I have been dancing since I was 14 years old, when my best friend dragged me to an after-school dance class. I enjoyed that dance class so much that I have been dancing ever since. After every dance class, however, I always have to stretch out my legs and back to make myself relaxed! It feels like as much exercise as going to the gym— but dancing is not widely considered to be a sport. Does that dancing is expressive and artistic mean that it is not a sport?
Some dancers would argue that dancing is a sport, as it requires great physical stamina, strong muscles and impressive flexibility. No matter what style of dance you are participating in, you will always be using all of your muscles while dancing and this can often be for several hours a day. Additionally, in the more traditional dance style (like ballet), men often lift their female dance partners high in the air. That means the dancers are often just as athletic as footballers, runners or swimmers.
On the other hand, many people argue that dance is an art form. Dance often exhibit emotion, represent characters and tell stories. Dancing to music is creative and visually appealing to the eyes and ears, just like watching a play or a professional show. The shiny costumes, the stage make-up and the big hairstyles are artistic and imaginative. It is easy to see why many people consider dance to be an art form.
I personally believe that dance is both a sport and an art. I believe that a great dancer will be a mixture of an athlete and an artist. You could have the strongest muscles in the world but not necessarily be a great dancer. Likewise, you could be a great actress who can express emotions easily but you still might not be able to dance. However, whether you consider dance to be an art or a sport, the important thing is to enjoy it! Dancing is a great way to make new friends and it's a really fun way to exercise!
1. Why does the author think having a dance class is like taking exercise?| A．Because she finds it also needs physical effort. |
| B．Because she takes interest in dancing as well as in sport. |
| C．Because she should do much exercise before dancing. |
| D．Because she finds dancing has hurt her legs and backs. |
| A．activity | B．shape | C．condition | D．strength |
| A．Main idea---Argument---Discussion. |
| B．Opinion---Discussion---Effect. |
| C．Topic---Comparison---Opinion. |
| D．Introduction---Supporting Examples---Conclusion. |
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【推荐1】An unlikely combination of Irish dance and hip-hop music is flying high on the Internet as a young African-American dancer combines her passions in her videos during quarantine.
With fast-paced steps on TikTok, college student Morgan Bullock, 21, has got more than l million views and the hearts of fans worldwide. “It was really unexpected and it happened really fast,” Bullock said in an interview.
Bullock has been dancing since she was 3 and began Irish dance training at the age of 10.She placed 43rd in 2019 at the World Irish Dance Championships, which has been put on hold during the quarantine.
As Morgan's videos became very popular, she faced questions about whether this style of dance is fit for her. “I haven't really had to think about my race as an Irish dancer,” she said. “At the beginning, my mom had reservations just because it was something that we had never heard of and it's not very typical for someone who looks like me to want to do Irish dancing. But after years of competing with Irish dancers across the globe, my mother rejects what others say. You wouldn't tell an English girl she can't do ballet just because she's not French. It's just a form of dance. Because Irish dance is also a dance form, it's such an amazing thing that it is something that people can enjoy all over the world without, you know, shame from the Irish dance community.”
Morgan is grateful that her dancing can educate and inspire a wider audience about Irish culture. “Growing up, I didn't really have someone to look to as an Irish dancer who really looked like me. So it's just really great that I can be that person for young girls and boys or whoever wants to do Irish dancing or do something that's a little bit out of the box for them.”
