According to the 2018 World Happiness Report, Denmark(丹麦)ranked (排名)No.3! And it’s not surprising at all! In 2016, Denmark ranked No.l , then No.2 in 2017. In fact, Denmark has been on the list for many years. Why? Because people who live in Denmark know the secret to happiness— “hygge”. But what is “hygge”?

The Danish(丹麦的)word “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”)is often translated in English as “coziness”. But “hygge” is more than that. It's also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar. It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.

Danish people are very good at “hygge”. For example, they create a “ hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc. According to some reports, Danish people bum more candles every year than people from any other European country.

However, “hygge” isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment; it is best enjoyed with family members and friends. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people spend more time indoors as a result, and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks, without the distraction(使人分心的事物)of technology or the stress of daily life.

Still can’t understand what “hygge” is? If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair, with a few candles around you, that sense of coziness you're feeling might just be “hygge”.

1.In the World Happiness Report, Denmark used to rank No.____ in 2016.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 17

2.How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment?

A. By repairing their houses B. By playing video games

C. By cleaning up bedrooms D. By burning candles

3.With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people .

①play computer games till midnight ②spend more time indoors as a result

③ stay up to work in their own rooms ④ often get together fora meal or hot drinks

A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②④ D. ③④

4.In the last paragraph, the word “ coziness” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 舒适 B. 友善 C. 奢侈 D. 密切

5.The article mainly tells us

A. how Danish people spend their winter B. what the Danish secret to happiness is

C. when Danish people like to stay at home D. why Danish people burn so many candles

Would you like to improve yourself? Would you like to be a better person? Good news! Here we've got some tips for you.

Tip 1Be Kind

Remember to be kind to yourself. You can do simple things to take care of yourself, like getting enough sleep to make yourself energetic. If you don't do like that, you will not bring anything good to anyone else. When you decide to show more kindness to yourself and to others, life changes quickly in a better way.

Tip 2Be Encouraging

It's amazing what a kind word or touch can do. When I was a kid, I went to a lot of schools. It always made me scared, and I was very nervous and unsure of myself. One time, a teacher touched my head and said, smiling, "Don't worry﹣you'll have a good time with us in this classroom." I still remember my teacher's words.

All of us may come across some trouble in our life, and a bit of encouragement can be remembered for years.

Tip 3

When my sister and I were kids, my mum didn't have a car and our school was a 30﹣minute walk. Our neighbor offered to drive us to school when she dropped her son off, and that saved my mother a lot of time. Giving help to others can bring you happiness.

When thinking about how to become a better person, remember that small changes are also important. But "be kind to yourself" comes first. As the old saying goes, "You can't pour from an empty cup." So in order to be a person who can give more love to this world, you have to fall in love with yourself first.

1.The underlined word "It" in Tip 2refers to (指代)

A. going to a lot of schools

B. getting along with classmates

C. talking with the teacher

D. staying in the classroom

2.What can be the best title for Tip 3?

A. Be Helpful

B. Be Polite

C. Be Outgoing

D. Be Honest

3.The sentence "You can't pour from an empty cup." in the last paragraph means " ."

A. To encourage others, smile to them often

B. To become a better person, start with small changes

C. To give more love to the world, be kind to yourself first

D. To make friends with neighbors, drive their kids to school

阅读下面短文,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词或情态动词。

People spend almost a third of their lives doing one thing—sleeping. Every year, there is a day for people around the world to celebrate the1. (important) of good and healthy sleep—World Sleep Day.

Sleep is like food for the brain. Healthy sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. People of different ages need different amounts of sleep. It is said that eight hours per night2. (consider) the average amount of sleep. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night. However, last year, the China Youth and Children Research Center 3. (report) that about four4. (five) of middle school students didn’t get enough sleep. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep 5. (worry) about their schoolwork and can’t fall 6. (sleep) quickly. A lack (缺乏) of sleep can greatly affect (影响) a person’s life. Students who don’t get enough sleep may get poor grades. They cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports.

7. (solve) this kind of problem, scientists advise that students should have

8. (little) schoolwork and more time to sleep. There are some other ways to help people get enough sleep, such as 9. (take) a 20-minute nap (午睡) during the day, trying to go to sleep earlier and so on . Good sleeping habits are also 10. (help). For example, try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends and during the day.

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