The leaders of Denmark and Finland said on Friday that China has showed a willingness to __________ global efforts to bail out debt-ridden European countries.
A. contribute to B. subscribe to C. appeal to D. apply to
A sense of humor is something highly valued.A person who has a great sense of humor is often considered to be happy and socially confident.However,humor is a double-edged sword.Sometimes it can damage self-respect and annoy others.
People who use bonding humor tell jokes and generally lighten the mood.They're thought to be good at reducing the tension in uncomfortable situations.They often make fun of their common experiences,and sometimes they may even laugh off their own misfortunes.The basic message they deliver is: We're all alike,we find the same things funny,and we're all in this together.
Put-down humor,on the other hand,is an aggressive type of humor used to criticize others through teasing.When it's aimed against politicians,as it often is,it's extremely funny and mostly harmless.But in the real world,it may have a harmful effect.An example of such humor is telling friends an embarrassing story about another friend.When challenged about their teasing,the put-down jokers might claim that they are "just kidding,"thus allowing themselves to avoid responsibility.This type of humor,though considered by some people to be socially acceptable,may hurt the feelings of the one being teased and thus have a bad effect on personal relationships.
Finally,in hate-me humor,the joker is the target of the joke for the amusement of others.This type of humor was used by comedians John Belushi and Chris Farley—both of whom suffered for their success in show business.A small amount of such humor is charming,but routinely offering oneself up to be embarrassed destroys one's self-esteem,and fosters depression and anxiety.
So it seems that being funny isn't necessarily an indicator of good social skills and well-being.In certain cases,it may actually have a negative effect on interpersonal relationships.
1. In bonding humor,people create a relaxing atmosphere by .
A. joking about experiences they share
B. showing their personal relationships
C. teasing experiences of their friends
D. laughing at other's misfortunes
2. Which of the following is among the common targets of put-down humor?
A. Comedians. B. Jokers.
C. Politicians. D. Actors.
3. In the passage,the author mainly conveys .
A. humor can be classified into three kinds
B. humor has its bright side and dark side
C. humor deserves to be studied
D. humor is highly valued
Long ago in a small town, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit.
When he arrived, he bounced(跳) happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears lifted high and his tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1,000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1,000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to himself, “ This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often.”
In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw the 1,000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see 1,000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “This is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.”
All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see on the faces of the people you meet?
32. Why was the first dog surprised when he entered the house?
A. Because he didn’t expect to see so many happy dogs.
B. Because he didn’t know there were 1,000 mirrors in the house.
C. Because he was always in a mixed mood.
D. Because he saw so many dogs smiling at him.
33. Why did the first dog like the house?
A. Because there were 1,000 mirrors in the house.
B. Because he thought he could keep himself warm in the house.
C. Because he liked everything presented to him.
D. Because he felt he was welcome here.
34. The underlined word “ growl” probably means ______.
A. make an unfriendly noise B. smile
C. say hello D. stare
35. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. A Small happy Little Dog B. The House of 1,000 Mirrors
C. The Wonderful Place and the Horrible Place. D. Two Little Dogs
Every year,billions of kilograms of fresh produce are wasted in the United States.Meanwhile,millions of poor Americans go hungry,without access to healthy and affordable meals.Evan Lutz,CEO and founder of Hungry Harvest,was inspired to act after seeing extreme poverty in areas of Baltimore,Maryland.He wants to reduce the so—called food waste in that area.His work is to make sure no food goes to waste and no person is ever hungry in America.And he combines that goal with a love for business.
Hungry Harvest is a business which collects and sells fruits and vegetables that most food companies will throw away.Everything doesn't grow the same way on a farm.But all that is too big or too small gets thrown out.That is why everything in a grocery store looks similar.Hungry Harvest will box those imperfect ones and deliver them to customers once a week.
For every purchase,Hungry Harvest delivers healthy food to people in need.Hungry Harvest has recovered 300,000 pounds of produce to date and provided 100,000 pounds to those in need.
Lutz established Hungry Harvest in 2014.Its success depends on team work.Every week on Monday or Tuesday they will decide what will go into the next week's box by calling up packing houses and wholesalers to see what they will normally throw away that week.They then place the order.The last step ls to send goods to customers.