1. What can we learn about Morgan Bullock from the first two paragraphs?| A．She flew high in the sky. | B．She listened to hip-hop music. |
| C．She became very popular on the Internet. | D．She put pictures of Irish dance on the Internet. |
| A．Whether Irish dance suited her. | B．Whether she had a gift for dancing. |
| C．Whether she could win some awards. | D．Whether she could get her mom's support. |
| A．By training with other dancers. | B．By traveling around the globe. |
| C．By studying other dance forms. | D．By insisting on her dance form. |
| A．Worried. | B．Positive. | C．Doubtful | D．Disappointed. |
Russian Concert The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral (合唱的) works at 7:15 p.m. on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs with a mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting choirs and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing. Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office. Address: 532 Yan’an Road M., Shanghai Tel: 32275694 Korean Songs The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a song and dance show at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Shanghai Center Theatre. Tickets: 10, 12, 30 yuan RMB, available at the theatre’s ticket office Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W., Shanghai Tel: 29798663 Leon’s Show Hong Kong pop star Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7:30 p.m. from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the Huangpu Tourism Festival (黄浦旅游节). Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available at 66 Jiangning Road. Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caoxi Road N. Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113 |
1. ________ will give a song and dance show at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Shanghai Center Theatre.
| A．Leon Lai, a Hong Kong pop star. |
| B．A Russian Philharmonic Orchestra. |
| C．The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. |
| D．The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea. |
| A．1111 Caoxi Road N. |
| B．1376 Nanjing Road W. |
| C．523 Yan’an Road M. |
| D．66 Jiangning Road. |
| A．Russian Concert. |
| B．Korean Songs. |
| C．South Korean Films. |
| D．Leon’s Show. |
【推荐3】Why do old people dislike new music? As I’ve grown older, I often hear people my age say they just don’t make good music like they used to. Why does this happen? Luckily, psychology can give us some insights into this puzzle. Musical tastes begin to become clear as early as age 13 or 14. By the time we’re in our early 20s, these tastes get locked into place pretty firmly.
In fact, studies have found that by the time we turn 33, most of us have stopped listening to new music. Meanwhile, popular songs released when you’re in your early teens are likely to remain quite popular among your age group for the rest of your life.
There could be a biological explanation for this, as there’s evidence that the brain’s ability to make subtle distinctions between different chords, rhythms, and melodies weakens with age. So to older people, newer, less familiar songs might all “sound the same.”
But there are maybe some simpler reasons for older people’s dislike to newer music. One of the most researched laws of social psychology is something called the “mere exposure effect”, which in essence means that the more we’re exposed to something, the more we tend to like it.
This happens with people we know, the advertisements we see and, the songs we listen to. When you’re in your early teens, you probably spend a fair amount of time listening to music or watching music videos. Your favorite songs and artists become familiar, comforting parts of your routine.
For many people over 30, job and family obligations increase, so there’s less time to spend discovering new music. Instead, many will simply listen to old, familiar favorites from that period of their lives when they had more free time.
Psychology research has shown that the emotions that we experience as teens seem more intense than those that come later. And we also know that intense emotions are associated with stronger memories and preferences. Both of these might explain why the songs we listen to during this period become so memorable and beloved.
So there’s nothing wrong with your parents because they don’t like your music. Rather it’s all part of the natural order of things.
1. What have studies found about most people by the time they turn 33?| A．They no longer listen to new music. |
| B．They find all music sounds the same. |
| C．They can make subtle distinctions about music. |
| D．They seldom listen to songs released in their teens. |
| A．Tom likes the book, so he reads it more times. |
| B．Andy recites the words repeatedly and he is fed up with them. |
| C．Mike often listens to the same song and becomes more and more interested in it. |
| D．Peter goes to school by bike every day, and therefore his riding skills are better and better. |
| A．Teenagers are much more sensitive. | B．Teenagers are much more emotional. |
| C．Teenagers’ preferences are more lasting. | D．Teenagers’ emotions are more intense. |
| A．Quality issues of new music. | B．Older people’s dislike of new music. |
| C．Older people’s changing musical tastes. | D．Insights into the features of good music. |
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: "I may have lost, but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try." What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistake belief that-one's self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition.
