Whether we find a joke funny or not largely depends on where we have been brought up.The sense of humour is mysteriously(神秘地)connected with national characteristics.A Frenchman ,for instance, might find it hard to laugh at Russian joke.In the same way, a Russian might fail to see anything amusing in a joke which would make an Englishman laugh to tears.

       Most funny stories are based on comic situations.In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a worldwide request.No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say ,Charlie Chaplin’s early films.However, a new type of humour, which stems largely from America, has recently come into fashion.It is called “sick humour”.Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent (cause by force)death or serious accidents.Many people find this sort of joke distasteful.The following example of “sick humour” will enable you to judge for yourself.

A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas.From the moment he arrived there, he kept on pestering(纠缠) his doctor tell him when he would be able to go home.He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital .Though the doctor did his best, the patient’s recovery was slow.On Christmas day, however, the doctor consoled(安慰)him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.The man took heart and, sure enough , on New Year’s Eve he was able to hobble(跛行) along to a party.To compensate(补偿)for his unpleasant experiences in hospital , the man drank a little more than what was good for him.In the process, he enjoyed himself and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals.He was still mumbling something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.

Whether you find “sick humour” funny or not will depend on ________.

       A.your having been brought up in America                           

B.the joke being related to a really comic situation

       C.your ability to see the funny side of an unpleasant event  

D.your ability to laugh until you cry

The man spent Christmas day feeling miserable because ________.

       A.the doctor had failed to cure him                 

B.he was not able to be with his friends

       C.being unable to walk, he did not enjoy the celebrations at the hospital

       D.he thought he might also miss the New Year’s Eve celebration

The point of the joke taken to explain “sick humour” is that ________.

       A.no sooner was the out of hospital than he had to go back in again.

       B.the man should not have said how much he hated hospitals

       C.the man would be unable to walk for the rest of his life  

D.the man had not got a leg to stand on

What can you learn from this story ?

       A.On New Year’s Eve, the man was able to walk properly to the party.

       B.At the party , he enjoyed himself but only drank a little.

       C.He had to go to hospital again though he hated it.

       D.The man got well soon because the doctor took good care of him.

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to     36     for a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his nerve      37     a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked     38     so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it      39     , and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she     40    . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __41   .” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger     42    , but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.

Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called      43     to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now     44     , was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light     45     his eyes. Immediately, he     46     and went down through the hospital hall into her room.

     47    in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He      48    her at once. He went back to the consultation room and      49     to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave    50__attention to her case.

After a long      51     the battle was won. Dr. Kelly     52     the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was     53     that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her     54   . She read these words…

“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she     55     silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

36.A.call B.make C.beg  D.prepare

37.A.while    B.when C.though   D.unless

38.A.thirsty  B.lazy C.tired    D.hungry

39.A.slowly   B.unexpectedly C.steadily D.hurriedly

40.A.announced    B.shook    C.replied  D.doubted

41.A.reward   B.kindness C.hand D.value

42.A.physically   B.mentally C.normally D.properly

43.A.up   B.for  C.on   D.in

44.A.rich B.famous   C.observant    D.vivid

45.A.fixed    B.consulted    C.filled   D.concentrated

46.A.rose B.raised   C.got  D.left

47.A.Worn B.Having   C.putting  D.Dressed

48.A.recognized   B.knew C.spared   D.regained

49.A.desired  B.declared C.determined   D.declined

50.A.special  B.ordinary C.normal   D.no

51.A.decision B.preparation  C.struggle D.debate

52.A.ordered  B.requested    C.confused D.compressed

53.A.negative B.uncertain    C.positive D.obvious

54.A.presentation B.preference   C.attention    D.arrangement

55.A.praised  B.pretended    C.pressed  D.prayed

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe (欠) you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to the woman’s room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
【小题1】The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to ________.

A.thank the woman for her kindness
B.continue his schooling
C.become a famous doctor
D.support his poor family
【小题2】Which is true about the boy and the woman?
A.He was too shy to ask her for some water.
B.She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.
C.She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.
D.She never thought he would save her life later.
【小题3】After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he ________.
A.refused to take good care of her himself
B.decided to try his best to save her
C.told her she once gave him a glass of milk
D.asked for her bill and paid it off at once
【小题4】The best title for this passage is ________.
A.The Final BillB.A Warm-hearted Woman
C.A Glass of MilkD.A Famous Doctor

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to the woman’s room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
【小题1】The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to ________.

A.continue his schooling
B.become a famous doctor
C.thank the woman for her kindness
D.support his poor family
【小题2】Which is true about the boy and the woman?
A.He was too shy to ask her for some water.
B.She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.
C.She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.
D.She never thought he would save her life later.
【小题3】After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he ________.
A.began to take good care of her himself
B.told her she once gave him a glass of milk
C.decided to try his best to save her
D.asked for her bill and paid it off at once
【小题4】The best title for this passage is ________.
A.A Warm-hearted WomanB.A Glass of Milk
C.The Final BillD.A Famous Doctor

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