Laughter Yoga (瑜伽) is a unique technique invented by Dr Kataria, a doctor from India, by which you can learn to “Laugh for No Reason”. You don’t even need a sense of humor, no funny jokes or comedy programs — just a willingness to laugh — and in the present climate everyone needs to laugh more.

Laughter Yoga is a combination of Laughter Exercises and Yogic Breathing, so that you increase the amount of oxygen in your body while being playful, resulting in you feeling healthier, energetic and alive. This actually changes the physical conditions of your body so that you start to feel happier.

Laughter Yoga is generally done in groups although it can be practiced alone. When you make eye contact with someone and you’re both willing to laugh, the laughter is increased. However, we do say that you can “Fake (假裝) it, fake it till you make it” because the body doesn’t know the difference between fake and true laughter; as long as you’re willing to laugh you’ll experience the same health benefits.

Laughter Yoga started in a park in Mumbai in 1995 with just 5 participants, and now there’re over 6,000 laughter clubs in 60 different countries — showing the willingness of the world to laugh together.

In the UK, Julie was one of the first people to train as a Laughter Leader with Dr Kataria in June 2002. In 2006 she was awarded Laughter Ambassador for her selfless service to promote Laughter Yoga.

“Yoga has been part of my life for 30 years but 7 years ago my life changed when I discovered Laughter Yoga. I believe laughter and yoga are both good for your health,” says Julie.

1. Why do people practicing Laughter Yoga laugh a lot?

A. They have a sense of humor. B. They are amused by jokes.

C. They are willing to laugh. D. They can’t help laughing a lot.

2. What do we know about Julie from the passage?

A. She took up Laughter Yoga 30 years ago.

B. She helped make Laughter Yoga more popular.

C. She used to suffer from serious physical problems.

D. She was the first person to practise Laughter Yoga.

3. The purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. persuade people to take up Laughter Yoga

B. tell people how to practise Laughter Yoga

C. describe the good effects of Laughter Yoga

D. introduce Laughter Yoga as a new event

The settlement is home to nearly 1,000 people, many of _______ left their village homes for a better life in the city.（ ）

A. whom　　　　　 B. which 　C. them　　 D. those

Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can _______ the virus more easily.

A. take up　　 　　 B. pick up　 　　　 C. make up　　　 D. set up

Isn't it very kind __________ your parents to do that for us?

A. for　　　　 B to　　　　　 C. about　　　　 D. of

Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world，but there have only been few players who were truly great.How did these players get that way—was it through practice，or are great players “born，not made”？ First，these players come from places that have had famous stars in the past—players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate.In the history of soccer，only six countries have ever won the World Cup—three from South America and three from Western Europe.　　　 —or a really great player—from North America or from Asia.Second，these players have all had years of practice in the game.Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player，as was Pele.Most players began playing the game at the age of three or four.

　 Finally，many great players come from the same kind of neighourhood—a poor，crowded area where a boy’s dream is not to be a doctor，lawyer，or businessman，but to become a rich，famous athlete or entertainer.For example，Liverpool，which produced the Beetle，has one of the best English soccer teams in recent years.Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags.And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums of Belfast.

　 All great players have a lot in common，but that doesn’t explain why they are great.Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets，but only one became Pele.The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

1.What is the main idea of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)

2.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

　 Generally，where there are great respectable soccer players，such players will come into being.

3..Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the

　 sentence.(Please answer within 10 words.)

4.To be a great soccer player，he needs some qualities.What quality do you think is the most

　 important? (Please answer within 30 words.)

5.Translate the underlined sentence in the third paragraph into Chinese.

一Where have you been recently?

　 一I ________________in Beijing on business for a week last month．

　 A．was　　　　　 B．have been　　 C．had been　　　 D．had stayed

—Does it rain a lot in this area?

—_______, it hardly ever rains; the climate is like that of a desert.

A. What’s worse 　　　 B. In other words C. On the contrary　　 D. As a result

Friends and Buddies(伙伴)

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同齡人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85

Club Saturday Swim

This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260

Sibshops (Ages 10-13)

Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65

Banana Splits

Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(語(yǔ)言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65

1. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to ______.

A. Friends and Buddies　 B. Club Saturday Swim

C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13) D. Banana Splits

2. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held ______.

A. 2 Fridays per month

B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon

C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday　 D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday

3. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can ______.

A. meet with other peers 　　　　　　 B. solve your mental problem

C. improve sibling relationships　 　　 D. think of healthy coping skills

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?

A. They are all in the same place. 　　　 B. They are all free of charge.

C. They all hold activities each week. D. They are all intended for children.

5. The purpose of this passage is to ______.

A. help children deal with their trouble

B. encourage children to be happy and brave

C. list some problems children meet with

D. advertise some programs for children

It　　 Jack and Frank who　　 been murdered．

　 A．a(chǎn)re；have　　 B．is；are　　　 C．is；have　　 D．is；has