As a kid, everyone wants to learn how to ride a bike. Here is some advice to_1_ you be on your way.

The bike. Start with a bicycle and it’s small enough for your feet to touch the _2_. If you lose your balance, you can put your feet to the ground _3_.

Training grounds. You need a big place for the first part of your practice. Be sure to wear something to keep _4_.

Keeping your balance. It’s very important to learn how to keep your balance. You may practice this easily. _5_ your bike to the higher place. Sit on the bike seat  _6_both feet on the ground. Lift both feet a few inches to let the bike roll down. If you start to fall, just put your feet on the ground. Try practicing this several times _7_ you get your balance.

Pedaling(踩动). After you get your balance, it’s time to _8_ learning how to pedal. Start by sitting on the bike seat. With your left foot on the ground and your right foot on the pedal, then push _9_ on the pedal. Push off with your left foot. Keep on practicing until you learn it well.

Braking(刹车). Catch them lightly at first, slowly increasing the pressure to get to a full _10_. Remember that braking hard while going fast can cause you fall over.

1.                A．hold           B．help           C．feel  D．wish

2.                A．tree           B．floor           C．ground   D．bike

3.                A．at first          B．at last          C．on time   D．at once

4.                A．dangerous      B．safe            C．warm    D．cool

5.                A．Take           B．Bring           C．Give D．Ask

6.                A．under          B．over           C．with D．after

7.                A．because        B．though         C．until D．after

8.                A．start           B．keep           C．enjoy D．finish

9.                A．up            B．down           C．in   D．on

10.               A．look           B．stop           C．beginning D．turn

Happiness is a feeling that lights up your eyes, makes your steps light and makes you want to sing for no reason. Everyone wants to be happy. But sometimes, a guest comes in without invitation. It’s unhappiness. Don’t let it get you down. Send it away!
When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. A good mood (心情) always gives you hope, which makes trouble and problems easier to handle.
No matter how happy you are, it’s natural to feel angry, sad or upset once in a while. Life is full of ups and downs. So it’s good to know some of the factors that influence happiness.
One of the biggest factors is social relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to relax and build confidence. Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more outgoing.
Another factor is work or school. If you enjoy school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, you will still feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, your negative attitude may cause you to feel bored and upset that you have to do so much work.
A third factor is your attitude towards life. How do you feel if you fail in an exam? Maybe you think it’s unfair because you always study hard and should have got a good mark. You can’t stop blaming (责备) yourself. Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made stupid mistakes, and tell yourself, “Take it easy! I’ll do better next time!” Your attitude makes a big difference.
Do you smile a lot or wear a long face most of the time?
【小题1】 From this passage, we know that _______________.
A. we go upstairs and downstairs in life.
B. we should never feel sad or angry in life.
C. we have both happy and sad momentsin life.
【小题2】What does the underlined word “factors”mean in Chinese?
A. 事实       B. 结果    C. 因素
【小题3】Why is social relationship one of the biggest factors that influence happiness?
A. Because we can ask our friends to do what we want them to do.
B. Because we’ll feel braver and more outgoing if we know someone is there for us.
C. Because we are always happy to help others.
【小题4】Which of the following statements isTRUE according to the passage?
A. We should keep blaming ourselves whenwe fail in an exam.
B. We can’t be happy if we are busy with ourstudies.
C. We should accept our failure and try to dobetter next time.
【小题5】What is the main idea of the passage?
A. You make your own happiness.
B. Being happy is the key to a successful life.
C. It is impossible for us to control ourselves.

When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my father’s friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St. Paul.
Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernie’s place. We’ d sit on the edge of the dock（码头）, feet dangling（摇晃）, and got ready for a big meal.
Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then we’d bury our faces in watermelon, eating only the heart—the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free part—and throw away the rest.
Bernie was my father’s idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie’s wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.
What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you don’t take the time to dangle your feet over the dock and enjoy life’s small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life.
For many years, I forgot that lesson I’d learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money I could.
Well, I’ve relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. That’s the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw the rest away.
【小题1】 We learned from the second paragraph that the writer and his father were feeling ______.