Years ago, an important event happened in my life and it has had a great influence on my life. I met Mr.Kurt, a successful salesman at a dinner party. While we were _____, Kurt asked me, “John, what is your plan for personal growth?

I really didn’t know what to say for quite some time, and then I tried to find things in my life that might qualify for growth. I told him about the many activities that I had taken part in. And I went into a _____ about how hard I worked and the gains I was making. I kept talking for over ten minutes. Kurt listened patiently, but then he _____ smiled and said , “ You don’t have a personal plan for growth, do you?”

“No, I have to say.” “ You know,” Kurt said, “Growth is not an automatic process(自动化过程).”

And that really____me. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t doing anything on purpose to make myself better. And at that moment, I made the _____ :I will develop and follow a personal growth plan for my life.

That night, I talked to my wife about my_____with Kurt and what I had learned. I____her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling. We realized that Kurt wasn’t just trying to make a sale. He was offering a_____for us to change our lives and achieve our dreams.

Several important things happened that day. First, we decided to buy the resources. But more importantly, we made a promise to______together as a couple. From that day on, we learned together, traveled together, and worked together. It was a______decision. While too many couples grow apart, we were growing together.

1.A. working B. preparing C. thinking D. eating

2.A. discussion B. speech C. communication D. research

3.A. quickly B. recently C. finally D. suddenly

4.A. touched B. controlled C. worried D. pleased

5.A. choice B. rule C. decision D. conclusion

6.A. agreement B. relationship C. interview D. conversation

7.A. lent B. showed C. offered D. sold

8.A. way B. road C. tool D. route

9.A. move B. survive C. grow D. gather

10.A. hard B. wrong C. strict D. wise

According to the 2018 World Happiness Report, Denmark(丹麦)ranked (排名)No.3! And it’s not surprising at all! In 2016, Denmark ranked No.l , then No.2 in 2017. In fact, Denmark has been on the list for many years. Why? Because people who live in Denmark know the secret to happiness— “hygge”. But what is “hygge”?

The Danish(丹麦的)word “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”)is often translated in English as “coziness”. But “hygge” is more than that. It's also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar. It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.

Danish people are very good at “hygge”. For example, they create a “ hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc. According to some reports, Danish people bum more candles every year than people from any other European country.

However, “hygge” isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment; it is best enjoyed with family members and friends. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people spend more time indoors as a result, and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks, without the distraction(使人分心的事物)of technology or the stress of daily life.Still can’t understand what “hygge” is? If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair, with a few candles around you, that sense of coziness you're feeling might just be “hygge”.

1.In the World Happiness Report, Denmark used to rank No.____ in 2016.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 17

2.How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment?

A. By repairing their houses B. By playing video games

C. By cleaning up bedrooms D. By burning candles

3.With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people .

①play computer games till midnight ②spend more time indoors as a result

③ stay up to work in their own rooms ④ often get together fora meal or hot drinks

A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②④ D. ③④

4.In the last paragraph, the word “ coziness” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 舒适 B. 友善 C. 奢侈 D. 密切

5.The article mainly tells us

A. how Danish people spend their winter B. what the Danish secret to happiness is

C. when Danish people like to stay at home D. why Danish people burn so many candles

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