Question

【题目】短文填空。请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使短文通顺。

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, we 【1】m our own happiness. Here are a 【2】f suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of 【3】h is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the 【4】f , for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple 【5】p , 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 【6】h lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be 【7】a . Many people go out to dance or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping 【8】o . Studies show that people feel good when they spend their 【9】t helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things 【10】f someone else. You can help a friend with his or her studies, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】make

【2】few

【3】happiness

【4】future

【5】pleasures

【6】healthier

【7】active

【8】others

【9】time

【10】for

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了如何获得快乐。一个方法是享受生活中简单的事物，可以听音乐，看书，和朋友一起玩耍。另外一个方法是，积极的态度，要有自己的兴趣爱好。可以做一些运动，或者帮助别人。帮助别人的同时，自己也能获得快乐。

【1】句意：换言之，我们自己制造幸福。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填 make。

【2】句意：这里有一些建议来帮助你更幸福。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填 few。

【3】句意：幸福的第一个秘密是享受生活中简单的事物。 根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填happiness。

【4】句意：更为经常的是，我们花费太多的时间考虑未来。 根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填future。

【5】句意：你应该享受人生的简单乐趣。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填 pleasures。

【6】句意：那些拥有亲密朋友的人经常过着更快乐和更健康的生活。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填healthier。

【7】句意：另一个生活快乐的秘密是积极。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填active。

【8】句意：最后许多人通过帮助别人找到快乐。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填others。

【9】句意：研究表明当人们花费时间帮助别人时他们感觉很好。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填time。

【10】句意：如果你想感觉更幸福，就为其他别人做好的事情。根据句意及所给首字母提示此空应填for。