高中英语 外研版选择性必修第一册 Unit1 developing ideas -课文
外研版高一英语必修第一册(2019版)_Unit1_Developing_ideas提升测评
Unit1 Developing ideas, Presenting ideas and Reflection提升测评I.应用文写作一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“我理想的高中生活”，请根据下列提示完成作文。
1.在校学习情况；2.老师与同学；3.学校活动。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
I often imagine what my life will be like in my dream high school._____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________Ⅱ.读后续写（2018浙江台州联谊五校高一上期中）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighbourhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. A they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks（紧盯着他们）.One day, Ali took Zahra’s shoes to a she repairman to get them fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali, whose lessons began in the afternoon. Ali could thenrun to his school. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was often given warnings by the school.One day Ali heard about a long-distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a pair of new shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of the race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted, he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as he neared the finishing line, another runner collided（碰撞）with him from behind and he fell down.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
外研版高中英语选择性必修第一册Unit1分层跟踪检测3含答案
分层跟踪检测(三)Developing ideas&Presenting ideasA级必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.The man should be condemned for his (cruel) to his wife.2.“Did you hear what happened to Adam last Friday?” Lindsey whispers Tori.3.There was nothing to throw light the connection between the two men.4.Posting what you are looking for on social media probably won’t result in a useful(respond).5.When he brings his speech to a nice (conclude),Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.6.With a 3D printer,a cook can print (complicate) chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake.7.My washing machine (repair) this week,so I have to wash my clothes by hand.8.As the small boat moved,(gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water.9.John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named (compose) of the year.10.Some famous professors will be invited to be judges and make (remark) on the performances of the competitors.Ⅱ.选词填空1.Shelly was one of those kids who were always getting at school.2.Ecotourism low impact travel to undisturbed places.3.The president promised to his new fiscal(财政的) policies.e a pen or pencil to the last clause in this passage.5.Now,every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage,wea sense of excitement.6.There’s no time to consult reference books;you have to .7.She glanced at the sleeping child and then .8.Football season started in September and all summer long I .9.Work hard,or you will with your classmates.10.The campaign educate the public to respect the environment.Ⅲ.单句写作1.公众指责经理,这使他感到难堪。
外研版(2019)选择性必修第一册 Unit1 developing ideas -课文
The Importance of Humour幽默的重要性1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.数千年来，幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。
古希腊的文字中记载有喜剧，而中世纪的作品中也常常出现笑话。
虽然那些笑话对现在的我们来说可能不像当时那么有趣，但是它们的作者明白，幽默不仅娱乐大众，而且可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.”But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”到了近现代，美国作家马克·吐温因擅长用幽默的方式表达严肃的内容而著称。
2019外研版高中英语选择性必修一Unit1 Developing ideas拓展练习
Unit1 Developing ideas 拓展练习I.单元语法填空－定语从句专练1.We finally got to the village, __________ we saw a number of newly-built houses.2. My mother bought many children's books, nearly half of __________ were for my sister.3. The couple, __________ life used to be very hard, have set up a series of chain stores in Europe.4. Many young people, most of __________ were well-educated, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.5. My best friend Julia will come to see me next July, __________ she won't be so busy.6. We must believe that we can succeed, __________ makes it possible for us to overcome the difficulties.7. I would like to choose the student, __________ I think is the best, to be our monitor.8. __________ you can see, I have a degree in finance, and I also have three years of work experience.II.单句语法填空1. He spotted a man________（enter)the spot where a heated discussion was on.2. She was pleased with the way ________ he solved this difficult problem.3. One will fall ________ the times if one does not acquire new knowledge.4. They discussed the problem for a whole day, but they couldn't arrive at a ________（conclude).5. Jim left the office hurriedly, ________（remark)that he had some important work to do.6. Beethoven is one of the most outstanding ________（compose)in this world.7. The ________（complicated)the task is, the more likely you fail to finish it.8. The ground is covered with snow and ice, which makes driving very ________（danger).9. The beatings and the ________（cruel) of the guards had a deep effect on Elias.10. In the school hall, where a meeting is ________（hold), some students are busy preparing for it.III.课文语法填空I walk through the doors into the waiting area, 1.________anxious parents do what they can to comfort their nervous and crying children.I find a small girl called Lara, spending her time 2.________（cry)in pain, whose ankle is twice its normal size as she fell off her bicycle. Although the doctors and nurses will treat her injure, it's my job 3.________（make)her feel better.Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, 4.________（mean)clown doctors can be helpful. Choosing to be a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them. We entertain the children by doing magic 5.________(trick), singing songs, telling stories and silly jokes. Since some children don't feel like laughing, especially if they are in pain, we have to work 6.________（close)with the doctors and nurses.The doctors concentrate 7.________examining Lara's ankle, and I get her attention by doing a magic trick. Although she is clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look 8.________（replace)-first by a small smile, and then by loud laughter.I hope that clown doctors help make the hospital 9.________friendlier place to visit. After all, it is really true that"laughter is the 10.________（good) medicine".IV.