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(重视) 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! The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.
| A．pleased | B．healthy | C．excited | D．rich |
Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.
| A．get money and something they can’t buy with money |
| B．do what they want to do at any time |
| C．enjoy health which makes them work hard |
| D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day |
The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.
| A．think about getting a good job | B．think of presents they don’t like |
| C．often spend time with close friends | D．often spend time on entering the college |
Many people find it happy to ___________.
| A．remember the old days and troubles | B．do some meaningful things for others |
| C．go shopping to buy some food | D．make much money and little success |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
| A．how to find happiness | B．how to save happiness |
| C．to do something good for others | D．to value our beliefs or health |
Mr. Brown asks a lot of questions about the buses. Here’s the timetable. Can you answer his questions?
| Timetable |
||||
| STOP |
BUS1 |
BUS2 |
BUS3 |
BUS4 |
| Ferry |
6:00 |
6:30 |
7:00 |
7:30 |
| New Street |
6:30 |
7:00 |
7:30 |
8:00 |
| Hotel |
6:35 |
7:05 |
7:35 |
8:15 |
| Hospital |
7:00 |
7:25 |
8:00 |
8:25 |
| Market |
7:10 |
7:30 |
8:10 |
8:35 |
What time does Bus Four leave(离开) the hotel?
| A．7:00 | B．7:05 | C．7:35 | D．8:15 |
How many buses are there from Ferry to Market?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
Two men are walking in the park. One is Mr Brown , a worker, the other is Mr Black. Mr Brown is going to a chair. It is by the road. Mr Black is after him. Mr Brown finds Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster(更快). Because he wants to get to the chair before Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster because he also wants to get to the chair first. Then they both run .Mr Black runs faster than (比) Mr Brown. So he gets to the chair first and sits down on it. Mr Brown runs after Mr Black. When he gets to the chair. He sees Mr Black sitting on it. He is sorry to show a notice(通知)with the words“Wet Paint(油漆未干)”to Mr Black . Now Mr Black knows why Mr Brown is going to the chair.Where are Mr Brown and Mr Black?
| A．In the garden | B．On the chair |
| C．In the park | D．Beside the road |
What are they doing? They are________
| A．talking | B．walking to the chair |
| C．holding a notice | D．sitting on a chair |
_________ runs after_________at first
| A．Mr Black ,Mr Brown | B．The worker, Mr Brown |
| C．Mr Brown ,Mr Black | D．Mr Brown, The worker |
________get to chair first.
| A．The worker | B．Mr Brown |
| C．Mr Black | D．A strange(陌生人) |
Mr Brown goes to the chair because__________.
| A．he wants to sit there | B．he wants to talk to Mr Black on the chair |
| C．It is his chair | D．he wants to tell people ”Wet Paint” |
American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There are two terms in a school. The first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old. Most children are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.
High school students study only four or five subjects each term. They usually go to the same class every day, and they have little homework for every class. After class they do many interesting things.
After high school, many students go to college. They can go to a small one or a large one. Many college students work after class to get some money for their studies.Most American children go to school when they are years old.
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
High school students after class.
| A． do a lot of homework | B．do many interesting things |
| C． often sing songs | D．do lots of reading |
After high school, many students .
| A．begin to work | B．stay at home |
| C．go to college | D．visit their friends |
Many college students work after class because.
| A． they want to get some money for their studies |
| B． they don’t have anything to do |
| C． their parents ask them for money |
| D． their teachers ask them to do so |
From this passage, we know that in America a summer holiday begins in .
| A．January | B．September | C．February | D．June |
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Doctor
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| A．She is a manager． | B．She is a doctor． | C．She is a teacher． | D．She is a driver． |
Mr Green’s son is ill and feels terrible．He can go to ________．
| A．Liu Ying | B．Chen Lijun | C．Song Wei | D．Zhang Jing |
I want to buy a computer, I can call the company at ________．
| A．0755-6561382 | B．0411-4312789 | C．13501368855 | D．0532-4313861 |
Jim and his classmates want to go to the Great Wall，they can go to ________．
| A．Chaoyang Foreign Language School | B．New Century Bus Company |
| C．Dadi Computer Company | D．Dongfang Children’s hospital |
Does Song Wei have an e-mail address?
| A．No，he doesn’t． | B．Yes，he does． | C．Yes，he doesn’t． | D．No，he does． |
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full when you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive---French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “take-away”. This means that they order from a take-out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
| A．After having a birthday. | B．Before watching a movie. |
| C．When they feel tired. | D．If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
| A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
| B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
| C．people care more about their food than before |
| D．people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
| A．British dishes are very expensive | B．Japanese dishes are most expensive |
| C．British people like foreign food | D．French food is most popular |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．British restaurant culture | B．British table manners |
| C．Best restaurants in Britain | D．Best food in Britain |