1 . If a friend helps us, it’s a good idea to write him a thank-you note. But in fact, how many of us sit down to do this? “People don’ t seem to walk around giving thanks to people quite often,” Professor Kumar said. Why don’t people like to send thank-you notes? And how do people feel when they get one?
Kumar and his team asked some students to write a thank-you note to another person by email. Then, they asked both the writer and the receiver how sending or getting these notes made them feel. Here is the result.
They found that these writers didn’t like to write the notes because they felt like they had to think too much about them. They worried about what to say and how to say it. The receivers, however felt enjoyable when they got the notes. When you are a receiver, you really care about the warmth of the note, “Kumar says. “How friendly and warm was it?”
Also, the writers didn’t like to write the notes because they thought it might be awkward (尴尬的) for the receiver to get a thank-you note. But in fact, it’s not true. “They feel quite happy,” Kumar says. “They don’t really feel awkward at all.” If people knew that writing a thank-you note could be so important to others, they would do it more often, Kumar says.
In a word, simple and small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference in how we treat (对待) other people and how we feel.
1. We know from the passage that if a friend helps us, it’s a good idea to ________.| A．just say thank you | B．write him a thank-you note |
| C．sit down with him | D．get a thank-you note from him |
| A．the warmth of notes | B．not writing and sending thank-you letters |
| C．the writers and receivers | D．simple and small changes in our daily lives |
| A．Writing a thank-you note isn’t important to others at all. |
| B．People like to write thank-you notes when someone helps them. |
| C．Kumar says that people don’t feel awkward getting thank-you notes. |
| D．When getting thank- you notes, people don’t care about the warmth of them. |
(①=Para. (自然段)1；②=Para.2；③=Para. 3；④=Para. 4；⑤=Para. 5
A． | B． | C． | D． |
2 . ①Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.Aristotle,a Greek thinker,said,"Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words,we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
②The 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 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.People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
③Another secret to living a happy life is to be active,and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time.Many people experience this dancing,or playing a sport,such as swimming.You can forget about your problems,and only think about the activity.
④Finally,many people find happiness in helping others.Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others.If you want to feel happier,do good things for someone.You can help a friend with his or her studies,go shopping to buy food for an elderly person,or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes．
1. The second paragraph tells us that ．| A．we shouldn't think about our future | B．some people fail to live a happy life |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life | D．the more friends you have,the happier you will be |
| A．hobbies take up too much time | B．it's wrong to spend time on work |
| C．everyone knows how to live a happier life | D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
| A．Happiness is always around us in some small things． |
| B．People are able to find and make their own happiness． |
| C．Money and success will never bring people happiness． |
| D．An active person who enjoy simple life must be very happy． |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．how lo enjoy life | B．the secrets of happiness |
| C．what Aristotle said about happiness | D．the ideas for helping other people to be happy |
3 . Isn’t spring a beautiful season? Flowers of all colors and shapes can be seen everywhere. They make our world look and smell better. So, it is no surprise that people love flowers! Well…except for one—dandelions(蒲公英)!
In order to have a tidy garden, we try our best to kill all dandelions or dig them out—only to see these unwanted plants grow right back. But that’s not bad because we have good reasons to leave them alone.
In fact, a 2014 study lists dandelions as one of the top 41 healthiest foods. Dandelions are full of vitamins (维生素)K, A,E and C. They have long been used as medicine.
Another great thing about dandelions is that you can eat every part of them, either cooked or
uncooked. You can also put flowers or roots (根) in hot water to make dandelion tea. Great! Nothing goes to waste!
Besides, dandelions are fun for kids! Pick the white top, close your eyes, make a wish and blow! If you blow all of it off in one breath, your wish will come true! This game is played all over the world.
Still unwanted plants? Of course not! Dandelions are good for human health as well as our kitchen. They also provide kids with free toys! So next time when you are blowing them, blow harder —you’re helping this great plant grow in the wild, even if your own wish does not come true!
1. The first paragraph is mainly to draw reader’s attention to _______.| A．flowers | B．colors | C．shapes | D．dandelions |
| A．have no flowers | B．cannot be eaten | C．are easy to kill | D．are healthy plants |
| A．kill them | B．have fun | C．make tea | D．have everything |
( ①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5 ⑥=Para.6)
| A．①②;③④⑤;⑥ | B．①②;③④;⑤⑥ |
| C．①②③;④⑤;⑥ | D．①;②③;④⑤⑥ |
