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Most of us lead a busy life.1.We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?

Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings.2.“There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains, “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”

Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example.3.One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.

Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them?4.As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.”5.

A. Be aware of beauty in nature.

B. So please treasure relationship.

C. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.

D. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.

E. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.

F. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.

G. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos.

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1.A. limited B. endless C. small D. worthwhile

2.A. do B. purchase C. refuse D. quit

3.A. jobs B. chances C. suggestions D. questions

4.A. decreasing B. forming C. improving D. continuing

5.A. trust B. effect C. effort D. praise

6.A. negative B. proper C. normal D. final

7.A. dream B. career C. self-control D. self-confidence

8.A. honest B. wonderful C. strict D. comfortable

9.A. ended up B. gave up C. made up D. put up

10.A. tested B. ignored C. restored D. forgotten

11.A. life B. work C. study D. attitude

12.A. hardly B. actually C. slightly D. normally

13.A. wealth B. promise C. condition D. motivation

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15.A. honor B. tragedy C. success D. friendship

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18.A. ability B. knowledge C. experience D. background

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20.A. considering B. lacking C. expecting D. gaining

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But ever look at what people spend their money on? I have relatives and friends deeply in debt, spending $ 12 for every $ 10 they earn instead of the $ 8 you know they should be spending.When I see them, they're proud of their new whatever."What do you think of my new truck?" asked one from the driver's seat."Do you like my new shoes?" asked another on high heels."Check out my new big screen." said a third while holding the remote in his living room.We've all heard people fishing for compliments on their new toys.

Every one of them was proud of what they'd financed.They seem to have bought it for the purpose of being proud, of showing off, of keeping up with the Joneses."Look at my new …?"is everybody's favorite phrase, even when the object in question isn't theirs at all and won't be new when they've finally paid for it, if they ever do.

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