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?

________________________________________________________

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

_________________________________________________________

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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Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are busy trying to make money in order to pay for my brother' s education and mine. They don't act in the romantic ways that I read in books or I see on TV. For them, "I love you" is too difficult to say. Even sending flowers to each other on some special days is hardly ever seen.

One day, my mother was repairing a quilt(被子). I silently sat beside her and looked at her. "Mum, may I ask you a question?" I said.

"What?" she replied, still doing her work. "Is there love between you and Dads" I asked her in a very low voice. My mother stopped her work and looked at me in surprise. She didn't answer my question at once. Then, she bowed her head and continued to do her work.

I was afraid that I had hurt her feelings. I felt so embarrassed that I didn't know what to do. But at last I heard my mother say the following words:

"Look at this thread(线). Sometimes it appears, but most of the time, it hides in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt strong and durable. If life is a quilt, then love should be a thread. It can hardly be seen anywhere or anytime, but it's really there."

I couldn't understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. When they returned from the hospital, they both looked very pale. After they were back, every day in the morning and dusk, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road. My father had never been so gentle. The doctor had said my father would recover in two months. But after two months he still couldn't walk by himself. All of us were worried about him. "Dad, how are you feeling now" I asked him one day. "Susan, don't worry about me." he said gently. "To tell you the truth, I just like walking with your mum. I like this kind of life. Reading his eyes, I know he loves my mother deeply.

Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and sweet kisses. But from this experience, I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.

1.Why does the writer sometimes doubt whether there is real love between her parents?

A.Because they are very busy earning money.

B.Because her father gets angry with her mother easily.

C.Because they often fight with each other.

D.Because they hardly express Their love to each other.

2.What does the underlined word "durable " mean in Chinese?

A.好看的 B.廉价的 C.耐用的 D.朴素的

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer understood her mum's words at once.

B.People should often say "I love you".

C.The writer's parents didn't love each other.

D.Love is there, no matter whether you say it or not.

4.What's the main idea of the passage`s

A.We should understand our parents.

B.Love is inside,making life strong and warm.

C.Love is really very important to anyone.

D.Lave should be outside, and can be seen everywhere.

Last year, I worked in a middle school near my ______ house, and I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped her do some housework and ______ some food.

After the first week, I noticed that the food was eaten up very ______. Then I began keeping a(n)______ on my mum. To my surprise, I found that she would put some of the food into a paper ______ and go out with it at about nine every morning. And finally, I decided to _____her. I saw her taking the food to the street ______. She would also spend a lot of time talking and playing with them.

One day, I talked to a neighbor and ______ that my mum was popular in the area. The children were very friendly to her and even thought of her as their own ______. Then it hit me; why wouldn't she want to tell me about it? Was she ______ that I would stop buying food if I found out?

______ my mum got home, I gave her a big hug(拥抱). I told her she didn't need to keep it ______ from me. And she told me something about the children. Some of ______ lived with an old lady in a small house, ______ slept on the street. For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food. After she told me everything, I was so moved by how selfless(无私的)she was. She helped people in need. As her son, I was so ______ my mum.

But I always added one more bag for her other children.

1.A.brother's B.mother's C.sister's D.grandma's

2.A.buy B.make C.throw D.put

3.A.slowly B.exactly C.quickly D.hardly

4.A.eye B.nose C.ear D.face

5.A.plate B.box C.bowl D.bag

6.A.help B.stop C.follow D.tell

7.A.beggars B.old men C.children D.students

8.A.turned out B.found out C.looked out D.worked out

9.A.teacher B.neighbour C.friend D.mother

10.A.worried B.sure C.happy D.certain

11.A.While B.Before C.When D.Since

12.A.a secret B.a record C.a dream D.a note

13.A.they B.them C.we D.us

14.A.other B.the other C.others D.another

15.A.worried about B.proud of C.angry with D.afraid of

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