Question

【題目】It is reported that although our genes and environment play an important role, how happy we are largely depends on our choices and activities. The following are just several areas that tend to make a big difference to people’s happiness.

Take a positive attitude

Positive emotions―like joy, gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration and pride― don’t just feel good when we experience them. 【1】 So although we need to be realistic about life’s ups and downs, it helps to focus on the good aspects of any situation―the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.

Accept who you are and what you are

【2】 Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong will increase our enjoyment of life. It also helps us accept others as they are. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are. 【3】

【4】

Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them; it’s good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society.

Take part in something bigger

People who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. 【5】 It might come from doing a job that makes a difference, or spiritual beliefs, or our family. The answers may be different for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.

A. Our broader social networks bring a sense of belonging.

B. Nobody is perfect.

C. Give them a call or offer your support.

D. Try to make more use of these.

E. They also help us perform better, and improve our physical health.

F. But where do we find meaning and purpose?

G. Do things for others.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】D

【4】G

【5】F

【解析】文章主要講述了對幸福產(chǎn)生影響的幾個因素。

【1】1．該段建議我們要有積極的態(tài)度。上一句提到積極的情緒不僅僅使我們感覺良好。故承接上文，E選項切題：它們還使我們表現(xiàn)更好，身體健康。

【2】該段建議我們接受自己。后一句提到，當(dāng)出現(xiàn)問題時，學(xué)會接受自己，對自己更仁慈一點(diǎn)將會增加我們的快樂感。故引出下文，B選項正確：沒有人是完美的。

【3】上一句提到告訴朋友你真正的長處。故承接上文，D選項切題：更好地利用你的長處。

【4】 該段提到關(guān)心，幫助他們對我們有益。故G選項切題：為他人做些事情。

【5】上文提到有目標(biāo)的人更快樂。下文提到獲得人生意義和目標(biāo)的方式。故承上啟下，F選項切題：我們?nèi)绾潍@得人生的意義和目標(biāo)呢？