Unit 17 Period One.docx

1、Laughter Is the Best MedicineThere is an English saying，“Laughter is the best medicine.” Until recently，few people took the saying seriously.Now however，doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.They have found that laughter really can improve peoples health.T

2、ests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart，blood pressure，breathing and muscles.It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise.It increases blood pressure，makes the heart beat quicker and makes

3、people breathe deeper；it also works several groups of muscles in the face，the stomach，and even the feet.If laughter exercises the body，it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body.In one experiment doctors produced pain in gro

4、ups of students who listened to different radio programmes.The group that tolerated(忍受) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny programme.The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes(减少) bo

5、th stress and pain.As a result of these discoveries，some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics，in which they help to improve their patients condition by encouraging them to laugh.They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing，making them smile is enough

6、 to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.根据短文判断正(T)误(F)1Laughter can improve peoples health according to this passage.(T)2It is shown that laughter cant reduce the effect of pain on the body.(F)Period OneWarmup & Lesson 1Whats So Funny?.重点单词1amuse vt.逗乐，使(某人)笑amusement n消遣，

7、娱乐；乐趣2politician n政治家political adj.政治的3response n回答respond v响应；回答；反应4unbelievable adj.不可置信的；极其惊人的believable adj.可信赖的believe v相信5harmony n协调，和谐6withdraw v提取；撤退；退出7forgetful adj.健忘的forget vt.忘记8mature adj.成熟的9overlook vt.忽视10clarify vt.澄清，讲清楚11delay n延误，延期12identification n身份13messy adj.凌乱的，肮脏的mess n混

8、乱；vt.弄乱，弄脏14scared adj.惊恐的，担惊受怕的15swiftly adv.迅速地swift adj.迅速的.重点短语1burst out laughing/burst into laughter 突然笑起来2cash a cheque 兑现支票3go on a holiday 去度假4deal with 应付，对待；处理5push ones way to/through 推开前进，挤过去6yell at 朝大喊大叫7wait in line 排队8drop out 掉出；退出；退学9with the help of 在的帮助下.重点句式1as long as引导条件状语从句E

9、verything is funny as long as its happening to someone else.只要是发生在别人身上，一切都是好笑的。2had been doing.One afternoon，hundreds of unlucky passengers who had been expecting(expect) to board a flight to New York were told it had been cancelled.一天下午，几百名运气不佳的乘客被告知，他们一直等候的飞往纽约的航班被取消了。3be doing.when.正在做这时One unfor

10、tunate counter agent was dealing(deal) with all the passengers when an angry man，who had been queuing for some time，pushed his way to the front.一名倒霉的机场登记处工作人员正在给乘客们办理登机手续，突然一个在队伍中等候多时、怒气冲冲的男子挤上前来。4so that引导目的状语从句He yelled at the young girl，so that the passengers waiting in line behind him could hear

11、，“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM？”他冲这个年轻女孩大声叫喊，以便让身后排队的人都能听到：“你知道我是谁吗？”.课文判断正(T)误(F)1The woman withdrew fifty dollars instead.(T)2Mr Wang made a joke with her daughter.(F)3The man says “Do you know who I am？” because he is mad.(F).课文阅读理解1Why did the woman write a cheque for fifty dollars?ABecause she forgot h

12、ow to spell 40 in English.BBecause she often withdraws 50 from the bank.CBecause her husband wanted to cash a cheque for her.DBecause her husband couldnt remember if 40 was spelled “fourty” or “forty”答案A2Why did Mr Wang ask his daughter about her opinion of going on a holiday?ABecause he wanted to g

13、et his daughter to go with him，not his wife.BBecause he thought that his daughter was a mature girl，and wanted to hear her opinion.CBecause he had gone to Hainan Island.DBecause he had gone to Thailand.答案B3The little girl changed her response to her fathers second question because .Ashe didnt want t

14、o travel with her fatherBshe liked her mom very muchCshe thought Hainan Island was more beautiful than ThailandDshe thought the trip he was talking about in the second question happened after the trip in the first question答案D4Why did the man say “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM”？ABecause he wanted to persuade

15、the counter to give him the money.BBecause he wanted to get the counter to realize that he was a very important person，and she could take care of him first.CBecause the man came here first.DBecause the man was not the first to come.答案B5What will the third story be when it is going on?AThe man will b

