Lucy has a great sense of humor and always ke...

Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues 　　 with her stories.

A. amused 　　　　 B. amusing　　　　 C. to amuse　　　　 D. to be amused

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Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues 　　 with her stories.

A. amused　　 　　 　 B. amusing

C. to amuse　　　　 D. to be amused

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A sense of humor is something highly valued. A person who has a great sense of humor is often considered to be happy and socially confident. However, humor is a double-edged sword. Sometimes it can damage self-respect and annoy others.

People who use bonding humor tell jokes and generally lighten the mood. They're thought to be good at reducing the tension in uncomfortable situations. They often make fun of their common experiences, and sometimes they may even laugh off their own misfortunes. The basic message they deliver is: We're all alike, we find the same things funny, and we're all in this together.

Put-down humor, on the other hand, is an aggressive type of humor used to criticize others through teasing. When it's aimed against politicians, as it often is, it's extremely funny and mostly harmless. But in the real world, it may have a harmful effect. An example of such humor is telling friends an embarrassing story about another friend. When challenged about their teasing, the put-down jokers might claim that they are "just kidding," thus allowing themselves to avoid responsibility. This type of humor, though considered by some people to be socially acceptable, may hurt the feelings of the one being teased and thus have a bad effect on personal relationships.

Finally, in hate-me humor, the joker is the target of the joke for the amusement of others. This type of humor was used by comedians John Belushi and Chris Farley—both of whom suffered for their success in show business. A small amount of such humor is charming, but routinely offering oneself up to be embarrassed destroys one's self-esteem, and fosters depression and anxiety.

So it seems that being funny isn't necessarily an indicator of good social skills and well-being. In certain cases, it may actually have a negative effect on interpersonal relationships.

1.In bonding humor, people create a relaxing atmosphere by ________.

A. joking about experiences they share

B. showing their personal relationships

C. teasing experiences of their friends

D. laughing at other's misfortunes

2.Which of the following is among the common targets of put-down humor?

A. Comedians.　　 B. Jokers.

C. Politicians.　　 D. Actors.

3.In the passage, the author mainly conveys ________.

A. humor can be classified into three kinds

B. humor has its bright side and dark side

C. humor deserves to be studied

D. humor is highly valued

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She always loses her way when she is out by herself because she has no 　　 of direction.

A.sense    　　　　　　 B.feeling　　　　　　　　

C.touch    　　　　　　 D.scene

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It is his strong sense of humor, as you know,　 makes him popular with teachers and students.

A. which　 B. that　 C. why　　 D. how

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We need a more capable leader, _____with a strong will and as well as a good sense of humor.

A. who    B. that   C. one   D. which

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Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends.

The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled, and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.

"You bring your uncle to my talk this evening," said Mark Twain. "I'm sure I can make him laugh."

That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories, but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.

Some days later, Mark Twain told another friend what had happened." Oh," said his friend, "I know that man. He's been deaf for years."

1.The writer wrote the passage mainly to ________.

A. tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes

B. tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain

C. tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer

D. tell readers how to tell a funny story

2.One day Mark Twain met ________ at lunch.

A. a friend            B. his brother        C. his teacher        D. a young girl

3.Mark Twain stopped finally because he was ________.

A. disappointed        B. sorry            C. ill                D. sleepy

4.Mark Twain couldn't make the old man laugh because ________.

A. his jokes were not funny

B. the old man wasn't interested in the jokes

C. the old man could tell more funny jokes

D. the old man was deaf

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______ takes a lot of concentration and a great sense of balance to stay on it.

A. It　　　                 B. This　　         C. What　　             D. That

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根据短文内容，从A到F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。

A. A sense of humor is not an inborn ability.

B. A sense of humor can be developed in our life.

C. A sense of humor helps us from several aspects（方面）.

D. A sense of humor means more than telling jokes.

E. A sense of humor can be expressed in many ways.

F. A sense of humor helps people to better enjoy life.

1._____ As awareness of the benefits of humor increases, most of us want to get all the laughs we can. It seems that almost every day there is another new discovery about the power of humor to help us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Every system of the body responds to laughter in some important or positive way.

2._____ Many people mistakenly believe that we are born with a sense of humor. They think that when it comes to a sense of humor, “either you’ve got it or you don’t.” This is false. What is true, however, is that the ability to laugh and smile is actually something we are born with. For example, we laugh when we are tickled under the arm, even without thinking about how to react.

3._____ The parts of the brain and central nervous system that control laughing and smiling are mature at birth in human infants, but that is not the same thing as having a sense of humor. (After all, when a baby laughs in his small bed we don’t rush over and say, “That kid has a great sense of humor.”) Your sense of humor is something you can develop over a lifetime. Don’t be nervous before others and try to laugh at yourself—then you will make them laugh too.

4._____ Humor includes a lot more than laughing and joke telling. Many people worry needlessly that they do not have a good sense of humor because they are not good joke tellers. More than jokes, a sense of humor requires being willing and able to see the funny side of life’s situations as they happen. In fact, one of the best definition of a sense of humor is “the ability to see the nonserious element in a situation”.

5._____ There may be a thousand different ways to express your sense of humor, but joke telling is only one of those ways. As more is discovered about how humor benefits our life, more people will be able to see and enjoy the humor when they are in a difficult situation. Life depends on air, food and water, but it is made easier to live with a good sense of humor.

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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. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness and boredom. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.

Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. From a spilled（溢出）water glass 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）rather than a scolding.

Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who 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 of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, 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 angry

C. you lack humor　　　　　　　　 D. you are funny

2.According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ______.

A. laugh at him　　　　　　　　 B. feel embarrassed

C. scold him　　　 　　　　　 　　 D. chuckle

3.What is the best title for the text?

A. Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

B. How to Develop a Sense of Humor

C. The Function of Humor

D. Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

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