题目内容
【题目】Have you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want? Let’s face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesn’t come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.
Focus on what you are thankful for. Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.
When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.
When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.
When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task you’re undertaking at the moment. Don’t let the life pass you by because you’re always on the go and distracted by ambition.
Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.
【1】How can we live with contentment?
A. To change our lifestyle.
B. To have a motivation in life.
C. To give less attention to what we are grateful for.
D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.
【2】What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. Make wise decisions. B. Know the present situation
C. Let go of regrets. D. Remember the past.
【3】The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 5) probably means “__”.
A. enjoy B. change C. create D. neglect
【4】What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?
A. Make time for simple pleasures. B. Learn from successful people.
C. Focus on your future goals. D. Create chance to learn more.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】C
【3】D
【4】A
【解析】试题分析:本篇阅读主要讲欲望对人的影响,以及怎样摆脱不利影响,学会满足,快乐生活。
【1】D细节推理题。题干问:我们怎样对待满足?根据Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.可知只有分清需要和欲望的区别,我们才能满足。故选D.
【2】C主旨大意题。When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being可知遗憾的坏影响。下文又反复提到regrets, What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.告诉我们要放手遗憾。故选C.
【3】D猜测词义题。When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.句意为:当你要实现大抱负和人生目标时,要忽略身边的压力。此处elide为“忽略”。故选D.
【4】A推理判断题。题干问怎样有好心情,使自己快乐。B项为向成功人士学习;C项为实现将来目标;D项为创造机会多学习都不合题意。Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.可知要寻找快乐,故选A.