Laughter is part of the human language around the world. Unlike English or French, we don't have to learn to speak it, and we're born with the ability to laugh. Studies show that the first laughter appears at about 3.5 to 4 months of age, long before we're able to speak.
As the saying goes, "Laughter is the best medicine." Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use. Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. It helps relax your whole body leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes. Laughter also helps you fight against diseases. It can improve the function of blood vessels (血管) and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack.
And the good feeling you get when you laugh remains with you even a few minutes later.
It helps you keep a positive, optimistic attitude toward difficult situations, disappointments and losses. Laughter gives you the strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult days, a laugh or even simply a smile can go a long way toward making you feel better.
Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. And it helps build strong and lasting relationships, and it unites people during difficult times. So it's necessary to create opportunities to laugh with others. More often, people are very happy to share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again. When you hear laughter, find it out and ask. "What's funny?" And you can make time for fun activities such as bowling, golfing or karaoke.
In short, the ability to laugh and have fun not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. The more laughter there is, the more benefits you'll receive.
1.The author develops the second paragraph mainly by ______ .
A.telling stories B.providing examples
C.discussing questions D.showing research findings
2.Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ______.
A.the difficult times in one's life
B.the benefits of laughter to our mind
C.the physical health benefits of laughter
D.different ways to feel better about oneself
3.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Man—the Only Creature That Laughs
B.Laughing Makes Us Younger
C.Different Types of Laughter
D.Why Should We Laugh?
Here's an unusual story：a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician，Liu Qian，discovered it，in front of an audience of millions at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala. Liu's magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again，and made him the hottest magician in China.
As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan，Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States，Japan，South Korea and the UK.
Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people's love for magic.
Liu is known for his interaction (互动) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧)．
“It's actually thinking rather than one's manipulation (操作) skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively，to make them appear more interesting.”Liu said.
Liu Qian's success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan，he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12，he won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest，which was judged by the great American magician，David Copperfield.
Yet，Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur (业余的) magician in his spare time. However， his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.
To refine his performing skills，he has performed on streets，roads and fields for passers-by， policemen and farmers.
“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds，”Liu said.
1.The story is about ______.
A.Liu Qian's experiences of becoming a great magician
B.why people love magic
C.what magic tricks are
D.how fashionable magic is
2.People love to watch magic because ______.
A.they can't figure out the secret of magic
B.it makes them happy
C.they love watching magicians make something impossible happen
D.it is a centuries-old art
3.Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?
A.He was interested in magic when he was young.
B.He had won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest.
C.He became an amateur magician in his spare time.
D.He couldn't find an acceptable job after graduation.
4.From the story we know that ______.
A.Liu Qian competed in many magic competitions
B.Liu Qian often invites audiences to be in his magic show
C.Liu Qian performs on streets in order to increase his fame
D.Liu Qian does street show to make money
People need to relax and enjoy themselves. One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago，groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes(运动员)．
Over 2，000 years ago in Greece，certain days in the year were festival days. These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves. They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.
The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia. It was held in honour of the Greek god Zeus. For five days，athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games. At the Olympic Games，people could watch them box，run，jump and so on. There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch(火炬) was passed from runner to runner. The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting. People were allowed to travel to the games freely. Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from its colonies(殖民地) in Africa，Asia and Italy. They met as friends to cheer their favourite athletes and to enjoy themselves.
1.What happened in Greece over 2，000 years ago?
A.People stopped work and enjoyed themselves.
B.The cities there were often against one another.
C.People watched baseball games.
D.People didn't go to any games at all.
2.What did people do at the games?
A.They fought.
B.They just talked to friends.
C.They cheered for good athletes.
D.They tried to find friends.
3.Greek cities then were fighting so they ______．
A.were weak
B.were strong
C.couldn't go to other cities freely
D.could see each other
4.The best title for the story is ''______''．
A.Greece at War B.Together for the Games
C.Stop Fighting D.Sport
When we were very small, we realized that having friends was important. Some of us even had imaginary (想象中的)friends. The need for friends continued as we grew into our teens. Friends played a big part in forming our personalities (性格). As adults，it is still important for us to have friends.
True friends are people who like us though we made mistakes and who listen to us and tell us the truth. Friends support our decisions and tell us when we're foolish. They laugh with us and share our sadness. They are our partners and share interests with us. They stimulate us when we are feeling down. They are people we aren't afraid of telling our secret wishes to or what is really on our minds.
Friends are our supporters. When you can depend on friends, you feel safe and warm.
Friends offer acceptance and emotional (情感的) support. At times, they also help with our everyday lives, cooking a meal, doing chores, or giving us a lift when we need one. Friends also are there to offer advice, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on.
Friends also help us reduce stress. Not only do they listen to us when we feel stressed, but they also discuss what is stressing us. Sharing interests and doing activities with friends help us forget about problems at work or at home. For a short time, we can lose ourselves in a pleasant activity and perhaps laugh and breathe more easily.
1.What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Reduce Stress B.How to Make New Friends
C.The Importance of Friends D.The Qualities of Good Friends
2.The underlined word "stimulate" in Paragraph 2 probably means ______ .
A.educate B.encourage
C.surprise D.dislike
3.We can learn from the third paragraph that friends always ______.
A.laugh at us when we're foolish
B.tell us other people's secrets
C.share our sadness and interests
D.support us when we need help
4.According to the passage, we can reduce stress by ______.
a. Making more new friends
b. discussing stress with friends
c. ignoring our problems for a while
d. Sharing interests with friends
A.a,b,c B.b,c,d
C.a,b,d D.a,c ,d
假如你是高一学生李华，你平时非常喜欢运动。请以My Favorite Sport 为题并根据以下提示写一篇英语短文。
1.你喜欢的运动；2. 你喜欢该运动的原因。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
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短文改错（共1小题）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My dream school starts at 8:30 a．m and ends at 3:30 p．m．They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon．We didn’t need to do so many homework．Therefore , we have more time with after-school activities．For example, we can do reading for one and a half hour and take exercise for one hour every day．
My dream school look like a big garden．There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the Classroom buildings．We can lie on the grass for a rest, sit by the lake and listening music．The teachers here are kind and helpfully．They are not only our teachers but also our friends.
