高一上学期期末考试英语试题含答案

湖北省秋季高一英语期末考试试题
本试卷共四部分, 满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

(Text 1)
M: Are you and Ann going straight to the restaurant from work tonight?
W: Actually I’m leaving work early because I need to do some shopping in the market, and after that, I’m going to meet Ann outside the cinema. She doesn’t know where the restaurant is, you know.
(Text 2)
M: Don’t you usually leave for the airport at four o’clock?
W: Yes, I usually do.
M: Well, why are you leaving so early?
W: It’s going to snow, so I have to leave half an hour earlier.
(Text 3)
W: Mr Stone’s lessons were a waste of time. He was always telling funny stories.
M: But he was actually covering what we should learn.
W: I don’t think so.
(Text 4)
M: I have a good pet. It never causes trouble for me.
W: Really? What is it?
M: It’s an electronic cat. It’s operated by the computer.
W: I don’t like electronic pets. They are not pets. They are machines.
(Text 5)
W: Hi, Belly, I heard your birthday is coming up.
M: Yeah, just two days away.
W: Has your brother bought you anything?
M: Well, not yet, but he never forgets.
1．Where will the woman go first after work? A. To the cinema. B. To the market. C. To the restaurant. 2．What time is the woman leaving?A. At 3:30. B. At 4:00. C. At 4:30.
3．What does the man think of Mr. Stone’s lessons?
A. Boring.
B. Unnecessary.
C. Helpful.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. An animal.
B. A computer.
C. A machine.
5．What does the man mean? A. His brother is coming to celebrate his birthday.
B. His brother will give him a birthday present.
C. His brother never forgets his own birthday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

(Text 6)
M: So what were you like as a kid?
W: When I was a kid, I was kind of troublesome.
M: You? Really? What was the turning point?
W: When I graduated from. high school.
M: What do you mean?
W: Until you graduate, you don’t understand that life is just beginning. (6)After I finished high school, I realized that I still had a lot to learn.
M: I know what you mean. I was really dependent when I was a child.
W: What changed?
M: I think I became more independent after I got my first job. (7)Once you have a job, you learn to be more independent.
6．What did the woman get to know when she left high school?
A. She needed to learn much.
B. She was troublesome.
C. She had to find a job.
7．What is the man like?
A. He is self-dependent.
B. He is childish.
C. He is confident.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

(Text 7)
W: Good evening. This is Gin o’s. Can I help you?
M: It’s m y mother’s birt h day next week, so I’d like to book a table.
W: Certainly, sir. Which day?
M: It’s next Friday, 20th of May.
W: All right. And how many people?
M: Let me see. (8)There’s my wife and I ... our two children ... and Mum, of course … oh, and(9)my brother James. And I don’t get home from work until 6:00 o n Fridays, so let’s say 7:00.
W: And what would you like me to put on the cake?
M: Oh! I didn’t know you did cakes! (10)I think you’d better just put “Happy Birthday”.
W: That’s fine.
8．How many people will get to the restaurant next Friday?
A. Five.
B. Six.
C. Seven.
9．Who is James?
A. The man’s son.
B. The man’s brother.
C. The woman’s brother.
10．What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. To book a birthday cake.
B. To make a birthday cake.
C. To put some words on the cake.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

(Text 8)
M: Excuse me. (11)Could you tell me how to get to the Palace Museum?
W: You can take Bus No. 5. The driver will tell you where to get off.
M: Yes, but I’m driving my own car.
W: Oh, you drive along this street, (12)turn right at the third cross of the road, then you see a road sign that says “Palace Museu m”, and then you follow the sign. It will direct you to the Palace Museum.
M: Drive a long this street, turn right, and. then I’ll see the road sign?
W: That’s right. But I don’t see any car around here. Wh ere’s yo ur car?
M: I parked it over there. You see?
W: Oh, no. (13)You’d better move it before a policeman sees you parking there. You’r e parking in a bus zone.
M: Here comes a policeman. I’d better run. Thank you.
11．What is the man doing?
A. Waiting for a bus.
B. Asking for directions.
C. Looking for a parking lot.
12．What can the man see after turning right at the third cross?
A. A road sign.
B. A museum.
C. A bus stop.
13．What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman is a bus driver.
B. The man has parked in a wrong place.
C. The man will ask a policeman for help.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

