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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 place 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 place in the government. These people value(重视)their beliefs, or their wisdom, or their healthy. They think these can make them happy.
Here are the ways to help you be happier.
The 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 favourite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The secret of happiness is also to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Besides, many people find happiness in helping other people. 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 neighbour, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness.
1.The underline word "wealthy" means "_________" in the article.
A. pleased B. rich C. excited D. healthy
2.Some people who hold a high place in the government think they can ______________.
A. do what they want to do at any time
B. enjoy health, which makes them work hard
C. take an active part in all kinds of activities everyday
D. get money and something they can't buy with money
3.The writer shows us ___________ ways to help to be happier.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
4.____________ is NOT the simple life you can enjoy.
A. Worrying about the future B. Reading a good book
C. Staying with close friends D. Listening to one's favorite music
5.The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ____________.
A. think about getting a good job B. often spend time with close friends
C. think of presents they don't like D. often spend time on entering the college
6.Many people find it happy to ___________.
A. go shopping to get some food B. make much money and little progress
C. remember the old days and trouble D. do some meaningful things for other people
7.The passage mainly tells us _____________.
A. how to save happiness B. to value our beliefs or healthy
C. how to find happiness D. to do something good for other people
1B 2D 3C 4A 5B 6D 7C
‘USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?’ We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they haven’t had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden(负担)to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
Title: Studying at 56 or abroad | |
Phenomenon(现象) | Studying abroad has become a 57 for Chinese students. |
Advantages | ◆ It is helpful to the future 58 of Chinese students. |
◆ It helps to 59 foreign language skills. | |
◆ It enables Chinese students to find jobs more 60 . | |
61 | ◆ It 62 Chinese students too much time to learn a foreign language. |
◆ It’s hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad 63 parents’ care. | |
◆ Parents may be under pressure(压力)because the cost of studying abroad is very 64 . | |
Purpose: To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be 65 by describing Liu Xiang’s example. |