In January 2016,Lutz appeared on the American business competition television show "Shark Tank" and got even more than he expected: $100,000.Lutz is using the money to expand.Actually,more than six billion pounds is wasted each year due to "ugly" surface.Hungry Harvest is on the way to saving more food from going to waste and feeding hungry families.
32.Why is Hungry Harvest set up?
A.To reduce poverty and food waste. B.To collect and sell thrown—away food.
C.To make enough money to expand. D.To sell deserted food to the poor.
33.The underlined word "recover" in Paragraph 3 means " ".
A.get over an illness B.regain a former condition after a financial loss
C.reuse materials from waste products D.get back the use of one's sense
34.Why do you think Evan Lutz is successful?
a.He combines his goal with a love for business. b.He depends on team work.
c.He got $100,000 from a TV show. d.He is kind-hearted and creative.
A.a,b,c B.b,c,d C.a,c,d D.a,b,d
35.Who will not benefit from Evan Lutz's business?
A.Hungry Harvest. B.Hungry families. C.Food companies. D.Fruit farmers.
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that the number of dads who choose to stay home and care for their children and families has quadrupled (成为四倍) over the past 25 years. Can social and economic factors explain the change?
Make no mistake; fathers who are the primary caregiver for their children are far from the norm. In fact, they are only 16% of all stay-at-home parents.but that number is up from 10% since 1989. When pew started analyzing data. The steady growth since then suggests that these numbers represent a growing trend.
“It’s up from 1.1 million to 2 million,” says Gretchen Livingston, one of the study authors. “ More significantly, the number of man who say they stay at home specially to take care of their home and children is at an all-time high, more than four times the rate of fathers who gave that same answer in 1989.”
As women have taken on more high-paying careers, the assumption that they’ll stay home with the children has become less automatic.
“My wife and I were earning about the same income at the time just after our daughter was born. We felt that if someone was going to raise our children it would have to be one of us,” says Al Watts, the president of the national At-Home Dad Network. “My wife was promoted shortly after she got back from maternity leave and that rise in pay would allow us to live on one income.”
In 1989, 10% of fathers were stay-at-home parents. In 2014, 16% are. Fourteen percent of the fathers without a high school diploma stay at home, compared to 3% of those with a college degree. In 1989, more than half (56%) of dads who stayed at home cited (引用) illness or disability ass the top reason. Thirty-five percent cite that reason now. Only 5% of stay-at-home dads in 1989 said caring for family was the main reason for staying at home. Now, that number is 21%.
The rise in stay-at-home dads coincides with a change in social and economic trends regarding
women in the workforce, says Farnoosh Torabi, author of When She Makes More. “We know that before they even get married, women are out-earning and out-earning men,” she says, noting that younger women are now getting more degrees and better paying jobs, on average, than men.
61. The underlined sentence in the second paragraph means that ________.
A. there are not enough stay-at-home dads
B. being stay-at-home dads is a trend now
C. stay-at-home dads are still in the minority
D. stay-at-home dads are making a mistaken decision
62. What impresses Gretchen Livingston most according to paragraph 3?
A. The total number of stay-at-home dads.
B. The purpose of becoming stay-at-home dads.
C. The quick increase in the number of stay-at-home dads.
D. The reason for the wide acceptance of stay-at-home dads.
63. What made Al Watts decide to become a stay-at-home dad?
A. His being out of work. B. His making more money.
C. His wife’s wage increase. D. His wife’s encouragement.
64. In Farnoosh Torabi’s opinion, the rise in stay-at-home dads results from _________.
A. the terrible economic environment
B. the rise in women’s economic status
C. the ever-increasing cost of raising children
D. the change of men’s attitude towards family.
After______，he realized that he was wrong in doing that．（ ）
A．sometimes B．some time C．sometime D．some times
— Would you like to go for a bike ride on Sunday afternoon?
—_______. I haven’t been outdoors these days. I can’t wait!
A. Sorry, I can’t B. Sure, I’d love to C. Not at all D. Forget it
If pennicillin _____ available, many people _______ from sickness pr even small wounds.
