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[1] Many people spend a lot of time making money because they believe the money itself will make them happy, or will guard them against things that will make them unhappy.They make great efforts to achieve that perfect relationship, the perfect house, the beautiful body, the approval of others, all in an attempt to be happy.

[2] Sometimes these things make people happy; other times, people stress over not having reached the goals, or reach them and find they’re still unhappy.Other times, people focus on just one goal and don’t have time for other things that will make them truly happy.

[3] Some experts studying human happiness and the factors that contribute to it have identified several key areas of life that seem to be more related to personal happiness.Some of them are the things like money, friends, health and living conditions; others are things you may not think of in your daily life, such as your neighborhood and sense of meaning in life.

[4] So while setting your goals, remember all of the areas of life that are important to you and find a balanced lifestyle including social support, personal development, physical health and meaningful pursuits(追求) besides career success and financial security._____________, your attitude about life and the things that happen to you each day can also have a great effect on your level of happiness and life satisfaction.In addition to being optimistic, happy people tend to believe they are the masters of their fate, rather than the victims of circumstance.

[5] Explore the state of your life, assess how truly happy you are, and find a direction to work toward that will likely bring more happiness.Reach your goals, set new ones and live a life that truly makes you happy.

What does the first paragraph mainly talk about? (Please answer within 15 words.)

Which sentence in the text is closest in meaning to the following one?

It’s impossible for those that stick to one thing only to experience happiness from other things.

Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words.(Please answer within 5 words.)

Do you think money could bring true happiness? Why? (Please answer within 30 words.)

Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 into Chinese.

It’s 10:30 p.m., and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. He blinks twice, and the message on the screen becomes clear: “R U awake?”
But the late-night text does not annoy Brandon. He gets frequent messages and calls, even after bedtime. And he can’t imagine life without them. “If I didn’t have a cell phone, I wouldn’t be able to talk to my friends or family as often,” he told the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Brandon’s use of technology doesn’t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles(控制台)in his room. With so many devices, it is no surprise that when he is not at school, he spends nearly every waking minute using one or more of these devices. Brandon is hardly alone. According to a recent study by TFK, kids aged 8 to 18 are spending more time than ever before using electronic devices. How much time? More than seven and a half hours a day on average, the study found. That’s about an hour more than just five years ago.
The jump is the result of a huge explosion in mobile devices, says Victoria Rideout, the lead author of the study. “These devices have opened up many more opportunities for young people to use media, whether it’s on the bus, on the way to school or waiting in line at the pizza parlor,” says Rideout.
Often, kids multitask, or use more than one device at a time. “If you’ve got a chance to do something on your computer and take a phone call and have the TV on in the background, why not?” Media expert Cheryl Olson says. Most experts agree technology has much to offer kids. But some worry the kids could be missing out on other activities like playing outside or hanging out with friends. “It’s a matter of balance,” says Olson.
Multitasking while doing homework is another concern. Some kids listen to music, watch TV or use the phone while doing their homework. “It’s important to make sure that you can stop and concentrate on one thing deeply,” says Rideout.
With new and exciting devices hitting stores every year, keeping technology use in check is more important than ever. “Kids should try,” adds Rideout. “But parents might have to step in sometimes.”

  1. 1.

    It can be learned from the text that _________.

    1. A.
      many teenagers lack friends in their middle school
    2. B.
      kids have too many electronic devices to choose from
    3. C.
      Brandon feels annoyed about his late-night message
    4. D.
      Olson is against teenagers’ using mobile phones
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is an example of multitasking?

    1. A.
      Watching TV when using the computer.
    2. B.
      Talking on the phone when lying on the sofa.
    3. C.
      Playing video games after having lunch.
    4. D.
      Listening to loud music while relaxing.
  3. 3.

    The underlined phrase “in check” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _________.

    1. A.
      in order
    2. B.
      in store
    3. C.
      in control
    4. D.
      in sight
  4. 4.

    According to the text, Victoria Rideout would probably agree that kids should ______.

    1. A.
      do homework while watching TV
    2. B.
      have less homework
    3. C.
      spend more time on homework
    4. D.
      do homework in a place without disturbance

LONDON—A cold bit of Scandinavia is coming to the heart of London’s West End on Saturday with the opening of Absolut Icebar, a bar made entirely out of ice right down to the art on the walls and the glasses for the drinks .

Situated next to the accompanying but room temperature Below Zero restaurant , the bar is kept at minus 23°Fall year round . For a cover charge of 12 pounds ($22.20), customers are given a thermal cape (保暖斗篷), thick gloves and a glass made out of ice before entering the second of two airtight doors designed to keep heat out .

“It’s an experience rather than a traditional bar . We feel we’re really offering something different,” said Anette Elisson , a spokeswoman for V &S Absolut Spirits vodka (伏特加) company , which is opening the bar jointly with company Icehotel .

Bar customers who would like a warm meal with find European food at Below Zero restaurant next door .

All the ice for the bar is brought in from the Torne River in the north of Sweden , where the pure water and river freeze to make the finished product “crystal clear,” according to Agnetha Lund , director of Icebar International .

The entire building will be redesigned and rebuilt every six months , because the ice will gradually melt with daily use and the body heat of the crowds , Lund said . Icebar has its art works shaped on site  and opening day art includes a floor-to-ceiling vodka bottle and partial human figures along the walls .

The 10, 764-square-foot bar can hold 60 people . Pre-booking for one of the 45-minute visits is a must.

1.What is special about the bar is that it’s         .

      A.freezing cold inside                             B.all made up of ice

       C.extremely traditional                            D.famous for the service

2.If you want to use the ice glass, you’ll have to         .

       A.wear thick gloves                                B.take off you cape

       C.pay extra money                                 D.go to the restaurant next door

3.“A cold bit of Scandinavia” in the first sentence actually refers to “       ”.

       A.the clever idea of Absolut Icebar           B.the Icehotel company

       C.the Below Zero restaurant                    D.the ice material from Sweden

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