1 . Humour is an important part of life in Britain. British people can laugh and make _______ in almost any everyday situation. A lot of people _______ that a good sense of humour is more       ___ in a partner than good looks or money.

Britain’s comedy industry is _______, with a large number of TV comedy programmes and comedy festivals. The nation’s top comedians are superstars who_______ live shows all over the country in front of thousands of fans. So why are humour and comedy particularly important in Britain? It’s well known that laughter is _______for you. When you laugh, your body       _______ hormones(荷尔蒙) make you feel happier and healthier. Sunshine has a _______ effect, so maybe the British _______laughter because the weather is so bad.

________ film actors and musicians, Britain’s comedians and TV comedy shows generally aren’t very popular in other countries. Of course, every ________ has its own sense of humour, but the British sense of humour seems to be particularly difficult to ________ if you aren’ t British. The British often use sarcasm(讽刺), for example, they might say “Well done!” when someone makes a ________. British comedy characters are often very unkind and rude to each other and British people ________ to make fun of themselves, too. For people from other          _______________ , this can all seem embarrassing or impolite. ________, not all British humour is impossible to understand for people outside the UK. The Mr Bean TV shows and films, for example, have been ________ in over 200 countries. Mr Bean is ________ because he does simple, everyday things in an extremely absurd (荒谬的) way. People ________ Mr Bean, but they also appreciate his eccentric(古怪的) behaviour. Loving eccentricity is another important side to the British sense of ________ and maybe one that they share with people around the world.

1.

A．plans

B．jokes

C．decisions

D．friends

2.

A．doubt

B．advise

C．consider

D．forget

3.

A．impossible

B．misleading

C．important

D．encouraging

4.

A．strange

B．huge

C．traditional

D．stupid

5.

A．watch

B．hold

C．record

D．perform

6.

A．unhealthy

B．perfect

C．terrible

D．good

7.

A．keeps

B．produce

C．chooses

D．loses

8.

A．direct

B．calming

C．similar

D．different

9.

A．need

B．sell

C．discover

D．offer

10.

A．Unlike

B．Except

C．Including

D．Without

11.

A．festival

B．show

C．situation

D．nation

12.

A．change

B．remember

C．control

D．understand

13.

A．wish

B．mistake

C．return

D．deal

14.

A．love

B．promise

C．fear

D．refuse

15.

A．teams

B．departments

C．cultures

D．understand

16.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Instead

17.

A．normal

B．popular

C．worrying

D．natural

18.

A．ordinary

B．learned

C．respected

D．funny

19.

A．laugh at

B．care for

C．call back

D．rely on

20.

A．reality

B．time

C．humour

D．freedom

2 . Introduction to Sanxingdui Museum

Situated in the northeast of the state-protected Sanxingdui Site by the bank of the Yazi River in Guanghan — a city famed for its long history and splendid culture, Sanxingdui Museum is a modern theme museum which is 40 kilometers to the north of Chengdu.

Covering a total area of 530 yields, Sanxingdui Museum had its foundation laid in August 1992, and opened to the public in October 1997. Featured for its relics, architecture, demonstration and gardens, the museum has become a place of cultural and tourist attractions enjoying prestige both at home and abroad and one of the three exquisite spots Sichuan has offered to the world tourism.

Notice to Sanxingdui Site Museum Travelers

Ⅰ. Opening & Booking Time

Opening time: Gallery One 8:30-18:00 Gallery Two 8:30-18:30

Booking time: 8:30-17:00

Ⅱ. Visiting Route

Gallery One→Gallery Two

Ⅲ . Ticket Price

(1) Gallery ticket ¥72 ¥36 (students)

(2) Garden ticket ¥5

The ticket is used on the sold day and each gallery once.

Admission free for children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2m), seniors aged 60 or above and the disabled.

Ⅴ. Guide Service＆Price

(1) Guide Service

If you need a museum guide, please employ one at the reception desk in Gallery One.

Chinese, Cantonese, Tibetan: ¥80 (Group below 20 persons)

English, Japanese: ¥120 (Group below 20 persons）

(2) Guide Range: Gallery 1 & Gallery 2

(3) It takes about 80 minutes each guide service.

(4) We provide Chinese & English auto guiding device free of charge. Please deposit CNY ¥200 and your valid credential. If damaged or lost, you should compensate according to the cost price.

Ⅳ.Consulting telephone: 0838－5651526

Ⅵ. Complaint against the price telephone: 12358

1. What can we learn about Sanxingdui Museum?

A．It’s located in the northeast of Chengdu.

B．It’s an ancient theme museum.

C．It’s a famous place of cultural and tourist attractions.

D．It’s the only top tourist spots in Sichuan.

2. As a university student, you accompany your 68-year-old grandpa on a trip to Sanxingdui Museum, how much will you pay for the tickets?

A．¥154.	B．¥118.
C．¥ 77.	D．¥ 41.

3. Jennifer, who is from New York, wants to visit the museum, she may ________.

A．pay CNY ¥200 for a museum guide

B．first call the museum at 12358 for enquiry

C．use Chinese & English auto guiding device for free

D．deposit some money and provide her valid credential