1、UNIT 4HUMOUR(满分：120分建议用时：120分钟)第一部分阅读(50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分， 满分37.5分)AIt is widely believed that humour is good for your health. However, most studies on humour and health show that by watching something humorous comedy films, for example you can just escape from the pain for a short time, or that h
2、umour just helps reduce signs of a disease. So far, no study has shown that humour can help a person recover from a serious illness.One way to study the relationship between humour and health is looking at the health of people who use humour as part of their jobs: comedians and improv(即兴表演) artists,
3、 for example. Not only do they use humour as part of their work, but also they show the highest levels of humour ability. So if humour is really good for our health, we can anticipate that comedians benefit the most from it.Although it is often said that humour can make people live longer, research
4、has actually found the opposite to be true. One study found that comedians and humour writers actually died younger compared with other famous people who were not performers. However, these studies were somewhat limited, because most of the comedians were men and already dead. And many famous people
5、 often live very unhealthy lives, and the comedians might have died from reasons such as heavy drinking or smoking.My colleagues and I decided to take a different way. We collected data(数据) from 491 improv artist students 224 women and 267 men all alive. We compared this improv group with 795 noncom
6、edians, who were matched in age, sex, and education.We asked participants from both groups to tell us how many diseases they had had in the past three years and how long they had lasted. The improv artists reported that they had had many more diseases, and that these diseases had lasted longer compa
7、red with the control group. So our study adds further evidence to the conclusion made by the studies before.()1.What do most studies on humour and health show about humour?AIt doesnt really reduce signs of diseases.BIt just helps reduce peoples pain for a while.CIt cant really make people feel comfo
8、rtable.DIt can help one recover from a serious disease.()2.What does the underlined word “anticipate” in Paragraph 2 mean?APredict.BNotice.CUnderstand.DExplain.()3.What can we know about the improv artists from the authors research?AThey had more unhealthy habits.BThey benefited more from humour.CTh
9、ey were more likely to get diseases.DThey did better in taking care of themselves.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了人们普遍认为幽默对我们的健康有益，但研究发现，幽默对我们健康的益处并没有那么大。1. B细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “However, most studies on humour and health show that by watching something humorouscomedy films, for example you can just escape from the
10、pain for a short time.”可知，幽默只能暂时帮助人们减轻痛苦。2. A词义猜测题。根据第二段中的 “So if humour is really good for our health.”可知，在这种情况，我们应该“预测”喜剧演员从幽默中受益最大。3. C细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 “The improv artists reported that they had had many more diseases, and that these diseases had lasted longer compared with the control group.”可知，跟一
11、般人相比，这些喜剧演员更容易得疾病。BYou probably laugh at something you find funny，but how much do you really know about jokes and humour? Readers Digest(RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.RD: Whats the oldest joke in the world? “We cant know the oldest joke in the world because it would
12、 have existed earlier than writing，” says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading in the UK.The oldest joke book thats been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.It dates from the 4th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time.According to psychologist Steve
13、 Wilson, director of National Humour Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour?Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and
14、laughter begin to appear.“Of course, some children are more serious, quiet, and less likely to laugh frequently, but this doesnt mean they dont have a sense of humour.” And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who dont have a sense of humour.“Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of h
15、umour, and I teach people how，” he says.RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation?Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems.British humour is thought to be absurd(荒谬的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality.Accor
16、ding to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.()4.What do we know about the oldest joke book?AIt remains unknown.BIt was written in Greek.CIt was found in the UK.DIt contains the oldest jokes.()5.What does Rod Martin agree with about peoples sense of humour?ANobody is born with a sense
