Question

【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 upon ourselves.” In other words, 【1】 . Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to 【2】 . 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 【3】 , and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

The last secret to find happiness is to 【4】 . 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.

A. be active B. help others C. we make our own happiness D. enjoy the simple pleasures in life

【5】The best title of the passage is ________.

A. Money Makes You Happy

B. The Secrets of Happines

C. Ideas for Helping Other People

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】A

【4】B

【5】B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要讲述了什么是幸福，并对如何获得幸福，提出了三个建议。

【1】C根据上文句意：幸福取决于我们自己。及后文换句话说，故选C：我们创造了自己的幸福

【2】D幸福的第一个秘密是____.根据后文我们应该享受生活中简单的快乐。故选D。

【3】幸福生活的另一个秘密是______。根据后文拥有爱好你就忘记了问题只考虑活动就忘记了烦恼。故选A。A幸福的另一个秘密就是积极的，有爱好。

【4】B幸福的最后一二秘密是_____.根据后文帮助他人会感觉良好。故选B。帮助其他人。

【5】B这篇短文主要介绍了获得幸福的三个秘密，故选.B。