IELTS Listening Test
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Laughter
The nature of laughter
Laughter is a 31. process – involves movement and sound
It is controlled by our 32.
Reasons for laughter
Only 10% of laughter is caused by jokes or funny stories
May have begun as sign of 33. after a dangerous situation
Nowadays may help to develop 34. within a group
Connected to 35. (e.g. use of humor by politicians or bosses)
May be related to male/ female differences (e.g. women laugh more at male speakers)
May be used in a 36. way to keep someone out of a group
Benefits of laughter
Safe method for the 37. of emotions such as anger and sadness
Provides good aerobic exercise
Leads to drop in levels of stress-related 38.
Improved the 39.
Can stop 40. and improve sleep
