10.There is an English saying;"(36)F"Until recently,few people took the saying seriously.Now,however,doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.(37)G. Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts,blood pressure,breathing and muscles.It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise.(38)DIf laughter exercises the body,it must be beneficial. Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body.In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs.The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program.(39)C (40)BThey have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing,making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A.Laughter can prolong one's life. B.As a result of these discoveries,some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics,in which they help to improve their patients'condition by encouraging them to laugh. C.The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain. D.It increases blood pressure,the heart beating and breathing,it also works several groups of muscles in the face,the stomach,and even the feet. E.Although laughter helps cure the disease,doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice. F.Laughter is the best medicine. G.They have found that laughter really can improve people's health.
7.At times,our worries and anxieties can defeat us.(36)FHere is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during the anxious moments. (37)AA person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem.A person could get some fresh air,listen to some music,or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse.(38)EWhen unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious,challenge these thoughts by asking yourself positive questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. Be smart in how you deal with fears and anxieties.Do not try to deal with everything all at once.When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious,break the task into small ones.(39)G Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything.Most of what you worry about never comes true.(40)CThen you should leave everything else in the hands of God. It is not easy to deal with all the fears and worries.When your fears and anxieties have the best of you,try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation.The key is to take it slow.All you can do is doing your best each day,hope for the best,and when something does happen,take it easy.Take it one step at a time and things will work out well at last.
A.When feeling anxious,stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing. B.This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety. C.Instead of worrying about something that probably won't happen,concentrate on what you are able to do. D.The next time you feel depressed,review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life. E.A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. F.In addition,our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. G.Completing these smaller tasks once at a time will make the stress more manageable and increase your chances of success.