C．discussing questions

　　D．showing research findings

　　B　[写作手法题。作者在第二段中通过举例说明了"笑"对我们身体的好处。]

　　2．Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ．

　　A．the difficult times in one's life

　　B．the benefits of laughter to our mind

　　C．the physical health benefits of laughter

　　D．different ways to feel better about oneself

　　B　[段落大意题。根据该段中的"keep a positive，optimistic attitude "和"feel better"等可知，第三段主要介绍了"笑"给我们精神上带来的好处。]

　　3．Why does the author suggest laughing with others?

　　A．It strengthens the relationships between people.

　　B．It makes people look much younger.

　　C．It helps treat many kinds of diseases.

　　D．It creates opportunities to be friendly.

　　A　[细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的"Shared laughter...create opportunities to laugh with others"可知，和别人一起分享快乐可以加强人际关系。]

　　4．What would be the best title for the text?

　　A．Man-the Only Creature That Laughs

　　B．Laughing Makes Us Younger

　　C．Different Types of Laughter

　　D．Why Should We Laugh?

　　D　[标题归纳题。文章主要从三个方面介绍了"笑"的好处，即：身体上的好处、精神上的好处以及人际关系上的好处。正因如此，我们应该笑口常开。]

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