阅读理解。 I live in Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive, fun-f
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I live in Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive, fun-filled place are happier than others.
If so, you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still equate (使相等) happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have
little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after
an act. It is a deeper, more long-lasting emotion. Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie
or television, are fun activities that help us relax, temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But
they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.
I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing
to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant access to exciting parties, fancy cars, expensive
homes, and everything that spells "happiness". But in memoir (回忆录) after memoir, celebrities reveal the
unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun.. depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled
children, long-time loneliness.
The way people hold on to the belief that a fun-filled, pain-free life equates happiness actually decreases
their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equated with happiness, then pain must
be equated with unhappiness. But, in fact, the opposite is true: More often than not, things that lead to happiness
involve some pain.
As a result, many people avoid the very endeavors or efforts that are the source of true happiness. They
fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious
commitment, charitable work, and self-improvement. |
| 1. According to the passage, "fun activities" mentioned in the 2nd paragraph _____. |
A. are the things we do before we find happiness
B. may help us relax and forget our problems sometimes
C. will lead us to the true happiness
D. could provide long-lasting positive effects |
| 2. In the author"s opinion, those Hollywood stars _____. |
A possess happiness because they are rich and famous
B. experience almost all kinds of happy things
C. tell us happiness isn"t equal to fun using their own stories
D. have to suffer a lot before they become successful |
| 3. It is difficult for people to find real happiness because _____. |
A. they believe happiness is the fun life without pain
B. they find pain equals unhappiness
C. they fear to lose what they already have in life
D. they are afraid all their efforts were in vain |
| 4. The main purpose of the text is to _____. |
A. describe the difference between happiness and fun
B. show the true meaning of happiness
C. encourage people to pursue fun activities
D. advise people to find their real life |
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When we think about happiness, we usually think of something extraordinary, a pinnacle (顶点) of sheer
(纯粹的) delight. And those pinnacles seem to get rarer the older we get.
1_____ I remember playing police and robbers in the woods, getting a speaking part in the school play.
Of course, kids also experience lows, but their delight at such peaks of pleasure as winning a race or getting
a new bike is unreserved.
For teenagers, or people under 20 the concept of happiness changes. 2_____ I can still feel the pain of
not being invited to a party that almost everyone else was going to. I also remember the great happiness of
being invited at another event to dance with a very handsome young man.
In adulthood the things that bring great joy-birth, love, marriage-also bring responsibility and the risk of
loss. 3_____ For Mulls, happiness is complex.
4_____ But I think a better definition (定义) of happiness is "the ability to enjoy something". The more
we can enjoy what we have, the happier we are. It"s easy to overlook the pleasure we get from loving and
being loved, the company of friends, the freedom to live where we please, even good health.
While happiness may be more complex for us, the solution is the same as ever. Happiness isn"t about
what happens to us; it"s the ability to find a positive for every negative (否定), and view a difficulty as a
challenge. 5_____ |
A. Love may not last; loved ones die.
B. For a child, happiness has a magic quality.
C. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life.
D. Being happy doesn"t mean that everything is perfect.
E. The dictionary defines "happy" as "lucky" or "fortunate".
F. It"s not wishing for what we don"t have, but enjoying what we do possess.
G. Suddenly it"s conditional on such things as excitement, love, and popularity. |
| 阅读理解。 |
A Full-Time School Called Life
You are enrolled in a full-time school called "life". Each day in this school you will have the opportunity
to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your
curriculum.
Why are you here? What is your purpose? Humans have sought to discover the meaning of life for a
very long time. What we and our ancestors overlooked, however, is there is no one answer. The meaning
of life is different for every individual.
Each person has his or her own purpose and distinct path, unique and separate from anyone else"s. As
you travel your life path, you will be presented with numerous lessons that you will need to learn in order
to fulfill that purpose. The lessons you are presented with are specific to you; learning these lessons is a
key to discovering and fulfilling the meaning and connection of your own life.
As you travel through your lifetime, you may encounter challenging lessons that others don"t have to
face, while others spend years struggling with challenges that you don"t need to deal with. You may never
know why you are blessed with a wonderful marriage, while your friends suffer through bitter arguments
and painful divorces, just as you cannot be sure why you struggle financially while your peers enjoy
abundance. The only thing you can count on for certain is that you specifically need to learn; whether we
choose to learn them or not is entirely up to you.
The challenge here, therefore, is to align (与……保持一致) yourself with your own unique path by
learning individual lessons. This is one of the most difficult challenges you will be faced with in your lifetime,
as sometimes your path will be completely different from others. But, remember, don"t compare your path
to the people around you and focus on the difference between their lessons and yours. You need to remember
that you will only be faced with lessons that you are capable of learning and are specific to your own growth.