(Text 9)
W: Now, Tony, what do you like best about being a basketball star?
M: W ell, I love to hear the cheering when I’m playing, especially when I score a basket. And, of course, the pay is good.
W: (14)Do you get nervous?
M: (14)Before the game, yes, but not during it.
W: Can you tell us something about your training?
M: Well, we train very hard, especially before a big game. (13)The team has to stay together on the road —sometimes for weeks —and I find it very boring.
W: Are you worried about tomorrow’s game?
M: No. (16)Even if we lose we’ll probably still get the cup. You see, we’ve scored more points tha n The Rockets, so they’ll have to win by at least four points if they want the cup. I don't think they can do that.
W: Thank you, Tony, and good luck tomorrow.
14．When is the man nervous?
A. During a game.
B. When he’s punished by his coach.
C. Before a game.
15．What does the man dislike?
A. Weeks of travelling.
B. Big games.
C. Hard training.
16．According to the man, what will the result be?
A. His team is sure to get the cup.
B. His team will win the next game.
C. The Rockets has a big chance of winning tomorrow’s game.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

(Text 10)
M: Congratulations, everybody. Welcome to our university. (17)The starting of university can be exciting on the one hand, and can also be worrying on the other hand. Do your best to get used to the living here and get to know your professors and classmates. (18)Trying to understand what our university expects of you will help you to become clear about your own goals. During this time you have of course to study hard in order to pass the exams. (19)But what’s more important for you is to put some energy into learning how to learn. Thinking about what you want from the university and how you can reach your goals will help you. Some of you may find your studies are not exciting and are thinking of stopping learning. In this case, just think it over before you make the decision. (20)For learning is so important that it will change your future life. Our university can answer your real learning needs if you can make up your mind to go though with it. This is what I'd like to say to you at the moment. If you still have any questions, please come to my office. Thank you. 17．How will the students feel about the university life at the beginning?
A. Busy and fearful.
B. Happy but tired.
C. Anxious but excited.
18．What will help the students to become clear about their own goals?
A. Communicating with professors and classmates.
B. Understanding the university requirements.
C. Getting used to university life.
19．According to the speaker, what is more important for the new students?
A. Fields of learning.
B. Goals of learning.
C. Ways of learning.
20．Why does the speaker advise the students not to give up learning?
A. Learning can help them improve their life.
B. Learning can help them get university degrees.
C. Learning can help them understand their own value.
第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21．“D ama” or “big mama” refer s to those middle-aged Chinese women who are very good at hunting for _______ and keep an eagle(老鹰) eye on the gold prices in jewelry shop.
A. bargains
B. basis
C. applications
D. attention
22．It is agreed that the Japanese leader should take ________ for damaging relations between China and Japan.
A. reality
B. reward
C. reception
D. responsibility
23．The time has come for us to carry out the God-given promise that all are equal and _________ a chance to look for their full happiness. A. devote B. explore C. deserve D. charge 24．The weather is concerned with all of us because it ______ us so directly—what we wear, what we do and even how we feel.. A. Contains B. appreciates C. amazes D. affects
25．Since the new technique was introduced, more patients have ______ heart attacks.
A. simplified
B. survived
C. solved
D. removed
26．For children with hearing loss, they cannot _________ language as easily as ordinary people.
A. pick up
B. set down
C. set up
D. blow up
27．Ever since the food safety accident, the company has carried out _______ checks on milk products to make sure that they are of high quality..
A. informal
B. universal
C. regular
D. equal
28．Our guide openly suggested we give him a ________ tip for the tour, which was extremely short.
A. peaceful
B. generous
C. frequent
D. legal
29．Seeing his son in hospital, Wang Jinsheng decided to return to his hometown and care for him ________ in the future. A. physically B. logically C. personally D. totally
30．—You seem to think highly of this journey. What do you like about it then?
—Er, the history, the shops—people are quite friendly __________.
A. after all
B. as well
C. in return
D. in turn
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods
31 she realized that she was lost.
Sitting on a rock and 32 what to do, she began crying. After a while, she 33 to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. 34 it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and 35 stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out of the door and back to the 36 . Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a 37 .
The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy sensed that his mistress（女主人）was in _38__. He jumped through a window, __39__ the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldn’t find his mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a 40 scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He 41 the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking(吠叫) 42 into the air, the dog 43 through the woods until he found the 44 . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his 45 , he saw his mistress’ blue shirt in the distance. He 46 over some bushes and saw the little stream (小溪)，where the girl was 47 . When she opened her eyes and 48 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 49 me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 50 . That night Laddy had a hero’s supper: a huge meal of steak.
31. A. before B. since C. while D. as
32. A. wondering B. forgetting C. remembering D. knowing
33. A. preferred B. expected C. failed D. decided
34. A. When B. For C. If D. Because
35. A. carelessly B. carefully C. hopelessly D. unwillingly
36. A. trees B. bushes C. woods D. grasses
37. A. stream B. rock C. tree D. house
38. A. prison B. danger C. peace D. charge
39. A. rubbing B. breaking C. mopping D. protecting
40. A. terrible B. strange C. pleasant D. familiar
41. A. missed B. discovered C. followed D. ignored
42. A. calmly B. loudly C. happily D. swiftly
43. A. searched B. visited C. lived D. travelled
44. A. window B. girl C. house D. hero
45. A. surprise B. sadness C. disappointment D. delight
46. A. jumped B. climbed C. walked D. flew
47. A. awake B. active C. shocked D. asleep
48. A. knew B. watched C. looked D. saw
49. A. upset B. harmed C. rescued D. frightened
50. A. pain B. shock C. sorrow D. relief
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons（眼界）, discovering artists and types of music that you’re not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.
Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, did you know that rock ‘n’ roll originated（起源）from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery？Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ? There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like
hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.
You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.
51．The main topic of this passage is _____.
A. creating music
B. learning about music
C. enjoying your favorite music
D. performing music
52．What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ?
A. Rock ‘n’ roll.
B. Hip-hop
C. The blues.
D. Jazz.
53．How can you learn about culture and history through music ?
A. By caring about what is being expressed in music.
B. By creating music from older songs yourself.
C. By writing down the names of the music.
D. By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.
54．By saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, the author probably means that _____.
A. you should return something to music
B. you should try harder to learn about music
C. you should borrow music CDs from others
D. you should buy music CDs yourself
B
For better eyesight, doctors advise limiting the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time. However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia (近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia.
