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.

46. The best title of the passage is ________.

　　　 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

47．The second paragraph tells us that ________.

　　　 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

48．The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.

　　　 A. one　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. two　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. three　　　　　　　　　　　 D. four

49．The writer thinks that ________.

　　　 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

50．Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

　　　 A. Reading a good book. B. Traveling to a foreign country.

　　　 C. Playing a sport. D. Spending time with close friends.

We must try our best to stop the pollution _________ a happier life.

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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 on 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.They can help you forget your problem and time.Many people experience this in 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.

(　 )66. The passage gives us　　　 pieces of advice on happiness.

　　　 A. one　　　　　 B. two　　　　 C. three　　　　　 D. four

(　 )67. The second paragraph tells us that 　　　　　.

　　　 A. happiness is to enjoy the sample things in life

　　　 B. we should’t think about our further

　　　 C. the more friends you have, the happiness you will be

D. some people fail to live a happy life

(　 )68. The writer thinks that 　　　　　.

　　　 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

(　 )69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

　　　 A. reading a good book.　　　　　　 B. Traveling to a foreign county.

　　　 C. Playing a sport　　　　　　　　 D. Spending time with chose friend.

(　 )70. The best title of the passage is 　　　　　.

　　　 A. Money Makes Your Happy

　 　 B. The Secrets of Happiness

　　　 C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

　　　 D. Good Friends Make Your Happy　

We must try our best to stop the pollution _________ a happier life.

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Our spiritual intelligence quotient, SQ (精神智商)helps us understand ourselves and live fuller, happier lives.

　　While we’re all born with SQ, most of us even don’t know that we have it.  Luckily, you don’t have to sign up for classes to learn how to enhance(加强) your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding:

　　Sit Quietly. The step of developing SQ begins in solitude （独处） and silence. To tune in to its whisper, you have to keep away from your busy, noisy, complicated life and make yourself do nothing at all. At home, for example, shut the door of your bedroom, take a few deep breaths and let them out very, very slowly.

　　Step Outside. For many people, nature makes their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. Follow the flight of a bird; watch clouds floating overhead.

　　Find An Activity You Enjoy. It’s important to find a hobby that helps you tune in to your spirit. Garden, walk or jog, arrange flowers, listen to music that touches your soul.

　　Ask Questions Of Yourself. Some people use their thoughtful time to focus on scriptures (经文). Others ask open-ended (无确定答案的) questions, such as “What am I feeling? What are my choices?” But don’t expect an answer to arrive through  some super-natural form of e-mail. Later that day you’ll suddenly find yourself thinking about a problem from a perspective (角度) you never considered before.

　　Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut feelings (直觉) to warn us of danger, SQ usually nudges （渐渐推动） us, not away from, but toward some action that will lead to a greater good.　　

 

1.To enhance your SQ, you should first _______________.

A. stand loneliness and silence

B. make your life simpler and less busy

C. give up the daily things in your life

D. listen more to your whisper

2.The underlined phrase “tune in to your spirit” in the fifth paragraph probably means ________________.

A. get your spirit relaxed                      B. keep up your spirit

C. listen to your spirit                         D. change your spirit

3. What will happen after people ask questions of themselves?

   A. People will lead to a greater good.        

 B. People will think about a problem in a different way. 

C. People will expect answers through e-mails.

D. People will keep away from their busy life.   

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Advantages and disadvantages of SQ

B. The relationship between your SQ and you

C. What SQ is and in what ways it can be improved

D. What SQ is and in what ways you can make your life easier