题目内容
The House with Golden Windows
Mary lived in a small, poor house on a hill. When she was young, 1 would play in the small garden. There she was able to 2 a wonderful house high on the other hill – and this house had golden windows, so shining that the little girl would 3 of how fantastic it would be to live in a house with golden windows instead of a common house 4 hers. Though she loved her parents, she still dreamed all day about how exciting it 5 feel to live there.
One day, she asked her mother if she could go for a bike ride outside. Her mother finally 6 her to go. The day was beautiful and she knew exactly 7 she was going! She rode her bike until she got near to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill. She was so 8 as she saw all the windows were simple and rather dirty, showing that the house stood derelict(遗弃).
So sad she didn’t go any further and turned, 9 broken as she rode on her bike. As she went back she was surprised to see a little house with golden windows as the sun shone on her own 10 .
She realized that she had been living in her golden house and all the 11 she found there was what made her home the ‘golden house’. Everything she dreamed was 12 there in front of her nose!
1. A. she B. he C. you D. I
2. A. buy B. build C. see D. make
3. A. talk B. think C. hear D. dream
4. A. of B. as C. like D. with
5. A. might B. must C. may D. could
6. A. invited B. agreed C. let D. allowed
7. A. what B. where C. why D. how
8. A. disappointed B. excited C. surprised D. tired
9. A. heart B. life C. way D. wish
10. A. bike B. mom C. home D. family
11. A. fun B. love C. hope D. change
12. A. once B. not C. also D. right
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. D
7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. D
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 upon 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 this 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.
【小题1】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 |
A.one | B.two | C.three | D.four |
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 |
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 |
—Did they clean the house yesterday afternoon?
—______. They cleaned it this morning.
A.No, they don’t | B.Yes, they did |
C.No, they didn’t | D.Yes, they do |