1. What does this text mainly talk about?
| A．Competition helps to set up self-respect. |
| B．Competition is harmful to personal quality development. |
| C．People hold different opinions about competition. |
| D．Failures are necessary experience in competition. |
| A．builds up a sense of pride |
| B．pushes society forward |
| C．improves social abilities |
| D．develops people's relationship |
| A．are strongly against competition |
| B．highly value competition |
| C．try their best to win |
| D．mostly rely on others for success |
| A．Self-worth relies on winning. |
| B．Competition leads to unfriendly relationship. |
| C．Fear of failure should be removed in competition. |
| D．Winning should be a life-and-death matter. |
【推荐2】Virtue, by definition, is the moral excellence of a person. Morally excellent people have a character made up of virtues valued as good. They are honest, respectful, courageous, forgiving and kind, for example. They do the right thing, and don't bend to impulses, urges or desires, but act according to values and principles. Some might say good qualities are inborn. Actually, virtues need to be cultivated. With the habit of being virtuous, we can take control of our lives and move them in the direction of greater happiness and fulfillment.
Virtues are universal and recognized by all cultures as basic qualities of well-being. However, practicing virtues is not easy. So often we know that it takes perseverance to reach our goals, and we still never get there. We know if we forgive, we'll be less angry. We know it takes courage to accomplish great things. So why then, if we know what to do, are we still stuck?
Because we have not yet consciously applied a virtue to a given situation so as to change its outcome such as in these examples: kindness towards someone who is having a bad day can make him or her smile and build rapport; trust in a relationship creates valuable, meaningful relationships; gratitude in a job loss can shift our focus from feeling low to how we can have a new, more fulfilling career; service to others can change lives, better neighborhoods and create stronger nations.
We know we are becoming more virtuous people, not only because of the results above but also because of the way other people respond to us. Our friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors will trust and rely on us. They will come to us for guidance and help. They will want to be around us because we inspire them to be better people. Practicing virtues allows us to develop our potential, and live a more purposeful, better life.
1. What can we know about virtuous people from the first paragraph?| A．They are born with virtue. | B．They never make a mistake. |
| C．They have a habit of doing good. | D．They act on the principle of profit. |
| A．Satisfying career. | B．Practicing virtues. |
| C．Trust in a relationship. | D．Basic qualities of well-being. |
| A．A good greeting. | B．A great atmosphere. |
| C．A good goodbye. | D．A close relationship. |
| A．To encourage readers to be more virtuous. |
| B．To encourage readers to live a purposeful life. |
| C．To encourage readers to offer others guidance. |
| D．To encourage readers to develop others' potential. |
【推荐3】Sport is not only physically challenging , but it can also be mentally challenging . Criticism (批评) from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes . Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has suggested that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable .
The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself .The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware ,at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw ( mistake ) in themselves.
Coaches and parents should also be careful that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting , young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game , many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters’ performances. Positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout .
1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph ?| A．Mental stress should be reduced . | B．Sport should be made less competitive . |
| C．Stress should be made less. | D．Sport can be mentally challenging . |
| A．it can help them learn more about society |
| B．it enables them to criticize themselves |
| C．it can provide them with valuable experiences |
| D．it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves |
| A．enable children to enjoy sport | B．help children to win every game |
| C．train children to deal with stress | D．understand the meaning of sport |
| A．to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout |
| B．to persuade young children not to worry about criticism |
| C．to stress the importance of encouraging children |
| D．to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement |
【推荐1】Squirrels aren’t natural city dwellers(居民). In 1986 the sight of one in a tree near New York’s city hall so surprised passers-by that a newspaper published a report about the “unusual visitor”.
Around that time, the tree-dwelling animals were being set free in America’s urban areas to “create pockets of peace and calm like the countryside,” says University of Pennsylvania historian Etienne Benson, who studied our relationship to squirrels over the course of five years.
First, they were introduced to Philadelphia, then to New Haven, Boston, and New York City. Park visitors were encouraged to feed them, and security guards ensured their safety. In the 1910s a leader of the Boy Scouts of America(an organization teaching boys practical skills) said that teaching children to feed squirrels could show the rewards of treating a weaker creature with sympathy, says Benson.
