任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）The Secrets of Happiness【小题1】____

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任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
The Secrets of Happiness
【小题1】______ Money and success alone do not bring lasting (长久的) happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
【小题2】_____ 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 life’s simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music or spending time with close friends. 【小题3】________
Another secret to have a happy life is to be active. And having hobbies will help you forget your problems. Many people do this by dancing or playing a sport such as going skating or playing soccer. 【小题4】______
Finally. Many people find happiness in helping others. People feel good when they use their time to help others. 【小题5】_______You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family members, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

A. If you want to feel happier , do something nice for someone.
B. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
C. Most people want to be happy. But few know how to find happiness.
D. People who have a few close friends live happier and healthier lives.
E. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

答案：【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】D
【小题4】E
【小题5】A

试题分析：这篇短文中作者告诉了我们一些幸福的秘诀。很多人都想要幸福，但是只有金钱和成功并不能给人们带来长久的幸福感。作者认为学会欣赏生活中的简单的事情、有一些亲密的朋友、有一个业余爱好、帮助别人等都可以给我们带来幸福。
【小题1】句意：大多数人都想要幸福，但是很少有人知道怎样才能找到幸福。金钱和成功并不能长久的带来幸福。根据文意可知，这篇短文作者要告诉我们幸福的秘密，因此在短文的开头，作者应先点明中心。故选C。
【小题2】句意：第一个幸福的秘诀就是要享受生活中的简单的事情。根据上一段的最后Here are a few ways to help you be happier可知，作者接下来要告诉我们几个幸福的秘诀，这里是第一个，故应该选B。
【小题3】句意：有一些亲密的朋友的人会生活得更幸福，更健康。根据上句话中or spending time with close friends可知，作者认为有一些亲密的朋友会使自己更开心。故选D。
【小题4】句意：你可以忘掉你的烦恼，只想着这个活动。根据这一段的意思可知，这里作者建议我们在生活中要积极一点，要有一些业余爱好，这样我们就可以忘掉自己的烦恼。故选E。
【小题5】句意：如果你想更开心，你就需要为别人做一些好事。根据上句话People feel good when they use their time to help others可知，作者认为帮助别人可以使自己更开心。故选A。
考点：任务型阅读。

2015学年浙江余姚梨洲中学八年级上期中英语试卷（带解析）