Happiness is important for everyone. Most
people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success
don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words,
we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy,
they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other
hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is
happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things
which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots
of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government.
These people value(重視 ) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They
think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways 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 don’t
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 close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier
lives.
The second secret of happiness 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. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer
their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel
happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her
studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the
house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
1.The underlined word “wealthy”
means “ ” in the article.
A.pleased
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B.healthy
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C.excited
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D.rich
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2.Some people who hold a high position in
the government think they can _______.
A.get money and something they can’t buy with money
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B.do what they want to do at any time
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C.enjoy health which makes them work hard
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D.take an active part in all kinds of activities every day
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3.The writer thinks the secret of happiness
is that people _______.
A.think about getting a good job
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B.think of presents they don’t like
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C.often spend time with close friends
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D.often spend time on entering the college
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4.Many people find it happy to ______.
A.remember the old days and troubles
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B.do some meaningful things for others
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C.go shopping to buy some food
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D.make much money and little success
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5.The passage mainly tells us _______.
A.how to find happiness
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B.how to save happiness
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C.to do something good for others
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D.to value our beliefs or health
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