Question

Nobody likes an old poop（傻子）. Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual. Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and relieves stress. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness and boredom. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.

Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. From a spilled（溢出）water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae’s teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment of accidents can be relieved by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle（咯咯地笑）rather than a scolding.

Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.

Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as help kids develop their own sense of humor.

1.If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, it means ________.

A. you lack humorB. you are blue

C. you are humorousD. you are funny

2.According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ________.

A. laugh at himB. feel embarrassed

C. scold himD. chuckle

3.In the author’s opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and ham to you on your graduation day, she is ________.

A. humorousB. seriousC. considerateD. boring

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

B. How to Develop a Sense of Humor

C. The Function of Humor

D. Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.A

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述了如何变得有幽默感来化解尴尬和让人放松。作者主要介绍了三种方法：1、原谅意外；2、寻找意想不到的事；3、和孩子分享有趣的故事。

1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段If you've ever been told to "lighten up" or "chill out"，you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.可知，如果你被告诉放松或冷静，你应该放松下来，使用你的幽默感。由此推知，如果你被告诉放松或冷静，这意味着你缺乏幽默感。故选A。

2.D 细节理解题。根据第二段After making sure that nobody's hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle(咯咯地笑) rather than a scolding.可知，当确保没有人受伤的情况下，用笑来原谅而不是责骂。故选D。

3.A 细节理解题。根据第三段Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.可知，在孩子毕业那天给孩子绿蛋和火腿，这种行为会让人们感到诙谐和放松。故选A。

4.B 主旨大意题。根据第一段Nobody likes an old poop（傻子）． Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual．可知，没有人喜欢傻子，幽默感是一个人个性的一部分，所以本文讲述了如何变得有幽默感。故选B。

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