题目内容
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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No matter how carefully we check a composition(作品), it seems there’s always one more little mistake waiting to be discovered. The following tips may help you find your mistakes before anyone else does.
First of all, give it a rest. If time is allowed, set your composition aside for a few hours after you’ve finished it, and then read it carefully to correct mistakes with fresh eyes.
Secondly, look for one type of problem at a time. Read through your composition a few times, concentrating first on sentence structures, then word choice, then spelling, and at last punctuation. As the saying goes, if you look for trouble, you’re likely to find it.
If you don’t believe in yourself, you can ask a friend for help. Read your composition to him aloud. You can also ask him to read it aloud. You may hear a problem that you can’t see. Your friend can also help you find some mistakes.
Then, try to read your composition backward. Another way to catch spelling mistakes is to read backward, from right to left, starting with the last word in your composition.
Another method that helps writers a lot is to keep a list of the types of mistakes they commonly make, and then use the list each time they correct their works.
1. for checking a composition | |
If time is allowed | Give it a rest. Put your composition aside and read it several hours 2.. So that you can read it with fresh eyes. And read it 3.. |
If you look for trouble, it’s very possible for you to 4. it. | It’s a great idea to read your composition a few times and pay 5. to the following aspects one by one. ※sentence structures ※word choice ※spelling ※punctuation |
If you are not 6.enough | You can ask a friend to 7. you. Read your composition aloud to your friend or ask your friend to read aloud to you. 8. you can hear a problem that you can’t see. |
More tips | Read the composition backward to catch 9. mistakes. Keep a list of the types of 10. mistakes. |