dose 一剂

hilarity 欢乐，欢闹

the funny side （事物）有趣的一面

lift somebody’s spirits 提高某人的兴致

inspiration 灵感

sense of humour 幽默感

bond 亲近，团结

break the ice 打破沉默、冷场

hysterics 狂笑

sarcastic 讽刺的，挖苦的

offensive 令人不愉快的，讨厌的

competent 有能力的

inappropriate 不恰当的，不合适的

no laughing matter 严肃的事情，不是开玩笑的事

supportive 鼓励的，支持的

constructive 积极的，有用的

测验与练习 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. How does Steve Carlisle, president of General Motors of Canada, try to get along with his employees?

2. According to Professor Schweitzer, from the University of Philadelphia's Wharton School, how does a worker have to use humour if he or she is to appear confident and competent?

3. True or false: A study found health workers got greater levels of emotional exhaustion when they had fun at work.

4. Which word used in the article means 'respect and approve of someone or their behaviour'?

5. How competent is someone seen as when they tell inappropriate jokes?

2. 请在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处。

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