What is the greatest reward of being alive? Is it chocolate, ice cream, tropical

Whatis the greatest reward of being alive? Is it chocolate, ice cream, tropicalvacations, hugs from children, a perfect night’ssleep, or the satisfaction of a job well done?    1.   . But one supreme pleasure thatincludes all people is laughter.

Littlecan compare to the feeling of a deep, complete, heartfelt time of laughing.    2.  , no matter your age, wealth, race, orliving situation.

  3.    . Research finds that humor canhelp you cope better with pain, improve your immune(免疫) system, reduce stress, even help you live longer. Laughter,doctors and psychologists agree, is an basic part of a healthy, happy life.

AsMark Twain once said, “Studying humor is like dissecting(解剖) a frog. You may know a lot but you end upwith a dead frog.” Nonetheless, we’re giving it a try. Here are some tips for getting — or growing — your sense of humor, basedpartly on the idea that you can’t be funny if you don’t understand what funny is.

First,regain your smile.    4.  , but they do live in the same neighborhood.

Treatyourself to a comedy festival. Rent humorous movies. Reward yourself frequentlywith the gift of laughter, Hollywood style.   5.  . Then find the humor in them. Now practicetelling stories describing them in a humorous way.

Readthe comics(连环画) every day and cut out the onesthat remind you of your life.

Everynight at dinner, make family members share one funny or even embarrassingmoment of their day.

a)  Lifeis also healthier

b)  Recallseveral of the most embarrassing moments in your life

c)  Athousand people, a thousand different answers

d)  Lifeis good when laughter is frequent

e)  Humoris everywhere

f)  Asmile and a laugh aren’t the same thing

g)  Humor is a way to makeyourself relaxed from stress

试题答案

【答案】

1.C           

2.D

3.A

4.F

5.B

【解析】 略