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【题目】We often meet with losses and downs in life.When I was young,I always went to my family and friends for help. As I grew older and became more independent,the advice from them wasn't enough and I began to read some books, which helped me a lot.Here I’d like to recommend some of them to you.

●The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler

This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard.Burchard in turn describes what he believes the purpose of life is: it's being happy.

●Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard

Written by a French doctor,Dr.Ricard beautifully describes ways in which,happiness can be achieved.He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.

●The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,Eckhart Tolle

The present moment is the only moment you have control of at any time in your life.In this book,Eckhart Tolle describes the importance of being present in spite of the mind's desire to be anywhere but now.

●The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho

Coelho uses a fictional story to describe the potential theme of this book.You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.Of course,you're required to work and devote yourself to achieving your goals.

【1】Which book is probably an interview?

A. The Art of Happiness.

B. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill.

C. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

D. The Alchemist.

【2】What is Matthieu Ricard's opinion about happiness?

A. Being wealthy is the basis of happiness.

B. Happiness belongs to those fortunate people.

C. A strong will and efforts count in getting happiness.

D. Living happily in the present is tough for most people.

【3】Who agrees that we are the master of our own life?

A. Eckhart Tolle. B. Paulo Coelho.

C. Matthieu Ricard. D. Brendan Burchard.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【解析】在日常生活中,我们会经常碰到困难,也会经常求助于人。读书会给你很大的帮助，本文推荐一些有关这方面的书。

【1】A

推理判断题。根据The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler中This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard可知A. The Art of Happiness.这本书是一篇采访。故选A。

【2】C

推理判断题。根据Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard中He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.可知获得幸福的坚强意志和努力是值得的。故选C。

【3】B

细节理解题。根据The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho中You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.可知Paulo Coelho同意我们时自己生活的主人。故选B。