By the early 20th century, though, America began to regret the friendliness it had shown squirrels. Cities had once been filled with animals—from horses pulling goods to dairy cows. By the 1950s those working animals had been moved to the countryside. Pets and wild animals such as birds and squirrels were all that remained of the urban animal kingdom.
Before long, people’s enthusiasm for squirrels wore off, and they started to see them as annoyances. By the 1970s many parks banned feeding the creatures. Today, it is rare to find kids with their parents offering food to squirrels under a tree. And, unfortunately, with more and more buildings being constructed in the city, fewer inhabitable(适宜栖息的) areas are left for the little tree-dwelling animals.
What would be lost if the last of these city dwellers were forced to leave? “I think there’s something constructive to have other living creatures in the city that are not humans and not pets but share the land with us,” says Benson. “It’s a good thing to live in a landscape where you see other creatures going around making lunch. It’s good for the soul.”
1. What’s the purpose of introducing squirrels to Philadelphia?| A．To entertain park visitors. | B．To keep the natural balance. |
| C．To encourage kids to protect animals. | D．To make the urban life more peaceful. |
| A．Disagreeable. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Uncaring. |
| A．They might have inhabited more homes. |
| B．They might have begun to go out of favor. |
| C．They might have been introduced to more cities. |
| D．They might have been moved to the countryside. |
| A．Squirrels living in cities are annoying. |
| B．Feeding squirrels should be discouraged. |
| C．Squirrels should be allowed to live in cities. |
| D．It is possible for people to keep squirrels as pets. |
【推荐2】Say the phrase “female environmental pioneers,” and among the names you will hear are Rachel Carson, who wrote pesticides; chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall; and 17-year-old climate-change activist Greta Thunberg. To mark Women’s History Month, Kidspost is sharing the story of an environmental pioneer who is not that famous but equally remarkable.
At age 3, Sylvia Earle found her lifelong passion while playing on a beach. A wave suddenly came up and knocked her over.
“My mother ... saw the big smile on my face and let me run back in,” Earle told a TV interviewer years later. “And I’ve been running back in ever since.”
Earle is now 84 years old and has spent a lifetime exploring the world’s oceans and working to protect them from pollution, overfishing and other threats.
She is a pioneer in using scuba gear. Scuba gear lets divers take breath underwater. She holds the world record for the deepest untethered walk on the ocean floor at 1,250 feet. This means she was not tied to anything when she was walking underwater. During this exploration, she planted a U.S. flag.
In 1998, Time magazine gave Earle its first Heroes for the Planet award. She was the first female chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is the U.S. ocean and atmosphere group. She was also elected to the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Earle has spent her life teaching people about the ocean. She notes how much it affects the weather, and what we eat and drink. She has something to say to those who don’t understand why the ocean matters. “They should know that with every breath they take, every drop of water they drink, the ocean is touching them,” Earle says. “You should treat the ocean as if your life depends on it— because it does.”
1. What does Earle’s lifelong passion refer to?| A．Teaching people how to dive. | B．Writing articles for magazines. |
| C．Exploring and protecting oceans. | D．Providing equipment for divers. |
| A．Earle is a world record holder. |
| B．Earle’s mother is in support of her work. |
| C．Earle is a remarkable British ocean explorer. |
| D．Earle is the only female chief scientist at NOAA. |
| A．brave and conservative. | B．devoted and courageous. |
| C．determined and rigid. | D．ambitious and modest. |
| A．People should stop overfishing and eating seafood. |
| B．The ocean plays a significant role in human’s life. |
| C．The weather has a far-reaching effect on the ocean. |
| D．The exploration of the ocean can be done without limit. |
【推荐3】Juili Kale was looking forward to receiving her master's degree at Arizona State University. She planned to invite her family living in India to the United States for her graduation ceremony. But then, in March, the coronavirus pandemic ended those plans as schools nationwide closed to stop the spread. Kale's dream of spending time with family members on her big day came crashing down. Yet the graduation ceremony is taking place—just not as she expected.
