There is an English saying:“{#blank#}1{#/blank#}.” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.

    Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.

A. Laughter can make one's life longer.

B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh.

C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which reduce both stress and pain.

D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.

E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice.

F. Laughter is the best medicine.

G. They have found that laughter really can improve people's health

    Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving (铺砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers. It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts（干旱）than areas with more rainfall, but, in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! This shows how much we depend on water to live, but there's a lot we can do to lower the number.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} To start with, use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher (洗碗机) only when it is full. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling (回收) batteries instead of throwing them away.

A. Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages.

B. Help your parents fix any leaks (漏水的地方) in your home.

C. Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, too.

D. Some measures to save water should be taken by the government.

E. A major part of the water we use every day is the water from lakes or rivers.

F. A major part of the water we use every day is ground water.

G. You can take steps to save water in your home.

    Linda: Hello, George.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} 

    George: Hi, Linda. I'm reading a tourist guide to Europe.

    Linda:{#blank#}2{#/blank#} 

    George: Yes, i'm looking to such a trip. Hey, have you ever been there?

    Linda: Yes. I've actually visited my countries in Europe; France, Germany, Italy and Austria, for example.

    George:{#blank#}3{#/blank#} And how long did you stay?

    Linda: Two years ago. For over one month.

    George: Did you like it?

    Linda:{#blank#}4{#/blank#}There are many ancient churches and castles. It's the best trip I've ever taken.

    George: Sounds great.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} 

    Linda: Good idea. You won't regret it.

A: Of course.

B: Not exactly.

C: What are you doing?

D: When did you go there?

E: Do you plan to move to Europe?

F: Are you thinking of visiting Europe some day?

G: I decide to make a trip next October on my annual leave.

    How to Adjust to a New School

    School is a base for students, where they learn to succeed{#blank#}1{#/blank#}When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don't know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.

    Get to Know the School

    Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Prepare for the First Day

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Being well rested will help you remove(去除) any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you're between 7 and 17 years old.

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    Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. You don't want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.

    Make friends

    Take part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.

A. Go to school on time

B. Leave early for school

C. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.

D. Start off your first day of school with a good night's sleep.

E. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.

F. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.

G. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at sport or other activities.

How to enjoy school

    School is a great place where you are always occupied in expanding your knowledge and further improving yourself. But School doesn't have to be a prison.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Learn some concrete strategies to help you enjoy your school life, making friends and keeping it fun.

    Cheer yourself up each day. You could wake up each morning with a bad attitude and each Corning will turn into a bad day. Or you could listen to some energetic tunes, eat a breakfast to your taste and make your school day pleasant. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If it makes you happier and more comfortable with your environment, try decorating your schoolbags, notebook, locker, and other supplies necessary' for school. Use stickers, colorful pens or other stuff to make your school things a little more fun to carry around with you.

    Join an afterschool club. It's a great way to make friends by joining a formal club or group at your school. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Check out the options offered at your school and consider joining one that lines up with your hobbies.

    Avoid distractions. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} But it also risks getting you into trouble, and forcing you to fall behind when you're not paying attention. It may not seem like it, but the best way to enjoy the lessons is to listen more closely, not find ways to distract yourself.

A. Purchase things to make you feel happy.

B. Personalize your school belongings.

C. It might seem fun hiding an iPhone in your sweatshirt at school.

D. For instance, you could join the music lovers or chess players.

E. If you decide that your day will be fun, it likely will be.

F. Join a club that you have little interest in to meet someone you might not meet normally.

G. Whether you find school difficult, boring, or stressful, you can try to make it easier.

The Advantages of Hobbies

    Hobbies provide entertainment and a chance to continuously learn something new and develop a skill set.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Hobbies are praised as a key to stress reduction. Becoming lost in the mental concentration or physical action which you are deeply interested in helps you shift focus from the parts of life that are stressful.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}And in turn you are more peaceful when working on other work.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Many people set goals with their hobbies that provide them satisfaction when these goals have been achieved. These goals can be simple, like improving a golf score, writing a certain number of pages for a novel each day or seeing an entire collection of classic films.

    Hobbies provide a sense of community when you meet other people who enjoy similar activities.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}More populated cities typically have numerous clubs or groups for people to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about a particular hobby. Becoming a member of one of these organizations allows greater growth within your hobby, as well as a chance to make new friends.

    Having a hobby can develop a talent that makes a person feel proud and satisfied. For example, a tennis hobby developed at a young age can lead to a career as a professional athlete one day.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}For example, writer Vladimir Nabokov also collected butterflies, which allowed him to do better in his chosen fields because he used learned skills from one to improve the other.

A.Focusing on something enjoyable can calm the mind.

B.Hobbies also provide a sense of achievement.

C.Some hobbies affect other aspects of your life.

D.There are a variety of hobbies.

E.They also provide many other social and health benefits.

F.Having a hobby increases the chances to interact with like-minded people.

G.Some hobbies containing physical activities offer an enjoyable way to stay healthy.