【推荐1】Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring long-lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, with the money they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value (重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we don’t 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. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can ________.

A．do what they want to do at any time

B．enjoy health which makes them work hard

C．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

D．get money and something they can’t buy with money

2. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ________.

A．think about getting money	B．think about getting a good job
C．often spend time with close friends	D．often spend time thinking about the future

3. Many people find it happy to ________.

A．do some meaningful things for others	B．make much money and little success
C．remember the old days and troubles	D．go shopping to buy some food

4. The passage mainly tells us ________.

A．how to have a bright future	B．how to find happiness
C．to do something good for others	D．to value our beliefs or health

【推荐2】You can choose happiness regardless of your circumstances. You can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings you. Let the following simple strategies guide you back to your natural happy state.

Make lemonade when life gives you lemons.

Besides happiness, trouble will also be part of life. It’s how you choose to react to your situations that make the difference. If you look at something hard enough, you’ll see the positive side of it.

Do what you love doing.

Do you have a lifelong dream or desire? If so, start working towards it. Taking baby steps towards a goal will help you feel like you’re accomplishing something. You’ll find drive and determination to reach that goal when it’s something you love doing.

Use one of your talents.

One reason why so many people are unhappy is that they’re not doing what they’re called to do with their God-given talents. Each of us has a purpose in life. You have natural talents to help you achieve your purpose, so use your talents effectively.

Call a friend who you know is positive and cheerful.

Talk about your feelings and listen to their advice. Usually, people allow themselves to go deeper and deeper into self-depression. The truth is that you don’t have to be sad. You can decide to be happy. You just have to make up your mind to do so.

Gratitude is the quickest cure for sadness.

When you focus on what’s wrong with your life, you forget to look at what’s right and good. Take a step back and reflect on your life. Do you have children or family to be thankful for? Yes, they may not be the person we’d like them to be, but imagine life without them. Now, be thankful that you have them in your life.

Let your feelings out on paper.

Often you’ll find that just getting your feelings down on paper will allow you to work through them, helping you feel better about yourself and your beautiful life!

1. The first paragraph is used to _______.

A．expect readers to ignore themselves

B．start a discussion among readers

C．introduce the topic to readers

D．carry out a challenge among readers

2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _______.

A．trouble is part of life

B．lemonade is very delicious

C．life is full of sweetness and bitterness

D．lemons can only be used to make lemonade

3. The underlined word “God-given” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to“_______”.

A．diverse	B．natural
C．excellent	D．learned

4. Which of the following strategies is NOT mentioned in this passage?

A．Be grateful.	B．Do many activities.
C．Call a cheerful friend.	D．Use one of your talents.

5. The author writes the passage for _______ people.

A．excited	B．depressed
C．bad-tempered	D．kind-hearted

【推荐3】Bangladesh’s floating gardens, built to grow food during flood seasons, could offer a continuous solution for parts of the world which are likely to suffer from flooding because of climate change, a new study has found.

Bangladesh’s floating gardens began hundreds of years ago. The gardens are made from native plants that float in the rivers and operate almost like rafts (筏), rising and falling with the waters. Historically, they were used to continue growing food during rainy seasons when rivers were filled with water.

But as climate change caused floods, the researchers wanted to know whether Bangladesh’s floating gardens could be a continuous farming practice. They interviewed farming families and found strong evidence that floating gardens provide stability, both in the amount of food to feed rural people and in a farming family’s income.

They found that farmers usually use hybrid (杂交植物) seeds, which must be bought each year, to grow different vegetables in the floating gardens. The gardens are also sensitive to pests so farmers end up spending some money on both pesticides (杀虫剂). But even with these expenses, they found, benefits outweighed costs. One farmer told the research team that he earns up to four times as much money from the gardens as from traditional rice fields.

However, before making money, farmers often take out high-interest loans to cover the investment costs. Luckily, there are also lower-interest loans from responsible government or non-governmental organizations, which could ease that burden.

1. What did the new study find about Bangladesh’s floating gardens?

A．They could grow more food during floods.

B．They protect Bangladesh from being flooded.

C．They provide places to grow food in rainy seasons.

D．They serve as a temporary (暂时的) way to grow food.

2. What might be a reply from farming families mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A．“Our life becomes tough when rivers flood.”

B．“Fewer vegetables are planted when water rises.”

C．“We harvest much more food during rainy seasons.”

D．“Climate change has little influence on our income.”

3. What does the underlined word "outweighed" in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Affected.

B．Brought.

C．Beat.

D．Equaled

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Tough Enemy Farmers.	B．A Lasting Way to Grow Food.
C．An Effective System for Profit.	D．An Interesting Interview about Hybrid.

【推荐1】Heritage: Tomb, 1,200 years old, unearthed

A tomb dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) has been found in Hebei province, according to the local cultural relics protection department.

The tomb was discovered by a villager. A tombstone, two china pieces, 12 items of pottery and some bronze artistic handworks were unearthed. The inscription on the tombstone, measuring 45 centimeters in length and 9 cm in thickness, consists of 323 Chinese characters recording the name, birthplace and life story of its owner and its inscription year in 733. Two china pieces, as well as other artistic handworks, are important to the research of the china craftsmanship of the local kiln(窑), Zhao Xuefeng, a cultural relics expert, said.

