Question

【题目】It is reported that although our genes and environment play an important role, how happy we are largely depends on our choices and activities. The following are just several areas that tend to make a big difference to people’s happiness.

Take a positive attitude

Positive emotions―like joy, gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration and pride― don’t just feel good when we experience them. 【1】 So although we need to be realistic about life’s ups and downs, it helps to focus on the good aspects of any situation―the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.

Accept who you are and what you are

【2】 Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong will increase our enjoyment of life. It also helps us accept others as they are. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are. 【3】

【4】

Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them; it’s good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society.

Take part in something bigger

People who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. 【5】 It might come from doing a job that makes a difference, or spiritual beliefs, or our family. The answers may be different for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.

A. Our broader social networks bring a sense of belonging.

B. Nobody is perfect.

C. Give them a call or offer your support.

D. Try to make more use of these.

E. They also help us perform better, and improve our physical health.

F. But where do we find meaning and purpose?

G. Do things for others.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】D

【4】G

【5】F

【解析】文章主要讲述了对幸福产生影响的几个因素。

【1】1．该段建议我们要有积极的态度。上一句提到积极的情绪不仅仅使我们感觉良好。故承接上文，E选项切题：它们还使我们表现更好，身体健康。

【2】该段建议我们接受自己。后一句提到，当出现问题时，学会接受自己，对自己更仁慈一点将会增加我们的快乐感。故引出下文，B选项正确：没有人是完美的。

【3】上一句提到告诉朋友你真正的长处。故承接上文，D选项切题：更好地利用你的长处。

【4】 该段提到关心，帮助他们对我们有益。故G选项切题：为他人做些事情。

【5】上文提到有目标的人更快乐。下文提到获得人生意义和目标的方式。故承上启下，F选项切题：我们如何获得人生的意义和目标呢？