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【题目】

Need a reason to be happy? Then you will be happy to know that March 20th is the International Day of Happiness.

The United Nations set up the International Day of happiness in 2012 to remind us that happiness is a basic human goal and right.

It was celebrated for the first time in 2013. On that day, we celebrated hundreds of “ Happy Heroes” – those who did so much to bring happiness to others. They helped the homeless to live a comfortable life and the poor kids to go to school.

The 2014 Day of Happiness actions asked people to share pictures of making them happy. People all over the world showed their favourite pictures on the Internet. “It’s exciting to see so many people sharing photos of what makes them happy.” Joe, a senior high school students from Canada said. The 2015 Day of Happiness actions gave attention on relationships. Modern society is leaving more and more people feeling lonely. On that day, thousands of people all around the world reached out to make new connections with others. They visited their neighbours, gave calls to the doctors they didn’t know very well, drove the strangers to station for free…

The theme of the 2019 Day of Happiness is “Happier Together”. It encourages people worldwide to focus on what we have in common, rather than what divides us.

【1】When is the International Day of Happiness?

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【2】Why did the United Nations set up the International Day of Happiness?

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【3】How did Joe feel when he saw many people sharing photos?

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【4】According to the passage, more and more people are feeling happy in modern society, aren’t they?

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【5】What is the theme of 2019 Day of Happiness?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】On March 20th.

【2】To remind us that happiness is a basic human goal and right.

【3】Excited.

【4】No, they aren’t.

【5】Happier Together.

【解析】

短文大意：本文介绍了什么是国际幸福日，联合国要设立国际幸福日的目的，往年国际幸福日的基本情况以及今年的主题“快乐在一起”，鼓励全世界的人关注共同点，而不是分歧。

【1】题意：国际幸福日是什么时候?考查细节理解。根据Then you will be happy to know that March 20th is the International Day of happiness.可知3月20日是国际幸福日，故填On March 20th.。

【2】题意：为什么联合国要设立国际幸福日?考查细节理解。根据The united Nations set up the International Day of happiness in 2012 to remind us that happiness is a basic human goal and right.可知联合国设立“国际幸福日”是为了提醒我们幸福是人类的基本目标和权利，故填To remind us that happiness is a basic human goal and right.。

【3】题意：当乔看到许多人分享照片时，他是什么感觉?考查细节理解。根据“It’s exciting to see so many people sharing photos of what makes them happy.” Joe, a senior high school students from Canada said.可知他很兴奋，故填Excited.。

【4】题意：根据这篇文章，越来越多的人在现代社会感到幸福，不是吗?考查细节理解。根据The 2015 Day of happiness actions gave attention on relationships. Modern society is leaving more and more people feeling lonely.可知是否定回答，故填No, they aren’t.。

【5】题意：2019年幸福日的主题是什么?考查细节理解。根据The theme of the 2019 Day of Happiness is “Happier Together”.可知填Happier Together.。

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