1 2011 年考研英语(一)试题 Section I Use of English Directions: Read the following text
Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A], B], C] or D] on ANSWER SHEET 1
(10 points) Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as “a bodily exercise precious to health
” But __1___some claims to the contrary, laughing probably has little influence on physical fitness Laughter does __2___short-term changes in the function of the heart and its blood vessels, ___3_ heart rate and oxygen consumption But because hard laughter is difficult to __4__, a good laugh is unlikely to have __5___ benefits the way, say, walking or jogging does
__6__, instead of straining muscles to build them, as exercise does, laughter apparently accomplishes the __7__, studies dating back to the 1930’s indicat