Review 9. Vocab. A. Write one word in each gap.

or even cry(4) .............happiness.

with

Crying can also be used as a means of deception. It you cry 'crocodile tears', you are (10) ...........on an act - pretending to be upset when in fact you are not.

putting

Some societies look down on adults crying. This attitude is sometimes seen in the society's language. Expression such as ' there's no point crying over(8) ...........milk'

spilt

But have you ever wondered why humans cry? Most mammals produce tears to clean and lubricate the eyes but humans are unique - perhaps will the exception of gorillas and elephants - in producing tears in response(2) ..........emotional stimuli.

to

and '(9).............and bear it' in English reflect a culture that - at least historically - does not value adult crying.

grin

We might feel(3)..........crying when we hear sad news,

like

However, many people do say that they feel the benefits(6)............a good cry in that after it they are emotionally stronger,

of

Scientists are unsure what, if any, benefits there are from crying as it seems to have little or no immediate effect(5)...........the situation that has produced the tears.

on

A boyfriend or girlfriend we love dumps us. How do we react? Most of us go through a period of crying our eyes(1) ..............

out

so it's possible that crying does in some way help us to get (7)..............difficult emotional situations.

over