Cam-15-Reading-Test-2-Passage-3_Having a laugh

Which term is closest in meaning to "a laugh" in this context: "A laugh often signals social bonding in groups"?

• A cry

• A chuckle

• A sigh

• A scream

Which term is closest in meaning to "psychological" in this context: "Laughter has psychological benefits for mental health"?

• Physical

• Mental

• Biological

• Emotional

Which term is closest in meaning to "reveal" in this context: "Studies reveal laughter’s role in social cohesion"?

• Conceal

• Disclose

• Hide

• Suppress

Which term is closest in meaning to "a sense of humour" in this context: "A sense of humour strengthens interpersonal ties"?

• Seriousness

• Wit

• Sadness

• Gravity

Which term is closest in meaning to "in response to" in this context: "Laughter occurs in response to humorous stimuli"?

• Despite

• As a reaction to

• Without regard to

• Instead of

Which term is closest in meaning to "stimuli" in this context: "Various stimuli trigger laughter in social settings"?

• Responses

• Triggers

• Outcomes

• Results

Which term is closest in meaning to "universal" in this context: "Laughter is a universal human expression"?

• Rare

• Common

• Limited

• Unique

Which term is closest in meaning to "human emotions and expressions" in this context: "Laughter reflects human emotions and expressions"?

• Animal instincts

• Feelings and gestures

• Mechanical actions

• Silent thoughts

Which term is closest in meaning to "rich resources" in this context: "Laughter provides rich resources for social bonding"?

• Scarce assets

• Abundant reserves

• Limited supplies

• Poor materials

Which term is closest in meaning to "ranging from" in this context: "Studies on laughter, ranging from psychology to anthropology, are diverse"?

• A) Excluding

• B) Spanning

• C) Ignoring

• D) Avoiding