A. weren’t ; would die B. were’t; will have died
C. hadn’t been; would die D. hadn’t been; would have died
When we think about the dreams we have, it is surprising to see how many people failed even if they could have succeeded. So today I’m going to tell you five ways to kill your dreams.
l Believe in overnight success.
Everyone knows the story of a tech guy who built a mobile app and sold it for a lot of money. __8_ If you investigate further, you will find that he is well educated and has been working on the project for 20 years. Therefore, your overnight success is always a result of what you’ve done in your life.
l __9__
Constantly, people around you always have opinions on which path you should take. But whichever way you choose, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And one day you need to solve those problems yourself.
l Decide to rest when success is guaranteed.
When your life is going great and everything is set—time to rest. Actually, when you’re growing towards a peak, you need to work even harder and find yourself another peak. If you were content with what you’ve accomplished, it would stop you from a greater success. ___10
l Believe the fault is someone else’s.
I constantly see people saying, “I created this great product, but the market is so bad.” If you have dreams, it’s your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one bought your product, surely there is something there that is your fault. ___11___
l Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves.
Achieving a dream is a short moment, but your life is not. ___12___ And the only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey.
A. When we face difficulties, believe in ourselves.
B. The overnight success inspires so many people.
C. The story may seem real, but I bet it’s incomplete.
D. Be responsible for your own dreams.
E. Life is never about the goals themselves.
F. There’s no time to settle down.
G. Believe someone else has the answers for you.
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Yesterday, I saw the old lady fall down when I was hurrying to school. I was about to help her up while suddenly a passer-by stop me, saying that Imight be accused of knocking her down. Heard his words, I began to
hesitate and slow down her steps. At the same time, another student, that
saw everything and went up to help. The old lady said nothing but lots of
thank to the good boy. I felt ashamed.
As is known to all, helping others is forever a good virtue. Even thoughsome old people are becoming immorally, we can’t let it to disappear. I
have made my mind that I will reach out my hand without hesitation next
time.
How the World Wide Web Started
Tim Berners-Lee is the man who wrote the software(软件) programme that led to the foundation of the World Wide Web. Britain played an important part in developing the first generation of computers. The parents of Tim Berners-Lee both worked on one of the earliest commercial (商业的) computers and talked about their work at home. As a child he would build models of computers from packing material. After graduating from Oxford University he went on to the real thing. In the 1980s scientists were already communicating using a primitive version (版本) of e-mail . While working at a laboratory in Switzerland . Tim Berners-Lee wrote a programme , which let him store these messages .This gave him another idea: write a programme that will let academics(学术界人士) from across the world share information on a single place. In 1990 he wrote the HTTP(服务程序所用的协议) and HTML(超文本链接标示语言) programmes which form the basis of the World Wide Web .
The next year his programmes were placed on to the Internet . Everyone was welcome to use them and improve them if they could . Programmers used this codes(密码) to work with different operating systems. New things like web browsers(浏览器) and search engines were developed. Between 1991 and 1994 the number of web pages rose from 10 to 100,000.
In 1994 Tim Berners-Lee formed the newly formed World Wide Web consortium(协会), or W3C. More than 200 leading companies and laboratories are represented(代表) by W3C. Together they make sure that everyone can share equally on the web. ‘ The Web can help people to understand the way that others live and love and are human. It helps us understand the humanity of people.” He says.
33. Scientists began to communicate using e-mail _____.
A. in 1980 B. after the 1980s C. before 1990 D. in the 1960s
34. He made up his mind to write a programme that would let people from across the world share information on a single place when ______.
A. he was a child B. he studied in Oxford University
C. he formed W3C D. he worked at a lab in Switzerland
35. Which of the following is NOT true ?
A. The number of web pages rose very rapidly in the 1990s.
B. Tim’s programmes were placed on to the Internet in 1990.
C. The World Wide Web will have an effect on the social development.
D. Tim Berners-Lee made a great contribution to the computer science.
One day when Jack was walking in the park, he saw a woman, who lived a few miles away, sitting on a bench with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.
Jack walked up to the woman and said, "Hello, Sue, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?""Of course, please sit down," Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if waiting to be fed.
