3. According to Diener, a person can be judged to be happy when he ______.

A. has rich social relationships

B. spends more time with other people

C. lives a quality life

D. thinks his life is going well according to the standards he chooses to use

2. Happiness and symphonic music are common in that __________.

A. they are both something beautiful

B. they both make people feel pleased

C. they both depend on more than one factor

D. they are both hard to achieve

1. The underlined word “extroverted” probably means______.

A. pleasant and social　　　　　 B. hard-working and active

C. careful and shy　　　　　　　 D. warm-hearted and helpful

5. For each issue, which magazine is the cheapest according to the advertisement?

A. The New Yorker　　 B. Playboy　　 C. Nickelodeon　 　　　　　　　 D. Lucky　

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Happiness pays off, studies show.

Psychologists seeking the real secrets of happiness report that very happy people tend to be more extroverted and agreeable than less happy people.

“Our findings suggest that very happy people have rich and satisfying social relationships and spend little time alone relative to average people,” write psychologists Ed Diener and Martin E.P. Seligman in the journal Psychological Science.

Solid social relationships do not promise happiness, but they are an important contributing factor. The very happy people whom the authors studied all said they had good quality social relationships. However, the authors write, there is no single key to high happiness. “High happiness seems to be like beautiful symphonic(交响乐)music-including many instruments, without any one being enough for the beautiful quality.”

Diener regards happiness as “subjective (主观的) well-being” ―in other words, the person evaluates(评估)his or her own quality of life. The question to ask is, “Is my life going well，according to the standards I choose to use?” If the answer is “yes”, then that person is judged to be happy.

Because people evaluate their lives based on happiness，“subjective well-being is very important. Though necessary, it is not enough for having a good life. Subjective well-being “seems quite necessary for the good society, although it is not enough for that society because there are other things we also value and would want in such a place,” says Diener.

　 Can subjective well-being be measured scientifically? Diener points out three parts contributing to happiness: pleasant emotions and moods, lack of negative emotions and moods, and satisfaction judgment, to which other factors-including cheerfulness and feelings of fulfillment-may be added.

There is no magic formula(公式)for happiness. Diener suggests steps you can take to ensure you are as happy as you can be. Surrounding yourself with good friends and family-people who care about you and whom you care about - is a start. Joining in activities you enjoy and value is also important; whether it’s work or play, keeping busy in an environment enjoyable to you will contribute much to your subjective well-being. In addition, a healthy outlook is necessary.

4. What information is contained in all the four magazines?

A. Sports　 B. News　 C. Entertainment　 D. Trends

3. If you are asked to choose a magazine for a little boy, which one do you think is suitable?

A. The New Yorker　　 B. Playboy　　 C. Nickelodeon　 　　　　　　　 D. Lucky

2. If you are a housewife, which magazine will you probably buy?

A. The New Yorker　　 B. Playboy　　 C. Nickelodeon　 　　　　　　　 D. Lucky

1. Which magazine gives buyers the largest price advantage in percentage?

A. The New Yorker　　 B. Playboy　 C. Nickelodeon　　　 　　　　　　　 D. Lucky

3. What is the main problem in the Mandarin’s momentum in the US?

A. The lack of qualified teachers.

B. The cultural barrier between the east and west.

C. The Americans’ lack of firmness.

D. The many written Chinese characters.

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About The New Yorker:

The New Yorker is the eclectic magazine for readers interested in the arts, current events, and culture. The New Yorker includes articles on domestic and international news, exploring current ideas and trends, plus sports, fashion, and entertainment events. In addition, The New Yorker is well known for publishing outstanding short fiction and cartoons with an ironic twist.

About Playboy:

Playboy is a magazine of literature, political thought, sports, commentary and humor. Although Playboy is most well known for its pictorials of beautiful women, it is also highly regarded for its interviews and fiction writing. Playboy includes regular feature articles on finance, sports, entertainment, self-improvement, technology, and psychology. You must be 18 or older to order Playboy.

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon is filled with wonderful entertainment for children. It is wholesome, imaginative, and truly from a child’s point of view. Nickelodeon sees the world from your child’s perspective, where it’s fun to laugh－to think－to do－to learn. Share the award-winning entertainment and humor magazine from Nickelodeon with your kids.

About Lucky:

Lucky is the ultimate shopping magazine with the best looks, the best buys, and the best trends before they hit the stores. But what makes really unique is all the detailed information you’ll get on how to purchase the merchandise you’ll find. Lucky provides you with 800 numbers, web site addresses, and more to make your shopping experience easy and convenient! Lucky is your one-stop shopping guide to all the greatest new products on the market. What’s more, it provides wonderful entertainment for women.

2. The underlined word “rote” in the 4th paragraph probably refers to a teaching pattern which 　　　.

A. focuses on memory work

B. allows the students to think independently

C. is centered on interactive skills

D. puts much emphasis on examinations