2018_2019学年高中英语Unit17Laughter课下能力提升（六）（含解析）北师大版.docx

Unit 17 Laughter课下能力提升(六).单词拼写1The city is planning to launch a campaign (运动) against smoking.2Can you feel the tension (紧张) in this room?3In rock climbing, no amount of skill will make up for a lack of caution (谨慎)4This is a most successful comedy (喜剧)5Some vegetables can be eaten raw (生的)6An expert on psychology was brought in to give us a lecture on how to prevent school violence.7Teaching is considered one of the most admirable professions.8The government is the highest authority in the country.9Be careful not to scratch the table with those scissors.10Dont scold the child without reasons.完成句子1The_first_time_I_read_the_novel (第一次读这本小说时), I was moved to tears.2Women are_forbidden_to_go_out (被禁止出去) without a veil (面纱) in this area.3He does what he wants to do, regardless_of_what_I_say (不管我说什么)4Its_generally_acknowledged_that (普遍认为) travelling can enrich our knowledge.5While_(he_was)_in_Paris (当在巴黎时), he picked up some French.课文缩写语法填空Rowan Atkinson, 1.known (know) as Mr Bean, a dizzy, awkward, clumsy, but always amusing character, is famous internationally. 2.However,_Rowan, in fact, isnt anything like his famous creation.Rowan spent his childhood on the family farm and at 13, he 3.earned (earn) a scholarship.Later, he attended two universities.He obtained his Masters degree in electrical engineering when he graduated 4.from Oxford University.Why did he change his career from an electrical engineer to a famous 5.comedian (comedy)? There were several reasons. One was his speaking problems in his childhood. To compensate for this, he talked very deliberately, 6.which inspired the abnormal speech patterns of many of his characters. 7.The other was that he met a group of talented people at university.It was not until he met them that he 8.was_convinced (convince) that acting could be a career for him.Another important event 9.directly (direct) led to his change. When he pulled faces in the mirror, he realized something; 10.that is, his genius in acting.So, a great actor was born.阅读理解Throughout history there have always been people who can make other people laugh. Early clowns (小丑) often both annoyed and delighted audiences with their comments and songs. They were not the silent performers seen in todays circus rings (马戏场). Clowns lost their voices when the large threering circuses made it impossible for the audience to hear them.Circus clowns give performances in various ways. Walkaround clowns use an animal or something as part of their performance. A carpet clown moves around, talking with the audience and performing while the acts change in the rings. Then there are acrobatic clowns, riding clowns, juggling clowns and others. Everything a clown does looks easy, but its not. Making people laugh can be hard work. Clowns must be in good physical condition to prevent injuries. Each funny move is carefully timed and wellpracticed. Most clowns have also been trained as acrobats, jugglers or aerial artists, and many include such skills into their acts.Generally, there are three categories of circus clowns whiteface, auguste and character. Each has a special makeup style and costume. Each has a typical act as well.The neat whiteface is usually a strict, incharge character who sets up the punch line (the point of a joke) for the joke with a partner who is typically an auguste. His facial features are neatly detailed in red or black, and his costumes look so loose with a ruffle around the neck.Auguste clown got his name from a German nickname for someone who is clumsy. The auguste wears lightcolored makeup, but white is used around the mouth and eyes, and theres a big red nose. This clown performs a great deal of humor. An oversized suit or baggy trousers allow free movement for all the clumsy acts. He also wears big shoes.Character clowns perform as different personalities cowboys, grandmothers or concert conductors. The most famous character clown, however, is the tramp. Tramps wear different styles of makeup and torn costumes. Some tramp clowns are happygolucky. Others are extremely sad. Still others act like gentlemen who just happen to be out of money. Clowns have a long and interesting history and use serious techniques. However, the children and adults at the circus dont need to know these facts to get ready for fun when they hear “Bring in the clowns！”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了小丑的历史、类别、表演内容、表演方式等方面的内容。1According to Paragraph 1, why did clowns lose their voices?ABecause they wanted to avoid annoying audiences.BBecause there were only a few audiences in the ring.CBecause audiences often spoke louder than clowns.DBecause they could not be heard in the threering circuses.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句话可知，在三个场地同时表演的大马戏团里观众不可能听到小丑的声音。故选D项。2If a clown is dressed in baggy clothing, which type of clown does he belong to?AThe auguste or the whiteface.BThe whiteface or the character.CThe auguste or the character.DThe riding clown or the tramp.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第五段“whiteface . his costumes look so loose”和第六段“Auguste . An oversized suit or baggy trousers”可知，穿着宽松衣服的小丑属于whiteface或auguste。故选A项。3What makes the character clowns different?AHe plays a leading role in performances.BHe wears more attractive makeup.CHe performs in a more funny way.DHe acts in different characters.解析：选D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知，人物小丑表演很多角色，这是其他两类小丑没有的。故选D项。4What is the passage mainly about?AThe long history of clowns.BVaried opinions on clowns.CSome basic facts about clowns.DThree different types of clowns.解析：选C主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了小丑的历史、类别、表演内容、表演方式等方面的内容。故选C项。.阅读七选五Positive emotions are beneficial to your health. By learning and regularly practicing skills that promote positive emotions, you can become a happier and healthier person. Here are some activities you can try._1_ Have you ever stopped working, turned off your electronics and gone somewhere peaceful, like the countryside, or for a walk in the woods? Take time to enjoy the things Mother Nature has provided.Do something good for other people. It can be something as simple as helping someone carry heavy packages or providing directions for a stranger. _2_3_ In an era of information explosion, it has never been easier than it is right now to learn something new every day. It can be a sport, a language, an instrument or a game that gives you a sense of achievement and selfconfidence. However, you should be realistic about how long this may take and be sure you have the time needed.Set goals that can be accomplished. Perhaps you want to improve your tennis or read more books, but you should remember the goals you set should be realistic. _4_Seize the moment. _5_ Ruminating (沉思) on past problems or future difficulties uses up mental resources and steals your attention from current pleasures.ALearn something new.BSpend time on your hobbies.CAppreciate the beauties of nature around you.DLet go of things you cant control and focus on the present.EA goal that is impractical or too challenging can create unnecessary stress.FGoal setting is more than simply writing down some ideas on a piece of paper.GIn addition to making others happier, this increases your own positive feelings.语篇解读：本文是说明文。主要介绍了培养积极情感的几种方法。1解析：选C由本段的“gone somewhere peaceful, like the countryside, or for a walk in the woods”和“enjoy the things Mother Nature has provided”可知，本段的中心意思是“欣赏你身边的大自然美景”。2解析：选G本段的中心意思是为他人做好事。本空承接上文，帮助他人，除了使他人开心，也可以增加你自己的积极情感体验。3解析：选A本段中的“learn something new every day”有提示。在信息大爆炸的时代，每天都学点新东西变得很容易。新东西可以是能够带来成就感和自信心的一项运动、一门语言、一样乐器或者一种游戏，故选A。4解析：选E本空承接上句。你需要设定现实的目标，不切实际或者太过具有挑战性的目标会产生不必要的压力。5解析：选D本空起承上启下的作用。抓住现在，放下你无法控制的事情，专注于当下。反思过去的问题或者未来的困难会消耗精神