Our sense of fairness is the expectation of equity-the assumption that all things are equal and that justice
will always prevail. Life is not, in fact, fair, and you may indeed have a more difficult lift path than others
around you, deserved or not. Everyone"s circumstances are unique, and everyone needs to handle his or her
own circumstances differently. If you want to move toward calm, you will be required to move out the
comparing phrase of "it"s not fair". Focusing on the unfairness of circumstances keeps you comparing
yourself with others rather than appreciating your own special uniqueness. You miss out on learning your
individual lessons by distracting yourself with feeling of bitterness and anger. |
| 1. According to the passage, how can the meaning of your life be realized? |
A. Having the same opinions as others.
B. Taking the distinct path from others.
C. Learning the lessons presented to you.
D. Doing the different things from others. |
| 2. From the passage we can conclude _____. |
A. everyone has his own track to follow
B. the same thing usually happen to the peers
C. a painful divorce must lie in financial problems
D. a wealthy man must have a wonderful marriage |
| 3. In your lifetimes, the lessons you are faced with _____. |
A. are beyond your power
B. keep you from growth
C. limit your development
D. help you with your success |
| 4. Which of the following is TRUE? |
A. All things are equal and justice will always prevail.
B. You should learn to appreciate your specific uniqueness.
C. One has to fix his mind on unfairness of circumstances.
D. The teachers have designed the lessons as part of your curriculum in the life school. |
| 5. Life is called a full-time school, because _____. |
A. it is full of all lessons to learn
B. you have plenty of time to learn lessons
C. you meet with specific lessons every day
D. there are so many subjects for you to choose |
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need. |
A. priority B. getting C needs D. put off AB. depends on
AC. satisfy AD. hungry BC. likely BD. slightly CD. motivation | | 完形填空。 | The ups and downs of life may seem unpredictable. But scientists know there are clear 1 that almost
all people share. Even if you"ve passed your "best", you still have other 2 years to come. Certain important
high-points come later in life.
When are you 3 ? From 18 to 25, according to I. Q, scores; but you"re wiser and more 4 with
increasing age. At around 30, mental abilities begin to decline, 5 your ability to do maths. But your ability
to complete other tasks 6 . For example, your vocabulary increases over time. At 60, your brain 7 almost
four times as much information as it did at age 21. Because of this, some psychologists suggest that "maturity
quotients" (M.Q.) be used to measure intelligence for 8 .
When are you happiest? You have the best 9 sense of yourself from 15 to 24, when you feel energetic
all the time. The best professional sense is from 40 to 49. Before age 24, we believe that our happiest years are
yet to 10 , but when we are over 30, we believe that they"re behind us. After age 30, we"re more 11 and don"t
view happiness as a goal in itself. If we maintain our health, achieve professional and emotional goals, then 12 ,
we feel, will follow.
When are you most creative? Generally between 30 and 39, but it 13 with different professions. The high-
points in areas such as science and economics come 14 -most Nobel prize Winners did their top research in
their 20"s and 30"s-but for people who keep an active mind, there is no upper age 15 . | ( )1. A. plans
( )2. A. good
( )3. A. best
( )4. A. powerful
( )5. A. generally
( )6. A. climbs
( )7. A. recognizes
( )8. A. babies
( )9. A. mental
( )10. A. come
( )11. A. confident
( )12. A. wealth
( )13. A. agrees
( )14. A. early
( )15. A. demand | B lives
B. strange
B. smartest
B. energetic
B specially
B. stops
B. possesses
B. teenagers
B. emotional
B. last
B. realistic
B. sharpness
B. varies
B. naturally
B. reason | C. patterns
C. interesting
C. most mature
C. experienced
C. mainly
C. matters
C. communicates
C. adults
C. physical
C. remember
C. hopeful
C. wisdom
C. goes
C. unexpectedly
C. choice | D. predictions
D. difficult
D. most skilled
D. satisfied
D. particularly
D. works
D. receives
D. elders
D. personal
D. disappear
D. grateful
D. happiness
D. ends
D. recently
D. limit | | 阅读理解。 | Success Is Not a Destination (目的地)
Should people stop once they have achieved something? No! In life, they are always trying to make
things better or have more of the same success.
Athletes are constantly striving (努力) to shorten time for races, increase heights or distances.
The world of medicine has had its series of successes, too. Christian Barnard performed several
successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the
ages, mankind has found treatments and cures for cancer and other diseases. A cure for AIDS might
soon be discovered.
Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Tuner at 54 is still singing in abundance (丰富)
and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.
Comedian George Burns, in his 90s, wants to perform at Caesar"s Palace when he turns 100.
Success does not belong only to the rich and famous. It should be the goal of everyone. Many
successful people have had humble beginnings.
Would you believe that actress Michelle Pfeifer of Cat was a supermarket checkout girl?
At work, we strive for achievement, too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively
and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile.
Often, it is the inner thrill (一阵激动) and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.
Aiming for success doesn"t mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences.
It ultimately (最终) makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.
The journey to success has its road blocks, discouragement and distractions. It takes great resourcefulness
and achievement to overcome obstacles and setbacks to move on successfully. | | 1. If an athlete can shorten time in races, he/she _____. | A. is a real success
B. will stop his/her steps forward
C. is always sure to win
D. is the best runner of all | | 2. The expression "a pat on the back" probably means "_____". | A. patting somebody on the back
B. something important
C. singing somebody"s praises
D. anything important | | 3. Which statement below is NOT true according to the passage? | A. Man now can transplant organs.
B. Man now can cure AIDS.
C. Not all successful people have humble beginnings.
D. Michelle was once a supermarket checkout girl. | | 4. The writer of the passage agrees to all the ideas EXCEPT that _____. | A. any small success will make us excited
B. organizing a conference is a success
C. aiming for success is to gain new experiences in life
D. the journey to success is not so smooth to make | 最新试题
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