We always seem to want those things we don't have. Moreover, we are often convinced (使相信) that if
we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy.
     The truth is that happiness is an attitude(态度). _________is not something created by outside
circumstances(环境), ______ instead is completely within your control.
     Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness, unless you cultivate (滋养)happiness
consciously. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness.
     Be grateful.
     Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in
your life. A morning or evening gratitude list, written each day, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.
     Take care of yourself.
     Identify(辨别) the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few
minutes of writing in your journal, a short meditation, watching the sunset…whatever, will improve your
outlook on life.
     Read inspirational(励志的) material.
     It helps to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational
thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.
      Is the glass half empty or full? Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status.
     No matter how many wonderful things you do to create a positive, happy, satisfied life, you could still end
up unhappy. Ultimately, happiness, gratitude, a feeling of satisfaction is a choice. So, from now on, choose to
be happy!

1. 在划线出填入所缺单词:___________ ___________
2. How many ways can we take to cultivate happiness?
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3. 将短文中划线的句子译成汉语.
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4. 找出同义句:We are sure if we can have the thing we want so much,we will be very happy.
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5. 找出文章的主题句
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     The 29th Olympic Games will be held in our country in 2008. As many people will visit our country,
the government (政府) will build new hotels, a large stadium, and a fine new swimming pool. They will
also build new roads. The games will be held just outside the capital and the whole area will be called
"Olympic city". Workers will build a railway and some new roads by the end of 2005. The fine modern
buildings have been designed by the best designers.
     The people, old and young, in the capital are getting ready for the Olympic Games by learning English.
We will be very glad to see the new buildings go up. We are very excited and looking forward to the
Olympic Games because they have never been held in our country before.

1. Because of the 29th Olympic Games,            .

A. a lot of new buildings have been finished
B. a lot of new buildings have been planted
C. a large number of people visited our country
D. many new roads and a railway have been built

2. From the passage we know that the Olympic Games            .

3. The passage tells us everyone in the capital             for the Olympic Games

A. is learning English
B. is de signing buildings
C. is having sports and games
D. is busy building roads

4. The whole area with hotels a large stadium and a new swimming pool is called            .

5. "Go up" in the last passage means            .

A. 增长
B. 上涨
C. 上升
D. 建起

     Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone.lt is nice to have a friend to talk, to
laugh, and to do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want
people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
     No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well. That doesn't mean they no
longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends.
     Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call
them and write to them. It could be that we would never see them again. And we can make new friends.
It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
     Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and
women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some
schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
     When we have friends, we will be very happy. Being happy helps us stay well. Or it could be just
knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about us, we take better care of ourselves.

1. The first paragraph (段) tells us _____.

A. no one needs friends
B. we always need friends around us
C. making friends is the need in people's life
D. we need to be alone

2. In the passage the writer doesn't tell us that _____.

A. people are unhappy when their friends leave them
B. people will never see their friends after their friends move away
C. people can know their friends in different ways
D. people like their new friends very much if they get to know them

3. People will not name a _____ after friendly people.

A. city
B. room
C. town
D. badthing

4. When people have friends they will _____.

A. feel happy and healthy
B. get a lot of help from their friends
C. take better care of themselves
D. A and C

5. The main idea of this passage is _____.

A. that people are all friends
B. that people need friends
C. how to get to know friends
D. how to name a place