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 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 too 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. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
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. The best title（标题）of this passage is _____________ .
| A．The Secrets of Happiness |
| B．Money Makes You Happy |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
The second paragraph tells us that_________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you’ll 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 |
The passage gives us ______ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
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 |
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 |
Parents can be very important teachers in our lives. However, they are not always the best teachers. Parents may be too close to their children emotionally (感情上). Sometimes they can only see their children through the eyes of a protector. For example, a teacher might see a trip to a big city as a valuable experience. However, it might seem too dangerous to a parent.
Another problem is that parents may expect their children’s interests to be similar to their own. If they love science, they may try to force (强迫) their child to love science too. But what if (要是……又怎样) their child’s true love is art, or writing, or car repair?
Parents usually want to pass on their values to their children. But should children always believe what their parents do? When children are young, they believe that their parents are always right. But when they get older, they will have different ways of thinking.
The most important thing to realize is that we all have many teachers in our lives. Our parents teach us, our teachers teach us, and our friends teach us. Books and newspapers and televisions also teach us. All of them are valuable. ________ might see a trip to a big city as a valuable experience, according to the passage.
| A．A parent |
| B．A teacher |
| C．Either a teacher or a parent |
| D．Neither a teacher nor a parent |
Parents may hope that their children have the same ________ as their own, according to the passage.
| A．looks | B．interests |
| C．habits | D．jobs in the future |
The underlined phrase “pass on” in the 4th paragraph means “________” .
| A．路过 | B．继承 | C．传递 | D．领悟 |
When children get older, they ________.
| A．don’t believe their parents any more |
| B．should always believe what their parents do |
| C．believe that their parents are always right |
| D．begin to have their own ways of thinking |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Never grow up! |
| B．Believe your parents forever. |
| C．Are parents always the best teachers? |
| D．How many teachers can we have in our lives? |
Do you dream of being a reporter? Are you a good English writer who loves the news? We’re looking for 100 students from around the world. They will join the BBC Kid Reporter team for the 2015–2016 school year.
In the past, BBC Kid Reporters have:
★ Interviewed leaders and other people.
★ Written news stories for BBC For Kids.
★ Talked about their work on television.[来
Next year our team will continue to report local news stories for BBC For Kids magazine and bbcforkids.com.
How to Enter
Visitwww.bbcforkids.comand fill in the entry form (报名表). Be sure to read the rules and share them with your parents, who must sign (签名) your form. Entries must be done by June 19, 2015. You must be OVER 13 years of age. Good luck!100 studentsfromaround ________will join the BBC Kid Reporter team.
| A．the world | B．the nation |
| C．the UK | D．the USA |
In the past, BBC Kid Reporters have ________.
| A．made a lot of movies |
| B．read letters to British kids |
| C．given speeches in the USA |
| D．interviewed leaders and other people |
Next year the team will go on to report local news stories for ________.
| A．Chinese newspapers |
| B．American televisions |
| C．British middle schools |
| D．BBC For Kids magazine and bbcforkids.com |
What will you do first of all to enter the BBC Kid Reporter team?
| A．Visit the website and fill in the entry form. |
| B．Read the rules and share them with your parents. |
| C．Ask your parents to sign your entry form. |
| D．Do your entry on June 19, 2015. |
How old must you be to join the BBC Kid Reporter team?
| A．12 years old. |
| B．10 years old or so. |
| C．More than 13 years old. |
| D．Less than 13 years old. |
Grandmother’s Favourite Doll (玩具娃娃)
A little girl had a doll. She loved it so much that she would treat it with great care, even though her friends would laugh at her for being so careful.
As time passed, the girl grew up, moved houses, became an adult, married, had children, and finally became a lovely little old woman with many grandchildren.
One day, she returned to her hometown, found her original house, and went in. Among hundreds of old things, the now-old little girl found her doll. It was as well looked after as before. She took it home with her and gave it to her granddaughter. Her granddaughter loved it.
Each time the old woman saw her granddaughter playing with the doll, tears (眼泪) of joy would roll down her cheeks (脸颊). She was so glad to see now it was in the hands of her granddaughter.The little girl had a ________and she loved it so much.
| A．dog | B．doll | C．toy car | D．ball |
The little girl’s friends laughed at her because she ________.
| A．looked so thin and ugly |
| B．didn’t get on well with her friends |
| C．treated her doll so carefully |
| D．didn’t like to play games with them |
What does the underlined word “original” mean in the third paragraph?
| A．豪华的 | B．原来的 | C．新建的 | D．木质的 |
When the old woman found her doll, ________.
| A．it looked old and terrible |
| B．she threw it away |
| C．it was as well looked after as before |
| D．she took it home and kept it herself |
Whenever she saw her granddaughter playing with the doll, she would ________.
| A．feel very excited and joyful |
| B．think of her old friends |
| C．want to buy her granddaughter a new doll |
| D．wish to go back to her hometown again |
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If Mary wants to be an assistant, she can phone the number___________.
| A．2853527 | B．4323577 |
| C．4332577 | D．43235777 |
You can get 10% discount on any book if you _____________ at the Book Store.
| A．show this voucher | B．buy some tickets |
| C．buy some gifts | D．buy books |
There are several kinds of books on sale except (除…之外)_____________.
| A．children’s books | B．travel guides |
| C．magazines | D．novels |
_____________ lost the white cat.
| A．Cathy | B．The assistant |
| C．Carrie | D．Nobody |
The assistant has lunch at the restaurant, she should ______________.
| A．pay nothing | B．call 4323577 |
| C．work on Monday | D．pay the meal |
The White family moves （搬）to a new city, but Mrs. White’s son, Bob, is not happy, because he doesn’t have any friends to play with there. “Don’t worry!” says Mrs. White, “you’ll soon make friends here.”
One morning, there is a knock on the door. Mrs. White opens it and sees their neighbour（邻居） Mrs. Miller standing there. She comes to borrow（借） two eggs to make some cakes. Mrs. White gives her two eggs. In the afternoon, Mrs.Miller’s son, Jack comes to their home. He says to Mrs. White, “my mother asks me to give some cakes and two eggs to you.”
“Well, thank you,” says Mrs. White. “Come in and meet my son, Bob.” After Bob and Jack have the cakes, they go out to play football together.
Jack says, “I am glad you live next door.”
Bob says, “I must thank your mother for coming to borrow eggs.”
Jack laughs（大笑） and tells Bob, “My mother doesn’t need any eggs, but she wants to make friends with your mother.”
Bob says, “Oh, I see. That’s a clever way to make friends.”Bob feels _____________when his family moves to a new city.
| A．sad | B．happy | C．excited | D．angry |
Mrs. Miller comes to Mrs. White’s house to ____________one morning.
| A．give Mrs. White some cakes |
| B．asks Bob to play with her son |
| C．borrow two eggs from Mrs. White |
| D．give Mrs. White two eggs |
When Jack brings some cakes and two eggs to Mrs. White’s house, she_____________.
| A．asks Jack to take them back home |
| B．doesn’t take the cakes or the eggs |
| C．gives Jack a football as a present |
| D．invites (邀请)Jack to play with his son |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Mrs. Miller knows Mrs. White for a long time |
| B．Mrs. Miller wants to make friends with Mrs. White |
| C．Jack borrows two more eggs from Mrs. White |
| D．Bob invites Jack to his home that morning |
Which of the following is the best title （标题）for the passage?
| A．Life in a new city |
| B．A clever way to make friends |
| C．Friendly neighbours |
| D．Problems between neighbours |
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