1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to admire those who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have     1     (value) cars and lots of money.     2     (actual), happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble, your friends will lend you     3     hand. When you are successful, you friends will provide you with     4     (congratulation). When you do something wrong, people who love you will help you correct it. And doing something good for others     5     (make) you feel happy, too.     6    (take) a look around you, you’ll see yourself     7     (surround) with happiness.

Happiness is not necessarily related     8     money. It is a feeling in your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very lucky because you have something else     9     can’t be bought with money. When meeting with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances     10     (challenge) yourself. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.

2 . An obstacle usually refers to a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something. Whether it was in your past, or you’re presently facing an obstacle, you have to resolve it. Some people avoid obstacles or deny their existence. Others let obstacles control them, and they feel defeated. Your attitude towards obstacles will define the outcome of whether you rise from the challenge, or remain stuck in it. Here are some more great things to love about obstacles.

First, obstacles give you purposes. Sometimes obstacles can reset your goals. You might have always had a particular way of doing things, or wanted to pursue certain goals; but when you’re faced with setbacks or difficulties, you’re forced to re-think, and re-examine your path. You may end up focusing on something new and exciting. Or, you may concentrate on something that you otherwise wouldn’t have if not for the particular setback. By having to overcome an obstacle, you’ll be fulfilling a purpose, rather than just going through the motions. Second, obstacles prepare you for the unexpected. Obstacles serve as guides for where to go next. Even though obstacles can bring out many negative emotions in us, such as frustration, anger, or sadness, it’s important to realize that they don’t stop you from reaching your intended goals. Instead, they, in a way, give you time to stop and think if perhaps there is a new and better path to take and what you can prepare for what will happen along the way. Obstacles shift your perspective.

Obstacles whether you like them or not are unavoidable. Life will never stop throwing you new obstacles. So, the best thing to do is know how to better see and address these obstacles, and transform them into opportunities for self-improvement. The more you’re able to see obstacles as being an advantage to your life, the better you’ll be at managing them.

Accepting obstacles will be rewarding. It will make you constantly change and adapt to new situations, allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself.

1. What does the word “obstacle” in the passage probably mean?

A．passion.	B．adversity.
C．reputation.	D．expedition.

2. What determines the outcome of obstacles you face?

A．Your own attitude.	B．Your quick adaptation.
C．Your adequate preparation.	D．Your optimistic perseverance.

3. How would obstacles result in benefits?

A．They prevent your negative emotions.

B．They give you advantages over others.

C．They make you think quickly and critically.

D．They allow you to view things from new angles.

4. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Avoiding obstacles does harm to life.	B．Loving obstacles benefits a lot.
C．Obstacles are actually unavoidable.	D．Obstacles are double-edged swords.