The research team found that the prevalence (流行) of myopia among children in Sydney was lower than children in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor activities than those in Singapore.
Indoor and outdoor sports activities both make the eyes focus on more distant objects, which prevents the eyes from changing shape. But outdoor activities may better help avoid myopia than indoor sports activities.
Jane Gwiazda, who does research in sight problems, says: “Natural light is good for eye growth. And extra vitamin D from the sun might contribute to eye growth.”
Many doctors suggest that every child gets its first eye test done when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems perfect.
It is necessary for myopic children to wear glasses to prevent headaches, trouble reading or injuries. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students’ eyes.
If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examinations and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.
55．What’s the aim of the study by the Australian research team ?
A. To find the ways to treat myopia.
B. To find the reasons for myopia.
C. To prove the bad effects of myopia.
D. To prove the prevalence of myopia.
56．Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than in Singapore ?
A. Because Sydney children watch less TV.
B. Because Sydney children have more eye resting time.
C. Because Sydney children do more outdoor sports.
D. Because Sydney children use computers less.
57．What conclusion can we draw from the passage ?
A. Sydney children don’t study hard.
B. Singapore children do few exercises.
C. Room light does harm to children’s eyes.
D. Outdoor activities do more good to eyes.
58．Which of the following statements is TRUE ?
A. Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age.
B. Doing outdoor activities with no glasses is good for myopia children.
C. Children should limit their time in the sun in order to protect their eyes.
D. Focusing on distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape.
C
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.
“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Admini stration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.
“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These ec o-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.
But do animals actually use the eco-passages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.
Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals like salamanders(火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.
The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!
59．The writer uses the exam ple of “ocelots” to show that _______.
A. wild animals have become more dangerous
B. the driving condition has improved greatly
C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work
D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents
60．From the story, we know an eco-passage is ________.
A. an underground path for cars
B. a path for animals to cross the road
C. a bridge for animals to get over a river
D. a fence built for the safety of the area
61．When the writer sa ys that “animals seem to be catching on”(Para. 6), he means __.
A. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages
B. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road
C. animals are crossing the road in groups
D. animals are increasing in number
62．The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _____.
A. wild animals may attack cars
B. wild animals may jam the road
C. they may see wild animals on eco-passages
D. they may see wild animals in the park
D
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved all the time across the country to achieve his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral (葬礼) is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you he a r me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.
“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him, he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.
You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.
“He’s the one who taught me carpentry (木工). I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.
Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful (平凡的). He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.
“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.
“The box is gone,” he said.
“What box?” Mom asked.
“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
“Now, I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.
Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.
“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.
Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.
“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.
Ins ide he found these words carved: “Jack, t hanks for your time! Harold Belser.”
“Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most…”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and put off his appointments to the next week. “Why?” his assistant asked.
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.
63．Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?
A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser.
B. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.
C. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.
D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.
64．Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that ______.
A. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
B. Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday
C. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing
D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
65．Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?
A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.
B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.
C. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.
D. He had missed his son and his family for days.
66．Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?
A. What He Valued Most
B. The Good Old Times
C. An Old Gold Watch
D. The Lost Childhood Days
E
As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.
Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more wide-spread among university students. Almost all their homework and essays are typed on a computer.
All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.
It's faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that's why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.
"When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can't remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it."
"I'm not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper."
Many students don't feel this is something to worry a bout. Now that it's more convenient and quick to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?
Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei , the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said "Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic(审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only have their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer's emotion(情绪). Through one's handwriting, people can get to know one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”
To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的)and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand. 67．The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because______.
A. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays
B. they find it not easy to remember how to write a character
C. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently
D. computers have become popular in China.
68．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the advantages of handwriting?
A. Handwriting can impress people well and build up one’s self-confidence.
B. The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.
C. Handwriting contains the writer's emotion.
D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.
69．The underlined expression “taking stock in”(Paragraph 4) probably means_____.
A. getting bored with
B. getting curious about
C. becoming crazy about
D. getting dependent on
70．We can infer from the passage that_______.
A. more and more students will give up writing on a computer
B. more and more students will pay attention to handwriting
C. writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one day
D. the typing article better expresses one’s emotion and quality
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。

