.If you try,you can see the funny side of everything.When I first started feeling better,I wasn’t in good enough physical condition to play sports,but I wanted to do something.So I gathered the courage to try stand-up comedy during alocal open night.I framed the way I lost my colon as if I were breaking up with it.I waslike:“It’s not you,it’s me...I just think we want different things right now.I want to live.No,no,there’s no other colon.”I got huge laughs!And I’ve been performing stand-up regularly ever since.5.What do we know about IBD?A.It can be cured easily.B.There is no known cure for it.C.It takes a long time to be cured.D.There are some effective cures for it.6.The underlined part “pulling pranks on” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by“”.A.catching up withB.playing tricks onC.getting on well withD.making a good impression on7.Th e author’s show about his colon turned out to be .A.very funnyB.quite boringC.pretty touchingD.kind of strange8.Which of the following words can best describe the author?A.Optimistic.B.Intelligent.C.Open-minded.D.Warm-hearted.Ⅱ.七选五Five biggest career mistakes young workers makeWhen you begin to dive into the working world,there are a few common mistakes you should try to avoid.1.Whether it’s asking for a raise or just voicing an opinion,it’s important to stand up for yourself in the office.As long as you do it in a respectful and professional way,your colleagues will be impressed by your confidence.Goofing off(混日子)You may think no one is looking at what you’re doing all day,but the fact is your computer screen can be seen by all who pass by.2. Even though your bossmay seem relaxed,he’s not going to appreciate an employee who seems to care more about his friend’s status updates than his actual work.Dressing inappropriately3. If you dress too casually,you could be sending the wrong message to your co-workers.Just because you have it doesn’t mean the office is the place to wearit.If you want to be taken seriously,dress seriously.Being late for workYou could be the hardest worker in the office or do extra work at home,but if you are consistently late for work,you give off the impression that you’re lazy.4.Your professional reputation is a vital part of getting ahead in your industry and being late for work sounds unimportant,but could result in all your hard work being gradually ignored.Acting too confidentlyIt is a common issue with young professionals.It is sometimes hard for recent college graduates to change from top-of-the-food-chain seniors to professional “freshmen.”5. In addition,you must know your place in the company.A.Being afraid to speak upB.Talking nervously and unprofessionallyC.One thing that can either help or hurt you is how you present yourself.D.Now that you are out of the college,you must remember to be modest.E.Sometimes,it can be difficult to be taken seriously as a young professional.F.So it’s important to limit the am ount of time you spend on non-work-related sites.G.People notice who stays late and who comes in early and will form an opinion about you.Ⅲ.短文改错(2015·济南一模)Beijing has lots of famous tourist attractions.Every year many tourist come here to enjoy its beautiful scenery and rich culture.But several years ago,visitors behave badly.Some talked loudly in public and threw litter everywhere.Some pickedflowers,cutting down trees and hurt animals.And even better,some painted on the walls and smoked in the woods.Luckily,things has changed.Rubbish is always put into dustbins.People arefriendly at animals.Everybody smokes in the woods.All these changes make ushappily.As student,I think we should know it’s our duty to protect theenvironment.Let’s to change our beh aviors when we travel.##考点规范练18(必修4Unit3)Ⅰ.【语篇导读】一种文化的价值能通过其幽默感表现出来。