A bird went to seek (寻找) its happiness in the distance (远方).

It flew and flew when it suddenly saw a little wilting (枯萎的) flower, whose face was full of smile. Not knowing why, the bird asked the little flower, “You are going to die. Why are you still so happy?”

“I am going to bear fruit and my dream will come true.” said the little flower.

Then the little bird saw it: happiness is a hope in the heart.

The little bird kept flying; it flew and flew when it suddenly saw a lame (瘸的) duck, which was singing a song. Not knowing why, it asked the duck, “You are so unlucky. Why are you still so happy?”

“Because I saw a little duck fall. And I helped it stand up again!”

Then the little bird saw it: happiness is a love in the heart.

The bird kept flying; it flew and flew when it suddenly saw a spider climbing a slippery wall. It fell off the wall for several times, but it went on climbing over and over again. Not knowing why, the little bird asked the spider, “You failed again and again. Why don’t you have pain but happiness on your face?”

“I am sure to climb up the wall if I try my best. Because of this, I am so happy.”

The little bird saw it: happiness is a faith (信念) in the heart.

The little bird didn’t seek happiness any longer because it had seen the truth: happiness is not in the distance but in your own heart.

1.Where did the bird go to seek its happiness at first?

A. In a far place. B. In the forest.

C. On the top of a wall. D. Near a river.

2.What was the little flower’s dream?

A. To become beautiful. B. To bear fruit.

C. To become strong. D. To get hope.

3.Which word can best describe the lame duck?

A. Clever. B. Helpful.

C. Hopeful. D. Faithful.

4.Who was happy because of having faith in the heart?

A. The bird. B. The little flower.

C. The lame duck. D. The spider.

5.What do you think is the best title for the passage?

A. Happiness is in the heart.

B. Learn from the bird.

C. How to be happy.

D. Happiness is in the distance.

People are always trying to live a healthy life. You might have read so much on this topic. The following ideas may sound strange, but they can really help you.

Exercise when you are tired.

After a long and tiring day of study, exercising might not sound like a good idea, but it should. In fact, physical activities can provide you with the missing energy. Research shows that exercising for just 30 minutes can make you feel good!

Write by hand to help the brain be active.

Although writing something using a computer is faster, it is much better to remember the whole thing by writing it down by hand. When you read a handwritten text, naturally it's easier for your brains to remember the information.

Spare more time for yourself.

By sparing the time for yourself and just being alone for a while, you can have a chance to think and get to know yourself better. And you won't behave impulsively (冲动地).

Drink hot drinks on a hot day.

What cools more on a hot summer morning cold water or hot water? The study shows that the hot water does make people feel cooler. When you are drinking something hot, the body will feel the change in temperature and increase the perspiration(流汗), which helps you cool down!

1. can make you feel good after a day's tiring study.

A. Resting

B. Exercising

C. Eating

D. Reading

2.It's the best way to if we want to remember a long passage.

A. read it over

B. read it aloud

C. write it down by hand

D. write it using a computer

3.The third idea is mainly about .

A. the advantages of being alone

B. the importance of thinking

C. the advantages of behaving well

D. the importance of keeping healthy

4.Why do we drink hot water on a hot day?

A. Because it brings heat to our bodies.

B. Because it is harmful to our bodies.

C. Because it makes our bodies strong.

D. Because it takes heat away from our bodies.

5.The writer of the passage wants to tell us that .

A. handwriting makes us smart

B. hot drinks can make us uncomfortable

C. being alone helps us know our friends better

D. sometimes unusual ideas about health are helpful

A little boy almost thought of himself as the unluckiest child in the world because he was born with a lame(瘸的)leg.He seldom played with his classmates and always lowered his head without a word.

One spring, the boy's father gave each child a small tree to plant.“Whoever grows the best tree will get a favourite gift,” he said to them.Seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees happily in the garden, a terrible idea hit his mind: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon.So he never cared about it.

A few days later, he was surprised to find it not only didn't die, but also grew some fresh leaves, and it looked greener and healthier than the others.He got a favourite gift and was told by his father: from the tree he planted, he would become a great botanist(植物学家). One night, looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, he suddenly remembered what his teacher once said, most plants grew at night.Why not go to see the lovely tree? When he came to the garden, he found his father was watering his tree carefully. At that time, he understood: his father has secretly taken good care of his small tree! He returned to his room with tears(泪水)rolling down his face.

Many years passed.The little boy didn't become a botanist, but he was known as a great president of the United States.His name was Franklin Roosevelt.

1.The little boy regarded himself as ________ all the time.

A.a helpful son B.a kind brother

C.an unlucky kid D.a clever student

2.The children planted trees ________.

A.by the river B.in the garden

C.near the school D.along the street

3.The boy's tree grew best because ________.

A.his teacher gave him some advice

B.it was the best tree at the beginning

C.his father looked after it really well

D.other children didn't water their trees

4.The little boy became a ________ when he grew up.

A.president B.painter C.botanist D.doctor

5.The story mainly tells us ________.

A.health is very important B.it's hard to get to the top

C.planting trees needs secrets D.love is the best gift of life

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