Question

【题目】阅读理解。

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 wellbeing.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 goal 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.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】

试题分析：

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段第五句“Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.”可知，只有当我们意识到需求和欲望的区别时，我们才能生活得很满足。故选D。

【2】段落大意题。通读第三段可知，本段的主题句是第一句“When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made，it can really poison our wellbeing.”，由此并结合本段最后一句可知，本段主要介绍了后悔的消极影响，建议人们不要为已经发生的事情后悔。故C项正确。

【3】词义猜测题。根据第五段第一句“When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.”可知，当你专注于远大的抱负和未来的目标时，你就会忽视身边日常的快乐。根据该句中的“big ambitions and future goals”和“the daily pleasures that surround you”表达的语境可推知，elide的意思是“忽视”。故D项正确。A项意为“享受”；B项意为“改变”；C项意为“创造”，都与语境不符。

【4】细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句中的“so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment”可知，要想心情好，就要活在当下，善于发现周围的乐趣，制造简单的快乐。故A项正确。