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【题目】Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends on be happier.

The first secret（秘密）of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job — that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to live a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

【1】The second paragraph tells us that ________.

A. we shouldn’t think about our future

B. some people fail to live a happy life

C. the more friends you have, the happier you will be

D. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life

【2】The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

【3】Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Reading a good book.

B. Traveling to a foreign country.

C. Playing a sport.

D. Spending time with close friends.

【4】 Choose the structure(结构) of the passage.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了的是幸福的三个秘诀：（1）享受简简单单的生活；（2）保持活力，有自己的兴趣爱好；（3）在帮助他人中获得幸福。

【1】D细节理解题。根据The first secret（秘密）of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.可知第二自然段主要介绍的是在生活中享受简单的生活。故选D。

【2】C综合理解题。本文介绍了的是幸福的三个秘诀：（1）享受简简单单的生活；（2）保持活力，有自己的兴趣爱好；（3）在帮助他人中获得幸福。共三点建议，故选C。

【3】B细节理解题。根据You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. Many people experience dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming.可知只有去其他国家旅游，没有提到。故选B。

【4】A综合理解题。本文是以总-分-总的结构写的这篇文章。故选A。