山東 路冬梅

笑是良藥。我們知道這是真的，因為治愈性幽默已經(jīng)被分享很長時間了。

主題語境：積極的人生態(tài)度 篇幅：338詞 建議用時：6分鐘

1We all know that laughter is the best medicine.We know this to be true because healing humour has been shared for a long time.Not only that, but there is also much scientific research to support the claim that laughter does more than cheer you up.It creates physical changes in your body that accelerate (加速) healing and protect you from harm.

2Probably the most dangerous illness that we face in our lifetimes is stress, because stress can be persistent (持續(xù)的).It can be caused by the simple struggles of everyday life, and it can have a very real effect on your body which adds up over the years to shorten your lifespan.

3We often accept stress as part of the cost of modern life, but it really doesn't have to be.Some people seem to live a carefree life where they go with the flow, accept what they can't change and yet still achieve a lifestyle of comfort and happiness.

4Scientists tell us that people who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.Laughing at yourself doesn't make you a fool.It makes you strong, confident and self-assured.We all make mistakes.We all forget, trip and take wrong turns.When you deny a mistake, you become arrogant (傲慢的).You cannot learn and you are certain to repeat the same mistake over and over again.

5When you share stories with your friends and your colleagues, you can choose to share stories of hope and growth.You can do what comedians do—take the exact same story and change the focus from“feel sorry for me”to“l(fā)augh with me”.

6The secret is to think about why you're telling the story.Are you seeking pity, approval or empathy (同理心)?When you are honest with yourself about what you're expecting people to do for you,you might decide to change the story you tell and laugh at whatever life throws at you.

Reading Check

Gist1.What's the first paragraph mainly about?

A.The best medicine in the world.

B.The variety of humour.

C.Negative effects of inappropriate humour.

D.Benefits of humour and laughter.

Detail2.Why is stress a dangerous illness according to the author?

A.Stress can be seen everywhere.

B.Stress can last for a long time.

C.Stress cannot be cured.

D.Stress cannot be prevented.

Detail3.What kind of stories should be shared according to the author?

A.Stories of growth.

B.Stories of arrogance.

C.Stories of pain.

D.Stories of shame.

Inference 4.From which column of a newspaper can we read the text?

A.Technology.

B.Life.

C.Travel.

D.Archeology.

Language Study

Difficult sentences

1.Scientists tell us that people who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.科學家告訴我們，那些能對自己的不幸一笑置之的人能更快、更堅強地恢復過來。

【點石成金】該句中，that 引導一個賓語從句，who 引導一個限制性定語從句。bounce back意為“恢復健康；重整旗鼓”。

2.When you are honest with yourself about what you're expecting people to do for you,you might decide to change the story you tell and laugh at whatever life throws at you.當你誠實地面對你期待人們?yōu)槟阕鍪裁磿r，你就可能決定改變你所講的故事，笑對生活帶給你的一切。

【點石成金】該句中，when 引導一個狀語從句，what引導一個賓語從句，在賓語從句中作do的賓語。