Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting(永恒的、永久的) happiness. Aristotle (亚里士多德), a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first 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 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 living a happy life is to be active, 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. 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.

 

1. The best title(标题)of the passage is ________.

A. Money Makes You Happy               

B. The Secrets of Happiness

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy   

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

2. The second paragraph tells us that ________.

A. the more friends you have, the happier you will be

B. we shouldn’t think about our future

C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

D. some people fail to live a happy life

3. The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.

A. one       B. two      C. three       D. four

4. 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.

 

 

King’s College Summer School

  King’s College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses(课程) are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is follows:

Application (申请) date

*Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.

*Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.

*Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.

Courses

*English Language

* Spoken English: 22 hours

 * Reading and Writing: 10 hours

*American History: 16 hours

*American Culture: 16 hours

Steps

*A letter of self-introduction

*A letter of recommendation(推荐)

*The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.

Cost

*Daily lessons: $200

*Sports and activities: $100

*Travels: $200

*Hotel service: $400

*You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to:

      Thompson, Sanders

      1026 King’s Street

      New York, NY 10016, USA

      E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com

1.You can most probably read the text in ___________.

A. a newspaper   B. a travel guide   C. a textbook   D. a telephone book

2. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?

A. Only top students can take part in the program.

B. King’s College Summer School is run every other year.

C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.

3. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school_______.

A. $200      B. $400     C. $500     D. $900

4. What information can you get from the text?

A. The program will last two months.

B. You can write to Thompson only in English.

C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

 

 

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