Travel: Kung Fu Panda land coming to Beijing Universal

Beijing Resort(度假区), which is expected to open in 2021, has released a short video about its Kung   Fu   Panda   Land   of   Awesomeness.   The   Kung   Fu   Panda   land   will   be   the   first   Kung   Fu Panda-themed land, according to Universal. The entirely indoor experience is designed to transport visitors to “legendary China”. It is based on the animated movie series Kung Fu Panda, bringing to life the brave panda Po with Chinese architecture, festive decoration and excellent performances. The Hollywood film follows the exploits of Po, who wants to be a Kung Fu master.

Films: Saturday Fiction set for screening

Saturday Fiction is set for release in China on Dec 7, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association. Gong Li plays the role of a film star with a hidden task in the film. Set in Shanghai in 1941, it follows the star who is working undercover gathering intelligence for the Allies( 盟 军 ), while starring in a new play. She discovers the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor but chooses not to share the information. Directed by Lou Ye, the film made its world premiere(首映)at the Venice Film Festival in September.

Tech: 5G smart bus starts trial run

A 5G driver-less microbus started trial operations in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Tuesday. The bus is equipped with 30 smart sensors to help identify obstacles such as pedestrians and vehicles from up to 200 meters away. The smart bus communicates through the road cloud collaborative intelligent system.

Theatre: Lin Zexu to be staged, marking 180^th anniversary of Opium War

Directed by Wang Xiaodi and written by scriptwriter Guo Qihong, the play Lin Zexu features actor Pu Cunxin as the protagonist and actress Xu Fan as Guan Shuqing, Lin’s wife. In 1838, the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) official, was sent to Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to stop the illegal importation of opium by the British. Lin launched the destruction of opium in Humen, a port town, on June 3, 1839. About 1,400 metric tons of opium was destroyed within 23 days. The incident triggered the First Opium War (1839-1842). Marking the 180^th anniversary   of the war, the play will be premiered in Beijing next month. It also incorporates dance to showcase the battle scenes.

1. Which of the following CANNOT reflect Chinese history or traditional culture?

A．The tomb unearthed.	B．The play to be staged.
C．The smart bus on trial.	D．The theme land to be put into operation.

2. What do we know about the film Saturday Fiction?

A．It is about a film star’s private life.	B．It is set in the Second World War.
C．It will make its world premiere on Dec 7.	D．It focuses on Pearl Harbor Attack.

【推荐2】L.S. Lowry Exhibition

Some 30 oil paintings and artworks on paper by British artist, L.S. Lowry (1887-1976), are on display at the Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts. It’s the first-ever solo exhibition of the artist’s work outside the UK. Lowry is one of Britain’s most famous artists, and was a close observer of his country’s social life in the era of industrialization and modernization. His works mainly depict (描绘) ordinary people on streets, in factories, parks and football fields. It has been said that the depiction of modern life by Lowry’s works was permeated (洋溢) with an atmosphere of sadness and loneliness, but also with respect and a sense of humor.

Date: November 15 to December 16, 9 am to 7 pm (closed on Mondays)

Venue: Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts

Address: 15 Huju Road North, Gulou District, Nanjing

Admission: Free

Call 025-8349-8693 for details

Golden Songs of Teresa Teng Concert

Teresa Teng (1953-1995) was an influential Chinese pop singer from Taiwan who was known for her folk songs and romantic ballads. Her voice and songs are instantly recognizable throughout the whole of Asia and in areas with large Asian populations. Chen Yajuan, a Japanese-Chinese female singer, will perform Teng’s classic songs, including Moon Represents My Heart and When Will You Come Back Again?

Date: December 20, 7:30 pm

Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Address: 425 Dingxiang Road

Tickets: 80 yuan to 580 yuan

Call 021-6132-6586 for details

The 20^th Anniversary of Riverdance

This year welcomes the 20th anniversary of Riverdance, which is being marked with a world tour. This 20th anniversary version will have a new stage setting, and when it tours in China it will add some local elements like taking traditional Chinese folk songs, Love Song of Kangding and My Motherland, as accompaniments.

Date: January 13 to 18, 7:30 pm

Venue: Shanghai Culture Square

Address: 597 Fuxing Road Middle

Tickets: 80 yuan to 800 yuan

Call 021-6472-9000 for details

1. When can visitors enjoy some art free of charge?

A．December 20.

B．December 15.

C．January 14.

D．January 18.

2. What can we learn about L.S. Lowry?

A．The style of his works is negative.

B．His exhibition will be held until the end of December.

C．His work was only exhibited in his motherland before.

D．He preferred to create works on the street.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The L.S. Lowry Exhibition will be open six days a week before December 16.

B．The number of songs at the concert has been announced by the organizers.

C．People can enjoy three activities in the same city in late December.

D．The first Riverdance show was performed perfectly in Dublin in 1994.

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1. What does the word FAQs in the title of the article mean?

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【推荐1】Hilton English Language Center

Information for New Students

CLASS TIME: 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.

SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all full-time students.

You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing. There are tapes(磁带) for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.

ATTENDANCE (出勤)：All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates(证书) when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.

BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.

If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).

1. When do classes begin and end on a full day?

A．9:00 a.m.—10:30 p.m.	B．9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
C．9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.	D．9:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

2. How many afternoons does a class meet each week?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．No teachers are in the language lab.

B．90% attendance is required for the students.

C．Books can’t be taken out of the center.

D．Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes.