Question

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 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 too 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. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

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 this passage is _____________ .

A. The Secrets of Happiness

B. Money Makes You Happy

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’ll 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.The writer thinks that _________.

A. everyone knows how to live a happier life

B. It’s wrong to spend time on work

C. hobbies take up too much time

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

5.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

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

5.B

【解析】【主旨大意】本文向人们展示了如何寻找快乐方法，那就是在简单的生活小事中、在活动中、在帮助他人中找到快乐。

1.主旨大意题。由文章告诉人们如何能够找到幸福可知，应该是和A项“幸福的秘密”一致。

2.段落大意题。第二段告诉人们：在简单的事情中享受到快乐。故选C。

3.数字概括题。由first, another, finally 可知，应该是三条，故选C。

4.分析推理题。结合文章最后一段可知，帮助他人能让自己快乐。

5.判断分析题。由文章可知没有涉及到“去国外旅游”。故选B。