Laughter is natural for people. We start to laugh at about four months of age. We start to laugh even1 we start to speak.

    Laughter connects us with others. We laugh more when we are with other people. It's difficult to pretend to laugh. Laughter is2. When people pretend to laugh, most people know it's not real.

   When do people laugh?

    Only 10 to 20 percent of laughter is about something3. Most laughter is about being friendly with other people. Most laughter says, "I don't want to4 with you. I want to be friendly with you." This kind of laughter brings people together.

    We often laugh when we feel nervous. In movies, there is often a joke at an exciting moment when everyone feels nervous. It is usually a(n)5 joke, but we laugh a lot. Our laughter helps us6.

   Why doesn't everyone laugh at the same joke?

    Not everyone has the same sense of7. Some people think a joke is funny, but other people don't think so. People have different ideas about what is funny.

    Our idea of what is funny changes with8. For young children, the world is new. They are interested in many things, so they laugh9. Teenagers often laugh to protect themselves. Adults laugh at themselves and other people with similar problems. They laugh at things that give them stress. Our10 for laughter change gradually.

Let's face it—money isn't always easy to come by, especially when you haven't got a job and your parents don't give you an allowance（补助）. And at the weekends, you might want to shop, eat at a restaurant or see a film. That all adds up! But no money doesn't mean no fun! Here's a list of some of our favourite ideas for "free time"!

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Go out to libraries, and look at the noticeboards there. You might see a sign for a free concert in the park or a poem reading. Your library or community centre might offer free activities, such as language lessons or film nights. Bring your friends and try something new!

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No money for a film night? No problem! Nature puts on an even better show. Find a quiet space outdoors, spread a blanket（毯子）on the ground and look up at the night sky. Use apps to help you find stars and constellations（星座）. Add music to make it more enjoyable.

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If you haven't got money to go to a film, just make one! Write a script（剧本）.（This is more fun if several friends join in. ） Find old clothes and household items to use as costumes（服装） and props（道具）. （Ask your mom and dad first, of course.） Practise, and then film it with a phone or tablet（平板）. When the film's ready, host a viewing party!

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Get a group of friends together and volunteer. You'll feel great and you'll have a great time doing it. Look for opportunities in your community. Pick up litter, clean up an animal house or visit a home for the old people. Helping out can make others happy, and what's more fun than that?

Tonight's Radio Programs List

A.Talk Talk

B.Problem—What Problem?

C.English Club

D.News Program

E.Teen Dreams

You may know the English letters A. B and C. But do you know there are people called ABCs? Do you know there is such a thing as"a banana person"? How strange!ABC means American- born Chinese. An ABC is a Chinese, but was born in the United States. Sometimes, people call an ABC a" banana person". A banana is yellow outside. So, when a person is a" banana", he or she is white inside— thinking like a Westerner and yellow outside— looking like a Chinese.

 Usually, ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language. Some of them don't speak Chinese. But if ABCs cannot speak Chinese, can we still call them Chinese people? Yes, of course. They are overseas(海外的) Chinese. These people may be citizens(公民) of another country like the US, Canada or Singapore. But they have Chinese blood. Their parents, grandparents or even great- grandparents were from China. They all have black eyes and black hair.

 But they are not Chinese citizens. They are not people of the People's Republic of China. For example, we all know the famous scientist C. N. Yang(杨振宁). He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957. Chinese people love him. But he is an American citizen.

During the Spring Festival of 2024, many Chinese parents bought their children bright red sets of Chinese New Year's clothing. A recent report showed that the order for traditional clothes went up a lot. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Young people dressed in such clothing have often been noticed at popular restaurants, parks, places of interest and so on.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}First, it cleverly connects traditional and modern parts, creating a special and stylish look. Second, it includes intricate embroidery(精工刺绣), bright colors and high-quality cloth, which makes it stand out from western styles. Besides social media also have an influence on Chinese young.

What was popular only among the old people has now become a hit among the young. Many people regard this as "bloodline awakening(血脉觉醒)." In the past, people might think that only in clothing with famous brands could they show good taste. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} You can find those people while visiting the British Museum as well as when traveling in the United States.

 {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It mixes the ancient beauty of traditional Chinese tea with modern designs, like fancy tea sets. This has gradually become a lifestyle. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Young people are more pleased to express their personality with traditional culture, reflecting their pride of being a Chinese.

A. Now people in other countries like the "new-Chinese style" of clothing, too.

B. "New-Chinese style" of clothing is popular among young people for several reasons.

C. "New-Chinese style" has now spread into many other fields, including new-Chinese tea.

D. The mix of Chinese traditional culture and modern lifestyles shows people's growing love towards their country.

E. However, nowadays, many of them prefer clothing that shows Chinese culture when going out--even when traveling abroad.

F. With the growing interest in traditional culture, the "new-Chinese style" of clothing, has drawn the attention of the public, especially young Chinese.