Based on some studies, people in their forties, on average, laugh less often each day than children
英语试题 02-03
Based on some studies, people in their forties, on average, laugh less often each day than children under age 7 and adults over age 65. That's kind of sad for middle-aged men. If it's been a while since your father has let out a good belly laugh, here are some ideas that you can do to get your father back on the road to joy.
A joke book can be helpful. The Dilbert series by Scott Adams is quite funny if you're into office humor. The Far Side series by Gary Larson came out twenty years ago, but it still works even for today's people. In fact, you don't even have to buy a book. You can go online and find comic strips, lists of jokes and so on.
On DVD, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon or however you get them, you can find funny movies and shows that can make a difference in your life. Teen movies arc particularly funny when done well. Mean Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You and She's All Thai are bound to bring a smile to your father's face. Screwball （荒诞的）comedies might be your father's cup of tea. Some comedies from the 1930s, 40s and 50s have stood the test of time and are still amusing. Also, there are a number of channels where people can watch comedians in high spirits.
If your father already has close friends to exchange jokes with, it's to his great advantage. But your father can also seek out new friends who have a lighter, cheerier and more mirthful wav to life.
People are often in humorous situations at work, at home and in life, but to what degree do we take note of them? You can encourage your lather to note humorous situations all around him. If he begins to notice this, soon enough, he begins to actively seek them. Before he knows it. his search for a humor-filled life becomes a significant pan of his day.
21. What do the Dilbert series and The Far Side series have in common?
A. They're in the form of short stories.
B. They have many jokes about office life.
C. They can bring much laughter to people.
D. They became popular soon after publication.
22. The underlined word "mirthful" in Paragraph 4 means.
A. colorful B. joyful C. puzzling D. regular
23. What's implied in the last paragraph?
A. Humorous situations can be easily ignored.
B. Humorous situations can be created actively.
C. People should spend time with positive people.
D. People should learn to discover the humorous moments.
答案
21 -23 CBD
A joke book can be helpful. The Dilbert series by Scott Adams is quite funny if you're into office humor. The Far Side series by Gary Larson came out twenty years ago, but it still works even for today's people. In fact, you don't even have to buy a book. You can go online and find comic strips, lists of jokes and so on.
On DVD, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon or however you get them, you can find funny movies and shows that can make a difference in your life. Teen movies arc particularly funny when done well. Mean Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You and She's All Thai are bound to bring a smile to your father's face. Screwball （荒诞的）comedies might be your father's cup of tea. Some comedies from the 1930s, 40s and 50s have stood the test of time and are still amusing. Also, there are a number of channels where people can watch comedians in high spirits.
If your father already has close friends to exchange jokes with, it's to his great advantage. But your father can also seek out new friends who have a lighter, cheerier and more mirthful wav to life.
People are often in humorous situations at work, at home and in life, but to what degree do we take note of them? You can encourage your lather to note humorous situations all around him. If he begins to notice this, soon enough, he begins to actively seek them. Before he knows it. his search for a humor-filled life becomes a significant pan of his day.
21. What do the Dilbert series and The Far Side series have in common?
A. They're in the form of short stories.
B. They have many jokes about office life.
C. They can bring much laughter to people.
D. They became popular soon after publication.
22. The underlined word "mirthful" in Paragraph 4 means.
A. colorful B. joyful C. puzzling D. regular
23. What's implied in the last paragraph?
A. Humorous situations can be easily ignored.
B. Humorous situations can be created actively.
C. People should spend time with positive people.
D. People should learn to discover the humorous moments.
答案
21 -23 CBD
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