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Collecting Barbie Dolls is a favorite hobby of many women and girls throughout the world. Since Barbie first appeared (出现) at the American International Toy Fair in 1959, she has become the most popular doll in the world.
Many collectors of Barbie Dolls collect the dolls just for fun. They often collect some dolls they like or think are special. However, there are some serious collectors. They have hundreds of dolls, and spend almost thousands of dollars each year.
Many Barbie collectors not only collect the dolls, but also collect items (部件) of the dolls. Many collections include different items of Barbie's fashion clothes. If you become a serious collector of Barbie Dolls, you will be likely to want to join a Barbie collectors’ club. The more you know about Barbie and her history, the more you want to grow your collections.
No matter which kind of collector you are, casual (随意的) or serious, Barbie dolls can be a fun and interesting hobby for girls and women of all ages.
【小题1】How many years of history do Barbie Dolls have?
| A.More than eighty years. | B.About one hundred years. |
| C.Less than ten years. | D.About fifty years. |
| A.包括 | B.酝酿 | C.生产 | D.分配 |
| A.They have great interest in Barbie Dolls. |
| B.They sometimes even collect items of Barbie Dolls. |
| C.They spend much money on Barbie Dolls. |
| D.They don’t like Barbie Dolls from America. |
| A.Barbie Dolls first appeared in England. |
| B.Casual collectors may just collect Barbie Dolls for fun. |
| C.Collectors collect items in order to repair the dolls. |
| D.Old people didn’t like Barbie Dolls before 1959. |
| A.Barbie Dolls. | B.Different hobbies. |
| C.How to repair a toy. | D.How to be a collector. |
The secrets of happiness
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are some suggestions to help you be happier.
__【小题1】__ Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good a job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple happiness, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.____【小题2】____
Another secret of having a happy life is to be active and have hobbies in which you can forget your problems. Many people enjoy dancing or playing a sport, such as skating or soccer.___【小题3】_____
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they help others. ____【小题4】______ You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family, or simple help out around the house by washing dishes.
| You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. |
| B. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. |
| C. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
| D. People who have several close friends live happier and healthier lives. |
【小题5】According to the article, what can bring lasting happiness to you?
| A.Enjoying the simple things you like. | B.Being active and having hobbies. |
| C.Helping others. | D.All of the above. |