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【题目】 Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. A famous a Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” That’s to say, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to live a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.

If you do above, you will be happy.

【1】How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

【2】If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can ________.

A. listen to your favorite music

B. remember some problems

C. think about getting into college

D. read a bad book

【3】What can you do if you want to live a happy life?

A. You can enjoy the simple things in life.

B. You should be active.

C. You may often help others.

D. All of the above

【4】According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Money and success alone do not bring you lasting happiness.

B. If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person.

C. Spending so much time thinking about the future can enjoy the present.

D. Active person may live a happier life than inactive person.

【5】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. How to live a happy life.

B. How to depend upon ourselves.

C. How to help the old people.

D. How to get a good job.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】本文提出了一些让人快乐的建议。钱和成功不能带来持久的快乐，为了使自己快乐，我们可以做到下面三点：享受生活中那些简单的东西；过积极的生活，积极锻炼；乐于助人，帮助别人，快乐自己。

【1】细节理解题。根据短文中的句子The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others．这三句话可知，这篇文章提到快乐的3条建议，故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures，such as reading a good book，listening to your favorite music，or spending time with close friends，和4个选项对比可知，和文章一致的是听最喜欢的音乐．故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据短文中的句子The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Finally，many people find happiness in helping others.可知，如果能做到以上三点，你就能过上快乐的生活，故答案为D。

【4】推理判断题。根据However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.可知，钱和成功不能带来持久的快乐，所以A对；根据You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.可知，帮助别人可以得到快乐，所以帮老人买东西会感到快乐，所以B对；根据Another secret to living a happy life is to be active.可知，积极的人比不积极的人更快乐，所以D对；根据Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy the present.可知，过多考虑未来的事会使我们不能享受现在，所以C不对。本题要求我们找出不正确的陈述，故选C。

【5】主旨大意题。根据Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.可知，本文提出了一些让人快乐的建议。故选A。