We all know that money can't buy happiness,but many times we act as if we were happier

We all know that money can't buy happinessbut many times we act as if we were happier with a bit more money. We are conditioned to want to be rich(when we know the rich aren't happy either)we are trained to want the latest gadget or style that television tells us to wantwe want to earn more money because then we'll have a good life.

But none of them will bring us happiness. No matter how much we earnno matter how much we have in the bankno matter how nice our clothing or cars or toysnone of them will make us happier. And the sad thing is that it could take us decades to pursue wealth and luxurious items before we realize this.

So what will bring us happinessLuckilyit's these three things that don't cost a thing. These three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they havewhat their lives are likeand how happy they are.

Here they arethe Three Secrets to Happiness

1Good relationships. We have a human need to be close to and to be intimate with other human beings. Having good and supportive friendshipsa strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy.

Action stepsTake timetodayto spend time with your loved onesto tell them what they mean to youto listen to themand to develop your relationships with them.

2Positive thinking. I'm obviously a big proponent of positive thinking as the best way to achieve your goalsand it turns out that it can lead to happiness too. Optimism and self­esteem are some of the best indicators of people who lead happy lives. Happy people feel empoweredtake control of their livesand have a positive outlook on life.

 Action stepsMake positive thinking a habit. In factthis should be one of the first habits you develop. Get into the habit of squashing all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. Instead of “I can't” think “I can”It may sound sillybut it works for meevery time.

3Flow. This is a popular concept on the Internet these days—a state we enter when we are completely focused on the work or task before us. We are so buried in our task that we lose track of time. Having work and leisure that get you in this state of flow will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness.

People find greatest enjoyment not when they're passively mindlessbut when they're absorbed in a mindful challenge.

Action stepsFind work that you have a passion for. Seriously—this is an extremely important step. Find hobbies that you have a passion for. Turn off the TV—this is the opposite of flow—and go outside and do something that truly engages you.

You've been given the Three Secrets to Happiness. Don't waste them!

25.Which of the following is the most proper title of this passage?                   

AThe Secrets to Happiness            BWhat is happiness?

CMoney vs Happiness                DWho are happy?

26.The writer expresses his ________ attitude towards money and wealth.

Anegative                         Bsupportive

Cobjective                         Drespective

27.Which of the following doesn't belong to the advice given by the writer?

ABeing engaged in what you are interested in. BHaving good relationships with others.

CWatching TV.                     DBeing optimistic about your life.

                           

答案

AAC

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