Question

3．We all know that money can't buy happiness．No matter how much we earn，or how nice our clothing or cars or toys are，none of it will make us happier．（36）Cand the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury（奢侈） items before we realize this．
    So what will bring us happiness？（37）Dthese three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they have，what their lives are like，and how happy they are．（38）F
We have a human need to be close to other human beings．Having good，supportive friendships，a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy．So take time to stay with your loved ones，to tell them what they mean to you，to listen to them．
Positive thinking can lead to happiness too．In fact，optimism and self-confidence are some of the indicators（迹象）of people who lead happy lives．So remember to get into the habit of squashing（排除）all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones．（39）AThe state we enter when we are completely focused on the work or task before us will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness．People find greatest enjoyment not when they are doing mindless work，but when they are absorbed in a mindful challenge．（40）Eturn off the TV，get outside and do something that truly attract you．
You've been given the Three Secrets to Happiness．Don't waste them．
 
A．Instead of"I can't"think"I can"．
B．You will have good relationships with peoples around you．
C．But many times we act as if we'd be happier with a bit more money．
D．Luckily，it's three things that don't cost a thing．
E．Find work and hobbies that you're passionate about seriously．
F．The first thing is good relationships．
G．Most people value their personal happiness above money．

Answer 1

分析 本文主要讲述了金钱和财富不会带来幸福．三个能给我们带来幸福事情是：良好的关系，积极的思维，专注于工作和爱好．

解答 36--40 CDFAE
36．C 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文and the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury items before we realize this可知，更糟糕的是，往往是在追求财富和奢侈品几十年后我们才认识到这一点，上文应是：许多次我们表现得我们带有很多钱就快乐．故选C．
37．D 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文these three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they have，what their lives are like，and how happy they are可知，这三件事已被成千上万的人证明了，即：他们有什么，他们的生活像什么，他们是多么快乐，上文应是：幸运的是，正是这三件事情不会花费什么．故选D．
38．F 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文We have a human need to be close to other human beings．Having good，supportive friendships，a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy可知，我们有一个靠近其他人的需求．和家庭成员的亲密关系会使我们快乐，上文应是：第一件事是好的关系．故选F．
39．A 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据上文So remember to get into the habit of squashing（　　）all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones可知，记住养成排除所有负面想法的习惯，用正面想法来代替它们，下文应是：用"我能"代替"我不能"．故选A．
40．E 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据上文People find greatest enjoyment not when they are doing mindless work，but when they are absorbed in a mindful challenge可知，人们发现最大的享乐不是他们做随心所欲的工作的时候，而是他们专注于一个所关注的挑战的时候，下文应是：找到你对它非常充满热情的工作和爱好．故选E．

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