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2017届四川省青川县高考英语一轮复习阅读理解基础选练：5（含答案）

　　 Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying "no", criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it's the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum.

　　1. Why was Sam late for his job?

　　 A. Because he was seriously ill at home.

　　B. Because he received an ultimatum.

　　 C. Because he was busy applying for a new job.

　　D. Because he was caught in a traffic jam.

　　答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节推理题。由第一段第二句话 “…, who was on his trapped way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about the job.”可知，Sam迟到是因为交通堵塞，故答案为D。

　　2. What is the main idea of this passage?

　　 A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humor.

　　B. Humor is important in our lives.

　　 C. Early bird can get the worm.

　　D. Humor can solve racial discriminations.

　　答案解析：答案为B。本题为主旨大意题。结合文章第一段首句 “A lot of us lose life's tough battles by starting a frontal attack--when a touch of humor might well enable us to win.”和最后一段首句 “Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.”可知，本文是阐述幽默在生活中的重要性。故答案为B。