Once, in a small village, there lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved_______ very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send _______of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally_______a plan.

They would toss (掷硬币) a coin. The loser would go down into the mines(矿)and_______ his brother in studying at the college with the money he made. Then when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother in studying at the _______.

James won the toss and Jack went_______ into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were even much_________than those of most of his teachers', and by the time he _________, he had made a lot of money because of his paintings.

_________James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James________up from his seat to drink a toast(举杯祝酒) to his dear ________. He said. "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your________ will come true. I will take care of you."

But Jack said ________, "James, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it's too________ Now I can't even hold a glass. "

To show his great ________, James drew his brother's hands with figures towards the sky. He called his drawing The Praying Hands, which became very famous years later.

1.A.painting B.books C.fruits D.money

2.A.both B.either C.all D.any

3.A.looked out B.worked out C.took out D.came out

4.A.allow B.agree C.follow D.support

5.A.home B.mine C.college D.school

6.A.off B.away C.up D.down

7.A.better B.worse C.cheaper D.older

8.A.arrived B.graduated C.appeared D.waited

9.A.Before B.When C.Since D.While

10.A.picked B.turned C.looked D.stood

11.A.brother B.sister C.father D.mother

12.A.plan B.idea C.dream D.practice

13.A.happily B.angrily C.quickly D.slowly

14.A.early B.late C.helpful D.helpless

15.A.risk B.reply C.respect D.role

Why do some people seem to be naturally happier than others?

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have known the answer according to their recent study. Nine hundred twins took part in the study and had their happiness levels measured. The result shows that our genes(基因), in fact, control half of the personality traits(特点) that make us happy. And the other half is linked with lifestyles, careers and relationships. That is to say, individual differences in happiness are based on genetic differences between people.

"All human beings naturally desire happiness. We have found that happiness is partly rooted in genes," said Dr Alexander Weiss, the leader of the research. "This study is both a milestone and a new beginning: A milestone because we are now sure that there is a genetic side of happiness and a new beginning because the happy genes have just been found."

However, the researchers warn that genes are not the whole story. The environment can also affect oar happiness levels. In fact, a great deal of our happiness is directly connected with whatever is happening in our lives. Thus finding the right matters affecting us is the correct thing.

To become truly happy, we need to understand our important needs perfectly for if we fail to satisfy our needs, then unhappiness might happen. Besides, doing simple things, such as keeping a journal and writing down three things that we are thankful for every day, can increase our long-term happiness. Will you try it tonight?

1.What plays the most important role in making us happy?

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2.What tip will you give to the people who are easily unhappy?

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3.Some people think wealth seems to bring all happiness in life. Do you agree with this point of view? Why or why not?

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