The secrets of happiness
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are some suggestions to help you be happier.
__小題1:__ Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good a job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple happiness, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.____小題2:____
Another secret of having a happy life is to be active and have hobbies in which you can forget your problems. Many people enjoy dancing or playing a sport, such as skating or soccer.___小題3:_____
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they help others. ____小題4:______ You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family, or simple help out around the house by washing dishes.
You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
B. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone.
C. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D. People who have several close friends live happier and healthier lives.
 
小題5:According to the article, what can bring lasting happiness to you?
A．Enjoying the simple things you like.B．Being active and having hobbies.
C．Helping others.D．All of the above.

小題1:C
小題2:D
小題3:A
小題4:B
小題5:D

試題分析：這篇短文主要介紹了獲得幸福的三個秘密.
小題1:聯(lián)系下文Another secret of having a happy life ,可知本段指的是幸福的第一個秘密,故選C.
小題2:聯(lián)系上文,和朋友共享一段時光,可知選D,有幾個密友的人獲得更幸福更健康.
小題3:聯(lián)系前文對跳舞,做運動等活動的描述,可知選A,你能忘記的煩惱,并且只想著這些活動.
小題4:聯(lián)系前文,幫助別人能讓自己活的幸福,可知選B,如果你想感到幸福,做一些對別人有益的事情.
小題5:這篇短文主要介紹了獲得幸福的三個秘密,故選D.
點評：這類題型先要對短文及各個選項的含義有個大致的了解，然后閱讀短文，完成閱讀。答題中注意所填選項與上下文之間的聯(lián)系，注意上下文之間關鍵詞，注意把握關鍵信息。完成后多讀幾遍，注意上下文是否符合邏輯關系。
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