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 are humorous B. you are angry

C. you lack humor D. you are funny

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

A. laugh at him B. feel embarrassed

C. scold him D. chuckle

3.What is the best title for the text?

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

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Mr Jackson was blind from birth.He owned a fruit _______ on a very busy street. _______ he was visually disabled,he ran his business pretty handsomely.He could see nothing and he could only _______ the things within his reach. _______ he was able to handle it and was content with everything he had.

One day his son came to him.He told Mr Jackson in _______ that he read in the newspaper of a _______ who could operate on his eyes and allow him to see.The father and son traveled to the doctor and paid for the _______.

After the operation,the doctor asked Mr Jackson,“What is the first thing you are _______ to see when I take the bandages off?”He replied,“I really want to see my beautiful _______ on my stand!”

The doctor and the son _______ Mr Jackson down to the busy street where his fruit stand had been located for so many years.The doctor _______ unwrapped the bandages _______ he could lay his eyes on the beautiful fruit!Mr Jackson was so full of _______ that he could finally see his life’s work—taking care of his fruit!After a few hours of _______ his beautiful fruit stand,he looked down the street both ways and saw there were quite a few fruit stands in both directions.He looked _______ the street and saw many other fruit stands.He spent so much time looking at other people’s fruit stands and _______ the competition.Soon his own business _______.

From Mr Jackson’s failure,we should know that everyone is a _______ individual with different fingerprints,DNA and thinking.What we need to do is just be ourselves and _______ everyone else to be who they are.Mind our own business and we should never be afraid of _______

1.A.stand B.company C.store D.center

2.A.Because B.As C.Although D.When

3.A.remember B.describe C.imagine D.feel

4.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Besides

5.A.pride B.doubt C.excitement D.surprise

6.A.doctor B.nurse C.chemist D.volunteer

7.A.information B.medicine C.service D.operation

8.A.nervous B.lucky C.eager D.afraid

9.A.flowers B.vegetables C.fruit D.clothing

10.A.sent B.accompanied C.followed D.invited

11.A.suddenly B.curiously C.carefully D.firmly

12.A.so that B.in case C.even if D.if only

13.A.regret B.joy C.courage D.relief

14.A.enjoying B.checking C.judging D.making

15.A.above B.within C.through D.across

16.A.preparing for B.focusing on C.worrying about D.taking up

17.A.improved B.failed C.appeared D.expanded

18.A.simple B.reliable C.unique D.perfect

19.A.force B.require C.persuade D.allow

20.A.competitions B.changes C.differences D.disabilities

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