At a comedy night at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, members of the school's comedy(喜剧) club bring lots of laughter to their classmates with funny speeches and humorous body movements. These college student comedian’s humour entertains busy, young people and eases their stress.
Yet the club member Ariella Shua says comedy is serious work. Every comedy starts as an individual project-- each member writes their own material. Then they try it out in weekly club meetings where all club members read the material, going joke by joke and seeing what works and what doesnt. Nothing unsatisfactory will be compromised(妥协). In this way comes a satisfying comedy.
Ariella joined the club last year. Now she does not go anywhere without bringing something on which she can take notes. ''Whenever I just have a thought in my head or when I see something or overhear someone saying something in the library, I just put it down, '' Ariella explained. ''when I'm trying to write my own set, I go through that…to see if there is anything in there that I can use. ''
Club president Nicholas Scandura finds writing one of the many skills he has developed since joining the club. ''Writing jokes takes a lot of critical thinking.'' he said. The club gives its members a sense of community. When they meet, they share funny experiences. tell jokes and laugh.
Harry Kuperstein discovered the club was a natural fit. Noticing the funny qualities of different situations improved his way of looking at the world. Becoming an active member also helped him work on the future skills he'll need as a medical doctor. ''Having jokes ready to go might help smooth these interactions and make you a better public speaker, '' he said.
1.What can a successful comedy be described as?
A.A group effort B.A personal project
C.A satisfying task D.A compromised result
2.What habit has Ariella formed since joining the club?
A.Creating her own style.
B.Going to the library regularly
C.Taking notes in class
D.Becoming a good observer
3.How can the club help Harry in his opinion?
A.By easing his stress of being a doctor
B.By preparing the ground for his career.
C.By changing his way of communication
D.By developing his interest in public speaking
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Laughter Is Serious Work
B.Humor Is an Edge in Jobs
C.Comedy Comes with Learning
D.Clubs Influence One's World View
Our Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and the culture of Costa Rica.
Features include:
* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes
* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork
* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)
* Homestay with a local Costa Rican family
* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoods
Our Teaching Methods:
We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlessly
Memorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.
1.What does the program do?
A.It offers weekly Spanish classes
B.It focuses more on outdoor activities
C.It gives teachers a chance to receive training
D.It provides activities about the Spanish culture
2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?
A.Memorizing a larger vocabulary
B.Speaking more in the new language.
C.Mastering more grammar structures
D.Writing stories to share with others
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To employ experienced Spanish teacher
B.To hire foreign volunteers for a program
C.To attract teen foreigners to a program
D.To introduce language learning methods
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the main idea of the talk?
A.A school’s education project.
B.A school’s closing announcement.
C.A school’s ideas to fight the virus.
2.Who might be allowed to attend school during this period?
A.A nurse’s child. B.A farmer’s child. C.An engineer’s child.
3.Who is the talk aimed at?
A.Students. B.Parents. C.Teachers.
4.How should people contact the school?
A.By sending an email.
B.By making a phone call.
C.By going there in person.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did the stranger do according to the man?
A.He stole something. B.He sold something. C.He asked for directions.
2.What does the man think about the stranger?
A.He was rude. B.He was friendly. C.He was dishonest.
3.What will the woman do next?
A.Go shopping. B.Make some food. C.Go out to check something.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What will the man do first tonight?
A.Eat dinner. B.Watch a movie. C.Do his homework.
2.Which movie does the man want to see?
A.Ne Zha. B.Frozen 2. C.Star Wars.
3.Why does the man disagree with downloading movies online?
A.He wants to support the filmmakers.
B.He likes to see movies in theaters.
C.He thinks it’s not allowed by the law.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the woman probably?
A.At home. B.In a gym. C.In an office.
2.How often did the woman use to exercise?
A.Once a day. B.Once a week. C.Once a month.
3.What exercise does the man suggest the woman do?
A.Run outside. B.Play tennis. C.Ride an exercise bike.
