The Secret of Happiness

齊鴻

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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 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. 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 lifes 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 active①， and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. You can join some clubs， such as sports club. 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.

根據短文內容，選擇最佳答案。

1. How many pieces of advice on happiness does the writer give us？

A. One.??????????? B. Two.??????????? C. Three.???????????????????? D. Four.

2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph？

A. The more friends you have， the happier youll be.

B. We should think about our future.

C. Happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

D. Some people fail to live a happy life.

3. What is the writers opinion of the last paragraph？

A. Hobbies take up too much time.

B. People should think more of their future.

C. Everyone knows how to live a happier life.

D. Doing good things for someone can make you happier.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage？

A. Reading a good book. ?????????????? B. Traveling to a foreign country.

C. Playing sports. ????????????????????????? D. Spending time with close friends.