Do you have any problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy ? If so, you will find Being a Happy Teenager written by an Australian writer Andrew Matthews.

In his book, Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers. There are many subjects, such as parents and friends, and the book says we should stop being angry and should forgive (宽恕). The book tells us some useful ways, such as how to understand better what you learned. Many teenagers think that happiness comes from a good exam result or praise(表扬) from other people. But you can still be happy when there are no such “good” things.

Success comes from a good attitude (态度). If you learn from problems, you will have success in the future. Some school students have problems, such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that happiness comes from thinking in a positive (积极的) way. If you are tall, you can get a better view(视线)when you see a film; if you are short, your clothes and shoes take less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important lesson: “ You choose to be happy!”

1.What’s the name of the book written by Andrew Matthews ?

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2.What’s in Matthews’ book ?

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3.According to the paragraph 2 , where does happiness come from to many teenagers ?

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4.Is it right to think in a positive way ?

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5.What’s Matthews’ most important lesson ?

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There are many ways for us to reduce(减少) waste. For   16 , we can reduce paper and plastic bags. We can also recycle newspapers, glass, and cans(易拉罐) to make new things. Here are some useful ways to   17  waste.
Write on   18  sides of paper
Many people write on only one side of their paper. Why not stop wasting the other side? Some students only use half the pages of their   19  before getting new ones. Try to use up all the paper. People often give cards on birthdays or festivals. How about trying to   20  e-cards instead?
Don’t throw away your old batteries.
Maybe you do not know that old batteries make the earth   21 . This is because they have poisonous parts in them. So, don’t throw away batteries.   22  them together. Try to use rechargeable(充电的) batteries for your games and CD players.
Give off all your unwanted clothes
There are many poor families in China. You may ask your mother to   23  your unwanted clothes. Then you can pass them on to those poor children. You will feel
  24  that you are helping someone else. Also, you can understand   25  your friends or relatives(亲戚) want them before throwing them away.

阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）
Do you want to keep your brain active and your memory strong? Here are some useful ways:
Choose the Brain Food
A proper diet will help keep your mind running strong all day long. Make sure to include plenty of fruits and green vegetables. Some of the best foods include: blueberries, blackberries, fish and fish oil, eggs, strawberries and so on.
Exercise
Get your body moving and your memory will soon follow. Exercise improves the heart’s blood flow. This, in turn, helps the brain function better and stay sharper.
Pick up a Book
The key to keeping your memory quick is to continue to challenge it. Try to always have a book in hand. After you’ve done reading a section or two, question and review the material you’ve read. Try to imagine what you’re reading. Discuss what you’ve read, and talk about it with friends or join a book club.
Develop Interest
We remember new things because we enjoy them. Find ways to make a boring subject fun by connecting it to something you already know. You can use your imagination and create a fun story behind a subject to help make it easier to remember.
Repeat after Me
When learning new information, the more you repeat it, the more likely you will be able to remember that information. Practice is the key to lasting memory.
Share with Others
Don’t keep your knowledge stored up. Teaching others is another great way to improve memory skills. Don’t be afraid of taking on new challenges. After learning something, it’s necessary to put the new information to use.
【小题1】 What will help keep the mind running strong?
【小题2】 What’s the key to keeping your memory quick?
【小题3】 Why do you remember new things?
【小题4】 How many useful ways are mentioned in the passage?
【小题5】 What does the writer tell us in the passage?