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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #35422 Short Animal Laughing
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If you have a dog, you may have noticed that sometimes it seems to be smiling. But, of course, we know that dogs don't really smile. That's just how dog mouths appear sometimes, right? Perhaps, but according to neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp of Bowling Green State University, some animals do laugh. When chimps play, Panksepp notes, they make panting sounds that could be a form of laughter. Even rats have a way of laughing - by chirping when they're playing with each other or being tickled by humans. But, if animals do in fact laugh, what are they laughing at? Scientists have long known that for many animals, life isn't all about hunting, foraging, fighting, and sleeping. Young animals also play a lot, which suggests that animal laughter is related to playful joy.

When are the animals most likely to laugh according to the scientists?

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Option 3: "Playing with their companions."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that laughter in animals is related to playful joy, particularly when they are playing with each other. This aligns with the findings of neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp, who notes that chimps and rats laugh during play, making this the correct answer.

Option 1: "Sleeping."

Explanation: The text does not mention that animals laugh while sleeping. In fact, it states that life for many animals is not just about sleeping, but rather includes activities like playing, which is when laughter is suggested to occur.

Option 2: "Finding food in the forest."

Explanation: The text indicates that life for animals involves hunting and foraging, but it does not connect these activities to laughter. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it does not align with the context of when animals are likely to laugh.

Option 4: "Fighting with others."

Explanation: The text suggests that animals engage in various activities, including fighting, but does not indicate that they laugh during these times. Instead, it emphasizes that laughter is associated with play, making this option incorrect.

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