17、 of humour.BSome adults lose it when they grow up.CChildhood is the best time to develop such ability.DChildren have a poorer sense of humour than adults.()6.What kind of humour has an aggressive feature?ABritish humour.BGerman humour.CCanadian humour.DAmerican humour.()7.Where can you probably find
18、 the text?AIn a popular magazine.BIn a research paper.CIn a personal diary.DIn a textbook.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章通过访谈为读者传递了一些有关笑话和幽默的知识。4. B细节理解题。由第一个问题的回答中的“The oldest joke book thats been found so far is the Greek Philogelos.”可知，迄今为止发现的世界上最古老的笑话书是希腊的爱笑者。5. A细节理解题。由第二个问题的回答中的“everyone is born without a sen
19、se of humour”可知，没有人先天就具有幽默感。6. D细节理解题。由最后一个问题的回答中的“American humour has an aggressive quality.”可知答案。7A题材来源题。根据第一段中的读者文摘及文章的形式、内容可知，本文应选自畅销杂志。CA sense of humour can brighten the family life.You can put on a silly hat and chase a 3yearold kid, or pretend to fall into a pile of leaves to amuse a firstgr
20、ader.As kids grow into preteens (about 11 or 12) and teens (13 to 19), you can share jokes as their sense of whats funny becomes better.Humour is what makes something funny; a sense of humour is the ability to recognise it.Someone with a welldeveloped sense of humour has the ability to recognise wha
21、ts funny in others and can amuse them as well.A good sense of humour is a tool that kids can rely on throughout life to help them.Kids with a welldeveloped sense of humour are happier and more optimistic, have higher selfesteem, and can handle differences (their own and others) well.And a good sense
22、 of humour doesnt just help kids emotionally or socially.Research has shown that people who laugh more are healthiertheyre less likely to be depressed and may even have an increased resistance to illness or physical problems.They experience less stress, have lower heart rates, pulses, and blood pres
23、sure, and have a better digestion(消化能力)Laughter may even help humans better endure pain, and studies have shown that it improves our immune function.But most of all, a sense of humour is what makes life fun.We tend to think of humour as part of our genetic makeup, like blue eyes or big feet.But its
24、not true.A sense of humour actually is a learned quality.Kids can start developing a sense of humour at a very young age.Babies dont really understand humour, but they do know when youre smiling and happy.When you make funny noises or faces and then laugh or smile, your baby is likely to sense your
25、joy and imitate you.Sometime between 9 and 15 months, babies know enough about the world to understand that when Mom puts a piece of cloth on her head, shes doing something unexpected and that its funny.To help kids at each stage of development, parents should know whats likely to amuse them.()8.Whi
26、ch of the following people do you think can best share jokes with their parents?AA newborn baby.BAn elevenyearold kid.CA fiveyearold kid.DA fifteenmonthold baby.()9.It can be concluded from the third paragraph that a good sense of humour _.Ais one of the most important things needed for a kid to suc
27、ceedBhelps kids make more friends throughout their lifeCcan improve a kids mental and physical healthDmay sometimes cause embarrassment()10.Which of the following statements about a sense of humour is NOT true?AIt can make the family life bright.BIt is something that kids can rely on for all their l
28、ife.CIt is something people are born with.DIt is the ability to recognise humour.()11.What is the passage mainly about?AThe reason why people should develop a sense of humour.BThe characteristics of kids sense of humour at different ages.CTips on how to develop a good sense of humour.DThe importance
29、 of a good sense of humour for kids.【语篇解读】幽默感能够使整个家庭及其成员健康快乐，特别是对孩子来说尤为重要。家长可以根据孩子的年龄特点和身心发展来培养孩子的幽默感。8B细节理解题。根据第一段的“As kids grow into preteens (about 11 or 12) and teens (13 to 19), you can share jokes as their sense of whats funny becomes better.”可以判断，一个11岁的孩子是可以很好地分享笑话的。9C推理判断题。第三段内容介绍了幽默感对孩子的身心健
30、康有好处。10C细节理解题。根据第四段的“We tend to think of humour as part of our genetic makeup, like blue eyes or big feet. But its not true. A sense of humour actually is a learned quality.”可知，幽默感不是与生俱来的，而是后天习得的。11D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，这篇文章主要讲了幽默感对孩子的重要性。DAre you planning to start your next international business presentat
31、ion(讲座) with a little joke to break the ice? Well, you might want to reconsider.The story is told of a businessman who gave a speech in a foreign country through an interpreter(口译员)Without warning the interpreter, he told a joke during the presentation.The interpreter knew the joke would not transla
32、te, so she said，“This man just told a joke that he thinks is funny, but it does not translate well, and you will not find it funny at all.So, when I stop talking, everyone please just laugh.”The audience did indeed laugh aloud, but not for the reason the speaker supposed.The businessman was so pleas
