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Question 1
Put the sentences in order to provide an objective summary of the passage. Not all sentences will be used.

Sentence 1. Laughing reduces stress, improves circulation, and reduces the risk of heart problems.

Sentence 2. Funny books, movies, and friends are an important part of healthy living.

Sentence 3: Laughter therapy provides numerous physical and mental benefits.

Sentence 4: People with heart problems may be less likely to laugh because of those problems.

Sentence 5: Scientific research suggests that laughter has many health benefits.

Sentence 6: Laughter causes the endothelium to expand, which increases blood flow.

Question 2: What evidence does the author use to support the central idea that laughter can improve physical health?

A: "Of course, the researchers have acknowledged that the people with heart problems may have been less likely to laugh because of those very problems." (paragraph 2)

B: "Research has established that mental stress is associated with damage to the endothelium, the protective barrier lining our blood vessels." (paragraph 3)

C: "The participants with health problems were less able to recognize the humor in such situations and less likely to respond to them with amusement." (paragraph 2)

D: "Laughter benefits us in a variety of ways other than increasing blood flow. It lowers our blood pressure, and it increases our oxygen intake..." (paragraph 4)

Question 3 How is the author's analysis structured in the passage?

A
as a debate about the research conducted on how to cure heart diseases

B
as a comparison of exercise and laughter

C
as a presentation of the effects of laughter on health

D
as a chronological presentation of measures to reduce the chances of a heart attack

Question 4 How does paragraph 4 fit into the overall development of the passage?

A
It describes how laughter reduces stress, which damages the endothelium.

B
It explains several additional health benefits that come with laughter.

C
It draws a connection between physical exercise, blood flow, and a healthy life.

D
It shows why everyone needs a daily dose of laughter.

Question 5: Place the points in the order in which Kennedy makes them in the text.

Point 1: Kennedy charges that the United States has not committed to the goal of leadership in space achievement.

Point 2: Kennedy identifies his specific goal of landing a man on the moon.

Point 3: Kennedy notes that the Soviets have many months of lead time and are likely to continue to exceed America's achievements.

Point 4: Kennedy suggests that Soviet achievement in space is a challenge to freedom.

Point 5: Kennedy reminds Congress of the nation’s responsibility to take a leading role in fostering freedom.

Question 6: Which is the MOST LIKELY reason that President Kennedy included the information in paragraph 4 in his speech?

A
to establish the space race as part of the fight between freedom and tyranny

B
to remind listeners of the value of science and discovery to the future of life

C
to help Americans lower their expectations about what can be achieved in a short time

D
to present the space race as an exciting but risky adventure

Question 7: How does Kennedy's use of the repetition of the word freedom in the first four paragraphs advance his purpose?

A
It expresses his support for the US and Soviet space programs.

B
It illustrates the strength of the Soviet Union.

C
It places sole responsibility of space exploration upon Congress.

D
It contrasts the ideals of the US to the ideals of the Soviet Union.

Question 8: How does the author's inclusion of references to the Soviets’ achievements add to the development of the text?

A
These references convey the presence of global competition in regard to space exploration.

B
These references contribute to the idea that the Soviets are superior to the United States in scientific endeavors.

C
These references illustrate the point that the United States has lost the respect of other countries.

D
These references show that the United States must gain the lead in the space race by broadcasting its missions.

Question 9: Explain how the details in the first three paragraphs contribute to the arguments presented in the rest of the text.