According to the World Happiness Report, people who live in Denmark (丹麦) are the happiest in the world. Why? Because they know the secret to happiness—“hygge”. But what is “hygge”?

The Danish (丹麦的) word “hygge” (pronounced “hoo?ga”) is often translated(翻译) in English as “coziness”. But coziness paints only part of the picture. 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 burn 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.How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment?

A. By painting their houses.

B. By cleaning up bedrooms.

C. By burning candles.

D. By shopping alone.

2.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

③stay up late to work in their own rooms

④often get together for a meal or hot drinks

A. ①② B. ②④

C. ①③ D. ③④

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

A. 舒适 B. 友善

C. 奢侈 D. 密切

4.The article mainly tells us________.

A. when Danish people like to stay at home

B. why Danish people burn so many candles

C. how Danish people spend their winter

D. what the Danish secret to happiness is

Moziah Bridges is only 12. He often says he is a clever boy. You’ll think so if you know something about him.

Bridges started making bow ties(领结) at the age of 9. He now sells them around the US both in stores and online.

Two years ago, when Bridges went shopping for bow ties, he found they were all in black and red. He wanted a change. Then he learned to make ties from his grandma. His first bow tie didn’t look nice.

“It’s like something that a clown would wear,” he said. But he kept on practicing. He used colorful cloths with different pictures. “I want to make bow ties that I’ve never seen before,” he told his friends.

After a few months, he succeeded. His family and friends liked his bow ties. Then the boy started selling them to more people. He named his ties “Mo’s Bows”. He has made about $30,000 by selling his bow ties.

Bridges said “I love my bow ties because they stand for(代表) me. You don’t have to wait until you’re older. If you have a dream, go for it.”

1.Bridges started making bow ties when he was ______ years old.

A. seven B. eight C. nine D. ten

2.Bridges now sells bow ties around the US ______.

A. both in stores and online B. both in supermarkets and stores

C. both in schools and factories D. both at home and online

3.Why did Bridges want a change?

A. Bridges he wanted to make money for his grandma

B. Bridges the bow ties in stores were all in black and red

C. Bridges he wanted more people to buy bow ties

D. Bridges the bow ties in stores were all made of cotton

4.Which of the following pictures can stand for the underlined word “clown”?

A. B. C. D.

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Bridges first now tie didn’t look nice

B. Bridges used colorful cloth with different pictures to make bow ties

C. Bridges he wanted more people to buy bow ties

D. Bridges the bow ties in stores were all made of cotton

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