Question

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success can’t keep lasting happiness for a long time. Aristotle, a great thinker, said, “Happiness depends on ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. We often spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job. If you always think about those, you will be unhappy. You should enjoy simple happiness in your life, 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.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active*, and have hobbies. They can help you forget your problems and time. Many people enjoy 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 old person, or help your mother do some cleaning.

1. The second paragraph 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

2.The passage gives us _________ pieces of advice on happiness

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

3.In the passage “Happiness depends on ourselves” probably means_________?

A. others can give you happiness.

B. nobody can bring us happiness.

C. you can bring happiness to yourself.

D. happiness is important to us.

4.Which of the following is not mentioned* in the passage?

A. Reading a good book.

B. Traveling to a foreign country.

C. Playing a sport

D. Spending time with close friends.

5.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

Answer 1