Do you want to live a happier, less stressful (有压力的) life?
Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world – and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr Madan Kataria. “Young 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 language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects (效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5 – year study in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest – I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha,” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real – and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!

1. 1.

   In which country was the first Laughter Club started?

   1. A.
      Britain.
   2. B.
      America.
   3. C.
      Australia.
   4. D.
      India.
2. 2.

   How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?

   1. A.
      Surprised.
   2. B.
      Pleased.
   3. C.
      Nervous.
   4. D.
      Stressful.
3. 3.

   When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?

   1. A.
      After a few minutes.
   2. B.
      After a few hours.
   3. C.
      After a few seconds.
   4. D.
      After a few days.
4. 4.

   Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   1. A.
      Fake laughter and real laughter are both good for health.
   2. B.
      40% of the people in Laughter Clubs are good friends.
   3. C.
      Adults laugh more often than children in a day.
   4. D.
      Laughing is the best way to prevent illness.

Do you want to live a happier, less stressful (有压力的) life?
Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world – and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr Madan Kataria. “Young 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 language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects (效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5 – year study in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest – I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha,” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real – and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!
【小题1】In which country was the first Laughter Club started?

Do you want to live a happier, less stressful (有压力的) life?

Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world – and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.

The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr Madan Kataria. “Young 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 language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.

Many doctors are also interested in the effects (效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5 – year study in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.

So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest – I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha,” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.

Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real – and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!

57．In which country was the first Laughter Club started?

       A．Britain.                B．America.             C．Australia.             D．India.

58．How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?

       A．Surprised.           B．Pleased.               C．Nervous.             D．Stressful.

59．When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?

       A．After a few minutes.                            B．After a few hours.

       C．After a few seconds.                            D．After a few days.

60．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

       A．Fake laughter and real laughter are both good for health.

       B．40% of the people in Laughter Clubs are good friends.

       C．Adults laugh more often than children in a day.

       D．Laughing is the best way to prevent illness.

I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.

The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.

Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.

After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.

What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?

       A．Learning from the past and planning for the future.

       B．Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.

       C．Learning from the strong points of other family members.

       D．Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.

The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .

       A．her success with writing  B．the enjoyment in writing

       C．the healthiness of her daughter       D．the founding of a magazine

How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?

       A．About 30. B．About 20. C．About 60. D．About 40.

What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .

       A．hold a positive attitude    B．reflect on their mistakes

       C．have low expectations of life   D．neglect their disadvantages

My parents operated a small restaurant in Seattle. It was open twenty-four hours a day, six days a week. And my first real job，when I was six years old，wasthe diners’ shoes. My father had done it when he was young，so he taught meto do it efficiently，telling me to     to Re-shine the shoes if the customer wasn’t.

Working in the restaurant was a cause of greatbecause I was also working for the good of the family. But my fatherthat I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. Ito be punctual，hard-working，and polite to the.

I waspaid for the work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of advising Dad that hegive me $10 a week. He said，“OK. How about you paying me for three meals a day you have here? Andthe times you bring in your friends for free soft drinks?” HeI owed him about $40 a week.

I remember returning to Seattle after being in the US Army for about two years. I had just been promoted to Captain at that time. And full of pride，I walked into my parents’ restaurant，but thething Dad said was，“How about yourup tonight?” I couldn’tmy ears! I am an officer in the Army! But it didn’t as far as Dad was concerned，I was just member of the team. I reached for the mop. Working for Dad has taught me the devotion to ais above all. It has nothing to do with that team is involved in a family restaurant or the US Army.

A．cleaning shining      C．removing  D．keeping

A．why       what   C．when D．how

A．offer      refuse C．love  D．learn

A．interested  annoyed       C．relaxed     D．satisfied

A．fun pride  C．trouble     D．effort

A．got it right kept it a rule C．made it clear    D．took it for granted

A．had tended       C．hated D．managed

A．family        workers  C．customers      D．friends

A．never         always   C．seldom     D．ever

A．must         should   C．might       D．could

A．at  before C．around      D．for

A．worked out    found out     C．put out    D．thought out

A．alone         away    C．outside     D．off

A．usual         last       C．next  D．first

A．washing       taking    C．cleaning     D．moving

A．ignore         follow   C．believe       D．understand

A．happen        care     C．go     D．matter

A．no       other  C．some D．another

A．team          family    C．leader D．restaurant

A．why          whether    C．when       D．how