Laughing on the Internet
網路笑聲
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There are many different ways to laugh in real life. Why not show this on the Internet as well? These days Internet slang has changed the way we show laughter.
現實生活中有許多不同的方式可以表達笑聲。那為何不也在網路上表達出來呢？現今的網路用語改變了我們表達笑聲的方式。

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The most common way to express laughter online is by typing “LOL.” LOL means “laughing out loud,” and Internet users have been using it for a long time. Today LOL has many versions: lulz, lawl, and even LOLOLOL. LOLOLOL is like LOL, but it’s stronger. It means that the person is laughing more!
網路上最常見的表達笑聲用語是「LOL」。LOL表示「放聲大笑」，是網路使用者使用最久的用法。今天LOL有許多版本：Lulz，Lawl，甚至LOLOLOL。LOLOLOL就像是LOL，但是強度更高。這表示這個人笑得更大聲！

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Another way to show laughter is by typing “haha.” This word expresses the sound of someone’s laugh. Some shorter forms are heh, hah, and ha. These show that a person is a little bit amused. An Internet user can also type “HAHAHA” to add strength to the laugh.
其他表示笑聲的方式是輸入「Haha」。這單字是表達一個人大笑的聲音。有些較簡短的形式是Heh，Hah和Ha。這些表示一個人有點開心。網路使用者也可以輸入「HAHAHA」來加強大笑的強度。

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A final way people laugh on the Internet is by using emoji. Emoji are little yellow smiley faces that have a lot of expressions. There is a crying-laughter emoji that people use when something is very funny.
最後一種網路笑聲的表達是利用Emoji（表情圖案）。Emoji是有著很多種表情的黃色小臉。有一種笑到哭的Emoji是人們遇到非常好笑的事情時使用的。

Vocabulary 好字精選

1. express (v) to convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures  表達，表示
Micky couldn’t express his love to Ian. 
Micky無法對Ian表達他的愛意。

2. version (n) a particular form of something  版本；型式
This version of the song is way better! 
這版本的歌曲好聽很多！

3. amused (adj.) pleasurably entertained  愉快的，歡愉的
Francesca made a joke, but Zi wasn’t amused. 
Francesca開了個玩笑，但Zi一點也不覺得好笑。

4. strength (n) the quality or state of being strong  強度；（酒等的）濃度
The strength of this alcohol makes it hard to drink.
這支酒的濃度使它難以入口。

5. expression (n) the look that expresses personal reaction or feeling  措辭，表達；表情；臉色
The expressions on their faces indicated that they weren’t happy.
他們臉上的表情顯示出他們一點都不開心。

Phrases and Sentence Patterns 句型解析

1. Why not + infinitive (+ clause)  為何不…
Why not consider Mrs. Swell for the position?
為什麼不考慮讓Swell小姐接任這個職位呢？

2. These days (phrase) at present  現今，目前
These days many people are upset with the conservative government.
現在有許多人因為保守的政府而感到沮喪。

3. noun(s) + is/are like + noun(s), + but…* 就像是…，但是…有所不同（前句展現相似之處，後句展現不同之處））
Cheetahs are like leopards, but they have longer tails.
非洲獵豹看起來很像美洲豹，但他們的尾巴更長。

Exercise 課後練習題

1. I’m trying to find a better way to _______________ my idea.
我在試著找尋更好的方法來表達我的想法。

2. This is the newer _______________ of the iPhone.
這是iPhone手機的新版本。

3. You think you're so funny. I’m not _______________.
你覺得你很有趣。我一點都不覺得好笑。

4. To show his _______________, Tom lifted the car off the ground.
為了展示他的力氣，Tom將車子抬離地面。

5. That little boy’s face has a sad _______________ on it.
這個小男孩的臉上的表情很哀傷。

6. _______________ ask Sally to come to the dance?
為什麼不找Sally來跳舞呢？

7. _______________ no one says that.
現在沒有人這麼說了。

8. We humans _______________ monkeys, _______________ we’re smarter.
我們人類和猴子類似，但我們比較聰明。

解答:
1. express
2. version
3. amused
4. strength
5. expression
6. Why not
7. These days
8. are like / but

Comprehension Questions 閱讀理解

1. Why would Internet users type “HAHAHA”? 
a. To show that they are a little bit amused. 
b. Because typing “LOL” wouldn’t be useful.
c. To show that they are laughing hard.
d. To make the laughter less strong.

2. What’s the purpose of this article?
a. To explain how LOL and LOLOLOL are different.
b. To show the difference between LOL and haha.
c. To explain a few ways people show laughter online.
d. To invent new ways for people to start expressing laughter online.

解答:

1. 為什麼網路使用者會打「哈哈哈」？
a. 來表示他們有點好笑。  
b. 因為輸入「LOL放聲大笑」沒有用。
c. 來表示他們正在大笑中。
d. 來讓笑聲沒那麼強烈。

2. 這篇文章的主旨為何？
a. 解釋為什麼LOL（放聲大笑）和LOLOLOL不同。
b. 表示出LOL（放聲大笑）和haha（哈哈）的不同。
c. 解釋一些人們在網路上表示笑聲的方式。
d. 為人們發明一些新方式來開始在網路上表達笑聲。

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