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Patients and doctors alike have long believed in the healing   power of humor.It is claimed that humor not only affects patients' moods, but can actually help them recover faster. Several studies seem to support this.Patients in better spirits are known to have higher immune cell counts.Some have even claimed to have healed themselves of serious illnesses by reading comics and watching comedies. Despite all this, many researchers are not convinced.They point out the fact that many sufferings have been known to disappear naturally, with or without a daily dose of laughter.They also say that while optimism in general does seem to be related to better health, it is hard to tell which comes first. Humor in times of stress, however, clearly makes us feel better.On one level, it takes our minds off our troubles and relaxes us.On another, it releases powerful endorphins, a chemical produced by your body that reduces pain. There are cases where the appreciation of a good joke is indeed directly related to a person's health.It can show, for example, whether a person has suffered damage to one particular area of the brain: the right frontal lobe  . Scientists confirmed this by having people read jokes and asking them to choose the funniest endings from a list.Subjects with normal brains usually chose endings that were based on a relatively complex synthesis   of ideas.Subjects with specifically located brain damage, however, responded only to slapstick   endings, which did not depend on a particular context.When pressed, the brain-damaged subjects saw the logic in the correct endings.They simply did not find them funny. Of course, humor is largely an individual matter.Next time your friend does not get one of your jokes, there is no need to accuse him of being a lamebrain.However, you might suggest that he lighten up--for the health of it. We can infer from the passage that   _  . A) all researchers have agreed on the healing power of humor B) people seldom accuse their friends of not understanding jokes C) the author holds a positive attitude to the healing power of humor D) reading comics will surely become a popular way of treating diseases
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C


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If you feel at present that you don't have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship require effort and commitment(,,). Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don't get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal   with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have. Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry! Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could depend on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life? If you haven't seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument? If the main reason you haven't been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities  in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want? If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material joys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say ''No" to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be _ o others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you? Examine whether the way you are now spending your time exactly reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule enough time for the things that are truly most important to you. If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them. Which would be the best title for the text? A) Too busy for Friendship? B) Too busy with work? C) How to Spend Your Time D) How to Make New Friends
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A


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Marketing Professionals A major US corporation in the health and nutritional  industry has announced the opening of its direct selling  division in Taiwan. The company offers the most lucrative compensation  plan in the industry and has paid over NTD   3.5  billion in commissions in just 6 years in the US.We are a  group of top earners. Applicants should meet the requirements: (1)Taiwan citizen (2)Have experience in marketing (3)Aggressive,energetic,and willing to learn If you believe you have what it takes to develop this business,please dial 27426996. Job B An international company requires a Service Technician To   service   and  maintain   electronic   medical  equipment,applicants should have degree in electronics.The selected candidate will have a training program to be  conducted  by  our  manufacturer's  trained  technical personnel. Interested candidates please apply immediately with a resume  and mail to P.O.Box 594.Or telephone Ms Chang at 2945-0027 for an immediate interview. , Job C Wanted:Reporters & Editors Qualifications: * Strong command of English language * Chinese speaking and reading ability a must * A university degree * Journalism education and/or experience preferred * Flexible working hours( 30 hours per week) * Good work environment and medical insurance,etc. Fax resume and work samples,if any,to The China Post at(03) 25957952. , Job D Southeastern Travel Services Tour Guides Duties:To conduct escorted tours  for foreign visitors;to assist  with  travel   and   transportation arrangements. Qualifications:Good appearance.High school diploma. Good knowledge of English.Outgoing personality. Dial 27032172 after 3:00 pm.Ask for Gary. , Which of the following is required for marketing professionals? A) A university degree. B) Good appearance. C) Good computer knowledge. D) Some marketing experience.
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D