We always seem to want those things we don't have．Moreover, we are often convinced(使相信)that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy．

　　The truth is that happiness is an attitude(态度)．is not something created by outside circumstances(环境), ________ instead is completely within your control．

　　Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness, unless you cultivate(滋养)happiness consciously．Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness．

　　Be grateful．

　　Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in your life．A morning or evening gratitude list, written each day, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful．

　　Take care of yourself．

　　Identify(辨别)the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily．A short walk, a few minutes of writing in your journal, a short meditation, watching the sunset…whatever, will improve your outlook on life．

　　Read inspirational(励志的)material．

　　It helps to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes．Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk．Read one or two thoughts each day．

　　Is the glass half empty or full? Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status．

　　No matter how many wonderful things you do to create a positive, happy, satisfied life, you could still end up unhappy．Ultimately, happiness, gratitude, a feeling of satisfaction is a choice．So, from now on, choose to be happy!

1．在划线出填入所缺单词：________　________

2．将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。

3．找出同义句：We are sure if we can have the thing we want so much ,we will be very happy．

阅读短文，然后从方框中选出可以填入文中空白处的单词。

　　What’s the most popular school activity among American students? The 　　1　　 is the school dance．Most American high schools have at least two dances 　　2　　 the year, one in winter and the other in spring．Students attend these events 　　3　　 it’s a great opportunity for them to meet 　　4　　 friends．

　　At the dance, there will be snacks and photo booths(机器拍照亭), as well as strict(严格的)rules to 　　5　　 create a healthy and enjoyable evening for all students．And all the dancers will be given a security check(安检)before they come into the dance 　　6　　．This is acceptable．But some rules may be a little bit over the top(过分)．For example, a school once asked 　　7　　 students to keep a standing position while they were dancing．That 　　8　　 the students couldn’t do anything freely．You’d 　　9　　 not break the rules because you’ll be asked to leave there, or even worse, be placed on a do not invite list．