文章大意:这是一篇说明文。我们都听说笑是最好的药,这是真的。笑会让你感觉更好,对你的人际关系也有好处。笑能拉近人与人之间的距离,当你情绪高涨时,笑是一种让你放松的强大工具。
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We’ve all heard that laughter is the 1 (good) medicine, and it’s true. Laughter makes you feel better and it’s also good 2 your relationships. Laughter brings people closer, and is a 3 (power) tool for making you relax when feelings are running high. Whether with your friends and family, or co-workers, you can learn to use humor 4 (solve) disagreements, lower everyone’s stress levels, and communicate in a way that deepens the relationships.
Humor plays 5 important role in all kinds of relationships. In new relationships, humor can be a useful tool not just for attracting the other person but also for getting over any awkwardness (尴尬) 6 (arise) when we get to know each other. In old relationships, humor can keep things more exciting and fresher.
Sharing the pleasure of humor 7 (create) a sense of closeness and connection between two people— 8 (quality) that are signs of strong and successful relationships. When you laugh with one another, you create a positive relationship between you, 9 acts as a strong buffer (缓冲剂) against stress, disagreements and disappointments in your relationship. And laughter is spreading—just hearing someone laugh often makes you smile 10 (happy) and join in the fun.