16、e angry and fight with the girl.BThe man will feel ashamed and go to wait in line.CThe man will be arrested.DThe man will be helped by the police.答案B.课文难句分析I suddenly realised I didnt have any money left so I quickly went to the bank to cash a cheque.句式分析本句是一个复合句，realised后是一个省略了that的宾语从句，so引导一个结果状语从

17、句，不定式短语to cash a cheque作目的状语。自主翻译突然我发现身上没钱了，所以我马上去银行，把支票兑换成现金。重点词汇1amuse vt.逗乐，使(某人)笑(1)amuse oneself by/with.以自娱(2)amused adj.逗乐的，觉得好笑的be amused to do.做取乐be amused at/by/with.对觉得有趣(3)amusing adj.有趣的，好笑的(4)amusement n欢乐，娱乐，消遣to ones amusement使某人感到好笑的是(1)Her stories never fail to amuse me.她的故事总是能把我逗乐

18、。(2)Take your time.We can amuse ourselves by/with playing cards until you get here.别着急，你到这儿之前我们可以打牌自娱。(3)They were all amused(amuse) to see the man wearing a red coat.看到这个男人穿着一件红外套，他们都觉得好笑。(4)Its amusing(amuse) to make a long speech in front of such little children.在这么小的孩子们面前作很长的演讲确实好笑。一句多译(5)让我们感到好

19、笑的是，这只羊从自行车上摔了下来。To our amusement，this goat fell off the bike.(amusement)What amused us was that this goat fell off the bike.(amuse)It amused us that this goat fell off the bike.(amuse)That this goat fell off the bike amused us.(amuse) 2Someone might burst out laughing when they understand a joke.有人

20、在明白了一个笑话后可能会突然放声大笑。burst out laughingburst into laughter突然大笑起来fall about laughing放声大笑burst inton.(burst out v.ing)突然发生，突然起来(1)David made a joke so funny that we fell about laughing.大卫讲的笑话太好笑了，我们都笑得前仰后合。句型转换(2)Hearing the good news，he burst out laughing.Hearing the good news，he burst into laughter.(3

21、)My wife burst into tears when she heard the bad news.My wife burst out crying when she heard the bad news.3I wanted to withdraw 40 from our bank account，but Im so forgetful that I couldnt remember if 40 was spelled “fourty” or “forty”我想从我们的银行账户中提取40美元，但我是如此健忘以至于我不记得40是拼作“fourty”还是“forty”了。withdraw

22、vt.提取；收回，撤回；撤退，撤离，使退出；vi.离开，退出，不参加withdraw.from.从移走/提取/收回/撤出withdraw a remark撤回评论(1)I made the choice to withdraw from college to care for my grandma.我选择退学来照顾奶奶。一词多义写出下列黑体词的汉语意思(2)Both powers withdrew their forces from the region.撤离(3)After much persuasion he agreed to withdraw his resignation.收回(4)

23、Bring the pass card with you every time you come in to deposit or withdraw money.提取4He wondered about her response，and just to clarify，he asked her another question.他对她的回答感到奇怪，为了弄清楚，他问了她另一个问题。(1)response n回答，反应，响应in response to响应，反应make a/no response to对作出回应/不予回答(2)respond vi.回答，回应respond to对作出回应res

24、pond to.with/by.用回应(1)Lang Ping made no response to the question that reporter asked.郎平对那个记者的问题未作回答。(2)Respond quickly and briefly，apologizing for your mistake.迅速简洁地回应，为你的错误道歉。(2019天津)(3)These comments came in response to specific questions often asked by local newsmen.这些评论是对当地记者经常询问的具体问题的回应。单句改错(4)

25、She responded my suggestion with a smile.5Heavy snow last winter caused long delays at Heathrow airport.去年冬天的一场大雪导致希思罗机场航班长时间延误。delay n.& v.延期，耽搁delay doing sth.(put off doing sth.)延迟做某事without delay立即，立刻，毫不耽搁(1)John was late because his flight had been delayed by a heavy rain.约翰迟到了，因为他的航班被大雨延误了。(2)

26、Youd better report the accident to the police without delay.你最好立刻把这个事故报告给警察。单句改错(3)They delayed to the scene of the attacks for lacking a plane.6One unfortunate counter agent was dealing with all the passengers when an angry man，who had been queuing for some time，pushed his way to the front.一名倒霉的机场登