"That's a nice dog, isn't he?" Jack said, pointing at the animal.
"Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's a bit of a mixture, but that's not a bad thing. He's strong and healthy."
"And hungry, "Jack said." He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him."
"That's true, "Sue said." But I haven't."
They both laughed and then Jack said, "Does your dog bite（咬人）?"
"No, "Sue said, "He's never bitten anyone. He's always gentle and friendly."
Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.
"Hey!" Jack shouted." You said your dog didn't bite."
Sue replied in surprise, "Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog's at home."
1. The dog looked at the woman because ________.
A. the woman wanted to feed him B. the woman was friendly
C. he was hungry D. he was strong and healthy
2. Jack touched the dog because he believed ________.
A. the dog was Sue‘s B. Sue's dog was unfriendly
C. the dog was handsome D. Sue's dog was at home
3. We can know form the passage that ________.
A. Sue gave a wrong answer B. Jack made a mistake
C. the dog wasn't dangerous D. both Jack and Sue liked the dog
4. Which of the Following can be the best title of the passage?
A．A Wrong Question B．Sue's Dog
C．A pleasant Meeting D．Sue's Friend
Global warming is having a great effect on hundreds of species around the world. No one knows 61 (exact) what will happen in the future 62 global warming continues. As the Earth becomes 63 (warm), weather will become more unpredictable. Increased temperatures will cause the polar ice to melt, raising sea level and 64 (result) in more floods. The sea level 65 (rise) six to eight inches in the past 100 years. Hurricanes will be more 66 (power) and animals 67 require colder climates will be forced to move to other areas or will become 68 (endanger).
So far, efforts 69 (cut) emissions of greenhouse gases have been made and there are many things we can do. For example, use less energy 70 turning off lights, TVs, computers and other appliances when they are not used.
When first into Europe in the 16th century from South America, tomatoes were mistaken for red apples.
A. to introduce B. being introduced
C. introduced D. having introduced
“Look,it’s Baldy!” A boy shouted in my direction across the playground. Even though I was used to regular insults (侮辱) because of the 21 on my head, it was 22 horrible to hear. I sighed as I headed back to the class.
When I was just 20 months old, I suffered serious 23 after a bowl full of hot oil fell on my head. I was 24 to hospital and had to stay there for weeks while the doctors 25 to save my life. “Holly’s very 26 to be alive,’”they told Mum and Dad. “But she’ll be 27 with scars on her head, and of course her hair won’t grow there. ”
As a child,I cared much about my scars,so I 28 wore a scarf to cover them up when I left home. 29 I didn’t,people would call me horrible names like Baldy. Although my friends were always comforting me, they never 30 understood how it felt.
Then through the hospital I was 31 to a children’s burns camp, where children like me can get any help. There, I 32 14-year-old Stephanie, whose burns are a lot more serious than mine. But she is so 33 that she never lets anyone put her down.“You shouldn’t 34 what people say about what you look like because we're not different from anyone else, Holly,” she 35 me. “And you don’t need to wear a scarf because you look great 36 it! ” For the first time in my life I could speak to someone who’d been through something 37 .So weeks later, at my 13th birthday party, 38 by her bravery, I gave up my scarf and showed off my scars. It felt amazing not having to 39 away behind my scarf.
Now,I am 40 of what I look like and much happier, because I have realized it is your personality(个性) that decides who you truly are.
21.A.hat B.scarf C.scars D.cuts
22.A.still B.just C.never D.seldom
23.A.hunger B.cold C.defeats D.burns
24.A.rushed B.led C.invited D.forced
25.A.learned B.fought C.returned D.decided
26.A.happy B.lucky C.lonely D.poor
27.A.pressed B.occupied C.left D.painted
28.A.possibly B.usually C.finally D.nearly
29.A.Although B.Since C.If D.Before
30.A.correctly B.roughly C.easily D.really
31.A.promoted B.introduced C.reported D.carried
32.A.met B.recognized C.remembered D.caught
33.A.honest B.strong C.active D.young
34.A.write down B.agree with C.pass on D.listen to
35.A.promised B.encouraged C.ordered D.calmed
36.A.in B.for C.without D.beyond
37.A.similar B.strange C.hard D.important
38.A.allowed B.required C.guided D.inspired
39.A.hide B.give C.keep D.put
40.A.sick B.aware C.tired D.proud
For over 30 years my father has been serving as a senior minister in several churches. Whenever I ____21____the world “hero”, I’ll think of him.
