Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few knowhow to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high place in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of honey is not happiness, nor is holding a high place in the government. These people value their beliefs, or their wisdom, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are the ways to help you be happier.

The secret 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 don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The secret of happiness is also to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Besides, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbour, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1.Some people who hold a high place in the government think they can ________.

A.do what they want to do at any time

B.enjoy health, which makes them work hard

C.take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

D.get money and something they can't buy with money

2.The writer shows us ________ ways to help to be happier.

A.one B.two C.three D.four

3.________ is NOT the simple life you can enjoy.

A.Worrying about the future B.Reading a good book

C.Staying with close friends D.Listening to your favourite music

4.The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ________.

A.think about getting a good job

B.often spend tinge with close friends

C.think of presents they don't like

D.often spend time on entering the college

5.Many people find it happy to ________.

A.go shopping to get some food

B.make much money and little progress

C.remember the old days and troubles

D.do some meaningful things for other people

6.The passage mainly tells us ________.

A.how to save happiness B.to value our beliefs or health

C.how to find happiness D.to do something good for other people

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):

Every year,our school has a dance for all the students.It’s a little funny seeing friends in clean shoes and trousers or colorful dresses,instead of the usual school uniform.

Most of us think the dance is great fun--even the teachers enjoy being there._________,two weeks ago someone said that there would be no live band this year----only CDS.

“I don’t believe it!’Amy cried out during the lunch break.’Someone said the school couldn’t _______a band,and they think it’s too noisy anyway.’added Daniel.

“Well,I don’t think it’s good enough without a band!said Angela,’and I’m going to see what can be done”

Angela was as good as her word.In the afternoon she went_______to see the school headmaster who agreed to give the situation some more thought.And he suggested that one possibility for having a band was to increase the price ticket from$5 to$10.Angela had to find out whether the students would like to do that.

“I need all of you to help me,” she told our group before school the next day.

“Mr.Berry gave me a list of all the names,and suggested we ask each other their_______ about the band and the extra cost.”During the day we asked around as Angela suggested,and wrote down people”s feelings about the band and the cost.

We were amazed how much support there was for the band and_______agreed to pay the extra $5.”I’m surprised”smiled Mr.Berry,when we gave him the results.’I really thought that only a few people wanted their band and that the cost would be too high.OK.Angela,your next task is to find a good band and line them up for the dance.’

Angela jumped_______and broke the news to Amy and Daniel.’You’re amazing,’smiled Daniel to Angela as he thought how close they came to having a less than perfect dance.

1.A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Finally

2.A.afford B.from C.help D.book

3.A.regularly B.quietly C.immediately D.Slowly

4.A.task B.ability C.opinion D.experience

5.A.everyone B.anyone C.someone D.no one

6.A.in horror B.with joy C.in surprise D.with anger

When all the housewives went to the new supermarket, they had one great hope in mind: to be the lucky customer. Then they did not have to pay for their shopping, for this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, "Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be YOUR lucky day!"

For several weeks, Mrs. Read hoped to become a lucky customer, like many of her friends did, and she never gave up hope. Her dear husband tried to advise her not to do so, but he failed. She always dreamed of the day when the manager of the super-market would come up to her and say, "Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket is free."

One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy some tea. She dashed(猛冲)back to the supermarket, got the tea, and went towards the cash desk(付款处). As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket come up to her, "Madam," he said and held out his hand, "I want to congratulate you! You are the lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is free!"

1.How did the housewives know the supermarket offered free goods?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

2.How often does the supermarket offer free goods to a lucky customer?

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3.What did Mr. Read do after he knew about his wife's hope?)

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4.Why did the manager walk towards the lady after she got some tea?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

5.What do you think Mrs. Read's feeling was as the "Lucky" customer?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

6.Why does Mrs. Read dashed back to the supermarket?

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