Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways 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 don’t 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 close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness 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. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1. The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.

2. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.

3. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.

4. Many people find it happy to ___________.

5.The passage mainly tells us __________.

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My cousin is good at speak English.                  (　　)?   ?

A           B            C

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

FOUND

Black wallet with some money.

Come to Room 502 in the evening, or call 9796788.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY

A boy or a girl to deliver newspapers

Pay: $ 10 per day

Hours: 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. from Mon. to Sat.

For more information

Call Mr. Jones on 8947659     Call Jeff on 3338651

SINGLES’(单身) CLUB

A club for single people looking for new friends.

Ages: 25-40

Activities: parties, swimming, concerts, dances, etc

We meet every Friday at 8:30 p.m.

28 Garden Street        Tel: 7026449    E-mail: singleclub@yahoo.com

1.If you have lost a black wallet, you can call         to ask for it.

2.Who can join the Singles’ Club?

3.If you get the job of delivering newspapers, how much can your earn every week?

--Do you prefer grapes ______ bananas?

-- I prefer grapes _____banana.

Your tea, please.

-- Ah, delicious. There must be ______in the tea.

--_____ you do, I will support you.  - Thank You.

A Whenever    B However     C  Whoever    D   Whatever

______this way, one of _____the favorite drinks was invented.

A. In; world's       B. By; world's

C  On! World       D, To; world

-Ann, why not_____ eating dumplings instead of noodles?

-Good idea. I’ll get them for you.

A practice    B   remember    C  forget    D   consider

As soon as the man walked into the room ~

he ______ his heavy coat and sat down.

On the shelf there is _________  fancy teddy bear.