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 upon (取决) ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions(建议) 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 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 this 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 best title (标题) of the passage is_________.

A. Money Makes You Happy

B. The Secrets of Happiness

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

2. The first paragraph(段) tells us that_________.

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

B. we shouldn’t think about our future

C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life

D. some people fail to live a happy life

3.The passage gives us _________pieces of advice on happiness.

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

4. The writer thinks that_________.

A. everyone knows how to live a happier life

B. it’s wrong to spend time on work

C. hobbies take up too much time

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

5.Which of the following is not mentioned(提到) 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.B

2.C

3.C

4.D

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文是告诉人们怎样才能找到快乐。一是在生活中做简单的事情，二是积极的生活，三是帮助其他人能得到快乐。

1.1】B 细节理解题。根据短文意思是告诉人们怎样才能找到快乐，故选B。

2.2】C 细节理解题。根据短文中 The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. 可知，故选C。

3.C 细节理解题。根据短文中The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. 可知，文中给了我们三条快乐的建议，故应该选C。

4.D 细节理解题。根据短文第二段中If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. 可知，你要想快乐，就为其他人做好事，故选D。

5.C. Playing a sport. 在第二个快乐的秘密中提到，B选项在短文中并没有提到，故选B。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。