71．Our master teacher is easygoing, ____________ I have learned how to get along with others. (help) 我们的班主任很平易近人，在他的帮助下我学会了如何与他人相处。

72．Some researchers believe that ________________ a cure for AIDS will be found. (doubt)
有些研究者相信毫无疑问会找到治疗艾滋病的方法。

73．It took nearly fifty years before the ANC _____________. (power)
过了将近50年非国大才掌权。

74．To make my room look nicer, I _______________ with wallpaper last week. (decorate)
为了让我房间看起来更漂亮，我上周让人用壁纸装饰了一下。

75．It was after he had been shown around the museum _____________ a visit. (worth)
他被带领参观博物馆之后才发现它值得参观。

76．Bob, ______________ murder, refused to admit it. (charge)
鲍勃被指控犯有谋杀罪，他拒绝承认此罪行。

77．Only if you have reached the agreed standard ______________ the club. (admit)
只有达到规定的标准才会准许你加入这个俱乐部。

78．Ye Shiwen ______________ the 2008 Olympics, for she wasn’t on the national team then. (compete)
叶诗文不可能参加过2008年奥运会，因为她那时还没进入国家队。

79．According to the government’s work report of this city, 1,026 old taxies ______________new ones in the past two years. (replace)
根据这个城市的政府工作报告，在过去两年里1026辆旧出租车已经被新车所取代。

80．By the time he was thirty, he _____________________. (goal)
到他30岁的时候他就已经实现了自己的目标。

第二节：书面表达（共1题；满分30分）
请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈幽默的作用。

A sense of humor, God’s greatest gift to mankind, is universally considered the most valuable personality. Humor may enable us to be optimistic（乐观）, ease our tension（紧张）and overcome difficulties, thus helping us to succeed or win in many situations. Humor also helps us live in harmony（和谐）with others. Humor can easily remove an unpleasant conflict（冲突）, changing the talking atmosphere and make it harmonious.
注意：1．除诗歌外，文体不限； 2. 内容必须结合事例，只需涉及一个方面即可；3．词数为120左右。