He has taught me about compassion(同情)and the need to____22____others. Whatever he does, he ___23___ efforts to be a blessing in others’ lives. Each_____24_____, he greets every church member and visitor with a big hug and a smile. This_____25_____is unlimited to Sundays only. Each person he crosses paths____26____, he greets with a big smile and a “howdy”. His gestures of____27____are completely sincere and heartfelt. His occupation is____28____work for him. He is on call around the clock every day and will never____29____anyone in need. He has sacrificed so much as to be a(an)____30____of those in his community.
Through tours he_____31_____people around the world. He teaches them about acceptance, peace, and staying ___32___to their own beliefs. I’m____33____ at the long reach his vision and caring have.
It’s impossible for me to_____34_____the number of lives he has touched. I can tell you,____35____, that he’s a cornerstone for many and a friend to all. Because of the way he has lived his life, I’m____36____to make changes in our world to make sure that____37____ life will also have a significant influence,____38____his has. While I don’t have all the words to tell you what a big____39____ he makes each day, I hope this will help to explain why he’s a____40____to me.
21. A. reflect on B. make up C. mark out D. figure out
22. A. entertain B. acknowledge C. serve D. accompany
23. A. makes B. takes C. spares D. gets
24. A. way B. step C. Sunday D. day
25. A. criterion B. custom C. tradition D. practice
26. A. with B. to C. at D. on
27. A. delight B. success C. kindness D. politeness
28. A. equal to B. similar to C. nothing but D. far beyond
29. A. leave B. condemn C. blame D. bother
30. A. volunteer B. servant C. ambassador D. neighbor
31. A. drives B. gathers C. leads D. greets
32. A. opposed B. exposed C. deaf D. true
33. A. frightened B. amazed C. disappointed D. disgusted
34. A. count B. delete C. enlarge D. predict
35. A. besides B. therefore C. otherwise D. however
36. A. forced B. inspired C. forbidden D. annoyed
37. A. your B. his C. my D. our
38. A. which B. as C. what D. where
39. A. difference B. choice C. fortune D. breakthrough
40. A. dishonor B. trouble C. friend D. hero
The popular opinion is ______ classical music helps you concentrate, and the teacher wanted to find out ______ that would work for her students.
A. that; / B. /; / C. whether; if D. that; if
In the middle of the 20th century people were worried about whales.The number of whales killed worldwide came up to 66,000 per year.However,people weren't worried about the whale as an endangered animal.Instead,they were worried about the whale industry,which would disappear if there were no whales.In 1946,the International Whaling Commission was established.It limited the whale hunting for every country and controlled the whale industry.But the commission recognized that the limitation wasn't enough.They set a worldwide law against hunting whales with only two exceptions: the hunt for scientific research and "aboriginal whaling".Aboriginal whaling allows some countries to hunt a limited number of whales because it is a part of their culture.Some countries like Japan and Norway don't care about the law;they make excuses to hunt whales and sell the products.They only care about the money.
Many fishermen complain that dolphins,also a kind of whale,steal their fish.Therefore,they kill thousands of them.In fact,this is not the truth.In reality there are so many fishermen who steal the fish from each other.Some whale hunters say that they catch the animals for scientists.They have to research what whales are eating.For that, they kill them and look into their stomach.The truth is that they only want to sell the meat.Today scientists want to observe live whales for their research.
Many whale families are not protected and thousands of them are killed.Nobody knows if all whale families would survive,even if humans end all whale hunting today.The pollution of the oceans increases fast and the poison gets into the bodies of the animals.Many of them get sick and die.The human being has killed 90%-95% of many whale families.Others are already extinct.
Today some international organizations try to protect whales.They make reports to explain how important and endangered whales are.Now people are becoming more interested in whales and a complete new industry has developed,whale watching,which you may want to learn about.
21.The text is mainly about .
