Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret 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 don’t 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 close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1.The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.

A. pleased B. healthy

C. excited D. rich

2.Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.

A. get money and something they can’t buy with money

B. do what they want to do at any time

C. enjoy health which makes them work hard

D. take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

3.The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.

A. think about getting a good job

B. think of presents they don’t like

C. often spend time with close friends

D. often spend time on entering the college

4.Many people find it happy to ___________.

A. remember the old days and troubles

B. do some meaningful things for others

C. go shopping to buy some food

D. make much money and little success

5.The passage mainly tells us __________.

A. how to find happiness

B. how to save happiness

C. to do something good for others

D. to value our beliefs or health

Dear editor,

I live in a beautiful city. Many visitors come to my city every year because there are so many colorful peacocks (孔雀) here.

The peacocks mostly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square. Visitors usually throw food to them, but they don’t think about at all whether the food is good or not. Some of the peacocks became ill, and some even died eating the bad food given by visitors.

I’m sure most of the visitors who throw food to the peacocks really like the bird, but they don’t realize that they may be doing them harm (伤害). Visitors should be told that what they have done is harmful to the birds, and this kind of thing must be stopped.

Perhaps we can build some small shops beside Dongfeng Square to sell peacock food. For us every person, it is our duty to give more love to these beautiful birds to look after them carefully.

Yours,

Wang Yang

1.The letter will be sent to _____________________.

A. a school B. a hospital

C. a newspaper D. a museum

2.Many visitors come to the writer’s city every year to _________________.

A. give peacocks food B. see peacocks

C. do some shopping D. travel

3.Some peacocks became ill and died because __________________.

A. they weren’t given any food

B. they were given too much food

C. they were given some bad food

D. they weren’t given enough food

4. The writer suggests that some small shops should be built so that they may _______.

A. sell peacocks food to visitors

B. sell food to peacocks

C. make the square more beautiful

D. sell some things for everyday life

5. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A. Peacocks mainly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square.

B. Some small shops were built in the square.

C. People should look after peacocks carefully.

D. Some visitors throw food to the peacocks.

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