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【题目】 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）word “hygge”（pronounced“hoo-ga”）is often translated 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】People who live in are the happiest in the world.

A.AmericaB.DenmarkC.SwitzerlandD.France

【2】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 online.

【3】With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter , Danish people .

① play computer games till midnight ② spend more time indoors as a result

③ stay up late to work in their own rooms ④ often get together for a meal or hot drinks

A.①②B.②④C.①③D.③④

【4】In the last paragraph , the word “coziness” means “ ” in Chinese .

A.舒适B.友善C.奢侈D.密切

【5】The article mainly tells us .

A.when Danish people like to stay homeB.why Danish people burn so many candles

C.how Danish people spend their winterD.what the Danish secret to happiness is

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】B

【4】A

【5】D

【解析】

本篇分析了丹麦人成为世界上最幸福的人的原因——他们善于制造舒适的生活氛围；冬天每天有长达17小时的黑夜，可以花更多的时间在室内一起吃饭或喝热饮，和家人、朋友一起享受生活。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段“According to the world Happiness Report , people who live in Denmark（丹麦）are the happiest in the world” 根据世界幸福报告，住在丹麦的人是世界上最幸福的人”；故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段“they create a “hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms , kitchens , bedrooms , etc .” 他们通过教室、厨房、卧室等点蜡烛，创造一个“hygge”的环境；故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据第四段“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 ,”—— 冬天每天有长达17小时的黑夜，丹麦人因此花更多的时间在室内他们经常聚在一起吃饭或喝热饮；故选B。

【4】词义猜测题。最后一段 “If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair , with a few candles around you ,”—— 如果你在一张舒服的椅子上读这篇文章，周围有几根蜡烛；上文描述的是一种舒服悠闲的气氛；推断“coziness”意为“舒适”，故选A。

【5】主旨大意题。本篇分析了丹麦人成为世界上最幸福的人的原因——他们善于制造舒适的生活朋友围；冬天每天有长达17小时的黑夜，花更多的时间在室内一起吃饭或喝热饮，和家人、朋友一起享受生活。故选D。

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