Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995, by Dr Madan Kataria. “Children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr Kataria. “Everyone’s naturally good at laughing — it’s the universal (共同的) language.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects (影响)of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLS School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to the nearest club in the south of London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class. I had no interest in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid (愚蠢的). Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands (拍手) and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha” while looking at each other. Although we couldn’t tell the differences between fake laughter and real laughter, they still produced the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it worked! After ten minutes, everybody there was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was shocked by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. The passage is probably taken from .
| A．a storybook | B．a health magazine | C．a comic book | D．a travel magazine |
The writer was nervous at the beginning of the class because .
| A．he was not clever enough |
| B．he wasn’t interested in laughing at all |
| C．he wasn’t good at getting along with others |
| D．he knew no one there and was afraid it would look silly to laugh for no reason |
The underlined word “fake” probably means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．假的 | B．真诚的 | C．真的 | D．难堪的 |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People feel less stressed when they laugh. |
| B．Adults don’t laugh as often as children. |
| C．People who often laugh never fall ill in their lives. |
| D．The first Laughter Club was set up in Asia. |
Which is the BEST title for the passage?
| A．A 5-year study | B．Try laughing at Laughter Clubs |
| C．The first Laughter Club | D．A difficult language to learn |
根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
Miss Grey lived in a small house. She was old and did not like noise at all, so she was very pleased when her noisy neighbor moved out. A young man moved in and Miss Grey thought the man seemed to be quiet.
But at three o’clock the next morning, the noise of a dog woke her up. She thought she had never heard a dog there before. It must be the young man’s dog. So she telephoned the young man, said something bad about the dog and then hung up the telephone before he could answer. Nothing more happened until three o’clock the next morning. Then Miss Grey’s telephone rang, and when she answered, a voice said, “You telephoned me twenty-four hours ago. Now I’ve rung you up to say that I haven’t a dog.”Miss Grey felt sorry when her noisy neighbour moved out.
Miss Grey’s new neighbour was as noisy as the old one.
Some noise woke her up in the early morning.
She thought the new neighbour had brought a dog with him.
The young man rang up Miss Grey in the early morning, because he wanted to punish(惩罚) her.
汉译英当你离开教室的时候, 应该随手关灯。(ought to)
_______________________________________________________________________对学生们来说，按时完成作业是很重要的。(be important to)
_______________________________________________________________________母亲节那天我给妈妈买了件礼物。( buy for )
_______________________________________________________________________这道物理题这么难，我做不出来。( so… that )
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阅读短文，完成下面句子，每空一词。
In the 21st century classroom, modern technology has made our learning experience more interesting. Also, it’s more interactive(互动的).
Now three kinds of tools in the 21st century classroom---a whiteboard, a computer screen and some audio tools(音频工具) are available. They have made a big difference in how students learn. An interactive whiteboard allows the teacher to show pictures and provide sound as well. A large computer screen has colorful pictures and sound in it. So lots of students’ attention is attracted by what they see and hear. Different kinds of audio tools, such as earphones and microphone, also help to make sure that everyone can hear the teacher. In the past, if a child missed some of what the teacher said, the child may have been too nervous to ask the teacher to repeat it. Now the students are not likely to miss what the teacher says with these audio tools.
The 21st century classroom is able to teach students more than one thing. Just imagine an English lesson is given in a modern classroom like this. How would it be different from a classroom in the past? The answer is simple. The students would learn about not only the subject itself but also how to use the modern machines.
The 21st century classroom can make teaching and learning easier. Now everyone is able to express their opinions or answer questions without having to speak loud. Since everyone can do it, the teacher can easily see who needs more help in other ways.
It’s clear that the 21st century classroom is really making a great difference.Modern technology has made our learning experience more _________ and the technology is also more __________.
An interactive whiteboard can provide not only __________but also_________.
A computer screen with pictures and sound in it can attract students’_________, and there is less chance of ________ what the teacher says.
In a modern classroom, students can learn about both the _________itself and the use of _____________.
This passage mainly talks about audio tools like _________ and _________.
| Editor(编辑) Wanted Editor needed to direct the work of new music magazine. At least two years editorial experience needed. Hours:8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM. Some overtime required. Send your personal information to : P. O. Box 213, Fairview, IN. 46243. |
| Bank Manager Town Bank is looking for a bank manager to head its downtown branch(分行). A person with 5+ years experience. Working Hours:8 : 30 AM to 5 : 60 PM. Mail to newbank@gol. com for more information. |
| Teachers Needed Language Centre needs experienced teachers for its new English teaching program. PT/FT(兼/专职) positions available(职位空缺). No more than 25 teaching hours a week. AM/PM changes. Teachers with background in computer skills preferred (优先). Te1:567-1234. |
| Nurses in Need . Child Care Centre serves children from 3 to 6 years of age. It provides care five days a week, and is open about ten hours a day. It is in great need of nurses with the experience of guiding(指导) different activities such as indoor and outdoor games. Call 432-3745 or visit our website: www. vps. msu. edu/cfcr. |
A person with ______ of experience is needed to head the bank.
| A．at least two years | B．twenty-five years |
| C．three to six years | D．more than five years |
You should work for _______ if you become an editor of the magazine.
| A．just nine hours a day |
| B．no less than nine hours a day |
| C．about ten hours a day |
| D．less than 25 hours a week |
If you want to be a teacher, you can _______ for more information.
| A．call 567-1234 | B．mail to < newbank@gol. com > |
| C．phone 432-3745 | D．write to P. O. Box 213, Fairview |
You need to have the experience of directing different activities to _______.
| A．be an editor of the music magazine |
| B．head a bank branch of Town Band |
| C．teach English in Language Centre |
| D．work as a nurse in Child Care Centre |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Child Care Centre doesn’t provide care for children of all ages. |
| B．Teachers are wanted to teach English in the Language Centre. |
| C．One with computer skills will be preferred to head the bank. |
| D．Your own information is available(可用的) for the position of the editor. |
If you want to deal with the association(交往) between boys and girls properly, here are some ‘dos and don’ts’ for you to follow.
Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should get along with the other sex in public instead of in secret.
Don’t be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.
Don’t fall into the ditch of early love. Boys and girls in adolescence (青春期) are rich in feelings. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can’t be eaten. An apple won’t taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.The main idea of the passage is to _______.
| A．tell students to keep away from early love |
| B．give some advice on how to associate(交往) between boys and girls |
| C．tell students how to make friends |
| D．teach boys how to talk with girls |
We should get along with the other sex in the following ways EXCEPT _______.
| A．with a good state of mind | B．in real friendship |
| C．in public | D．in secret |
If you are a shy person, you can _______.
| A．find friends with the same interest and hobby first |
| B．only have a few friends of the same sex |
| C．not make friends with the other sex |
| D．not fall in love with other students easily I |
The underlined word ‘ditch’ in the passage means‘_______’ in Chinese.
| A．波浪 | B．泥潭 | C．圈套 | D．树枝 |
A person at adolescence is _______.
| A．complicated(复杂的) in feelings |
| B．good at making friends with each other |
| C．old enough to fall in love |
| D．easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love |