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 where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience 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.

1.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

2.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

3.The passage gives us piece(s) of advice on happiness.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

4.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

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

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

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

In Japan, the latest time-saving invention is a dog-washing machine.Dog owners can buy one for their dogs.They can save time by putting their dogs in the machine and then 33minutes later,a clean,fresh-smelling dog comes out.

The machine becomes more and more popular. The sales of the dog-washer are increasing. The machines save a lot of money for pet owners.However,it's bad news for pet hospitals because they are losing many customers.

The washing machine has many advantages. First, the whole cleaning process includes a shampoo (洗发),rinse (冲洗) and blow-dry.Second, tests showed that dogs enjoyed the wash and were very happy when the blow-dryer started working.Third, the most important is that the makers of the machine say it's very safe and does not harm dogs in any way.

One dog-owner,Michiko Kobayashi,loves her new machine.She said her dog was happy, too.Michiko explained to the reporters,"Before I bought my washer,I only took my dog to the pet hospital a few times a year.Now,I wash her every week and she looks great.I also save a lot of money."

It is welcomed by most people who raise dogs. And it takes over the market quickly. What a beautiful invention!

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1.The dog-washing machine can help dog owners__________when they wash their dogs.

2.The washing is bad news for _________as they are losing many customers.

3.How often did Michiko Kobayashi take her dog to the pet hospital before buying the machine?

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4.____________________________________________

5.____________________________________________

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