阅读理解ADo you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world-and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr Madan Kataria.“Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day," says Dr Kataria. "Everyone's naturally good at laughing-it's the universal language. We want people to feel happy with their lives." There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.Many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body.Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest-I wasn't interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha," while looking at each other. However, our bodies can't tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects. Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real-and some people just couldn't stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you're under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!1. In which country was the first Laughter Club started?A.Britain.B.America.C.Australia.D.India.2. How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?A. Surprised.B.Pleased.C.Nervous.D.Stressful.3. When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?A.After a few minutes.B.After a few hours.C.After a few seconds.D.After a few days.4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Fake laughter and real laughter are both good for health.B.40% of the people in Laughter Clubs are good friends.C.Adults laugh more often than children in a day.ughing is the best way to prevent illness.BWho’re happier, men or women? Research shows it’s a complex question and that asking whether males or females are happier isn’t really that helpful, because basically, happiness is different for women and men.Women’s happiness has been declining for the past 30 years, according to recent statistics. And research shows that women are twice as likely to experience depression compared with men.Gender(性别) differences in depression are well confirmed and studies have found that biological, psychological and social factors contribute to the difference.Early studies on gender and happiness found men and women were socialized to express different feelings. Women are more likely to express happiness, warmth and fear, which help with social bonding and appear more consistent with the traditional role as a primary caregiver, while men display more anger, pride and disrespect, which are more consistent with a protector and provider role.Recent research suggests that these differences are not just socially, but also genetically related. Studies have looked into these findings further and discovered that females use more areas of the brain containing mirror neurons (镜像神经元) than males when they process feelings. Mirror neurons allow us to experience the world from other people’s view, to understand their actions and intentions. This may explain why women can experience deeper sadness. Women tend to experience more negative feelings, such as more guilt, shame and to a lesser degree, embarrassment.Psychologically it seems men and women differ in the way they process and express feelings. With the exception of anger, women experience feelings more strongly and share their feelings more openly with others. Studies have found in particular that women express more appreciation—which has been linked to greater happiness. This supports the theory that women’s happiness is more dependent on relationships than men’s.5．Which feeling are men more likely to show compared with women?A．Warmth.B．Depression.C．Happiness. D．Disrespect.6．What factors cause women to share feelings more openly?A．Psychological factors. B．Biological factors.C．Educational factors. D．Social factors.7．One can probably read the text from________．A．a science fiction B．a culture brochureC．a nursery guide D．a health magazine8．What is the text mainly about?A．Men and women differ in biology and psychology.B．Men and women experience happiness differently.C．Social roles have a great effect on men and women.D．Women’s happiness has declined in the past years.V.短文语法填空Kenneth Williams 1.________（consider) one of the greatest British comedy actors of the twentieth century. His voice is his outstanding gift; it virtually defined him as a 2.________（perform).Williams would often spend weeks deciding how a character should sound and this "voice" determined his approach to each role. 3.________even after he had chosen his "voice", he didn't always stick to it. In the middle of 4.________single performance, he would sometimes change the tone or speed of his speech, for 5.________（great) comic effect. While still a beginner, he felt he should be given the freedom to do as he wished on stage and often 6.________（ignore)his directors' instructions. This greatly annoyed some directors, who refused 7.________（work)with him. Sometimes, he would completely ignore the script and make up his own lines during performance. Although he was proud of his ability to go"off scripts", he became extremely angry if other actors tried to do the same, 8.________（argue)that they were simply not good at it.Williams loved to make his audience laugh. When performing a scene 9.________there were few laughs, he would often make up 10.________own jokes, which always entertained the audience, but sometimes also ruined the scene.VI.读后续写阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
外研版2019高中英语必修第一册Unit1 developing ideas知识点
That’s sound advice for sure. But how did you deal with new challenges, like starting a new course? 采访人：这的确是个不错的建议。但是，你是如何应对新挑战的 呢，比如学习一门新课程?
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外研版选择性必修第一册 Unit1 Understanding ideas-课文
The Best Medicine最佳灵药1 As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.当我穿着白大褂走进医院时，我看起来和其他医生没什么两样——直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹色假发和大红鼻子，别上我的名牌“拉里，笑哈哈医生”。
我穿过一道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦和紧张情绪。
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过数百遍的旧杂志。
焦虑的父母们正尽其所能安抚紧张哭闹的孩子。
2 In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better.在这个特别的场景里，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了原来的两倍。
外研版2019高中英语必修第一册Unit1 A new start-Developing ideas
High School Hints
3. How did she handle disappointments?
She realized that it wasn’t just about winning. So she kept working hard and found a way to be part of something she loved.
