Exercise 6 - Part 2
For questions 1-8, think of the best word that fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. All answers must be in lowercase.
Laughter is something that we all share, (1) matter where we come from. We usually laugh (2) things that are funny, but it is actually a social tool. (3) to research, we are thirty times more likely to laugh when we are with other people than when we are alone. This suggests that laughter (4) used to strengthen bonds between friends and family members. Even if a joke isn't particularly good, we might laugh just to show (5) we are part of the group. Laughter also has health benefits, (6) it reduces stress and improves our mood. (7) is often said that laughter is the best medicine, and it seems that science (8) agree with this old saying.