A.whale industry B.whale research C.whale product D.whale protection
22. In the middle of the 20th century,what people really worried was that .
A.more whales would be killed worldwide per year B.the whale would become an endangered animal
C.the whale industry would disappear D.the law against hunting whales would come into effect
23.Why does Aboriginal whaling allow some countries to hunt a limited number of whales?
A.Because there are many whales in their countries. B.Because hunting whales is a part of their culture.
C.Because they only care about money. D.Because they live on hunting whales.
24.Why do many fishermen complain about dolphins?
A.Because dolphins steal their fish.
B.Because they want to make an excuse for killing dolphins.
C.Because there are so few dolphins for them to hunt.
D.Because people have misunderstood their purpose of hunting dolphins.
When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say "sorry, 1 number!" and move on. But when Dennis Williams 2 a text that clearly wasn’t intended for him, he did something 3 .On March 19, Dennis got a group text 4 him that a couple he didn’t know were at the hospital, waiting for the 5 of a baby.
"Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken," Dennis 6 . The baby was born and update texts were 7 quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her 8 , she didn’t seem to realize that she was 9 the baby’s photos with a complete stranger. "Well, I don’t 10 you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby," replied Dennis before asking which room the new 11 were in.
Much to the family’s surprise, Dennis stuck to his 12 ! He turned up at the hospital 13 gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindsey’s husband was totally 14 by the unexpected visit. "I don’t think we would have randomly invited him over but we 15 it and the gifts."
Teresa 16 a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website 17 by the touching words: "What a 18 this young man was to our family! He was so 19 and kind to do this." The post has since gained the 20 of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days.
1.A. unlucky B. secret C. new D. wrong
2.A. received B. translated C. copied D. printed
3.A. reasonable B. special C. necessary D. practical
4.A. convincing B. reminding C. informing D. warning
5.A. wake-up B. recovery C. growth D. arrival
6.A. responded B. interrupted C. predicted D. repeated
7.A. coming in B. setting out C. passing down D. moving around
8.A. opinion B. anxiety C. excitement D. effort
9.A. comparing B. exchanging C. discussing D . sharing
10.A. accept B. know C. believe D. bother
11.A. parents B. doctors C. patients D. visitors
12.A. dream B. promise C. agenda D. principle
13.A. bearing B. collecting C. opening D. making
14.A. discouraged B. relaxed C. astonished D. defeated
15.A. admit B. need C. appreciate D. expect
16.A. found B. selected C. developed D. posted
17.A. confirmed B. simplified C. clarified D. accompanied
18.A. pity B. blessing C. relief D. problem
19.A. smart B. calm C. sweet D. fair
20.A. sympathy B. attention C. control D. trust
It’s impossible to achieve complete balance in life. 36
Here are five ways you can follow to find happiness.
1. Give to others.
Many people are completely absorbed in their own problems. But helping others is really satisfying. In the 21st century, people are always busy with their own business. They never know the true feeling of helping others. If you can give a little time, you may feel happiness you never thought possible.
2. Take up an activity.
Everyday life can be extremely stressful, between kids, work and home life. People always complain that their time is limited. Taking part in something as an individual seems hard. 37 It can be a sport, night class or even just going for a run. A hobby can help you feel happy.
3. 38
Not only does your body need to relax, but your mind also needs to relax and this won’t happen with the family around.
4. Don’t focus on the negatives.
A negative attitude is often the reflection of someone who is overall not happy with his or her life. Adopting a negative approach is not good for anyone. 39 If we can look at things from a different perspective, we may find that life is not that bad. There are still some happy things around us.
5. Be grateful for what you have
40 A man without a penny to his name can be just as happy as a man who has plenty of money. Instead of thinking about what you don’t have, look at what you do have and in turn you will not only be a happy person, but you will be filled with confidence.
True happiness is hard to achieve. But if you put these ideas into practice, you will see what the outcome will be.
A. However, you should always make time to take up at least one hobby.
B. Obviously, being happy is everyone’s dream.
C. Rest and stay with your family.
D. Instead, try to find the positive in most situations.
E. Find time for yourself.
F. However, a feeling of happiness can be found through simple things.
G. Happiness has nothing to do with material things.