University officials have turned to robots so Arizona State graduates and their families can take part in the event online. Cameras recorded images of Kale and about 140 other graduates online this month. They were wearing robes and mortar board caps. They took turns moving a robot at the university that held an eye-level display showing their face. With the help of the robot, they stepped forward to receive their diplomas and take pictures. The robots are from Double Robotics, a company based in Burlingame, California. Before the health crisis, they had been used to help people attend funerals and even marriage ceremonies without traveling.
Sanjeev Khagram is dean of Arizona State's Thunderbird School of Global Management. He said that the video- a ''bittersweet'' experience—was recorded and produced over two days. It may not have been ideal for the students. Khagram admitted. '' But, we want to show that we did everything that we could to celebrate them. When the crisis is over, the class of 2020 can do a real-life walk at any future graduation ceremony they choose. ''
Kale planned to throw a ''watch party'' with her husband at home and her family in India.
Getting used to the online experience was easy for Nancy Sierras Morales. ''We have been able to adapt very quickly because we are used to being on a computer and on the phone almost like 24/7, '' the 22-year-old said. She said that, while it is not the best, it is ''cool...to be like the first class ever to do this''.
''I'm disappointed.'' said 41-year-old Douglas Northcott. He is graduating with a master's degree in applied leadership and management. He called the online event with robots ''creative''. But he looked forward to the real thing. ''And if anything, that makes it better , in that it is spread over two times rather than one. ''
1. What had the robots mainly been used for before the graduation ceremony?| A．Saving travelling for people to attend ceremonies like weddings. |
| B．Hosting all kinds of ceremonies for people unable to travel. |
| C．Helping professors with their teaching plans in universities. |
| D．Amusing people during their travelling to funerals. |
| A．Juili Kale | B．Sanjeev Khagram |
| C．Nancy Sierras Morales | D．Douglas Northcott |
| A．throw an online ''watch party'' |
| B．attend any future graduation ceremony |
| C．hold another real one by themselves |
| D．do everything they can to celebrate |
| A．A disappointing graduation ceremony |
| B．A graduation ceremony with the help of robots |
| C．A multifunctional robot from Double Robotics |
| D．A special experience of students in the health crisis |
【推荐1】A Chinese TV play,The Long Night has enjoyed great popularity, getting a high score of 9.2/10 on Douban. Viewers all spoke highly of this drama, saying it is even better than the original work.
As TV series such as The Bad Kids, Nothing but Thirty and Horizon Tower are still popular, netizens become excited and think that domestic(国内的）dramas are worthy of being followed. The Long Night, for example, makes people realize that everything can be easily imitated and copied except the understanding and search for aesthetics(美）. Imitated or copied dramas often have no soul.
However,quite a few Chinese dramas prefer repeating or copying the content and theme in other dramas or their own ones.
Daylight Entertainment produced Ode to Joy(欢乐颂） to reveal the happiness and sadness of city beauties,receiving many positive comments.However, after the reproduction of Ode to Joy 2,All Is Well,and If There's No Tomorrow,it was criticized by professionals and audience for stereotypical(刻板的）creation:"Pile up the hopes of one hundred people onto one person the hero looks just like a live complaining post in the forum,and other characters are tools to hunt him."
Twenty Your Life On and Nothing but Thirty give the audience an impression that they are completely "coming from the trending topics and living on the trending topics". One viewer commented "I am guessing the next plays will be Forty to Know the Mandate of Heaven,Fifty to Move on,and Sixty Still Young".
Taking a closer look at the works that have earned a place in the history of Chinese drama none of them is a copy or copycat. Besides, they are too good to be followed.
Now,many Chinese dramas are noticeably turning themselves back to the right track. Hopefully,a good drama will not be followed by a group of twins or siblings.
