Question

   Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring 1 . Happiness depends on 2 . In other words,we make our own happiness. Here are a few 3 to help you happier.

    The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often,we 4 so much time thinking about future—for example,getting into college or getting a good job—that,we fail to enjoy the present (现在)  You should enjoy life's simple 5 , such as reading a good book,listening to your  favorite music,or spending time with close friends. People who have several 6 friends live happier and healthier lives.

   Another secret to lead a happy life is to be active and have 7 When you are dancing or playing sports,you can forget about your problems,and 8 think about the activity.

    Finally,many people find happiness in helping 9 If you want to feel happier,do l0 nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her lessons,go shopping to buy food for your family members,or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

() 1. A. happiness   B. goodness   C. health   D. interest

() 2. A. them   B. yourself   C. ourselves   D. themselves

() 3. A. problems   B. suggestions   C. advice   D. information

() 4. A. take   B. cost   C. spend   D. pay for

() 5. A. pleasures   B. pleasant   C. interest   D. happy

() 6. A. closely   B. close   C. better   D. good

() 7. A. friends   B. money   C. hobbies   D. ideas

() 8. A. sometimes   B. only   C. seldom   D. just

() 9. A. others   B. himself   C. parents   D. another

() 10. A. anything   B. nothing   C. something   D. some

Answer 1

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C

[解析]本文主要讲述了体验幸福的三个秘密。

1. A金钱和成功不能给人带来幸福。

2. B幸福全靠你自己。

3. B以下是帮助你感到幸福的几条建议。

4. C 固定词组，spend doing sth。

5. A根据句意：我们应该享受生活的简单快乐。

6. B根据句意：拥有亲密朋友的人生活的更高兴。

7. C根据句意：积极并且有爱好。

8. B有了爱好，就会转移注意力，把精力放在活 动中。

9. A根据句意：在助人中体验幸福。

10. C为别人做些好事，你会感到很幸福。