—How about your vocation?—Great. You know wha...

—How about your vocation?

—Great. You know what? I find travelling with my family really________.

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You probably laugh at something you find funny, but how much do you really know about jokes and humour? Reader's Digest (RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.

RD: What’s the oldest joke in the world?

“We can't know the oldest joke in the world because it would have existed earlier than writing,” says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading in the UK. The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos. It dates from the 4th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time. According to psychologist Steve Wilson, director of National Humor Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.

RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour?

Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and laughter begin to appear. “Of course, some children are more serious, quiet, and less likely to laugh frequently, but this doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humour.” And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who don't have a sense of humour. “Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of humour, and I teach people how,” he says.

RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation?

Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems. British humour is thought to be absurd (荒谬的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality. According to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.

1.What do we know about the oldest joke book?

A. It remains unknown.　　 B. It was written in Greek.

C. It was found in the UK.　　 D. It contains the oldest joke.

2.What does Rod Martin agree with about people's sense of humour?

A. Nobody is born with a sense of humour.

B. Some adults lose it when they grow up.

C. Childhood is the best time to develop such ability.

D. Children have a poorer sense of humour than adults.

3.What kind of humour has an aggressive feature?

A. British humour.　　 B. German humour.

C. Canadian humour.　　 D. American humour.

4.Where can you probably find the text?

A. In a popular magazine.　　 B. In a research paper.

C. In a personal diary.　　 D. In a textbook.

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Knowing about yourself not only means finding out what you’re good at and what you like, but also means discovering what you’re not good at and what you don’t like. Both help you to see your aim （目标）in life.

Although most students would be unhappy if they failed a very difficult physics examination, they have in fact learned a lot about themselves. They know that they should not become engineers or physical scientists. So failing can help a student to live a happier life if he learns something from it. They may then decide on their aims and choose the work they like and are fit for.

It is impossible to decide whether you like something until you have tried it. If you decide to play the piano, you need to take more than one lesson before knowing whether you are really interested in it or able to do well. It is not enough if you want to be a great pianist. You also have to like the hard practice and long training. If you enjoy being a great pianist but hate the work, forget it.

It’s a good plan to try as many ideas as possible when you are young. Then you will find out what your true interests are.

1. If you say you really know yourself,_______________.

A. you know what you don’t like

B. you know what you are good at

C. you have no interest in your work

D. you’ve got the whole picture of yourself

2.Failing can turn into something good ______________.

A. if you have aim in life

B. if your decision is fight

C. if you lead a happier life

D. if you learn something from it

3.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. Failure is a better mirror

B. Success is more helpful

C. No one is fit for the job of a physical scientist

D. Physics can help students live a better life

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Knowing about yourself not only means finding out what you’re good at and what you like，but also means discovering what you’re not good at and what you don’t like．Both help you to see your aim in life．

Although most students would be unhappy if they failed a very difficult physics examination，they have in fact learned a lot about themselves．They know that they should not become engineers or physical scientists．So failing can help a student to live a happier life if he  learns something from it．They may then decide on their aims and choose the work they like and are fit for．

It is impossible to decide whether you like something until you have tried it．If you decide to play the piano，you need to take more than one lesson before knowing whether you are really interested in it or able to do well．It is not enough if you want to be a great pianist．You also have to like the hard practice and long training．If you enjoy being a great pianist but hate the work，forget it．

It’s a good plan to try as many ideas as possible when you are young．Then you will find out what your true interests are．

1.If you say you really know yourself，________．

A．you know what you don’t like

B．you know what you are good at

C．you have no interest in your work

D．you’ve got the whole picture of yourself

2.Failing can turn into something good．

A．if you have aim in life              B．if your decision is fight

C．if you lead a happier life           D．if you learn something from it

3.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．Failure is a better mirror

B．Success is more helpful

C．No one is fit for the job of a physical scientist

D．Physics can help students live a better life

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Knowing about yourself not only means finding out what you’re good at and what you like, but also means discovering what you’re not good at and what you don’t like. Both help you to see your aim （目标）in life.

Although most students would be unhappy if they failed a very difficult physics examination, they have in fact learned a lot about themselves. They know that they should not become engineers or physical scientists. So failing can help a student to live a happier life if he learns something from it. They may then decide on their aims and choose the work they like and are fit for.

It is impossible to decide whether you like something until you have tried it. If you decide to play the piano, you need to take more than one lesson before knowing whether you are really interested in it or able to do well. It is not enough if you want to be a great pianist. You also have to like the hard practice and long training. If you enjoy being a great pianist but hate the work, forget it.

It’s a good plan to try as many ideas as possible when you are young. Then you will find out what your true interests are.

1.If you say you really know yourself,_______________.

A. you know what you don’t like

B. you know what you are good at

C. you have no interest in your work

D. you’ve got the whole picture of yourself

2.Failing can turn into something good ______________.

A. if you have aim in life

B. if your decision is fight

C. if you lead a happier life

D. if you learn something from it

3.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. Failure is a better mirror

B. No one is fit for the job of a physical scientist

C. Success is more helpful

D. Physics can help students live a better life

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Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If ____, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews ____.