27、记处工作人员正在给乘客们办理登机手续，突然一个在队伍中等候多时、怒气冲冲的男子挤上前来。push ones way to挤，推，设法到达feel ones way摸索前进make ones way (to)到地方去；前往wind ones way蜿蜒前进on ones way to在某人去的路上(1)It was very dark and she had to feel her way.太黑了，她只好摸索着前进。(2)Although he did not know London well，he made his way to the airport.虽然他不是很了解伦敦，他还是到达了机场。

28、(3)Highway 99 winds its way along the coast.99号公路沿着海岸弯弯曲曲地延伸。(4)A fat man pushed his way to the door in his rush to leave.一个胖男人急着离开，挤到了门口。7She was very scared.她害怕极了。(1)scared adj.惊恐的，担惊受怕的be scared of (doing) sth.害怕(做)某事be scared to do sth.害怕做某事(2)scare vt.使受惊；惊吓；n.恐慌；惊恐scare sb.away/off 吓跑某人scare s

29、b.into doing sth.恐吓某人做某事(3)scaring adj.骇人的；令人恐惧的(1)Louise is scared of flying.路易斯害怕飞行。(2)It was her pet dog that scared the thief away/off.是她的宠物狗把小偷吓跑了。(3)Seeing the scaring(scare) scene，the girl couldnt say a word.看到这可怕的一幕，这个女孩说不出话来。单句改错(4)The man scared the old woman into to another village.经典句式1O

30、ne unfortunate counter agent was dealing with all the passengers when an angry man，who had been queuing for some time，pushed his way to the front.一名倒霉的机场登记处工作人员正在给乘客们办理登机手续，突然一个在队伍中等候多时、怒气冲冲的男子挤上前来。be doing.when.正在做某事突然，when 在句中意为“就在这时，突然”，常用于以下句型中：,had just done.when.刚做了这时,be about to do.when.正要做这时

31、,be on the point of doing.when.正要做这时(1)I was wandering through the streets when I caught sight of a tailors shop.我正在街上闲逛，这时我看到了一家裁缝店。(2)I was about to go swimming when our guide saw me and shouted at me.我正要去游泳，这时向导看见了我并冲我喊叫。(3)I had just sat down when the light went out.我刚坐下，这时灯灭了。单句改错(4)I was on th

32、e point of going out suddenly it began to rain.2He yelled at the young girl，so that the passengers waiting in line behind him could hear，“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM？”他冲这个年轻女孩大声叫喊，以便让身后排队的人都能听到：“你知道我是谁吗？”(1)so that既可以引导目的状语从句(意为“为了，以便”)，又可以引导结果状语从句(意为“因此，所以”)。(2)so/such.that.引导结果状语从句，意为“如此以至于”。so.that.句型的常

33、见形式：such.that.句型的常见形式：当so/such放在句首时，主句要用部分倒装语序。(1)Many contestants later failed drug tests，so that the race had to be rerun.许多参赛者后来没有通过药物测试，比赛只得重新进行。(2)We did so well that we were invited to share our idea and experience with all the students of our school.我们做得很好，所以我们被邀请与我们学校的所有的学生分享我们的想法和经验。(3)Ther

34、e were so many cars in the street that I couldnt get through.路上的车很多以至于我过不去。(4)So quickly did the man speak that we couldnt follow him.那个人说话那么快，我们听不懂他说的话。一句多译(5)他是如此聪明的一个男孩以至于我们都很喜欢他。He is such a clever boy that we all like him.(such.that.)He is so clever a boy that we all like him.(so.that.).单句语法填空1

35、What he said is unbelievable(believable)，I think，as he is not honest.2I usually have my clothes washed(wash) on Sundays.3We are usually amused(amuse) by the performance of the actor.4Dad makes me clean up my messy(mess) room.5She is so forgetful(forget) that she often leaves her key at home.6Just th

36、e sight of the little monkey is enough to make you burst out laughing.7I had been waiting(wait) for you for an hour until you finally reached.8Walking alone in a strange city，Daisy was a bit scared(scare)9The government took some effective measures without delay.10I dont know how to deal with the pr

37、oblem.完成句子11只要你不出后院，你就可以出去玩。You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard.12由这个老人带路，我们几乎没费劲就到了那儿。With the old man leading the way，we almost had no trouble (in) arriving there.13在海南，冬天是这么的温暖以至于我不想离开了。It was so warm in winter in Hainan that I didnt want to leave.14我正沿着河走，这时我听到一个溺水男孩的呼救。I

