2023湖南省常德市一中高三月考英語試題及答案

I know of a few people that don’t have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don't get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke?
Laughing is essential to keep your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications(藥物治療) to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to ignore the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.
56． According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that _________.
A. it makes people more confidentB. it can pick up people’s spirits
C. it can help get rid of the cruelty in the worldD. it can help people get on well with others
57． From the second paragraph, we can know that __________.
A. the writer is funny and politeB. family members should play tricks on each other
C. the writer’s grandma is humorousD. we should relieve stress in any situation
58．The phrase “busting a gut" in the third paragraph can be replaced by _______.
A. explaining carefullyB. speaking loud
C. keeping silentD. laughing hard
59．In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to _______.
A. encourage people to be humorous in daily life
B. talk about his own understanding of humor
C. introduce a practical way to get through daily life
D. convince people of the power of being optimistic about life
60．What is the author’s attitude towards the present world?
A. Critical B. PositiveC. Satisfied D. Indifferent
B
Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere .Here are some ideas to get you started.
Organize a blanket drive
It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!
Practice random acts of kindness
I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbour’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.
Say thank you
Just a simple thank-you can make somebody’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate（培養） a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.
Use your talents to help the community
The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate（協調） events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.
Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.
61．If you join a blank drive, you can _________
A. keep yourself from the coldB. bring a blanket to go on a trip
C. buy a home for homeless peopleD. collect donations for the homeless people
62．How did the author restore his faith in humanity?
A. he helps othersB. he often blessed others
C. He got help from othersD. He got praised by others
63．The underlined phrase” to make somebody’s day” is to ________
A. make someone feel grateful all dayB. do something unnoticed by people
C. make someone feel good all dayD. help someone to solve problems
64． What is the author’s talent?
A. Sewing B. Writing C. Baking D. Knitting
65．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Help Others in NeedB. Make the Best of Talent
C. Enjoy Your Holiday SeasonD. Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season
C
On the island of New Zealand, there is a (螞蚱)grasshopper-like species of insect that is found nowhere else on earth. New Zealanders have given it the nickname weta, which is a native Maori word meaning “god of bad looks”. It’s easy to see why anyone would call this insect a bad-looking bug. Most people feel disgusted at the sight of these bulky(笨重的)，slow-moving creatures. 精品小說推薦： 昔日落魄少年被逐出家族，福禍相依得神秘老者相助，從此人生路上一片青雲！ 我行我瀟灑，彰顯我性格！ 彆罵小爺拽，媳婦多了用車載！ 妹紙一聲好歐巴，轉手就是摸摸大！ “不要嘛！” 完整內容請點擊辣手仙醫

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