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 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.

阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题

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.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

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.D

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了人们幸福的秘诀，提出了让你感觉更幸福的三条建议。

1.标题归纳题。这篇文章主要告诉我们幸福的秘诀，故选B，幸福的秘诀。

2.段落大意题。第二段告诉我们你朋友越多，你就越幸福。故选C。

3.细节理解题。结合全文可知文章主要告诉我们幸福的三个秘诀。故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone.可知如果你想感觉更幸福你就为别人做好事。故选D。

5.细节理解题。结合全文可知文章没有提到到国外旅游这件事，故选B到国外旅游。

考点:文化类短文阅读。