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Use of English

Level B2

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Why Laughter Matters

Psychologists often remind us that laughter can do more than simply make us feel happy for a moment. It can also strengthen our relationships and make everyday problems seem easier to deal with. People who laugh together usually feel more relaxed, and this helps them build trust more quickly. A good sense of humour is often (0) SEEN as an attractive quality, especially in friendships and at work. Researchers say that humour can play an important (1) .......... in reducing stress and improving communication. When people are able to laugh at themselves, they are often better (2) .......... dealing with difficult situations. In addition, shared jokes can bring people (3) .......... and help them feel part of a group. This is one reason why many people look (4) .......... a friend who can make them smile. Of course, humour must be used with care. Jokes that are unkind or offensive can have the opposite (5) .......... and damage relationships instead of improving them. Even so, laughter is widely regarded (6) .......... one of the simplest ways to create a positive atmosphere. In the long (7) .........., people who keep a sense of humour may find it easier to cope with stress and maintain close relationships. For that reason, laughter should not be taken (8) .......... granted.

What to do

In this part, you read a text with eight gaps and choose the best word from four options to fit each gap.

Nothing prepares you for this test better than reading.

Read a lot. Candidates who often read in English (for work, for fun) find this part of the test manageable, while those who never read tend to find it very hard.

If you are 100% sure that two of the 4 choices are completely identical, then neither can be the answer. There is always only one word that fits grammatically and has the right meaning.

Usually the correct option will be part of a fixed phrase or collocation, a phrasal verb, a connector or the only word that fits grammatically in the gap.

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text quickly to understand its general meaning before you attempt the task.
  2. Check the words before and after the gap.
  3. Choose the best option.
  4. When you have finished, read the text again with the words inserted to check that it makes sense.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Exercise Details

Author

Gustavo Ferreira

@gustavo-ferreira

User Prompt

"The importance of laughter. Psychologists tell us that humour and laughter are good for our social relationships. Having a good sense of humour is often regarded as being one of the most important characteristics that people look for in a friend."

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Nov 4, 2026

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