Besides the spelling of the word,there are clearly many differences between American and British humor.
There is a common belief(信念) in the UK that Americans don’t understand irony(讽刺).This is of course not true.But what is true is that Americans don’t use it all the time.Irony may show up in American comedies,but people there don’t use it as much as the British do in daily life.However,irony is common in British culture.It actually runs in the blood of the British people.They use it as a way of playing with their friends and laughing at their enemies as well as themselves in everyday conversations.This may sometimes make people unhappy if the listeners are not used to it.They may also feel embarrassed.
Things are different in America.After American people use irony,they feel the need to make a joke clearer so that it will not make other people uncomfortable.Humor is tied so much to culture.American jokes are clearer and more forward.British jokes,on the other hand,are more subtle and usually with a hidden meaning.This may result from the fact that British culture is more reserved(矜持的) than American culture.However,we still find that certain American comedies have made huge success in Britain.
Therefore,although there are differences between both comic styles,there is still an appreciation (欣赏)and understanding of the other’s sense of humor.
( 　 )56.What do British people think of American humor?
A.They think irony isn’t popular in America.
B.They think American jokes are clearer.
C.They think it is tied to American culture.
D.They think Americans don’t understand irony.
( 　 )57.American people use 　　　 British people in daily life. 
A.as much irony as
B.less irony than
C.as little irony as
D.more irony than
( 　 )58.When talking in everyday life,British people use irony to 　　　. 
A.laugh at themselves
B.fight with their enemies
C.make friends with others
D.make other people unhappy
( 　 )59.According to the passage,which of the following statements is true?
A.There is usually a dark hidden meaning in American jokes.
B.British comedies have not made any success in America yet.
C.American and British people understand each other’s sense of humor.
D.Americans don’t use irony in their daily life because they don’t understand it.
( 　 )60.The best title for the passage is 　　　. 
A.American people vs.(与……比较)British people
B.American humor vs.British humor
C.American culture vs.British culture
D.American word spelling vs.British word spelling
56.D　57.B　58.A　59.C　60.B