1 . In 1949, I just returned home from the war. On every American highway you could see soldiers in uniform hitchhiking (搭便车) home to their families, as was the
I left the hospital
I was too upset to
It got very
My mother
A.concern | B.custom | C.view | D.disadvantage |
A.Surprisingly | B.Obviously | C.Sadly | D.Disappointedly |
A.wanted | B.asked | C.needed | D.desired |
A.immediately | B.gradually | C.frequently | D.actually |
A.valuable | B.common | C.magical | D.rare |
A.banks | B.shops | C.hospitals | D.factories |
A.body | B.blood | C.health | D.identity |
A.success | B.perfection | C.possibility | D.match |
A.crying | B.dying | C.suffering | D.bursting |
A.on purpose | B.in peace | C.in relief | D.in tears |
A.so that | B.in case | C.as though | D.if only |
A.Driving | B.Walking | C.Removing | D.Wondering |
A.road | B.stop | C.place | D.route |
A.ever | B.even | C.never | D.already |
A.anything | B.something | C.everything | D.nothing |
A.peaceful | B.calm | C.active | D.quiet |
A.commanded | B.allowed | C.told | D.persuaded |
A.away | B.in | C.around | D.down |
A.lived | B.died | C.recovered | D.disappeared |
A.stranger | B.rescuer | C.lover | D.angel |
2 . Humor Dictionary
Observational humour is based on comments about everyday life. Comedians who use this type of humour often start by saying, Have you ever noticed how...? Then, they make funny comments about everyday things such as work, marriage, children, etc. This trend began in the 1970s with US comedians such as Bill Cosby and Jay Leno.
Slapstick humour is very physical. It involves characters falling down, hitting people or crashing into things. This type of comedy is very common in cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Typical comedians, such as Laurel, Hardy (from The Three Stooges), Charlie Chaplin, Rowan Atkinson are people’s favorites.
Self-deprecating humour involves making jokes about yourself or drawing attention to your faults. George Costanza from the comedy series Seinfeld uses a lot of self-deprecating humour, often making jokes about his lack of hair, his weight and his shallow personality. Comedians such as Chris Farley, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman and Woody Allen also use self-deprecating comedy.
Toilet humour often focuses on the noises and functions of the body. It’s often viewed as rude, impolite and childish, although many people find it very funny. There is a hilarious scene involving toilet humour in the film Along Came Polly, Reuben (Ben Stiller) is invited back to Polly’s apartment (Jennifer Aniston). After dinner, Reuben accidentally blocks the toilet. In an attempt to unblock it, he uses her hand-embroidered towel (a gift from her grandmother) and an expensive loofah. Eventually, the toilet overflows, leaving Reuben with no option but to leave.
1. What kind of humor is about comments on everyday things?A.Self-deprecating humour | B.Slapstick humour |
C.Observational humour | D.Toilet humour |
A.It can only be seen in cartoons. | B.It mainly uses body movements. |
C.It’s the most popular humor. | D.It often laughs at people and things. |
A.George often teased himself about his bald head. |
B.Bill Cosby often made funny comments on children. |
C.Laurel often fell down on stage, and broke the microphone. |
D.Tom made a thundering noise when he went to the toilet. |
A.Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. | B.Tom and Jerry |
C.The Three Stooges | D.Along Came Polly |
3 . It’s only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in “Fiji time”?
Viti Levu — Great Fiji — is the largest island. Here you’ll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi. Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Fiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.
With less than a million people living on islands, you’ll never feel crowded. And with a climate (气候) that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.
From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost anywhere in the world.
Whenever you come, wherever you go, you’re sure to see some unforgettable events, from war dances to religious (宗教的) songs, from market days to religious days. It’s not just staged for tourists; it’s still a part of everyday life in Fiji. And any one of us can enjoy Fiji’s spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的) sharing of yaqona — a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.
So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?
1. Where is the international airport of Fiji?A.In Suva. | B.In Sydney. |
C.On the island of Vatoa. | D.On the island of Viti Levu. |
A.They invented “Fiji time” for visitors. |
B.They stick to a traditional way of life. |
C.They like to travel from place to place. |
D.They love taking adventures abroad. |
A.its comfortable hotels |
B.its good weather all year round |
C.its exciting football matches |
D.its religious beliefs |
A.In a personal diary. |
B.In a science report. |
C.In a travel magazine. |
D.In a geography textbook. |
4 . The jobs of the future have not yet been invented.
Your children need to be deeply curious.
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it.
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what’s going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions.
A.Encourage kids to cook with you. |
B.And we can’t forget science education. |
C.We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways. |
D.So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist? |
E.Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill. |
F.We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories. |
G.Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill. |