In his book, Matthews ____ us how to have a happy life and answers the ____ of teenagers.

Matthews writes about many ____ in the book, such as parents and friends, and the book ___ we should stop being angry and learn to forgive. The book tells us of useful skills ___ how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to ____ your memory better.

Many teenagers think ____ happiness comes from a good exam result, ____ praise from other people. But you can ____ be happy even when there are no such “good” things. Success comes from a(n) ____ attitude. If you ____ from problems, you will have success in the future.

Some school students have ____ of being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that ___ comes from thinking about things in a positive ____. If you are ____, people notice you and you can get a ____ view at the movie; if you are short, your clothes and shoes ____ less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important ____: you choose to be happy!

1.A.any B.not C.never D.so

2.A.wise B.smart C.useful D.simple

3.A.orders B.tells C.asks D.argues

4.A.problems B.ideas C.questions D.comments

5.A.rules B.classes C.courses D.subjects

6.A.says B.writes C.reads D.thinks

7.A.for B.like C.at D.with

8.A.make B.turn C.let D.change

9.A.what B.how C.that D.whether

10.A.for B.but C.so D.or

11.A.yet B.already C.still D.rather

12.A.bad B.good C.independent D.normal

13.A.learn B.rescue C.struggle D.separate

14.A.experiences B.difficulties C.personalities D.problems

15.A.success B.happiness C.failure D.height

16.A.way B.means C.goal D.spirit

17.A.short B.small C.tall D.fat

18.A.lower B.higher C.worse D.better

19.A.take B.spend C.cover D.cost

20.A.work B.lesson C.teaching D.study

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Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If _______, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews _______.

In his book, Matthews _______ us how to have a happy life and answers the _______ of teenagers.

There are many _______ such as parents and friends, and the book _________ we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills _______ how to put what you have learned into　 pictures of your mind to _______your memory better.

Many teenagers think _______ happiness comes from a good exam result, ________ praise from other people. But you can ________ be happy when there are no such “good” things.

Success comes from a(n) ________ attitude（态度）. If you ________ from problems, you will have success in the future.

Some school students have ________ such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that ________ comes from thinking about things in a positive ________. If you are ________, people notice you and you can get a ________view at the movies; if you are short, your clothes and shoes ________ less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important ________: you choose to be happy!

1.A.so B.not C.ever D.any

2.A.wise B.smart C.useful D.simple

3.A.orders B.tells C.asks D.argues

4.A.problems B.questions C.ideas D.comments(评论)

5.A.roles B.classes C.courses D.people

6.A.says B.writes C.reads D.thinks

7.A.for example B.such as C.so as D.so that

8.A.make B.turn C.let D.change

9.A.what B.how C.that D.whether

10.A.for B.but C.so D.or

11.A.yet B.already C.still D.rather

12.A.bad B.good C.independent（独立的） D.normal

13.A.learn B.rescue C.struggle D.separate

14.A.experiences B.difficulties C.fears D.problems

15.A.success B.happiness C.failure D.height

16.A.way B.means C.manners D.spirit

17.A.short B.small C.tall D.fat

18.A.lower B.higher C.worse D.better

19.A.take B.spend C.cover D.cost

20.A.work B.lesson C.teaching D.study

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—How about Amanda’s fresh year in college?

—Very great!You know,she is___________and she got high grades in every subject.

A.a black sheep B.an early bird C.a wet blanket D.a green hand

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for example, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic (认错的) about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

1.. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The importance of working hard at school.

B. Choosing a career according to one’s strengths.

C. How to face one’s weakness.

D. The value of school work.

2.. The writer thinks that a student with a part-time job is probably _________.

A. a good way to find out his weak points

B. one of the best ways of earning extra money

C. of great use for his work in the future

D. a waste of time he could have spent on study

3.. From the passage we learn that if a student’s school performance is not good, he _________.

A. should pay more attention to learning skills and developing abilities

B. will be regretful about his bad results

C. may also do well in his future work

D. should restart his study in school

4.. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Para. 3) probably means “_________”.

A. be clumsy (笨拙) at doing things            B. be skillful in doing things

C. be not interested in certain things               D. be easily bored in doing things

5.. From the last paragraph we know one should _________.

A. make full use of one’s own weak points       B. study harder for a new school record

C. apologize for one’s own school record        D. face one’s own weak points bravely

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What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most just but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery (烹饪术) and look for a job where you can improve these skills.

If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle (运用) tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognise that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

1.According to the passage, the author encourage us to 　　　　 .

A. realise the importance of doing well at school.

B. take up part-time jobs as much as possible during the summer vacation

C. be good at all subjects.

D. use school performance to help to choose a career.

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that as a student, having a part-time job 　　　　 .

A. is a good way to earn extra money.　　 B. is helpless to find out his weak points.

C. is useful for his future work.　　 D. is a must to experience various jobs.

3.The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to 　　　　 .

A. your background　　 B. your school record

C. your weak points　　 D. your part-time job

4.If a student’s school record is not good, he 　　　　 .

A. may do well in his future work if he chooses a career according to what he is skilled in.

B. will be a complete failure in his future work sooner or later.

C. must regret not having worked harder at school.

D. will receive further education after graduation.

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