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 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.
| A．a storybook | B．a health magazine |
| C．a comic book | D．a travel magazine |
| 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 |
| A．假的 | B．真诚的 | C．真的 | D．难堪的 |
| 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. |
| A．A 5-year study | B．Try laughing at Laughter Clubs |
| C．The first Laughter Club | D．A difficult language to learn |
Miss Green is very fat. She weighs(称重)100 kg and she is getting heavier and heavier（越来越重）every day. So one day she goes to see the doctor. The doctor says，"You need a diet, Miss Green, and I have a good one here." He gives her a small book and says, "Read this carefully and eat the things on Page 11 every day. Then come back and see me in two weeks' time.”
Miss Green comes back again two weeks later. She isn't thinner. She is fatter（更胖）instead. The doctor is surprised and says, "Are you eating the things on Page 11 of the small book?" "Yes, doctor." she answers.
The next day the doctor visits Miss Green during her dinner. She is surprised to see the doctor. "Miss Green," he says, "why are you eating potatoes and bread? They aren't on your diet.” "But, doctor," Miss Green answers, "I ate my diet at lunchtime. This is my dinner." Miss Green goes to see the doctor because_______.
| A．she is ill |
| B．she is getting fatter and fatter |
| C．she wants to know her weight |
| D．she isn't feeling very well |
The word "diet" in the passage means“_______” in Chinese.
| A．书 | B．药 | C．蔬菜 | D．规定饮食 |
Two weeks later Miss Green becomes_______.
| A．thinner than before |
| B．fatter than before |
| C．younger than before |
| D．the same as before |
Potatoes and bread can make people_______.
| A．well | B．thin | C．fat | D．ill |
Why doesn't Miss Green get thinner?
| A．She only eats her diet at lunchtime. |
| B．She only eats her diet at dinner. |
| C．She eats too little. |
| D．She doesn't have her breakfast. |
We have three meals a day.
In the morning，we have breakfast. It is at about 6 or 7 o’clock. Breakfast should be good. We can have milk，egg，and other things. Some students often have no breakfast. It is very bad for their heath.
In china，lunch is the main meal of the day. It is at about 12 o’clock. It is a big meal. There are often three or four dishes. We should be full after lunch.
We usually have supper at about 6 or 7 o’clock in the evening. We should have a small supper.
But in England，people call the main meal dinner. It often means supper.What do people often eat for breakfast?
| A．Milk | B．Soybean milk and eggs |
| C．Some other things | D．A，B and C |
What is the main meal in China?
| A．Breakfast. | B．Lunch. | C．Supper | D．Dinner. |
What kind of supper should we have?
| A．Big | B．Small | C．No. | D．Full. |
What does the word“full”mean in Chinese?
| A．可口的. | B．累的. | C．饱的. | D．傻的. |
Please find the best title(标题)for the passage(文章).
| A．Meals. | B．Main Meal |
| C．Dinner | D．Supper. |
Tom likes chocolates very much，but his mother doesn't give him chocolates , because they’re bad for his teeth，she thinks. But Tom has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves his grandson very much and sometimes he buys Tom some chocolates. Then his mother lets him eat them，because she wants to make the old man happy.
On Sunday evening，it is Tom’s birthday. He says，“Please，God(上帝)，let them give me a big box of chocolates for my birthday.”His mother says，“God can’t hear you. Don’t shout.”“I know，”says the clever boy with a smile.“But Grandfather is in the next room，and he can.”Tom’s mother thinks_________.
| A．Tom is a good boy |
| B．chocolates are bad for her teeth |
| C．chocolates are bad for Tom’s teeth |
| D．Tom doesn't like chocolates |
Why does Tom’s mother let him eat chocolates sometimes?
| A．Because Tom studies hard. |
| B．Because Tom’s grandma buys him some chocolates. |
| C．Because she is happy. |
| D．Because she wants to make Tom’s grandpa happy. |
Why does Tom shout?
A. Because he wants to make his grandpa hear him.
B. Because he wants to make God hear him.
C. Because he wants to make his mother hear him.
D. Both B and C.Which one is right?
| A．Tom is clever. |
| B．Tom doesn’t like his mother. |
| C．Tom’s mother doesn’t love him. |
| D．The boy is a good student. |
What day is Tom’s birthday?
| A．Monday. | B．Sunday. |
| C．Friday. | D．Saturday. |
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." But how do you find real friendship（友谊）and keep it.
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed（种子）and take care of it to make it grow.
First you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient(耐心).For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints(抱怨)and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest（诚实的）talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to be friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain（解释）why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life. Sally wants to tell students the ways to_______.
| A．find friends | B．keep fit |
| C．get happy | D．plants trees |
What makes good friends? A good friend should_______.
| A．be lovely and cool | B．have good looks |
| C．have lots of money | D．be kind and patient |
What does the word "fights" mean in Chinese?
| A．打架 | B．游戏 | C．飞行 | D．比赛 |
According to（根据）the text, you can_______ your friend after a fight.
| A．buy a present for | B．never say a word to |
| C．write a letter to | D．have dinner with |
All students need to have good study habits (习惯) . When you have good study habits, you can learn things quickly. You also remember (记得) them easily.
Do you like to study in the living - room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet (安静) place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only think about one thing, and you will learn better.
Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. A good desk light is important, too. You'll feel tired easily if there is not enough light.When you have good study habits, you will_______.
| A．learn things quickly | B．remember things easily |
| C．think about one thing | D．both A and B |
You will feel tired easily if the light is_______.
| A．good | B．bad |
| C．enough | D．wonderful |
What is the best title（标题）of the text?
| A．Study in the Bedroom | B．How to study |
| C．Good Study Habits | D．Desk Light is Important |