38、 was walking along the river when I heard a drowning boy crying for help.15妈妈打开窗户，以便让新鲜空气进来。Mom opened the window to let some fresh air in/so that some fresh air can come in.课文语法填空Here are three 16.funny(fun) stories for you.The first is about checking your spelling.A woman wanted to withdraw 40 fro

39、m her bank account for 17.shopping(shop)，but she forgot how to spell 40.She took out fifty dollars 18.instead.What a clever woman!The second is about family harmony.When a father asked his daughter 19.whether she wanted to go to Hainan with him or Thailand with her mother，the girl answered the 20.la

40、tter.The father wondered about her 21.response(respond)，so he asked her the similar question，but the places were changed with one another.This time，the girl answered she would go to Hainan with her mother.When 22.asked(ask) why，she said she had gone to Thailand on the last trip.23.What a lovely girl

41、!The third is about moral loss.A man who had been waiting 24.impatiently(impatient) wanted to book a ticket for the plane in a long way.He pushed to the front，demanded the immediate 25.service(serve) but was refused.When he angrily asked the agent whether she knew who he was，the clever girl asked ot

42、her passengers if anyone could help the man find his identification.阅读理解AKataria is the founder of the worldwide laughter movement.The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive activity for world peace and is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.Th

43、e first “World Laughter Day” gathering took place in Mumbai，India，on 11th January,2019.12,000 members from India and international Laughter Clubs attended it.Now there are over 5,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide on all 5 continents.“HAPPYDEMIC” was the first World Laughter Day gathering outside India.It

44、 took place on 9th January，two years after the Mumbai gathering.In Copenhagen，Denmark，more than 10,000 people gathered at Town Hall Square.The event went into Guinness Book of World Records.“World Laughter Day” is now organized on the first Sunday of May every year，hundreds of people gather worldwid

45、e on that day to laugh together.Today，many people fear widespread international terrorism.The world has never faced so much unrest before.People are at war within themselves.Laughter is a universal language，which has the ability to unite humanity without religion.Laughter can build a common connecti

46、on between various religions and create a new world order.The idea may sound overambitious(野心太大的)，and maybe it is.But maybe it is not.It is our deep belief that laughter and only laughter can unite the world，building up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship.Studies also say that laughter help

47、s your body do the following：lower blood pressure；lighten depression；reduce stress；work out the heart，especially for those who are unable to perform physical exercise.So in life，when you can laugh，you should laugh loudly and with your entire bodybecause its good for you.1The purpose of celebrating W

48、orld Laughter Day is .Ato build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughterBto build a common connection between various religionsCto reduce stress and lighten depressionDto lower blood pressure答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“.is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and frie

49、ndship through laughter.”可知A项正确。2The first World Laughter Day gathering outside India took place .Aon 11th January,2019Bon the first Sunday of MayCon 9th January,2019Don 9th January,2019答案D解析细节理解题。由第二段第一、二两句内容可知，第一次印度以外的世界大笑日聚会是在印度孟买的聚会过了两年后的1月9日举行的，由第一段倒数第三句可知，印度孟买的那次聚会是在2019年举行的，故答案为D项。3The author

50、s attitude towards laughter movement is .Apositive BnegativeCuninterested Dobjective答案A解析作者态度题。从最后两段作者对大笑的益处的介绍可以判断出作者对此活动的态度是积极肯定的。故答案为A项。4The passage is mainly about .AWorld Laughter Day and its significanceBthe worldwide laughter movementCa universal languageDlaughter答案A解析主旨大意题。文章前两段介绍了“世界大笑日”这个节

51、日的来历，后两段介绍了此节日的重要性，只有A项能概括全文的大意。B(2019四川成都外国语学校高二检测)Scientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays(紫外线) while skiing in the snowcovered areas than sitting on the beach，according to a report by the UK newspaper The Telegraph.The researchers at Kanazawa Medical Universi

52、ty，Japan and American company Johnson conducted the study together.They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail (a rough path) in Ishikawa District，northern Japan.They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japans Okinawa Dis

53、trict.They found that on the beach，eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules(千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules in snowcovered areas.The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.According to the agency，the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10

54、 and 25 percent，compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas.The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300meter rise in height.Most of us know that UV rays can harm the skin.Thats why we wear sunscreen on our skin before we get out in the sun.But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also

