Question

    Why do some people seem to be naturally happier than others?

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have known the answer according to their recent study. Nine hundred twins took part in the study and had their happiness levels measured. The result shows that our genes(基因), in fact, control half of the personality traits(特点) that make us happy. And the other half is linked with lifestyles, careers and relationships. That is to say, individual differences in happiness are based on genetic differences between people.

"All human beings naturally desire happiness. We have found that happiness is partly rooted in genes," said Dr Alexander Weiss, the leader of the research. "This study is both a milestone and a new beginning: A milestone because we are now sure that there is a genetic side of happiness and a new beginning because the happy genes have just been found."

However, the researchers warn that genes are not the whole story. The environment can also affect oar happiness levels. In fact, a great deal of our happiness is directly connected with  whatever is happening in our lives. Thus finding the right matters affecting us is the correct thing.

To become truly happy, we need to understand our important needs perfectly for if we fail to satisfy our needs, then unhappiness might happen. Besides, doing simple things, such as keeping a journal and writing down three things that we are thankful for every day, can increase our long-term happiness. Will you try it tonight?

1.What plays the most important role in making us happy?

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2.What tip will you give to the people who are easily unhappy?

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3.Some people think wealth seems to bring all happiness in life. Do you agree with this point of view? Why or why not?

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Answer

1.Our genes.

2.Learn to be active and thankful.

3.No. Because we can't buy many important things with money, such as health, happiness and knowledge.

【解析】

文章大意：结果表明，我们的基因实际上控制了使我们快乐的一半性格特征。另一半则与生活方式、事业和人际关系有关。也就是说，幸福感的个体差异是基于人与人之间的基因差异。

研究人员警告说，基因并不是全部。环境也会影响oar的幸福水平。事实上，我们的很多快乐都与我们生活中发生的事情直接相关。因此，找到影响我们的正确事物是正确的。

1.

细节理解题。根据文中“The result shows that our genes(基因), in fact, control half of the personality traits(特点) that make us happy. And the other half is linked with lifestyles, careers and relationships. That is to say, individual differences in happiness are based on genetic differences between people.” 结果表明，我们的基因实际上控制了使我们快乐的一半性格特征。另一半则与生活方式、事业和人际关系有关。也就是说，幸福感的个体差异是基于人与人之间的基因差异。可知，故答案为Our genes.

2.

细节理解题。根据文中“To become truly happy, we need to understand our important needs perfectly for if we fail to satisfy our needs, then unhappiness might happen. Besides, doing simple things, such as keeping a journal and writing down three things that we are thankful for every day, can increase our long-term happiness.” 要想真正快乐，我们需要完美地理解我们的重要需求，因为如果我们不能满足我们的需求，那么不快乐就会发生。此外，做一些简单的事情，比如记日记，每天记下三件我们感激的事情，可以增加我们长期的幸福感。可知，故答案为Learn to be active and thankful.

3.

理解概括题。根据文章内容可知，有些人认为财富似乎能带来生活中所有的幸福。这个观点是不对的，因为我们用钱买不到很多重要的东西，比如健康、幸福和知识。故答案为No. Because we can't buy many important things with money, such as health, happiness and knowledge.