I always loved jokes and cartoons. They can b...

I always loved jokes and cartoons. They can be serious as they point out the silliness in our lives, convey a wise message of wisdom and at the same time bring a smile. Sometimes there is little difference between a joke and life wisdom. 1..

I started collecting jokes I received from different sources over a period of some 25 years. For the book I chose for an “Anglo-Saxon” collection. They are typical for the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Where are they from? Who wrote them? 2., Most are everywhere, floating anonymously (匿名地)　 on the internet, and circulate among friends, e-mails, chat groups and mailing lists. Many come up over a beer.

The language of humor is not universal and translating into another language mostly does not work. 3.. Living in China for a long time, I gave up telling jokes as our Chinese friends find nothing funny in them and they can lead to misunderstandings. 4.. Trying to translate Chinese jokes also would mostly fail to convey anything “funny” for us Westerners; I can say I cannot recall any Chinese joke.

While at a first sight the book may not be interesting to Chinese readers, due to the cultural differences, 5., as well as to learn a different vocabulary. Also, for those who deal with Westerners, here in China or when abroad, they might surprise their foreign friends by serving them some jokes they can appreciate.

A. Different cultures have a different understanding of what is “funny”

B. Generally speaking, nobody knows the original source

C. they wonder why there are so many about the Westerners

D. Worse, they start asking a million questions of the why and what and how

E. Maybe life is just a big joke

F. Most Chinese are totally unfamiliar with the Western world of jokes, they are puzzled or even shocked

G. it is a nice tool for our friends to learn about typical Western humor

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He is always serious and doesn’t like _____.

A. play jokes                     B. being played jokes on

C. being played jokes            D. to play joke on others

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Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and all the other cartoon characters? What makes you love them? Well, maybe because they’re like the people around you. Think about it! You may find a friend or classmate who is like them.

A. As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cakes. She loves to make new friends. She likes to ask friends to her parties. Her smile is so lovely.

B. As clever as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use typewriter in two years! He thinks a lot. He is so clever that you like to be with him.

C. As sarcastic(讽刺的) as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes he is not nice. He doesn’t really like you? He thinks you are a fool? No, in his heart, he loves you. He is a friend with hard words but a warm heart.

D. As naughty as MashiMaro: He doesn’t look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and looks naughty. He always plays tricks. So you may get angry with him and don’t like him very much. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eyes. But, he ‘s still a child.

E. As confident as Prince of Tennis: He has faith in himself and always wants to win.

F. As friendly as Mickey: He is clever and kind. He has a good heart and is glad to help others. Everyone loves to turn to him for help whenever they are in trouble.

请阅读Susan, Tom, John, Bob, George的个性描述，然后匹配与他们个性相当的卡通人物。

1.Tom is a warm-hearted boy, and he cares for others very much. If you meet with any difficulty, you can tell him, and he will surely help you.

2.Susan has many friends and she likes to stay with them in many kinds of parties. On her face, there is always a smile.

3.John likes thinking and can always find ways to solve any difficult problems.

4.Bob seems to be very rude and impolite and his words are unpleasant to hear, but his inner heart is full of concerns for others.

5.George believes in himself, and he always wants to win the first place in almost everything.

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Compliments can be sent in all shapes and sizes. They can range from congratulating co-workers on their hard work to telling someone how good that shirt looks on him or her. 1. In other words, compliments, no matter how small or great they are, can make anyone feel good. Next time, if you want to give someone some compliments, keep these tips in mind.

• Perfect your compliments. People feel much more appreciated when you say exactly why you think that person deserves some praise. That’s to say, back your compliments up with examples of why you think that person did a good job. 2.

• Don’t put it off. Too many people wait until what they think is the perfect moment to send a compliment. 3. What you have in your head as a perfect moment may never happen. If you feel that a compliment is appropriate, the best time is now.

• 4. Don’t ever tell someone that something he or she has done is great and then point out what he or she was doing beforehand wasn’t so great. Compliments are meant to make people feel good, and that’s it. Don’t bring other things into them because comparing the present and the past can just make someone feel bad about themselves.

• Be selfless. 5. Not only is this very selfish, but it destroys all of the sincerity right out of the compliments. If you think someone’s hair looks nice, say so — but don’t do it just because you’re having a new hairstyle and want some validation (确认) for your own look.

A. Give a 100% compliment.

B. Don’t be one of those people!

C. It’s always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile.

D. The best compliment leaves no room for any misunderstanding.

E. Your sincere compliments can make someone’s entire day better.

F. Never compliment someone because you want a compliment back.

G. Adding examples makes your compliments more sincere and effective.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Friendships can be difficult — because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people finally get hurt.

Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it hard for friendships to work. However, being selfish is part of human nature. A person is put together in order to take care of themselves and their own needs, not necessarily those needs of other people. Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with, it is something that everyone should be against.

The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friends the same way that you'd like to be treated(对待). This is wonderful advice for a friendship, because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friends everything you would want to be given in a friendship. Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend, it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she was in your shoes.

Even if you're always thinking about how you'd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are problems that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these problems so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships. Problems like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends, or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are problems that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships. It is important to know how to deal with these friend problems so that you can keep your friends and make new ones. No one wants to have a broken friendship.

1.This passage mainly talks about ________.

A. the importance of friendship

B. the advantages(益处) of friendship

C. the problems of friendship

D. the disadvantages(劣势) of friendship

2.According to the writer, problems with friendship may appear when ________.

