We all know that money can't buy happiness,but 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 want;we 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 earn,no matter how much we have in the bank,no matter how nice our clothing or cars or toys,none 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 happiness?Luckily,it'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 have,what their lives are like,and how happy they are.
Here they are,the Three Secrets to Happiness:
1.Good relationships. We have a human need to be close to and to be intimate with other human beings. Having good and supportive friendships,a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy.
Action steps:Take time,today,to spend time with your loved ones,to tell them what they mean to you,to listen to them,and to develop your relationships with them.
2.Positive thinking. I'm obviously a big proponent of positive thinking as the best way to achieve your goals,and 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 empowered,take control of their lives,and have a positive outlook on life.
Action steps:Make positive thinking a habit. In fact,this 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 silly,but it works for me,every time.
3.Flow. 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 mindless,but when they're absorbed in a mindful challenge.
Action steps:Find 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?
A.The Secrets to Happiness B.What is happiness?
C.Money vs Happiness D.Who are happy?
26.The writer expresses his ________ attitude towards money and wealth.
A.negative B.supportive
C.objective D.respective
27.Which of the following doesn't belong to the advice given by the writer?
A.Being engaged in what you are interested in. B.Having good relationships with others.
C.Watching TV. D.Being optimistic about your life.
AAC
人生感悟类阅读的概念:
生活感悟类的文章就是指能给人心灵以启迪,使人从中受到教育的文章。这类文章的体裁可以是记叙文,如生活中一些感人故事或情感故事,有点类似心灵鸡汤一样的短文。
生活感悟类阅读解题指导:
一、文章特点:
生活感悟类的文章就是指能给人心灵以启迪,使人从中受到教育的文章。这类文章的体裁可以是记叙文,如生活中一些感人故事或情感故事,有点类似心灵鸡汤一样的短文。有时故事的结尾会有一句“点睛之笔”,点出全文的中心思想,就像《伊索寓言》里的寓言一样。还可能是夹叙夹议的哲理散文或生活随笔。散文随笔通常会阐述一种朴素易懂,耳熟能详的人生道理或宝贵品质。文章的结构和议论文类似,一般是总分总或总分结构。每段首句或尾句为主题句(论点),其它句子围绕主题展开论述(论据),论证方法多种多样,或举例,或引用名言,或正反对照等。
二、解题技巧:
针对生活感悟类文章的特点,做这类文章的完形填空时,要特别注意以下几点:
1、重点理解全文的首句。如果是记叙文,找出when,where,who,what等基本要素。如果是散文随笔,充分理解文章的中心句—全文的主题。
2、阅读全文的结尾段或结尾句,有助于理解文章所阐述或蕴含的哲理、感悟或忠告等。
3、调动自己的背景知识和情感。这类文章不会讲大道理也不会涉及到一些很专业的知识技术领域,而是谈一些小事和简单的道理,所以如果读者能和作者产生感情上的共鸣,读者会更好地把握作者的意图态度,从而提高做题的准确度。因此,考生在平时要做一个有心人,即用心去感悟生活中发生的小事,思考人生的一些基本道理,多阅读一些短小精悍的美文,多写写自己的心情故事和对生活学习的感悟。只有平时多用心,做题时才能调动自己的背景知识和情感。
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A. Take full responsibility B. Slow down your pace C. Find an advisor D. Cherish people around you E. Find your deepest values F. Be willing to change |
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You need to change in order to grow. Changing your life is a continuous process. It never ends. The moment you stop changing, you stop growing. Here are some tips that may help to change your life:
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To change your life, you need time to think and reflect. If you are always busy, you won’t have the time to think about your life, let alone taking action to change it. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast ― you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.
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It’s your life; nobody can change it but you. If you aren’t willing to change, then nothing in this world can make you do so. To build the willingness to change, first you should realize that your life can be better than it is now. No matter how good your life is, it can always be improved. On the other hand, don’t feel hopeless if your life doesn’t seem good right now. You can always change your life for the better.
Don’t blame other people for the bad things that happen in your life. Don’t blame your family, friends, boss, or the economy. Whether your life goes up or down depends on you and you alone. Stephen Covey once said, “We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.”
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Deep down in your heart, there are some principles that you know is true. Take the time to find them. What do you think is the most valuable thing in life? What principles do you think you must follow to live a fulfilling life? These are the values that you need to align yourself with. Find them and remind yourself constantly about them.
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Not only can this person give you advice on what to do in certain situations, he can also warn you about possible pitfalls in your path. Without a mentor, most likely you will have to learn many lessons the hard way. Having a mentor will save you serious amount of time.