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 upon ourselves.” In other words, . Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to . 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 live a happy life is to , and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
The last secret to find happiness is to . 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.
| A. be active B. help others C. we make our own happiness D. enjoy the simple pleasures in life |
The best title of the passage is ________.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
A: Excuse me. (1)_________
B: Well, go along Zhongshan Road, and take the second turning on the right. (2)_ ________
A: (3)_________
B: It’ll take you about half an hour to walk there.
A: (4)_________
B: Yes, you can.
A: (5)_________
B: The No. 105 bus. The bus stop is over there.
A: Thank you.
B: You’re welcome.
| A．Oh,why not？ |
| B．How far is it from here? |
| C．Can I get there by bus? |
| D．Do you know where I can get a dictionary? |
E.Can you tell me which bus I should take?
F.Could you tell me whether Ishould go there?
G.Then you can see a bookstore around there.
综合理解
完成下列对话，每空一词
A：Excuse me．1this your bike?
B：0h. yes, it 2．Is 3a Chinese bike?
A：Yes, you’re 4．
B：What 5those?
A：They’re apples．They are yellow apples．
B：Are 6your apples?
A：No, they 7．They are my teacher’s．
B：8very much．
A：That’s 9．Goodbye! 10to my home．
B：Bye．
从方框内选择合适的短语，并用其适当形式完成句子
ask for, fix up, take after, work out, run out ofFive days passed. They all the money.
Mr Green has two children. His son looks like him and his daughter his wife.
We will meet with some problems, although everything fine now.
They the house before they moved in.
Whenever you have any problems, you can help.
根据对话语境，在空白处填写恰当的句子补全对话
A: Good morning!
B: Good morning! I’d like to join the school volunteer project, but (1) .
A: OK, don’t worry. Let me help you. (2) ?
B: I love singing and telling stories.
A: Well, you could help look after young children on weekends.
B: (3) . I can sing for them and tell them stories. I’m sure that children will love me.
A: I agree with you. (4) ?
B: Sure. I am Peter White. My telephone number is 885-276.
A: OK. I’ll call you as soon as possible.
B: (5) .
A: It’s my pleasure.
你弟弟数学比你好吗？
Does your brother __________________________. 她对今天发生的事感到很紧张。
She feels ____________________what happened today. 老师对这封信十分恼怒。
The teacher __________________________.请你帮个忙，把椅子推出来。
Would you please _____________________? Push the chair outside. 我把成绩报告单丢在寝室了。
I left ________________________________.