1 . ________ digital mediums have provided us with many benefits, studies have shown that taking notes by hand will help us remember important points better.

A．Even though

B．As if

C．Now that

D．Ever since

2 . Laughing helps your body stay healthy and can even help you fight pain. Maybe this explains the long lives of men like Bob Hope and Gee Burns.________ the reason, research shows that in the end, the English saying,”laughter is the best medicine” may be true after all. (用适当的词填空)