12.Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness.Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.Aristotle,a Greek thinker,said,"Happiness depends upon ourselves."In other words,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-that 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 living a happy life is to be active,and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time.Many people experience this dancing,or playing a sport,such as swimming.You can forget about your problems,and only think about the activity.
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 to buy food for an elderly person,or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
61.The best title(标题)of the passage isB.
A.Money Makes You Happy
B.The Secrets of Happiness
C.Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy
D.Good Friends Make You Happy
62.The second paragraph tells us thatC.
A.the more friends you have,the happier you will be
B.we shouldn't think about our future
C.happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D.some people fail to live a happy life
63.The passage gives usC pieces of advice on happiness.
A.one
B.two
C.three
D.four
64.The writer thinks thatD.
A.everyone knows how to live a happier life
B.it's wrong to spend time on work
C.hobbies take up too much time
D.doing good things for someone can make you happier
65.Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?B
A.Reading a good book.
B.Traveling to a foreign country.
C.Playing a sport.
D.Spending time with close friends.
分析 大多数人都想要快乐,但很少有人知道如何寻找快乐.幸福的第一个秘诀是享受生活中简单的事情;另一个快乐生活的秘密是要活跃,有自己的爱好;帮助别人也可以快乐.
解答 61.B主旨大意题.根据Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness可知本文主要讲述的就是如何才能快乐,故选B.
62.C细节理解题.根据The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life可知本段讲述的是幸福的首要秘诀是享受生活中简单的事情.故选C.
63.C细节理解题.根据文章内容可知提到了三点快乐的方法:The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life;Another secret to living a happy life is to be active,and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time;Finally,many people find happiness in helping others,故选C.
64.D细节理解题.根据Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others.If you want to feel happier,do good things for someone可知为别人做好事会让你更快乐,故选D.
65.B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可知该享受生活的简单乐趣包括读一本好书,听你最喜欢的音乐,或者花时间和亲密的朋友,没有提到去国外旅行,故选B.
点评 做题时要在理解好文意的基础上,与题目有机的结合,从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对,进行选择或推理判断,选出符合文章内容的正确选项.做题注意灵活,有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案.