Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while. So they come,” said 40—year—old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.
Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle---aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh”and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak”to each other in different ways. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.
“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside me,”Said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President George W. Bush should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,”she joked . Like Jouffroy, many laughter club members find themselves changed into children again, and why not ? The average preschooler laughs up to 400 times a day.
The average adult only a day seven to 15.
The physical benefits of laughter are already well—recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases good chemicals into the blood—stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage（按摩）the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.
“A full hour is like having your inside go jogging！One finishes out of breath, but feels revitalized（产生新活力. And on top of that , you’ve had a laugh,”said doctor Alexisd’ Estaing.And many participants in Paris also emphasize the psychological benefits. They believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident.
【小题1】Which of the following is not included among the benefits of laughing?

Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-----laughter.

In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while. So they come,” said 40—year—old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.

Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle---aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh”and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak”to each other in different ways. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.

“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside me,”Said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President George W. Bush should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,”she joked . Like Jouffroy, many laughter club members find themselves changed into children again, and why not ? The average preschooler laughs up to 400 times a day.

The average adult only a day seven to 15.

The physical benefits of laughter are already well—recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases good chemicals into the blood—stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage（按摩）the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.

“A full hour is like having your inside go jogging！One finishes out of breath, but feels revitalized（产生新活力. And on top of that , you’ve had a laugh,”said doctor Alexisd’ Estaing.And many participants in Paris also emphasize the psychological benefits. They believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident.

1.Which of the following is not included among the benefits of laughing?

A．It can make people rediscover their children’s laugh.

B．It can release good chemical into blood streams.

C．It can make you feel self—confident.

D．It can cure the illness of people.

2.The writer suggested that you should_____________.

A．take the world’s best medicine.

B．talk to each other about what troubles you.

C．learn series of laughter techniques.

D．have a good laugh after a busy day.

3.From the passage , we can conclude the following but___________.

A．Jocelyne Le Moan is a teacher of the club.

B．the members are mostly middle---aged white collars.

C．people always need some way to relax in life.

D．laugh freely and everything goes well.

4.Which of the following is not the reason why so many people join the laughter clubs ?

A．Those members feel too much pressure on them.

B．They want to find a place to relax themselves.

C．Laughters help massage the digestive organs.

D．The members don’t know how to laugh.

Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while. So they come,” said 40—year—old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.
Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle---aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh”and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak”to each other in different ways. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.
“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside me,”Said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President George W. Bush should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,”she joked . Like Jouffroy, many laughter club members find themselves changed into children again, and why not ? The average preschooler laughs up to 400 times a day.
The average adult only a day seven to 15.
The physical benefits of laughter are already well—recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases good chemicals into the blood—stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage（按摩）the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.
“A full hour is like having your inside go jogging！One finishes out of breath, but feels revitalized（产生新活力. And on top of that , you’ve had a laugh,”said doctor Alexisd’ Estaing.And many participants in Paris also emphasize the psychological benefits. They believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident

1. 1.

   Which of the following is not included among the benefits of laughing?

   1. A.
      It can make people rediscover their children’s laugh
   2. B.
      It can release good chemical into blood streams
   3. C.
      It can make you feel self—confident
   4. D.
      It can cure the illness of people
2. 2.

   The writer suggested that you should_____________

   1. A.
      take the world’s best medicine
   2. B.
      talk to each other about what troubles you
   3. C.
      learn series of laughter techniques
   4. D.
      have a good laugh after a busy day
3. 3.

   From the passage , we can conclude the following but___________

   1. A.
      Jocelyne Le Moan is a teacher of the club
   2. B.
      the members are mostly middle---aged white collars
   3. C.
      people always need some way to relax in life
   4. D.
      laugh freely and everything goes well
4. 4.

   Which of the following is not the reason why so many people join the laughter clubs ?

   1. A.
      Those members feel too much pressure on them
   2. B.
      They want to find a place to relax themselves
   3. C.
      Laughters help massage the digestive organs
   4. D.
      The members don’t know how to laugh

单词拼写（每空一词，每小题1分，满分10分）

1.Many _____________ (残疾的) people have worked wonders.

2.Annie’s __________(协助) changed Helen from a deaf-blind child into a remarkable writer.

3.Sunshine is b___________（有益的） to the health.

4.When her husband died, she received many letters and calls of ____________ (同情)  .

5.The well-known singer was a______________ on the piano by Langlang .

6.The ____________ (年度的)death rate in the United States is 11 per100.

7.He ____________ (逃离)his village to join the army when he was 17.

8.He told the police about the accident as he w____________ it on his way home.

9.Education should not be considered to be a ______________(特权) in modern society.

Teens ---want to gain valuable work experience? Do you enjoy working with kids? Need to finish community service requirement for school?

Volunteer for the alameda recreation and park department!

Volunteers are needed to help Recreation Leaders with youth programs and special events at our local park. During the summer, volunteers are also needed to help with our Aquatics Program at the swim center as well. This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience for future employment opportunities.

Don’t delay(延迟)! Spaces Are Extremely Limited! Sign up early!

l You may register in person or mail the completed form and payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.

l Faxed registrations accepted with MasterCard/ VISA,(510)747—7566.

Once your application has been reviewed(审查), you will be contacted by the Teen Coordination to plan an oral interview. If you are accepted into the program, you must attend a volunteer training.

All applications are to arrive no later than two weeks before the training date (listed below) and are limited to space availability.

Not all applications will be surely given an interview. Late Applications will not be dealt with.

Volunteer training information

Training Date: Thursday, May28,2009

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Building(2203 Central Avenue, Room 120,Alameda)

Cost: $45 per person----includes training, uniform and materials.

1.We can know from the passage that the program can        .

A．teach kids to swim at the swim center

B．train teens to be prepared for job interviews

C．offer people who are out of work some jobs

D．provide a chance for volunteers to get work experience

2.Once you are allowed to join in the program, you           .

A．will be trained for volunteering

B．will have a face to face interview

C．must contact the Teen Coordinator

D．will pay $45 for the materials

3.To join the program, you should register________.

A．on Thursday, May28, 2009

B．before Thursday, May 14, 2009

C．after Thursday, May 28, 2009

D．before Thursday, June 11, 2009

4.What information can we get from the passage?

A．You will be interviewed once you apply.

B．You can register by sending an email.

C．There is a limit to the number of volunteers.

D．The training will last about two weeks.