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Scientists believe they have found help for older people suffering from poor eyesight. The solution is shining a
special red light in the eyes for three minutes. Doctors say a three-minute daily 41 of the special red light for two weeks
could help improve age-related vision problems. The study was 42 out by a team from University College London.
Researchers conducted tests on 24 men and womenaged between 28and 72. They said some cells that help us 43 light had
deteriorated in the older people. Doctors say their red light improved the 44 of these people to detect different colors,
particularly blue. The vision of these older people improved by as much as 22 percent. The research team is now looking
for a 45 partner to produce the special red light with the right wavelength and reliable quality. Doctor Jeffrey, the
co-author of the study, said that the populations are aging rapidly and people should get ready for this.
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Humor is always good for us. When life is a piece of cake, humor shines like diamonds on the calm ocean. But on the
other hand, when the going gets tough, humor turns into a life jacket that keeps us from sinking. People like fun and
amusement. Our sense of humor tells others that we are easy to be with and open to all kinds of interaction. In school, a
happy and interactive class is open to new ideas and humorous ice-breakers always warm up students. In the workplace,
it is humor that keeps the atmosphere light during stressful situations. Also, people who have shared laughter together
share a special bond about their relationship.
When we are children, we have no difficulty bringing laughter into our lives. We laugh at everything and we play for
mere pleasure. As we grow and mature, we slowly cheat ourselves out of the child within us. As a result, our desire for
humor and laughter is constant and we try whatever we can to get the lost pleasures of childhood back. It is possible for
each one of us to be humorous, but we must have a burning desire to be so. You must want to make others happy as well,
just like a humorist.
Agood humorist learns to interact with his audience. He produces laughter and excitement in the audience. Then he leans
back, making as if to let the audience take over. Next he would pretend that it is not he that makes them laugh but they
laugh of their own accord. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? Still, what matters most is your intention to be humorous.
46 What is the purpose of this passage?
To prove that an air of humor in the workplace can reduce stress.
To show how humor has developed throughout the history of mankind.
To suggest that a sense of humor be developed as early as months old.
To explain why humor is important and what one can do to be humorous.
47 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about a humorist?
He tries to help the audience recall why they are not as cheerful as they used to be.
He makes the audience feel that they cannot but laugh and no one else makes them do so.
He chooses to work in a company where there is humorous interaction among people.
He often wears a life jacket so as to produce laughter and excitement in the audience.
48 What does the expression “the going gets tough” in the first paragraph most likely mean?
Health is wealth. Nothing goes wrong.
Conditions become difficult. Something nice happens.
49 Which of the following is NOT discussed in this passage?
Why people enjoy being with a humorous person.
What makes the atmosphere enjoyable in the workplace.
How a humorist does his best to make the audience laugh.
Where the most interactive class in the world can be found.
50 Which of the following words best describes the overall tone of this passage?
Cruel. Encouraging. Doubtful. Upset.