55、 harmful to the eyes.If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time，you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye，which is harmful.Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling.They may be sensitive to light.Fortunately，this is usually temporary and se

56、ldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.Longterm exposure to UV radiation，however，can be more serious.Scientific studies and researches have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage，which could lead to total blindness.5You w

57、ould most likely find the article in .Aa medical magazineBa travel journalCa doctors diaryDa physics textbook答案A解析文章出处题。本文主要介绍了研究发现紫外线会对眼睛造成伤害，属于医学研究范畴，最有可能出现在医学杂志上，故A项正确。6Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AToo much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.B

58、Shorttime exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesnt harm them at all.CMost people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.DThe study was conducted by researchers from Japan，the USA and the UK.答案A解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increase

59、s the chance of eye damage，which could lead to total blindness.”可知，长时间暴露于紫外线下可能会导致失明，故A项正确。7If a place is 1,500 meters higher，the amount of light increases .A15 percent B20 percentC25 percent D30 percent答案B解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300meter rise in height.”可知，高度每

60、增加三百米，紫外线增加百分之四，由此可知高出1 500米的山上紫外线增加百分之二十，故B项正确。8What will the passage most probably talk about next?ANever ski on newly fallen snow in Japan.BTake some measures to protect your eyes while skiing in new snow areas.CWearing a hat can provide protection while skiing in new snow areas.DGo to hospital t

61、o have your eyes examined.答案B解析推理判断题。文章开头由“科学家发现滑雪时更容易受到紫外线伤害”引出话题，故文章接下来应该会介绍如何在滑雪时避免紫外线伤害的一些有效措施，故B项正确。.七选五(2019江西崇仁二中高二检测)Humor plays an important role in relationships.In new relationships，humor can be an effective tool not just for attracting the other person but also for overcoming any awkward

62、ness or embarrassment. 9 Sharing the pleasure of humor creates a sense of connection between two people.When you laugh with one another，you create a positive tie between you.This tie acts as a strong buffer(缓冲) against stress，disagreements，disappointments，and bad patches in a relationship.And laught

63、er really is infectious. 10 But dont worry if youre not naturally a lighthearted，humorous personyou can learn to access your playful side and develop your sense of fun.Like any tool，humor can be used in negative as well as positive ways.Humor can only help you overcome relationship problems when bot

64、h partners can understand the joke. 11 If your partner or friend isnt likely to appreciate the joke，dont say or do it.Humor in relationships should be equally fun and enjoyable for both people.Dont use humor to cover up other emotions. 12 Thats when it is used as a cover for avoiding，rather than cop

65、ing with，painful emotions.You can be funny about the truth，but covering up the truth isnt funny.When you use humor and playfulness as a cover for other emotions，you create confusion and mistrust in your relationships. 13 The important thing is to find enjoyable activities that help you embrace your

66、playful nature with other people.As humor and play become an unseparated part of your life，youll begin to find daily opportunities for using your newfound skills to help build and maintain your relationships.AHumor can help you and your loved one.BThere are times when humor is not healthy.CIts impor

67、tant to be sensitive to the other person.DIts never too late to develop your humorous side.EThe more you joke，play，and laughthe easier it becomes.FJust hearing someone laugh can make you smile and join in the fun.GIn longerterm relationships，humor can keep things exciting and fresh.答案9.G10.F11.C12.B

68、13.D.短文改错(2019湖南长沙一中高二检测)Dear Ms JK.Rowling，It is great pleasure to write to you.I like reading all of your Harry Potter book.A few days before，I listened to a radio programme about you.Now I know that you teach English at home and in others countries before you started writing books.I also know tha

69、t you could only write the first book while your baby daughter was asleep，so you worked on them for five years.That was a very much difficult job.Your son David and your daughter Jessica must be proud for you.I hope I can become as successfully as you when I grow up.Thank you for spending time read

70、my letter.Yours sincerely，Michele答案Dear Ms JK.Rowling，It is great pleasure to write to you.I like reading all of your Harry Potter .A few days ，I listened to a radio programme about you.Now I know that you English at home and in countries before you started writing books.I also know that you could only write the first book while your baby daughter was asleep，so you worked on for five years.That was a very much difficult job.Your son David and your daughter Jessica must be proud you.I hope I can become as as you when I grow up.Thank you for spending time my letter.Yours sincerely，Michele