"Spending as little as $5 a day on someone else can make you happier," the researchers from a team at the University（大学）of British Columbia and Harvard Business School reported.

    Their experiments on 600 volunteers in the US showed people were feeling happier when they spent money on others.

    The team asked their 600 volunteers about their income（收入），their daily costs, gifts for others and donations to charity. "No matter how much money each person made, those who spent money on others could get greater happiness than those who spent money only on themselves," Dunn said.

     Dunn's team also surveyed 16 workers at a company in Boston after they received an award of between $3,000 and $8,000. "Of course they felt happy after receiving the awards," they wrote in their report. "But when they gave the people in need $5, they were happier."

     "The findings showed that as little as $5 could be enough to produce happiness on a whole day," Dunn said.

1. There were ______ people in all who took part in the experiments.

2.The underlined word "experiments" means ______ in Chinese.

    A. 会议　　　　　　B. 表演             C. 实验             D. 化验

3.What does the passage mainly tell us?

    A. Money is not important for people.

    B. Money really can "buy" happiness if you spend it on others.

    C. We should try our best to give our money to more people in need.

    D. Spend all the money on others and you'll feel happier.

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Finland is a great country to visit, especially for relaxing. You can easily find peace and quiet there because much of the country is covered with forests. It also has lots of hills and thousands of lakes and islands .Depending on the season, visitors can enjoy themselves in bird--watching ,hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities .There is even a part of Finland where people can see the beautiful Northern Lights.

If you are a nature lover, you will discover plenty to enjoy in Finland .You will also find that the people of Finland are easy-going, This might be because they spend a lot of time having a sauna（桑拿） to relax themselves together .Finland even has a competition that is about spending time in one sauna. In the Sauna World Championships, People try to stay as long as they can in sauna .This is really a hot competition! Finland is always considered as one of the best places in the world to live, from its capital ,Helsinki .,to its great number of lakes and forests.

Finland is truly one of the world’s greatest treasures.

1.Forests cover much of Finland.

2.Visitors can enjoy hiking and fishing whenever they visit Finland.

3.The Northern Lights can be seen in a part of Finland.

4.The people of Finland are serious and hard--working.

5.Havimg a sauna is a popular way for people to relax themselves in Finland.

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!
【小题1】The underlined word “wealthy” means “      ” in the article.

Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today’s travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.

  Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.

  Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:

  ﹡Don’t hike alone.

  ﹡ bring water, a good map and a cellphone.

﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

1. Hiking is a good way to get close to nature.

2. Good shoes, clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking.

3. People can only hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river.

4. Hiking is always fun, exciting and safe

5. You’d better go hiking with others.

Chicago  On  a  Budget

How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?

Sightseeing

○ The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is ＄10.00,but go on Tuesdays and you’ll get in free(免费).

○ The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only ＄8.50.

○ There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held Wednesday through Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

○ Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For The Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.

Places to stay

You can get a hotel for ＄100 to ＄ 300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory(宿舍) at Roosevelt University for ＄215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(优惠).

1.This passage is written for telling us ___________.

A．Chicago is a big and beautiful city           B．where we can see fine photos and paintings

C．how to make a cheap trip in Chicago         D．there are many free concerts in Chicago

2.It will cost you _________ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.

A．more             B．less              C．the same          D．none

3.You may go to ________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.

A．the Art Institute                        B．the Sears Tower

C．Roosevelt University                     D．Grant Park

4.You have to spend at least _____________in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.

A．＄100            B．＄300            C．＄215            D．＄860

5.According to this passage, which of the following statements in NOT TRUE ?

A．You are free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays.

B．Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer.

C．The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building.

D．You can get tickets to The Oprah Winfrey as soon as you arrive.