33、ed with the first result that he went on to tell another joke.Each culture has different understandings of humour.What may be funny in one culture can be far from funny in another.For example, while living in Chile, I often tried to share great jokes from the United States, only to be met with quest
34、ions like, “Oh, is that a joke? Is that funny in your country？” Similarly, Chileans shared their own popular jokes that were not always funny to me.In September 2001, Professor Richard Wiseman and the British Association for the Advancement of Science created a project called LaughLab in order to fi
35、nd the worlds funniest joke.And in one year, LaughLab received more than 40,000 jokes.The following joke is considered the worlds funniest joke by LaughLab：“Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls down.He doesnt seem to be breathing.The other man calls the emergency services.He says，
36、My friend is dead! What can I do？ The operator says, Calm down.I can help.First, lets make sure hes dead.There is a silence, then a shot is heard.Back on the phone, the guy says，OK, now what？”If you decide you must share a joke or two in another country, ask the opinion of your interpreter first.Oth
37、erwise, the joke may be on you.()12.Why did the audience laugh?AThe joke was funny.BThey were told to do so.CThe interpreter made a mistake.DThe businessman was humorous.()13.How did the businessman feel after finishing the joke?AStupid.BStrange.CMoved.DEncouraged.()14.Why does the author mention hi
38、s own experience?ATo show Chileans are impolite.BTo show humour is related to culture.CTo show Chileans have no sense of humour.DTo show its hard to understand American humour.()15.Why does the hunter shoot his friend?AHis friend is in great pain.BThe operator asks him to do so.CHe is too worried to
39、 know what to do.DHe misunderstands the meaning of “make sure”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。幽默与文化紧密联系，不同文化的幽默方式不同，对幽默的理解也不同。12B细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “So, when I stop talking, everyone please just laugh.”可知，口译员告诉听众这个笑话没办法翻译，所以等自己停止说话后，观众大笑即可。13D细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “The businessman was so pleased with the first result that he wen
40、t on to tell another joke.”可知，讲完笑话，看到观众都大笑了，这个商人深受鼓舞又讲了一个笑话。14B推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “Each culture has different understandings of humour.”以及在第五段中作者分享了自己在智利的经历可知，他列举自己的例子是为了说明幽默与文化息息相关。15D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的 “The operator says, Calm down. I can help. First, lets make sure hes dead.”可知，那个猎人之所以射杀了自己的朋友，是因为误解了接线员口
41、中“make sure”的含义。第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was：“Youll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym, ” while another read：“_16_” With a workout partner, you will increase your
42、training effort as there is a subtle(微妙) competition.So, how do you find a workout partner?First of all, decide what you want from that person._17_ Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout p
43、artner.You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably wont result in a useful response._18_ If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park.Her notice included what
44、 kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age.It also listed her favourite sports and activities, and provided her phone number._19_You and your partner will probably have different skills._20_ Over time, both of you will
45、 benefityour partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit.The core(核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.AYour first meeting may be a little awkward.BA workout partner usually needs to live close by.CYoull work harder if you
46、 train with someone else.DDo you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?EHow can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice?FJust accept your differences and learn to work with each other.GAny notice for a training partner should include such information.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何找
47、到一个一起锻炼的伙伴。16C根据前文“Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner. One reason was：Youll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym”可知，这里陈述另一个和别人一起锻炼的理由。第一个理由是“Youllif”的结构，根据句式一致的原则，可优先看C项。再根据句意，C项正是另一个理由，所以“Youll work harder if you
48、train with someone else.”符合上下文语境。故选C。17D根据前文“First of all, decide what you want from that person.”和后文“Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility？”，又根据关键信息“Or”以及“or”后面的问句，可确定空格处应该也是一个类似结构的问句，可确定答案在D或E中。根据文意可知，空格处应该填写反问自己结伴锻炼的目的。所以D项“Do you want to be a better
49、 athlete in your favorite sport？”符合上下文语境。故选D。18B根据前文“You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but probably wont result in a useful response.”和后文“If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.”可知，选择的伙伴应该是同一个地区的，或者离得比较近。所以B项“A workout partn
