Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t 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 close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness 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. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1. The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.

2. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.

3. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.

4. Many people find it happy to ___________.

5.The passage mainly tells us __________.

提示：假如你叫王平，参加了学校的“有烦恼向谁说？”的调查活动（a survey）。

调查结果：

1．大多数向同学、朋友说（理由：年龄相仿，容易交流和理解）

2．一些向老师、家长说（理由：经验丰富、可以得到帮助）

3．少数自己独立解决（理由：不愿与人交流，难以与人相处）

请你根据中文提示用英语给某报社编辑写一封信（信的开头与结尾已经给出），说明情况并提出你自己的观点。字数80词左右，不必逐句翻译，可适当发挥。

Dear Editor,

I am a Grade 9 student. Recently we have made a survey — “To whom do you go when in trouble?” Here are the results.

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Sincerely yours,

Xia Yu

Is there someone you hate? Well, maybe you don’t really hate them. But

you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don’t let this anger go, it can turn into bitterness(痛苦)

Bitterness appears when we can’t forgive(原谅) someone who has hurt us or made us angry. Someone might say or do something that hurts us. But Instead of controlling the anger, we keep it deep inside. Before long, a bitter feeling begins to grow. We may think we’re hurting that person by criticizing him or her often, but we’re really only hurting ourselves.

Bitterness can not only lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, but also hurt our relationships with friends and family members. No one enjoys being around an anger person for very long.

If you see bitterness in your life, here are some ways to deal with it.

Accept it

Instead of trying to deny your anger, make it clear to yourself and accept it. See your anger for what it is and quickly deal with it.

Stop making excuses for it

You may feel you have a right to be anger. You may think you’re right  and the other person is wrong. You may even secretly enjoy making the other person look bad. But in the end, bitterness hurts you much more than the other person. The bitterness will hold you back, and the other person will go on with his or her life.

Forgive and forget it

You probably can’t completely put the anger out of your mind. But you can decide to forgive the other person. Forget it and move on. You’ll enjoy better health and peace of mind.

阅读上面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案

1.According to the passage, we might get angry when someone ______.

2. bitterness comes from_______.

3.The underlined word “deny” in the passage means “_____’’.

4.The best way to deal with the bitterness is to ______.

5.What can we learn from the passage?

Here are reports of three attacks. The three swimmers were attacked by sharks because they didn't obey (遵守) the safety rules for swimmers.

Which rule didn't each of the following swimmers obey?

1.Report 1_: Colin was swimming with two friends

very late at night. He was attacked by a shark and died.

2.Report 2_: Ann was a very good swimmer. She

bought a new bright red swimming suit. She was swimming with some friends when a shark attacked her.

3.Report 3_: Jack was on holiday in Australia. He

cut his foot on the beach. He went swimming the same day and got at­tacked.

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, 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 pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends tend(有……打算) to live happier and healthier lives.

The second secret to leading a happy life is to be active. Many people experience this, dancing or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone.

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