1 Reading Read the web article quickly. Match the jobs to the photos. There is one photo you don't need.
Unusual jobs part 9: Jobs that make people laugh!
(A) I've been working as a professional clown for nearly two years. Before that, I was a comedian for nine years. I was never famous, but I was quite successful! I changed jobs because I wanted to do more in life than make people laugh. What if I could help people, too? As a clown, I try to encourage sick children in hospital to laugh and smile. When you laugh, your mind and body relax. Apparently, people who laugh more don't suffer from as many colds or other problems! Children who laugh a lot often get better results in their studies, too. It isn't an easy job. Not all sick children get better, and sometimes I come home and cry. But I always go back to work the next day with my red nose on. I don't earn much money as a clown, but I feel very lucky to work with such brave, wonderful patients.
(B) I became a laughter yoga teacher more than two years ago. I was originally a dentist! My old job was very difficult, and I used to feel fed Now I still improve people's up. health, but everything else is completely different. Everyone has fun in a laughter yoga class, including the teacher! No, laughter isn't 'magic'. It doesn't prevent all illnesses, keep you young, or make you beautiful. But did you know that it's an excellent kind of exercise? You move your whole body when you laugh! Sometimes I work with famous celebrities. It's true that being rich can be stressful! Some famous people can be unpleasant at times, but I try to change their bad moods. Laughter is excellent for people like musicians, artists and writers, because it helps people to be more creative.




2 Read the article again. Answer the questions. Write A, B, both or neither.
Who:
2 has been making people laugh for more than ten years?
3 has been famous?
4 has a job connected to health?
5 sometimes feels sad at work?
6 doesn't always like the people they work with?




3 According to the texts in Exercise 1, what are the benefits of laughter? Tick 1 1 Listening five ideas.
1 more happiness
2 better study skills
3 more beautiful appearance
4 less stress
5 more fitness
6 no illnesses
7 more artistic ability
8 more wealth



Listen to a radio programme. Complete the tip sheet heading.
Tips for times when you ............!
1 The best time to go to bed= is ten o'clock.
2 Most people need to sleep for around ..... to hours a night.
3 When you're tired, drink ............. .
4 Exercise in the............. or in the............ . 5 Eating dark ............ can help.
6 Do something you enjoy, like...



Listen again. Complete the tips. Can add any more ideas?​