50、er usually needs to live close by.”符合上下文语境。故选B。19G根据前文“My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park.Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age.It also listed her favorite sp
51、orts and activities, and provided her phone number.”可知，本段作者以自己的锻炼伙伴为例，说明寻找锻炼伙伴布告所要包括的信息。所以G项“Any notice for a training partner should include such information.”中的“notice”以及“such information”符合上下文语境。故选G。20F根据前文“You and your partner will probably have different skills.”和后文“Over time, both of you will
52、benefityour partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit.”可知，“different skills”和“both of you will benefit”暗示要学会求同存异，一起合作，共同提高。所以F项“Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.”符合上下文语境。故选F。第二部分语言运用(30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Parents feel that it
53、is difficult to live with teenagers.Then again, teenagers have_21_feelings about their parents, saying that it is not easy living with them.According to a recent research, the most common _22_ between parents and teenagers is that regarding untidiness and daily routine tasks.On the one hand, parents
54、 go mad over_23_ rooms, clothes thrown on the floor and their childrens refusal to help with the _24_.On the other hand, teenagers lose their patience continually when parents blame them for_25_ the towel in the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.T
55、he research, conducted by St.George University, shows that different parents have different_26_ to these problems.However, some approaches are more_27_ than others.For example, those parents who yell at their children for their untidiness, but_28_ clean the room for them, have fewer chances of chang
56、ing their childrens_29_.On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the_30_ of their actions can do better.For example, when teenagers who dont help their parents with the shopping dont find their favorite drink in the refrigerator, they are forced to_31_ their actions.Psychologists say that
57、_32_ is the most important thing in parentchild relationships.Parents should_33_ to their children but at the same time they should lend an ear to what they have to say.Parents may_34_their children when they are untidy but they should also understand that their room is their own private space.Commu
58、nication is a twoway process.It is only by listening to and _35_ each other that problems between parents and children can be settled.()21.A.naturalBstrongCguiltyDsimilar()22.A.interestBargumentClinkDknowledge()23.A.noisyBcrowdedCmessyDlocked()24.A.homeworkBhouseworkCproblemDresearch()25.A.washingBu
59、singCdroppingDreplacing()26.A.approachesBcontributionsCintroductionsDattitudes()27.A.complexBpopularCscientificDsuccessful()28.A.laterBdeliberatelyCseldomDthoroughly()29.A.behaviourBtasteCfutureDnature()30.A.failuresBchangesCconsequencesDthrills()31.A.defendBdelayCrepeatDreconsider()32.A.communicati
60、onBbondCfriendshipDtrust()33.A.replyBattendCattachDtalk()34.A.hateBscoldCfrightenDstop()35.A.lovingBobservingCunderstandingDpraising【语篇解读】本文首先指出父母与十几岁的孩子之间存在矛盾冲突及其原因，然后告诉读者：研究发现不同的父母对此采取的不同方法，有的方法相对更有效果。最后一段是心理学家对解决冲突给出的建议。21D根据第一句中的difficult以及第二句中的again和 “not easy”可知，青少年和父母有相似的感觉。22B由第一句 “Parents f
61、eel that it is difficult to live with teenagers(父母感觉和孩子相处困难)”可知，他们之间有争论，即对事物有不同的看法(argument)。23C根据上文untidiness和 “daily routine tasks”填空所在的句子和后文的 “clothes thrown on the floor and their childrens refusal ”形成并列关系，可知选C。24B与上文说的孩子把家弄乱，到处乱扔衣服并列的应是拒绝帮忙做家务。25C与后文不打扫房间，不去买东西并列，即把毛巾丢(drop)在浴室。26A根据后句中“some ap
62、proaches”可知选A。句意：不同的家长有着不同的解决问题的方法(approach)。27D由下文中的better可知有些方法较为成功。28A父母责骂他们乱，但稍后(later)就为他们整理房间，这样只有较少的机会改变他们的行为，即几乎无法改变他们的行为。29A从下文多次出现的actions可知。30C根据下文所举的例子“不帮父母去买东西”“在冰箱里找不到自己最喜欢的饮料”可知，这是让孩子“感受到自己的行为产生的后果”。31D根据语境可知，孩子们被迫重新考虑自己的行为。32A根据本段倒数第二句出现的 “Communication is a twoway process.”以及上文一直强调父
63、母与孩子应如何沟通，可知选A。33D“talk to”与say是同义复现，即父母要向子女说出(talk)他们的想法，同时也要倾听子女的想法。34B由上文的blame可知，当父母看到孩子把家里弄乱时会责备他们，所以选scold。35C只有通过倾听和相互理解(understanding)，父母与孩子之间的问题才可得到解决。第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Raymond Arrieta, a famous comedian in Puerto Rico, knows that one of the best ways to lift peoples spirits is to mak
64、e 36._(they) laugh.Arrieta, who has his own television show in Puerto Rico and does standup comedy(单口相声), says that as 37._ child, he loved to act.He stuck with comedy because he enjoyed 38._(make) his friends laugh.While earning a degree in Radio and Television Production at the University of the S
65、acred Heart in Puerto Rico, Arrieta 39._(begin) to perform at a nearby cafe.When 40._(ask) what advice he had for those who want to be comedians, Arrieta said, “It will mean more to you when you have your own show.You will look back and smile, thinking about how far youve come.”It took Arrieta seven
