Question

16．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．（36）E 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
（37）B 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．（38）D
（39）G
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．（40）FIt 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

分析 本文主要介绍了虽然我们的基因和环境起着重要的作用，但我们的快乐很大程度上取决于我们的选择和活动．文章给出了对人们的幸福有很大的影响的几个方面：1、采取积极的态度；2、接受你是谁以及你的现状；3、为他人做事；4、参与一些有意义的活动．

解答 36-40EBDGF．
36．E文章衔接题．根据前句Positive emotions-like joy，gratitude，satisfaction，inspiration and pride-don't just feel good when we experience them．可知积极的情绪，如喜悦、感激、满足、灵感和骄傲，在我们体验到它们的时候，并不只是感觉良好．E项：They also help us perform better，and improve our physical health．他们还帮助我们做得更好，并改善我们的健康．符合文意，故选E．
37．B归纳总结题．根据本段小标题Accept who you are and what you are接受你是谁以及你的现状．B项：Nobody is perfect．没有人是十全十美的．符合文意，故选B．
38．D语境辨析题．根据上句Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are．可知让你信任的朋友或同事告诉你他们认为你真正的优点是什么．D项：Try to make more use of these．尝试充分地利用它们．符合语境，故选D．
39．G小标题选择．根据本段内容可知，该段主要介绍了关心他人是我们幸福的基础，帮助他人，对双方都有好处．G项：Do things for others．为他人做事．符合文意，故选G．
40．F语境辨析题．根据后文It might come from doing a job that makes a difference，or spiritual beliefs，or our family．可知它可能来自于做一份很有意义的工作，或信仰，或我们的家庭．F项：But where do we find meaning and purpose？但是我们认为这样的意义和目的是什么．符合文意，故选F．

点评 在完成七选五阅读时，抓住文章结构进行分析是行之有效的手段．确定文章体裁有利于预测文章各段主要内容和结构形式，形成重要的选择依据．不同的文章有不同的结构形式，确定文章体裁有利于我们确定各段之间的关系．