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.

It was wonderful to travel around Taiwan. I still remember my last trip to Taiwan.

First, I visited National Palace Museum in Taiwan. It was built in 1962. It was completed(完成) in 1965. In this museum, you can find lots of exhibitions. It is said that the museum keeps about 600,000 artworks. The workers of the museum said they changed exhibitions every three months.

Yinke was the second place I visited. The town is like 19th century European houses and has a lot of small streets as in old England.

It was a great experience to visit Keelung. The Keelung coasts are very famous for their wonderful scenes. There is also a seafood market. You can buy fresh products there.

I then arrived at Danshui. The most interesting place of Danshui is the Lovers Bridge. The bridge connects one side of the river with the other side. It is about 40 meters long. However, only one person can cross it at a time.

I like Taiwan and I want to visit Taiwan again if I have time.

1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about National Palace Museum in Taiwan,?

A. It is said that the museum keeps about 600, 000 artworks.

B. You can find lots of exhibitions in the museum.

C. They change exhibitions every three months.

D. It took people about five years to finish building(建造) the museum.

2. Why does the writer think the Keelung coasts are very famous?

A. Because fresh products there are very famous.

B. Because people can buy wonderful seafood there.

C. Because the coasts have wonderful scenes.

D. Because there are some beautiful European houses.

3. What does the underlined word “ it ” refer to?

A. The town. B. Old England.

C. The experience. D. To visit Keelung.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Taiwan And Keelung. B. Lovers Bridge.

C. A Visit To Yinke. D. Traveling In Taiwan.

In a cold winter, a couple had to move out of their big house because of bankruptcy(破产). The husband worked day and night but with no care of his wife. So she thought,"He doesn't love me any more; he just thinks about his work."

One day, she wanted to take a shower, but her husband stopped her at the door. "Let me take it first, OK?" "Why not let me take it first?" she asked. "I'm tired, dear. You take it later, OK?" She was very sad.

On a rainy day, she found nothing to do and turned on his computer. After a few minutes, her eyes were full of tears...it was his diary:

Today, I was quite sad. She asked me why I was always taking the shower first, and I said I was tired. She was unhappy. I wasn't as rich as before! We moved to the small house and it was very cold. I found that if one person took the shower first, the bathroom could get a little warmer. So I always rushed to the bathroom first. When she took the shower, the bathroom could get warmer, at least 1. I can't give her more, but at least I can give her 1 love.

1.The couple moved out of their house _____.

A. on a rainy day

B. in a cold winter

C. when the husband lost his work

D. when the wife saw her husband's diary.

2.The woman thought her husband didn't love her because ____.

A. he didn't buy her beautiful clothes.

B. he didn't have enough money

C. he always worked with no care of her

D. he had another woman

3.The woman's eyes were full of tears because _____.

A. she felt sad by her husband's words

B. the rainy day made her sad

C. her eyes were hurt by the computer

D. she was moved by her husband's diary

4.The man wanted to take the shower first because _____.

A. he was tired and wanted to sleep earlier

B. he wanted to make the bathroom warmer

C. he wasn't as strong as before

D. he couldn't stand the cold winter

5.From the reading, we know that _____.

A. the man loved his wife very much

B. the woman didn't love her husband any more

C. the man was very poor before

D. the woman had no job

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