66、 years 41._(have) his own show, Raymond and Friends.But Arrieta is not just a comedian.He is also devoted to helping others.Seven years ago, he started a WalkAThon to benefit a hospital in Puerto Rico 42._ specializes in cancer treatment.Each year in early June, Arrieta leads a 70mile walk through P
67、uerto Rico.People of all 43._(age) walk with him.Although training to walk 70 miles 44._(be) not easy, Arrieta believes its worth it.“Everyone deserves to smile，” he says, “whether its through comedy 45._ good deeds.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了波多黎各著名喜剧演员雷蒙德艾瑞艾塔的故事。36them考查代词。设空处作宾语，指代people，表示“他们”。故填them。3
68、7a考查冠词。as a child意为“小时候”。38making考查非谓语动词。enjoy doing sth.意为“喜欢做某事”。故填making。39began考查动词时态。设空处所在句意为“艾瑞艾塔在波多黎各圣心大学上学时，在附近一家咖啡馆开始进行演出”，设空处表示的动作发生在过去。故填began。40asked考查过去分词作状语。由“Arrieta said”可知，ask与艾瑞艾塔之间是逻辑上的动宾关系。故填asked。41to have考查非谓语动词。“It takes sb.时间to do sth.”是固定句型，表示“做某事用了某人多长时间”。此句型中，it是形式主语， “to
69、have his own show, Raymond and Friends”是真正的主语。42which/that考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰hospital，且在从句中作主语。故填which/that。43ages考查名词复数。设空处作宾语，表示“年龄”，由设空处前的all可知，此处应用名词复数形式。故填ages。44is考查主谓一致。动词ing形式短语作主语，谓语动词用单数形式。由主句的时态可知，此处描述现在的情况，应用一般现在时。故填is。45or考查连词。设空处所在句意为“不管是通过喜剧还是做善事”。故填or。“whetheror”意为“不管还是”。第三部分写作(40分
70、)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，五四青年节当天，你们班举行了一场晚会。同学们准备了各种节目，整个晚会精彩不断。请你给美国笔友Lily写一封信介绍这场晚会。内容包括：1晚会地点：教室；2晚会时间：下午4：006：00；3节目高潮：在相声表演中，一个男生模仿卓别林吃皮鞋的动作，惟妙惟肖。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2请按如下格式在相应位置作答。_One possible version：Dear Lily，We hosted a great party on Youth Day in our classroom. The party began at 4：00 in the afterno
71、on and lasted two hours. Chinese traditional art, Xiangsheng, was performed by two boys, which impressed us very much. One boy did an amazing imitation of Charlie Chaplin, and he pretended to chew some leather shoes. He gave an outstanding performance, as Charlie Chaplin did in his famous film, The
72、Gold Rush.We were really surprised at the magic power of humour. It made us laugh and feel happy and relaxed. I cant imagine what our life would be like without humour.I am looking forward to your reply.Yours，Li Hua第二节(满分25分)At first, Michael Surrell didnt see the black smoke or flames shooting from
73、 the windows of his neighbours home.He and his wife had just parked around the corner from their own house in Allentown, Pennsylvania, when they got a call from one of his daughters: “The house next door is on fire！” He went to investigate.Thats when he saw a woman crying desperately on their porch.
74、“The babys in there！” the woman cried.Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, then 64, instinctively ran inside.The baby was 8yearold Tiara Roberts, the womans granddaughter.Entering the burning house was like “running into a bucket of black paint”， Surrell says.The thick smoke caused h
75、im to stumble blindly around, burned his eyes, and made it impossible to breathe.The conditions would have been dangerous to anyone, but for Surrell, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(慢性阻塞性肺病), they were lifethreatening.After a few minutes in the smokefilled house, he retreated outside t
76、o catch his breath.Surrell knew he couldnt hold his breath for long.Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time.The darkness was overwhelming.Yet because the house had a similar layout(布局) to his, he found the stairs and made it to the second floor.He turned to the right and was met by intense he
77、at.He was already out of breath.His throat and lungs burned as if hed breathed in fire instead of the smoke and soot in the air.Every blink stung his eyes.All he could hear was the crackling and popping of burning wood.Then a soft but distinct moan(呻吟声) emerged.Still unable to see, Surrell fell to h
78、is knees on the hot wood floor.He crawled toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the girl.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Finally, he touched something a shoe, then an ankle._One possible version：Finally,_he_touched_somethinga_shoe,_then_an_ankle. He pulled Tiara toward him. Her body was w
79、eak and she wasnt breathing. He hugged her into his arms and stood. He felt the heat of the flames on his cheeks. Turning, he fought through the smoke and ran blindly into the blackness. Surrell put Tiara down on the porch. He started CPRthe first time he d ever done so. Soon she opened her eyes and
80、 took a breath on her own. Surrels throat closed off. Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later._ _One possible version：Surrell_woke_up_in_the_hospital_a_couple_of_days_later._He suffered severe burns to his windpipe and the upper portion of his lungs. He spent over a week in the hospital. The fire worsened Surrells pulmonary condition, and he feels the effects even two years later. As a result, he takes extra medication that helps open his airways. “It s a small price to pay，” he says. “Id do it again in a heartbeat. Wouldnt give it a second thought.”