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高三英语限时阅读训练（十九） 07.10 第一部分 完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、c和D)中，选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 What is humor? That sounds like an easy question. Humor is something that 31 us laugh, isnt it? Well, yes, but its also more than that. Humor is a way of 32 people. Its something unexpected ;its something you 33 or do that surprises people and makes them 34 Everyone likes to smile and they tend to like 35 who give them that smile and laughter. This is 36 to remember in debates(辩论). Debates are usually about serious subjects and３７ sides work hard on providing serious 38 to support their arguments. But sometimes the arguments can seem just too 39 . This is where the use of humor can be effective. In the United States, the two candidates for president have several debates before each 40 . Ronald Reagan was running for president one year and his opponent was a very serious man. He had a serious 41 and used a lot of serious facts to 42 Reagans positions. But whenever that happened, Reagan did not respond seriously. He would just smile, tilt his head, and say ,There you go again. That little 43 was the little pin that burst the other fellows feeling .It meant that the fellow’s ideas were 44 . Reagan would 45 continue with his own ideas to set the other man straight. And, of course, Reagan 46 the debate and the election~ When you are 47 for a debate and looking at the other sides arguments, 48 to look for chance where you might be able to use humor. Remember, you dont have to be funny in the debate. You dont 49 jokes. But you should try to have a 50 of humor. You can defeat your opponent. 31. A. forces B. hopes C. suggests D. makes 32. A. frightening B. boring C. surprising D. tiring 33. A. talk B. say C. speak D. listen 34. A. smile B. agree C, enjoy D. think 35. A. nobody B. none C. anyone D. someone 3