1. What does the author mainly want to do?| A．To introduce a number of TV plays. |
| B．To explain the process of drama producing. |
| C．To welcome a new trend in domestic dramas. |
| D．To encourage readers to watch more Chinese plays. |
| A．Presenting a new point of view. |
| B．Leading in a new topic. |
| C．Supporting a point of view. |
| D．Making a conclusion. |
| A．The Long Night |
| B．If There's No Tomorrow |
| C．Nothing but Thirty |
| D．Sixty Still Young |
| A．imitation | B．impression | C．popularity | D．creativity |
【推荐2】Life as a student can be very exciting and rewarding, but it can also be a huge challenge. You find yourself dealing with family life, social life and your studies at the same time —you may even have to add work into the mix if you are trying to earn some cash as a student. All of this can make it difficult to keep on top of your studies.
The good news is that there are lots of tools for students to use these days, and one of these is live streaming (直播). Over the past couple of decades, technology has come a long way and has helped to improve our lives in many ways. When it comes to learning, live streaming can make a big difference and can really help with your educational goals.
One of the ways in which you can use streaming technology is to access online classes and tutoring, which proves invaluable to many students. You can attend classes from the comfort of your own home or on your smart devices if you are elsewhere. This means that even if you cannot get to in-person classes due to illness, being away or other reasons, you can still keep up with your studies. This is also a perfect solution for those who are struggling with some subjects and need a helping hand. You can benefit from extra fees by using these live streaming classes and tutoring, which means you can get up to speed with your weaker subjects.
Another thing you can do with online streaming is to stream relevant documentaries that may help with your education depending on the subjects you are studying. Online streaming sites such as Netflix are packed with documentaries, and you can stream these with ease straight to your computer or smart devices. In years gone by, students had to rely on textbooks for information, but the students of today can benefit hugely from streamed documentaries and programming that can help with their education.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To summarize the whole text. |
| B．To arouse the reader's concern. |
| C．To introduce the theme of the whole text. |
| D．To stress the importance of the studies in life. |
| A．Expensive. | B．Interesting. | C．Convenient. | D．Difficult. |
| A．By process. |
| B．By example. |
| C．By comparison. |
| D．By classification. |
| A．The current situation of live streaming. |
| B．The educational benefits of live streaming. |
| C．The application of live streaming in our life. |
| D．The advantages of live streaming over traditional classes. |
【推荐3】Before I studied psychology, I used to think that people would laugh when funny things occurred. While I was right about that, I discovered there are lots of other psychological factors that make people laugh other than the funny part of a joke. When someone laughs at a joke, there will usually be more than one reason that makes him laugh—and the more reasons there are, the more powerful the joke will be.
I was attending a standup comedy show in Egypt, and when the man started to make fun of pedestrians crossing streets, everyone laughed their heads off. The main reason why those people strongly laughed was that almost all of them felt angry towards pedestrians who crossed streets carelessly. The joke wasn't only funny, but it also made the audience feel that they were right about being angry at those pedestrians. That is, people were laughing both because of the funny joke and because of the happiness experienced as a result of the psychological support they got.
The better a joke makes a person feel, and the more it includes other psychological factors, the more the person will like it. For example, if you envy one of your friends, and someone tells a joke that is funny and, at the same time, makes your friend seem stupid, then you will probably laugh at it louder than if you weren't jealous of him.
In short, we don't laugh only when we hear something funny; we also laugh when we experience some kind of happiness that results from the other psychological factors involved in the joke. I strongly discourage you from making fun of anyone or belittling someone to make someone else laugh. All I want to explain is that if your joke supports a person's emotions, he will certainly like it a lot.
1. What did the author find out after studying psychology?| A．Only good jokes make people laugh. |
| B．Many factors lead to people's laughing. |
| C．Funny things can make people laugh. |
| D．Laughter can make people healthy. |
| A．They played a trick on the pedestrians. |
| B．The pedestrians behaved in a funny way. |
| C．They could feel the pedestrians' happiness. |
| D．Their emotion was approved of by the show. |
| A．Annoy. | B．Blame. |
| C．Look down on. | D．Make up to. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
