In America，there are(有) 365 days in a year. We sleep 8 hours a day, so we have 122 days for sleeping. Then our work time has 243 days left（剩下）. But there are 52 weekends in a year. Every weekend is two days. We lose（失去） another 104 days a year for work. It takes（花费） us about one hour to have breakfast and supper. This comes to 15 days over a year. But we can’t work all that time-we need a holiday. Let’s say we have three weeks’ holiday. We don’t work all day. Four free hours each evening takes up 61 days. We have to remember that we get 2 days’ holiday at Easter（复活节）, 3 days at Christmas and 1day at the New Year. There are also 4 Bank holidays. Take those 10 days away and we have 32 days for work. But then we have one and a half（一半）hours’ lunch every day, and half an hour’s coffee break(休息). That comes to 30 days a year. This means that we have only a few days left for work every year!
（　　 ）16. How many days do we sleep in a year? __________ days.
A. 365　 B. 122　 C. 8　 D. 52
（　　 ）17. We spend 15 days on __________.
A. rest　　 B. coffee break C. lunch D. breakfast and supper
（　　 ）18. Which of the following is true? __________
A. Each weekend is one day.

B. We have 61 days for free time
C. We get 3 days’ holiday at Easter.
D. Coffee break takes us one hour.
（　　 ）19. According to（根据） the passage, we know that we don’t have __________ time to work every year.
A. much too  B. so many  C. too much　 D. too many
（　　 ）20. The writer means（寓意） __________.
A. we should（应该） know the numbers
B. time is important and we shouldn’t (不应该) waste it
C. we need more holidays
D. a few days for work is enough

The secrets of happiness

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

　　 66　　 . 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. 　　 67　　 .

Another secret to leading a happy life is to be active and have hobbies where you forget your problems. Many people experience this dancing or playing a sport, such as skating or soccer. 　　 68　　 .

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to help others. 　　 69　　 . You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family members, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

70. According to the article, what can bring lasting happiness to you？

A. Enjoying the simple things you like.　　　　　　　　 B. Being active and having hobbies.

C. Helping others D. All of the above.

Dear Sigmund Friend

My name is Simon and I am a Grade 9 student. I am crazy 　31　 football! I love 　32 　football, reading about football, and of course, playing football. My dream 　33 a great football player. However, my love of football has become a big problem, and I would like your 　34　 .

I have 　35 friends, and we always play football together at school or in the park after school. We like staying out late to play football. We often play for three hours or more and forget when to stop. Then I 　36　 trouble at home because my parents do not allow me to play outside after 6 p.m. I really do not understand why they are so strict. I feel stressed and angry　　 37　 . I believe it is important for us to spend some time on our hobbies. They can help us relax and make our lives 　 38　 .I wish I could have my parents’ 　39　 .

Is it bad to stay out late to play football? Should I spend less time on it? I really do not know　 40　 . Can you please advise me how to achieve a balance between my schoolwork and my hobbies? Thanks a lot.

Best wishes

Simon

31. A. for　　　　　　 B. with　　　　　　 C. of　　　　　 　　D. about

32. A. watching　　　 B. seeing　　　　　 C. looking at　　　 D. looking

33. A. am to be　　　　 B. is to be　　　　 C. is to being　　　　 D. are to be

34. A. book　　　　　 B. work　　　　　 C. advice　　　　　 D. school

35. A. much 　　　　 B. not any　　　　 C. few　　　　　　　 D. plenty of

36. A. get in　　　　　 B. get into　　　　 C. get on　　　　　　 D. get off

37. A. from time to time　　　　　　　　　 B. from times to times

C. between time and time　　　　　　　　 D. between times and times

38. A. much interesting　　　　　　　　　　 B. more interested

C. more interesting　　　　　　　　　　 D. the most interesting

39. A. support　　　　 B. supported　　　 C. supporting　　　　 D. supports

40. A. why to do　　　 D. when to do　　　 C. what to do　　　　 D. where to do