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المملكة المغربيةالامتحان التجريبي1120/1020وزارة التربية الوطنية اكاديمية سوس ماسة درعة نيابة ورزازات ثانوية ابي بكر الصديق التاهيلية _ ورزازات Laughter is the best Medicine The simple act of throwing your head back and roaring at any kind of humor 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 humor requires us to do is breathing in more oxygen, which is good for the entire body. The physical benefits of humor don't 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. It also lowers hormone levels, keeping us calmer. Humor can change your mood instantly. It is very hard to be angry when something strikes you as funny. Laughing actually stimulates the brain, both left and right sides, to help the laughter retain more information. Depression and anxiety are almost non-existent in people who have a great sense of humor and who are able to laugh at themselves. These people automatically see the world in a different light, simply because of their sense of humor. Some doctors even recommend laughing as a therapeutic exercise. This concept has even gone so far as to form humor clubs where the main activity is laughing. The idea behind this is that if you to spend an hour giggling, you will be healthier. People who join these clubs spend the hour or so chortling away and go home rejuvenated and healthy. According to the laughing clubs, you don't have to feel the laughter in order for it to be beneficial. Just opening your mouth and laughing on purpose, forced or not, can increase heart rate, oxygen levels and boost the immune system. With humor being so good for you, how can you add more to your everyday life? You can start by smiling at yourself in the mirror each morning and having a little five minutes laugh toget the day started. Reading jokes, watching comedic films or shows and hanging out with children are some guaranteed ways to get you chuckling yourself and on the road to better health I- COMPREHENSION (15 Point)Based on the text, answer the following questions in your own words: (9 points)1- Why does the writer compare a good laugh session to an exercising session? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2- What does “there” in paragraph 2 refer to? …………………………………................3- Why do people join humour club? ……………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4- Explain the title of the text in your own words. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………List in the table two examples for each type of the benefits of laughter? (4 points)Physical benefitsMental benefits1-………………………………………………………………………………..2-………………………………………………………………………………...1-………………………………………………………………………………..2-………………………………………………………………………………...Choose the correct explanation from the list given? (2 points)1- Entire (paragraph 2):a- tireb- calmc- strongd- whole2- Therapeutic (paragraph 3):a- threateningb- healingc- calming d-usefulII- LANGUAGE (15 Points) A - Match each expression with its correct function. ( 2 points )AppologyDisagreementLack of understandingComplaintI'm sorry to have to say this but...I am really sorry about it sir.I am afraid I am not following..I am afraid to say no B- Fill in the blanks with the correct linking words ( 3 points )  Although  -  Besides  -  Then  -  For example  -   Because Aspirin is an efficient drug for headaches. ………………. It’s very good for blood pressure.Tom’s offer for the job was turned down ……………………… he has no certificates.3) There is much to do on weekends. ……………..., you can go on a picnic or hiking. C-Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. (10 point)1-  The government is providing schools with books and paper. Schools………………………………………………………………………………...................................2- The party was great, but I didn’t attend it. If only I ……………………………………………………………………………….. .............................3- Ahmed said: “I have read two books this week.” Ahmed said that ……………………………………………………………………........................…4- He worked very hard. He didn’t succeed. In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………..............................5- He didn’t work very hard. So, he didn’t pass the exam. If he had …………………………….……he would…………………………………............................III- Writing (10 points)Nowadays, people all around the world celebrate “A laughter day”. Why do you think they need a laughter day? Write an organized essay in which you explain why laughter/humour is so important. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………