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2. How did she deal with new challenges?
frightened (adj.): 受惊的，害怕的
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全力以赴，竭尽全力
e.g. He would go all out if he had an exam tomorrow.
Thank you
hold one’s head up: 昂起头
e.g. If you know that you did your best, you can hold your head up.
in particular: 特别，尤其
e.g. I prefer drinking tea, green tea in particular.
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Scan the interview and find the main idea.
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are in need and this will make you feel good, too. In a word, welcome you here and be brave to embrace challenges.
高中英语 外研版选择性必修第一册 Unit1 Understanding ideas-课文
The Best Medicine最佳灵药1 As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.当我穿着白大褂走进医院时，我看起来和其他医生没什么两样——直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹色假发和大红鼻子，别上我的名牌“拉里，笑哈哈医生”。
我穿过一道道门进入候诊区，这里充斥着常见的厌烦和紧张情绪。
人们别扭地坐在塑料椅上，翻阅着那些已经被读过数百遍的旧杂志。
焦虑的父母们正尽其所能安抚紧张哭闹的孩子。
2 In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better.在这个特别的场景里，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了原来的两倍。
外研版高二英语选择性必修第一册(2019版)_U1_D_ideas_and_P_ideas基础过关练
Unit1 Developing ideas and Presenting ideas 基础过关练Ⅰ.单词拼写1. It’s all very________（难懂的）—but I’ll try and explain.2. Then he looked at his grandmother and________（轻柔地）put his hand on her knee.3. She leaned over and________（低语）something in his ear.4. He can’t grasp the basic c of mathematics.5. He showed me the exact s where he had asked her to marry him.Ⅱ.用方框内短语的适当形式填空2. I am interested in stories in general, and in detective stories________.3. He ________ “fellow subjects,” and instead inserted “fellow citizens.”.4. John________ in his studies and finally had to leave school.5. The interviewe r’s questions really________ him________.6. The director ________Jim for being late for work again.Ⅲ.单句语法填空1. I told the boys________ for making so much noise.2. Britain had laws against________(cruel) to animals but none to protect children.3. Mozart’s ________ (composer) are undoubtedly among the world’s greatest.4. Between the two buildings________(stand) a tall pine.5. I’ve come to the________(conclude) that he’s not the right person for the job.6. Hydrogen combines________ oxygen to form water.Ⅳ.完成句子1.许多运动员认为乒乓球不仅是一项体能比赛，也是一场心理比赛。
外研版高二英语选择性必修第一册(2019版)Unit1_Developing_ideas词汇精讲课堂
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1. fame
本单元词汇梳理
词块：win / achieve / gain fame; rise to fame
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Paraphrase: When Twain replied that he didn't have a ticket, the barber told him that he would have to stand if he wanted to go to the lecture, for there were no seats left in the theatre.
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外研版(2019)选择性必修第一册 Unit1 developing ideasThe Importance of Humour幽默的重要课文中英文
Unit 1 developing ideasThe Importance of Humour幽默的重要性1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes mig ht not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.数千年来，幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。
古希腊的文字中记载有喜剧，而中世纪的作品中也常常出现笑话。
虽然那些笑话对现在的我们来说可能不像当时那么有趣，但是它们的作者明白，幽默不仅娱乐大众，而且可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.”But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”到了近现代，美国作家马克·吐温因擅长用幽默的方式表达严肃的内容而著称。
高中英语第一篇教材Unit1课件外研版选择性必修第一册 161129
2.In America, did Mark Twain combine humour with more serious messages?
答案 D
2.What does mischievous mean in the sentence “Twain's particular style of
writing is funny and often mischievous. ” in Paragraph 2?
A.Boring.
B.Annoying.
7.brand of humour 独特的幽默风格 8.tell off 斥责,责骂 9.fall behind 不能按时完成（工作） 10.think on one's feet 反应敏捷；随机应变 11.hurry away 匆匆离开 bine...with... 将……和……相结合 13.cross out 划掉,删除
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gently /ˈdʒentli/adv.温和地;轻柔地 illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/v.照亮,照明 equation /ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n/n.等式,方程式
Unit1 Developing Ideas--高中英语外研版课件(选择性必修第一册)
It’s adapted fom one of Mark Twain’s great works.
Activity 1: Getting to know two humourous writers
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B1 U1 Developing ideas
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, we’ll be able to: 1. better understand the importance of humor; 2. analyze the humour styles of Mark Twain and
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
Activity 4: Think and share
1. How can a sense of humor help you in your daily life? Give an example.
2. Do you know Einstein's equation of genius? Lin Yutang also had an equation of wisdom. Do you agree with it? You can also come up with your own equation.
