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 on 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 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.

1. The second paragraph tells us that ________.

A. we shouldn’t think about our future

B. some people fail to live a happy life

C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life

D. the more friends you have, the happier you will be

2.The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

3.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.C

2.C

3.B

【解析】

試題分析：這篇短文主要介紹了幸福是每個人都重要。大多數人都想要快樂，但很少有人知道如何尋找快樂。金錢和成功并不能帶來持久的幸福。幸福取決于自己。換句話說，我們使我們自己的幸福。

1.細節理解題。根據文章第二段可知，幸福的首要秘訣是享受生活中簡單的事情。故選C。

2. first, another, finally 可知,故選C。

3.3】歸納理解題。根據短文描述可知沒有提及到國外旅行。故選B。

考點：生活哲理類短文閱讀。