A. one is honest                 B. one is selfish       C. one is open                   D. one is kind

3.According to the passage, the first and most important thing to be other people's friend is ________.

A. to treat your friend as you like to be

B. to give your friends whatever you have

C. not to hurt your friends' feelings

D. not to think of your own need any more

4.What's the purpose of understanding how to deal with friendship problems?

A. To have a comfortable life.

B. To build stronger and healthier friendships.

C. To be treated the way you want.

D. To get a boyfriend or girlfriend more quickly.

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Friendships can be difficult-because often people aren’t as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people end up getting hurt.

Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it hard for friendships to work. However, being selfish is part of human nature. A person is put together in order to take care of himself and their own needs, not necessarily those needs of other people. Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with, it is something that everyone should be against.

The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friends the same way as you'd like to be treated. This is wonderful advice for a friendship because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friends everything you would want to be given in a friendship. Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend, it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she is in your shoes.

Even if you're always thinking about how you'd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are issuer(问题，忧虑) that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these issues so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships. Issues like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends, or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are issues that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships. It is important to know how to deal with these issues so that you can keep your friends and make new ones. No one wants to have a broken friendship.

1.This passage mainly deals with　　　 .

A. the importance of friendships

B. the advantages of friendships

C. the problems with friendships

D. the meaning of friendships

2.According to the author, problems with friendships may appear when　　　 .

A. one is honest　　 B. one is selfish

C. one is open　　 D. one is too busy

3.According to the passage, the first and most important thing to be other people's friend is　　　 .

A. to treat your friend as fairly as possible

B. to give your friends whatever you have

C. not to hurt your friends' feelings

D. not to think of your own need any more

4.The paragraphs following the passage may be about how to　　　 .

A. make friends　　 B. treat friends correctly

C. keep friends　　 D. deal with friendship issues

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Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.

What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity（职业身份） than to step out of uniform?

Primary among the argument against uniforms in their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they are likely to think ,speak, and act similarly on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes, Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain , requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with types of civilian clothes.

60  People are likely to think that a man in uniform_________.

A.  suggests quality work

B.  shows his social position

C.  appears to be more practical

D.  looks more fresh and attractive

61 Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniforms_________.

A.  are usually helpful                B.  have little freedom

C.  lose personal character             D.  enjoy greater popularity

62  It can be concluded from the passage that_________.

A.  people generally trust a person in uniform

B.people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform

C.the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people

D.people wear uniforms to show their professions

63  The underlined sentence tells us that_________.

A.  it’s impossible that people can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

B.people’s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

C.nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working

D.people in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Eyesight problems are common among all ages and if they are left untreated, they can cause serious headaches or other problems. The good news is that most eyesight problems can easily be sorted out by wearing glasses.

Regular eye tests are important for everyone. Children and teenagers, under the age of 16 and up to the age of 19 for those full-time education, have the right to have eye tests for free in Britain. As the eye test is free, there’s no excuse for not having a regular eye test. Doctors suggest that it’s better to have an eye test about once a year.

Wearing glasses isn’t always regarded as all that cool and teens who suddenly need to wear glasses may find it difficult to accept. If they’ve grown up wearing glasses, then they may be more used to it. However, if your eyes are in poor health, not wearing glasses can put even more pressure on your eyes and could make them even worse.

Thankfully, the days of little choice of glasses frames (框架) for teenagers are gone and there’s now a wide selection of frames. If a teen does need to wear glasses, then it’s good to let him or her choose the type, as he or she will be able to choose something he or she feels comfortable. Don’t forget to be guided by the experts on glasses too.

1. According to the text, teens in the UK ______.

A. have few eyesight problems　　　　　

B. can design their own glasses

C. change their glasses very often　　　　

D. can check their eyes without paying

2.How often do doctors suggest teens to have an eye test?

A. Once a month.        B. Once every six months.

C. Once a year.　　　　　　　　　　　　     D. Twice a year.

3.It can be learned from the text that teens ______.

A. find it difficult to buy comfortable glasses

B. prefer to wear cool glasses at an early age

C. are advised to wear glasses if their eyesight is poor

D. think they are much cooler when wearing glasses

4.In the past, teens who wanted to buy glasses ______.

A. were unable to find the right glasses

B. only had a few styles to choose from　　　　　　　

C. could not find an expert to ask for advice

D. were worried about the quality of glasses

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Adults always think it surprising that they can remember well what they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials (尝试) increase the length of lime we will remember it.

In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as “Twinkle, twinkle, little star’’ and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.

The multiplication tables (乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in our childhood.

The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习) for an examination, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course, though it may result in a passing grade. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, however, is really necessary for one’s future development.

1.What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.

B. People remember well what they learned in childhood

C. Stories for children arc easy to remember.

D. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.

2.How did the author explain the law of overlearning?

A. Giving examples　　 B. Setting down general rules

C. Making a comparison　　 D. Presenting research finding

3.According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is　　 .

A. a special case of cramming　　 B. a skill to deal with math problems

C. a result of overlearning　　 D. a basic step towards advanced studies

4.What is the author’s view point on cramming?

A. It leads to failure in college exams.　　 B. It increases students’ learning interest.

C. Ifs possible lo result in poor memory.　　 D. It’s helpful only in a limited way.

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—Few children are as bright as he is，and also，he works very hard.

—It’s no ________ he always wins the first place in every examination.

A. doubt　　 B. wonder

C. problem　　 D. question

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