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Is it true that we British people have a different sense of humor from people in other countries? Let’s have a look at what we laugh at in 【1】.

To us British people, 【2】 and important people often cause laughter. It’s not just politicians (政客) who make us laugh, but anyone whose job is to tell other people what to do and who takes 【3】 too seriously.

We laugh at the power, but also, pitifully, at anyone who is treated 【4】. We know they cannot win, but if they do win sometimes, it’s even 【5】. Our clowns (小丑) are often silly people doing silly things, while in America, they are often clever people doing clever things-and 【6】 at last.

The fact that we laugh when other people might feel 【7】 is one of the strangest things to learn about British humor. We do have a strong sense of irony (反諷). After some terrible experience, we might say, “Not very 【8】.” And we might say in the middle of a typhoon, “It’s a bit windy today.” Or “There is a tiny problem,” when something has gone 【9】 wrong. We don’t like to express strong feelings, but just “keep calm and carry on”.

Another things that can make it difficult 【10】 British humor is that we don’t always laugh or even smile when we say something funny. We often keep a straight face or use an unsmiling expression when we’re making a joke.

Do you think the British sense of humor is special?

【1】The trade war between China and the US will have influence on our country, but our government c_________ says that we have the ability to deal with it.

【2】Being e__________ by my teachers, I can solve almost all the problems that seemed difficult for me at first.

【3】It's known to all that Taiwan is part of China, and it can never be s________ from our motherland.

【4】The manager will be so busy next month, that he has to c__________ a few unimportant meetings.

【5】Creativity is great w_________ for us because of its value in our work and life.

—Thanks, mom. I got it.

A. unless you are allowed to

B. if you want to ask questions

C. when you are asked to come in

A. are made from；it’s made by

B. is made from；they’re made by

C. are made of；they’re made with

D. is made of；it’s made with

內(nèi)容提示：

1.在家尊敬父母，幫助他們做家務(wù)活；

2.出行時(shí)，排隊(duì)候車，不隨地吐痰、不亂扔垃圾；不在公共場(chǎng)所抽煙、喧嘩（比如在圖書館或博物館）

3.誠(chéng)實(shí)守信，不撒謊，不說(shuō)臟話；

4.對(duì)人有禮貌，幫助別人；坐車時(shí)請(qǐng)讓座給老人，殘疾人，尤其抱小孩的婦女；

5.遵守交通規(guī)則，做到紅燈停，綠燈行；

6.請(qǐng)你就此話題一點(diǎn)個(gè)人看法。

要求：1.條理消楚，字跡工整：可圍繞主題適當(dāng)發(fā)揮；2.文中不能出現(xiàn)考生的真實(shí)姓名、校名、地名成其他真實(shí)信息；

As a member of the city, I think we should______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’m sure our city will become more and more beautiful and cleaner as long as we all try our best to do something for it!

China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day(Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.

The dragon is important for Chinese people. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (傳人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs.

On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to “l(fā)ead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest(收成) in autumn.

Also, people eat special foods that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker(細(xì)須)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.

Today, many customs have faded away(消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the uncles of the family—mainly mother's brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.

【1】What does the Dragon Head Raising stand for?

【2】What do we Chinese people call ourselves?

【3】Why did people in ancient times put ashes in the kitchen?

【4】What do people eat on that day?

【5】There are no customs left in China on that day now, are there?

Exercise not only improves your appearance, but a【1】 improves your health. Health experts (專家) advise people to c【2】 physical activities that they find fun. So, what are some of the most popular forms (形式) of exercise in the USA?

Walking tops the list. It is considered to be the easiest way to get exercise. You can walk at any time and any p【3】. Walking is also said to be the least harmful to the knees and feet. So, it’s a w【4】 choice for the old.

A【5】 popular form of exercise is jogging. In the 1970s, Bill Bowerman brought jogging to the USA. He did so after seeing the popularity of the activity during a trip to New Zealand in the 1960s. He started the f【6】 jogging club in America. He also helped find Nike.

Swimming is also very popular. It was the second most popular sporting activity in America in 2008. The top activity was walking. When one is swimming, the w【7】body is put to work. It is said that swimming is good for people w【8】 special needs, like pregnant(懷孕的)women.

Dancing can also be a fun way to exercise. This is especially true for those who see exercise as something that they should do. A dance fitness programme c【9】 Zumba(尊巴) has grown in popularity in recent years. It was created by Alberto Perez in Colombia in the 1990s. In 2001, he brought the programme to the USA. S【10】 then, it has spread around the world.

【1】With the _________ (發(fā)展)of society，many farmers move to big cities．

【2】I went to bed at about 9:30 last night, but I don't know when I fell_______(睡著的)．

【3】Our knowledge of outer space is_________(增加)all the time．

【4】Everyone should speak __________(禮貌地) in public.

【5】I’d love to join you in the camping，but I’ve _________(允諾)to go cycling with John．

【1】I’m surprised to know the ant has two________(stomach).

【2】Don’t forget to take an umbrella with ________(you)

【3】So far, Mum’s work of art _______(win) high praise from the art community.

【4】Don’t be so impatient. We must think ________ (two) before deciding.

【5】I must leave now. Someone ________________(wait) for me outside.

A. caughtB. has caughtC. was catchingD. will catch