Birthplace : Longxi, Fujian Nationality: Chinese Education : Master of Arts in Harvard University , Doctor of linguistics in University Leipzig
高中英语必修第一册Unit1 Section Ⅲ Developing ideasReading学案
SectionⅢDeveloping ideas－Reading1．win the award for the excellent performance由于出色的表演而获奖2．take advantage of the opportunity利用这个机会3．subscribe to many magazines订阅很多杂志4．have a good view of the beautiful scenery饱览美丽的风景5．former teachers and classmates从前的老师和同学们6．at first sight初次见到7．struggle against the enemy与敌人斗争8．improve the quality of the products提高产品质量9．rate the university highly对这所大学评价很高10．exchange ideas and feelings with each other彼此交流思想和情感1．graduate v．毕业→graduation n．毕业2．fright n．惊吓；害怕→frighten v．使吃惊；惊吓→frightened adj.受惊的，害怕的→frightening adj.令人害怕的3．select v．挑选，选择→selection n．挑选，选择4．particular n．细节adj.特定的，特指的→particularly ad v.尤其，特别5．specific adj.具体的，特定的→specifically ad v.明确地；准确地6．refer v．参考，查阅→reference n．提到，论及；参考；查阅7．memory n．记忆，记忆力→memorise v．记住，熟记8．perform v．表现；演出→performance n．(工作或活动中的)表现1．graduate from毕业于2．be about to do马上就要做3．deal with处理，应对4．at the sight of一看到5．go all out全力以赴，竭尽全力6．hold one's head up扬起某人的头7．in particular尤其，特别8．give...a hand帮……一把9．refer to参考，查阅10．look forward to(兴奋地)期待，盼望1．[句型公式]as if引导表语从句或方式状语从句。
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The Importance of Humour
幽默的重要性
1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
数千年来，幽默一直是人类行为的重要组成部分。
古希腊的文字中记载有喜剧，而中世纪的作品中也常常出现笑话。
虽然那些笑话对现在的我们来说可能不像当时那么有趣，但是它们的作者明白，幽默不仅娱乐大众，而且可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.”But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
到了近现代，美国作家马克·吐温因擅长用幽默的方式表达严肃的内容而著称。
吐温独特的写作风格幽默风趣，而且常常带有调侃意味。
例如，在他的经典小说《汤姆·索耶历险记》中有一句名言“写作很容易，你要做的就是把错误的单词划掉。
”他日常与人交流中的诙谐言论同样出名。
比如，有一次在美国做巡回演讲时，马克·吐温走进一家理发店去理发和刮脸。
理发师没有认出他来，问他有没有这场演讲的门票，马克·吐温说没有。
理发师告诉他，如果他想去听演讲就只能站着了，因为剧院里已经没有座位了。
马克·吐温回答说：“真倒霉。
只要那个家伙演讲，我总是要站着！”
3 Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his uniq ue brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed “youmo”from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”. “Youmo”is still being used in this way today.
和马克·吐温类似，在世界的另一端，林语堂很快也因其独特的幽默风格而闻名。
作为著名的双语作家，林语堂将幽默的概念引入了中国现代文学。
1924年，他创造性地借用古汉语中的“幽默”作为英文单词“humour”的翻译。
今天，“幽默”一词仍在以这种方式被人们使用。
4 Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. Once, having been invited to dinner at
a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and
walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals?”said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.”Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
林语堂的机智使他成为著名的幽默大师。
有一次，他被邀请去一所大学吃晚饭，当校长突然让他做演讲时，他感到很为难。
林语堂急中生智，开始讲述一个残忍的罗马皇帝试图把一个人喂给野兽的故事。
首先来了一头狮子，那人对狮子耳语了几句，狮子摇了摇头，不高兴地走开了。
然后来了一只老虎，那人又对老虎耳语了几句，老虎看起来很震惊，急忙跑开了。
“你对我的动物们说了什么？”皇帝惊讶地说道。
“我告诉它们，把我作为晚饭吃掉后，它们必须要演讲一番。
”林语堂的听众们哄堂大笑。
通过这个小笑话，林语堂既能让大家哈哈大笑，同时也委婉地表达了对校长的不满。
5 Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn’t just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and hu mour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.
马克·吐温和林语堂都明白，幽默不仅仅能带来笑声，它还是一种生活方式，是一种可以用来阐明世界的工具。
林语堂甚至还创造了一个公式来解释他的理念：现实+梦想+幽默=智慧。
和其他人在一起生活和工作有时候并不是一件容易的事，而幽默可以让事情变得更简单。
一起讲笑话、一起欢笑可以使不同的个体甚至是团体凝聚在一起。
事实上，有些人甚至会认为我们对幽默的需求几乎与我们对水和空气的需求一样强烈。
用马克吐温的话来说：“幽默是人类头等的幸事。
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