题目

阅读理解 The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement. Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in shower of rain, he might say, "It's a little damp(潮湿的) outside. Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, "She isn't exactly friendly ". Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humor. Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor. Mr. Bean doesn't talk often. Instead, he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor. （1） What can we learn from the text? A . The British are famous for their sense of humor. B . The British are usually used to enlarging the fact. C . Understatement is often used in pleasant situation. D . The British like to play jokes on others instead of themselves. （2） How does the author explain understatement? A . By using examples B . By making comparisons C . By following time order D . By describing a process （3） Mr. Bean is popular in non-English speaking countries because________. A . he makes fun of others  B . he doesn't talk too much C . he copies others' expressions D . he does what others will never do （4） Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A . British humor in Comedy B . Humor in different cultures C . Understanding British Humor D . Developing Your Sense of Humor 答案： A A B C

查看本题答案和解析