Humour Exam

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of National Education

Level / Stream : 3^rdyear FL

Part One :Reading and Interpreting (14pts )

Read the text carefully then answer the questions:

Humour has multiple benefits both mentally and physically. Laughter actually increases the immune system, making us stronger and better able to fight off disease. And all that humour requires us to do is breathing in more oxygen, which is good for the entire body. The physical benefits of humour do not end there. Laughing has been proven to lower blood pressure, burn calories and give your internal organs a good massage. It also exercises almost the entire body, which explains why we get sore sides after a good laugh session. Moreover, it lowers stress hormone, keeping us calmer.

         Humour can change your mood instantly. It is very hard to be angry when something strikes you as funny. Laughing stimulates the brain, both left and right sides, to help the laugher retain more information. Depression and anxiety are almost non-existent in people who have a great sense of humour and who are able to laugh at themselves. These people automatically see the world in a different light, simply because of their sense of humour. Some doctors even recommend laughing as a therapeutic exercise.

         This concept has even gone so far as to form humour clubs where the main activity is laughing. The idea behind this is that if you spend an hour giggling, you will be healthier. The people who join these clubs spend the hour chortling away and go home feeling rejuvenated and healthy. According to the laughing clubs, you do not have to feel the laughter in order -for it -5to be beneficial. Just opening your mouth and laughing on purpose, forced or not, can increase heart rate , oxygen level and boost the immune system. And humour is proven to contagious, so a good group laugh is quite probable every time the members of these clubs get together.

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A/ Comprehension: 7pts

1- Are the following statements true or false? Write T or Fnext to the letter corresponding to the statement

a -It has been confirmed that laughing affects the human body negatively.

b-People who are fun-loving are hardly ever anxious and depressed

c-.People who use humour see the world differently .

d-Laughter increases the immune system only.

2-In which paragraph is it mentioned that?

a-      Laughter decreases stress hormone.

b-      laughter enhances memorization.

3- Answer the following questions according to the text .

a -Is there a sole type of laughter’s benefits?

b  -Why do people join humour clubs?

c -Apart from laughter, what does the writer suggest doing to be healthier?

 4-Who/ What do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a -your(1§)----------b-these people(2§)----------        c-where(3§)--------------

5- Copy the title you think is the most appropriate:

a-     Laughter is the Best Medicine

b-     Humour for Best Relationships

c-     The Immune System

B/ Text Exploration ( 7 Pts)

1-Find words in the text whose definitions follow :

a-      ……………(1§)= the ability to find things funny, the way in which people seethat some things are funny, or the quality of being funny

b-     …………….(2§)=an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future

2- Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

verb	noun	adjective
to understand	understanding	understanding / understandable
to behave	…………………….	……………………..
…………………….	expression	………………………………
……………………….	…………………….	fearful

3-Re-write sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A.(03pts)

1-     A-All emotions are involving the limbic system.

        B-The limbic system  ……….. ………………………………………………       .

2-A-A patient  says : "I didn't think about cancer while in Laughter Club"

        B-A patient  says ………………………………………

3-A-As a result of advances in research, laughter therapy can improve general health and its                     .             subscales

B-Laughter therapy…………………………………………………………

4-Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ‘ed’.

delighted -     pleased  -  relaxed   -excited

/t/	/d/	/id/

  

5- Fill in the gaps with words from  the list given:

weaken - humour- cope -sadness  - together- cohesion

Humour in educational settings serves a variety of positive functions beyond simply making people laugh. Humour builds group………….. People respond more positively to each other when ………….. is present. It brings them………... Humour can facilitate cohesion by softening criticism. Research also establishes that humour helps individuals …………… with stress. It relaxes them.

Part II/ Written Expression ( 6pts)

               Choose one of the following topics.

Topic 1:Some people state thatlaughter has the power to fuel engagement and help students to learn .Using the following notes,write a composition in which you state your view point .

          -creating healthy learning  environment.

-providing amusement and motivation.

          -building a strong relationship between teachers and learners.

     -enhancing creativity/competition/improving productivity.

Topic 2 :  You recently bought the last genuine expensive mobile phone, later you discovered it was a counterfeit  product. You are disappointed and you decided to complain.

    Write a letter of complaint to Mr. Salim,head of the department store. Sign  it by YoussriRassim.