2．For a long time being happy was considered something that just happened，and there was nothing special about it．Now we know that getting along with other people is something that we can work at．It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better．One way is being unselfish，not wanting everything from our friends．Another way is to look for good points，not bad ones in other people．It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be．
You don't have to be spineless（没有骨气的） in order to be popular．In fact，you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights．But do it politely and pleasantly．Being friendly and polite to your group，to other people and to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character．
You can not expect to be perfect，and you must learn not to be unhappy when you make mistakes．Everyone makes mistakes，and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them．Many young people become discouraged when they know in themselves qualities that they do not like-selfishness，laziness，and other unpleasant qualities．Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them．
At the same time，it is important to remember that，while you are probably no worse than others，the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people．When something is wrong，it is good sense to try to make it right．Perhaps you don't like a teacher or a classmate．Try to see why and look at yourself，too，to be sure that you are not doing anything to make that person dislike you．Some day，things may turn out all right and then you will have to learn to get along the best with situation，without thinking too much about it．Worrying never helps in a situation you can't change．
51．One of the two ways the author suggested for us to get along with others isD．
A．to draw attention of our friends
B．to demand the best share of everything
C．to look for treasure in order to be successful
D．to pay more attention to other people's good points
52．According to the passage，if one wants to be popular he has toA．
A．be polite and friendly
B．give up some rights
C．avoid arguing with other people
D．be ready to change his or her character
53．The passage shows that there is no perfect person but everyone should be blamed if heC．
A．is no better than others
B．is selfish and lazy
C．does not draw a lesson from his own fault
D．is very happy about his unpleasant quality
54．The passage implies that in order to be a happy person，one should consider oneselfC．
A．no better than others
B．not the same as others
C．as having something better than others
D．as having better chances than others
55．The purpose for the writer to write the passage is toB．
A．train you to be perfect
B．show you the way to be happy
C．tell you how to act when you dislike a person
D．teach you how to be popular among your friends．
分析 本文主要讲述了快乐不仅仅是一时的高兴，也可以是自己刻意的营造和经营．作者告诉我们，与别人保持好的关系也可以让我们一直保持良好的心情．
解答 51．D细节理解题．根据第一段Another way is to look for good points，not bad ones in other people．It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be．可知关注别人的长处有助于相处．故选D．
52．A细节理解题．根据第二段You don't have to be spineless（没有骨气的） in order to be popular．In fact，you will be liked and respected if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights．But do it politely and pleasantly．可知礼貌和和蔼可亲可以让你更受欢迎．故选A．
53．C细节理解题．根据倒数第二段Everyone makes mistakes，and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them．可知每个人都会犯错误，并且没人会被指责，除非他拒绝从中吸取教训．故选 C．
54．C细节推理题．根据最后一段it is important to remember that，while you are probably no worse than others，the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people．可知要想成为一个快乐的人，应该认为自己具有比别人更好的东西．故选C．
55．B主旨大意题．全文主要讲述了快乐不仅仅是一时的高兴，也可以是自己刻意的营造和经营．由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是告诉我们快乐的方式．故选B．
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度，只要抓住文章的关键词，采用寻读的方法查找细节，就能找到正确答案．
