1 . We Chinese see humor differently from the Americans

Would you find this situation funny? A man fights ten-year-old children in a karate class to boost his self-confidence.

This situation is from Seinfeld, the most popular sitcom in American TV history. It ran from 1989 to 1998 and told the story of Jerry Seinfeld, a stand-up comedian living in New York, and his friends.

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Yet dramas with these tiny details happen every day. In dealing with these quotidian incidents, Jerry and his friends demonstrate every quality that traditional morals denounce: selfishness, dishonesty, laziness. We watch them lie, cheat, steal, and seek revenge.

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And, instead of despising these acts, Americans fell in love with them. If you find this weird, then you should update your knowledge about American humor. Calling itself “a show about nothing”, Seinfeld is typical postmodern comedy. It makes fun of, and celebrates traditionally condemned values. This cynicism is something that Chinese audiences have yet to adapt to.

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Chinese who were born in the 80s probably all remember Growing Pains as a part of our childhood memory. From the father Jason, to the mischievous sons Mike and Ben, these characters taught us the importance of family, love, responsibility, and courage. We took these values as universal and believed that they were appreciated by both Chinese and Americans. However, the fame of Seinfeld, and the unpopularity of Growing Pains in the US, shows the difference of taste in the two audiences. The Growing Pains theme is probably too wholesome for Americans.

A．However, none of the offenses is really serious, hence the humor. They lie to get a free ride, cheat on an IQ test to fool a girlfriend, steal a box of raisins (葡萄干) at a job interview, get revenge on the boss by drugging his drink at an office party.

B．When I asked my American friends to guess the most popular American 90s TV show in China, they said: “Seinfeld?” No. “Cheers?” No. “Full House?” No, I said. “It was Growing Pains.” They couldn’t be more surprised: “It was such a cheesy show!”

C．In fact, I was amazed that this TV series, given its dark theme, could be released, and I wouldn’t be surprised if not many people enjoy it. It takes a certain sense and some understanding to enjoy black humor.

D．Nothing significant happens on it. There are no mind-boggling incidents, crimes, or life-defining events. You simply watch the characters going about their daily chores: chatting in a coffee shop, arguing over a parking spot, going to a baseball game, etc.

2 . 同义替换划线词
1. The flower opens to display a bee.
2. Adults,too,are becoming more isolated as a result of technology.
3. The average number of electronic devices rose from four per family in 1992 to 13 in 2007.
4. People who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging,a connection with others.
5. When Nyad ended her career as a swimmer,she continued to try new things-travelling the world as a reporter,writing books and giving public speeches about her life.

3 . 写出能替换画线部分的单词
1. Can you show me the location of the city on the map? _________
2. Mobile phones are small and useful. Besides, they are cheaper than before. _________

4 . 指出下列复合句中，黑体字部分的从句类型。（如果是状语从句，则还需写明是哪种状语从句）
1. That he can speak English is known to all.
2. His suggestion is that we should stay calm.
3. I don’t know if there will be a bus anymore.
4. I heard the news that our team had won.
5. When he got home, he drank a cup of tea.
6. We must camp in the place where we can get water.
7. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I’ll go to see my mother.
8. She was late because she missed the early bus.
9. It's hotter in summer in Wuhan than it is in Beijing.
10. He works so hard that he caught up with the other students.
11. He sat in the dark so that he couldn’t be seen.
12. He acted just as if he were afraid.
13. Even though he is eighty, he looks strong and healthy.
14. This is the book that I want to find.

5 . 汉译英
1. 实现潜能 ________
2. 努力做某事________
3. 简而言之 ________
4. 有影响________
5. 充分利用的三个词组________   ________   ________
6. 同等重要的是良好的学习习惯，有用的技能和积极的态度。________

6 . 写出下列划线部分的成分，用中文以及英文字母表示。
1. Study without thinking leads to confusion. ________
2. Thinking without study ends in puzzlement. ________
3. Wendy feels a bit nervous.________
4. Stephen plans to work harder in her study. ________
5. Senior high school brings a lot of new experiences to everyone. ________
6. The speech below was given to new students by their principal on the first day of term. ________
7. It is a good idea to put your goals where you can see them. ________
8. For those with positive minds, opportunity lies in each challenge. ________
9. “What is potential?” you may ask. ________
10. When you achieve a goal, you see the result of your hard work. ________

7 . 写出下列句子结构，用英文字母表示。
1. They will seem easier to reach. ________
2. This will give you the encouragement to achieve your goal. ________
3. You can place the list on your bedside table. ________
4. You may find achieving goals difficult. ________
5. He is learning Chinese. ________
6. His headteacher asked him to clean the windows. ________
7. Her mother often cooks her nice food.________
8. The great performances in some of China’s strong sports have also told fans that the country’s dominance is safe. ________
9. China, Australia and the United States are the only nations to win the event at the Games since its Olympic debut in 1996. ________
10. The real challenge comes right after their breakout debut performances at the Olympics. ________

8 . 写出下列划线部分的成分，用中文以及英文字母表示。
1. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create？________
2. The possibilities are endless. ________
3. I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family. ________
4. To fully realize their potential, it is important for students to make the most of school resources. ________
5. Goals are important in many ways. ________
6. You must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. ________
7. By setting goals now, you are deciding what you want to achieve in the future. ________
8. always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. ________
9. If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. ________
10. Miss Yan gave a short speech about the importance of setting goals. ________

9 .        The earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on   the floor directly and not on you.

The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.

A．Easily found.

B．Easily broken.

C．Expensive.

D．Heavy.

10 . 请找出下列定语从句中先行词，关系词。
1. They are also bringing food and water to those whose homes were lost in the disaster.
先行词_______________关系词____________
2. The landslide was caused by the heavy rain that has fallen in Seoul over the past week.
先行词______________关系词_____________
3. Listen to the news reports and tick the disaster that you hear.
先行词______________关系词_____________