Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind. According to recent polls, sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy. Psychologists have been studying the factors that contribute to happiness. It is not predictable, nor is a person in an apparently ideal situation necessarily happy. The ideal situation may have little to do with his actual feelings.A good education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness. Though both may contribute, they are only chief factors if the person is seriously undereducated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs.The rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even those with very low incomes. People with college educations are somewhat happier than those who did not graduate from high school, and it is believed that this is mainly because they have more opportunities to control their lives. Yet people with a high income and a college education may be less happy than those with the same income and no college education.Poor health does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those in pain. Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness. Those who have good relationship with other family members are happier than those who live alone. Love has a higher correlation with happiness than any other factors.It should be noted that people quickly get used to what they have, and they are happiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where it stands at a given time.Children whose parents were happily married have happier childhoods, but are not necessarily happier adults.The best formula for happiness is to be able to develop AQ (Adversity Quotient that can be of great benefit when running into trouble), to have a personal involvement and commitment, and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.(1)It can be inferred from the passage that A.happiness is neither predictable nor apparent. B.a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happy.C.the rich are not likely to be happier than the midd le-income group.D.happiness is not necessarily connected to one's situation in society.(2) According to the article,happiness is greatly dependent upon A.a happy childhood in which one can do whatever he likes.B.great wealth with which one can buy anything.C.a feeling that conditions are becoming for the better.D.a college degree that can help one achieve great success.(3)The letter AQ in the last paragraph most probably mean A.ambition to defeat others in a severe competition. B.ability to overcome difficulty and get out of embarrassing situation.C.methods of solving difficult problems and challenges in life.D.attitudes towards severe competition especially in trouble.(4)The best title of this passage may be A.What Does Happiness Lie inB.Happiness and UnhappinessC.Different Kinds of HappinessD.Causes of Happiness and Unhappiness(4)The best title of this passage may be .A.What Does Happiness Consist inB.Happiness and UnhappinessC.Different Kinds of HappinessD.Causes of Happiness and Unhappiness
Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind. According to recent polls, sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy. Psychologists have been studying the factors that contribute to happiness. It is not predictable, nor is a person in an apparently ideal situation necessarily happy. The ideal situation may have little to do with his actual feelings.
A good education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness. Though both may contribute, they are only chief factors if the person is seriously undereducated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs.
The rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even those with very low incomes. People with college educations are somewhat happier than those who did not graduate from high school, and it is believed that this is mainly because they have more opportunities to control their lives. Yet people with a high income and a college education may be less happy than those with the same income and no college education.
Poor health does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those in pain. Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness. Those who have good relationship with other family members are happier than those who live alone. Love has a higher correlation with happiness than any other factors.
It should be noted that people quickly get used to what they have, and they are happiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where it stands at a given time.
Children whose parents were happily married have happier childhoods, but are not necessarily happier adults.
The best formula for happiness is to be able to develop AQ (Adversity Quotient that can be of great benefit when running into trouble), to have a personal involvement and commitment, and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
(1)It can be inferred from the passage that
A.happiness is neither predictable nor apparent. B.a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happy.
C.the rich are not likely to be happier than the midd le-income group.
D.happiness is not necessarily connected to one's situation in society.
(2) According to the article,happiness is greatly dependent upon
A.a happy childhood in which one can do whatever he likes.
B.great wealth with which one can buy anything.
C.a feeling that conditions are becoming for the better.
D.a college degree that can help one achieve great success.
(3)The letter AQ in the last paragraph most probably mean
A.ambition to defeat others in a severe competition.
B.ability to overcome difficulty and get out of embarrassing situation.
C.methods of solving difficult problems and challenges in life.
D.attitudes towards severe competition especially in trouble.
(4)The best title of this passage may be
A.What Does Happiness Lie in
B.Happiness and Unhappiness
C.Different Kinds of Happiness
D.Causes of Happiness and Unhappiness
(4)The best title of this passage may be .
- A.What Does Happiness Consist in
- B.Happiness and Unhappiness
- C.Different Kinds of Happiness
- D.Causes of Happiness and Unhappiness
题目解答
答案
(1)D
(2)C
(3)B
(4)A