Question

    Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring   33  .Happiness depends on   34  .In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few   35   to help you happier.

    The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we   36   so much time thinking about future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that, we fail to enjoy the present(现在).You should enjoy life’s simple   37  ,such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several   38   friends live happier and healthier lives.

    Another secret to lead a happy life is to be active and have   39  .When you are dancing or playing sports, you can forget about your problems, and   40   think about the activity.

    Finally, many people find happiness in helping   41  .If you want to feel happier, do   42   nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family members, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

(  ) 33.A.happiness            B. goodness             C. health

(  ) 34.A.them                 B. yourself             C. ourselves

(  ) 35.A.problems             B. suggestions          C. advice

(  ) 36.A.take                 B. cost                 C. spend

(  ) 37.A.pleasures            B. pleasant             C. interest

(  ) 38.A.closely              B. close                C. better

(  ) 39.A.friends              B. money                C. hobbies

(  ) 40.A.sometimes            B. only                 C. seldom

(  ) 41.A.others               B. himself              C. parents

(  ) 42.A.anything             B. nothing              C. something

Answer 1

【主旨大意】本文主要讲述了体验幸福的三个秘密。

33. 答案：A解析: 金钱和成功不能给人带来幸福。

34. 答案：B解析:幸福全靠你自己。

35. 答案：B解析: 以下是帮助你感到幸福的几条建议。

36. 答案：C解析:固定词组，spend doing sth.

37. 答案：A解析:根据句意：我们应该享受生活的简单快乐。

38. 答案：B解析:根据句意：拥有亲密朋友的人生活的更高兴。

39. 答案：C解析:根据上下文：拥有健康的生活习惯不可缺少。

40. 答案：B解析:有了爱好，就会转移注意力，把精力放在活动中。

41. 答案：A解析:根据句意：在助人中体验幸福。

42. 答案：C解析:为别人做些好事，你会感到很幸福。