Question

【題目】 Why do some people seem to be naturally happier than others?

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have known the answer according to their recent study. Nine hundred twins took part in the study and had their happiness levels measured. The result shows that our genes(基因), in fact, control half of the personality traits(特點(diǎn)) that make us happy. And the other half is linked with lifestyles, careers and relationships. That is to say, individual differences in happiness are based on genetic differences between people.

"All human beings naturally desire happiness. We have found that happiness is partly rooted in genes," said Dr Alexander Weiss, the leader of the research. "This study is both a milestone and a new beginning: A milestone because we are now sure that there is a genetic side of happiness and a new beginning because the happy genes have just been found."

However, the researchers warn that genes are not the whole story. The environment can also affect oar happiness levels. In fact, a great deal of our happiness is directly connected with whatever is happening in our lives. Thus finding the right matters affecting us is the correct thing.

To become truly happy, we need to understand our important needs perfectly for if we fail to satisfy our needs, then unhappiness might happen. Besides, doing simple things, such as keeping a journal and writing down three things that we are thankful for every day, can increase our long-term happiness. Will you try it tonight?

【1】What plays the most important role in making us happy?

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【2】What tip will you give to the people who are easily unhappy?

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【3】Some people think wealth seems to bring all happiness in life. Do you agree with this point of view? Why or why not?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Our genes.

【2】Learn to be active and thankful.

【3】No. Because we can't buy many important things with money, such as health, happiness and knowledge.

【解析】

文章大意：結(jié)果表明，我們的基因?qū)嶋H上控制了使我們快樂(lè)的一半性格特征。另一半則與生活方式、事業(yè)和人際關(guān)系有關(guān)。也就是說(shuō)，幸福感的個(gè)體差異是基于人與人之間的基因差異。

研究人員警告說(shuō)，基因并不是全部。環(huán)境也會(huì)影響oar的幸福水平。事實(shí)上，我們的很多快樂(lè)都與我們生活中發(fā)生的事情直接相關(guān)。因此，找到影響我們的正確事物是正確的。

【1】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“The result shows that our genes(基因), in fact, control half of the personality traits(特點(diǎn)) that make us happy. And the other half is linked with lifestyles, careers and relationships. That is to say, individual differences in happiness are based on genetic differences between people.” 結(jié)果表明，我們的基因?qū)嶋H上控制了使我們快樂(lè)的一半性格特征。另一半則與生活方式、事業(yè)和人際關(guān)系有關(guān)。也就是說(shuō)，幸福感的個(gè)體差異是基于人與人之間的基因差異�？芍�，故答案為Our genes.

【2】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“To become truly happy, we need to understand our important needs perfectly for if we fail to satisfy our needs, then unhappiness might happen. Besides, doing simple things, such as keeping a journal and writing down three things that we are thankful for every day, can increase our long-term happiness.” 要想真正快樂(lè)，我們需要完美地理解我們的重要需求，因?yàn)槿绻�我們不能滿(mǎn)足我們的需求，那么不快樂(lè)就會(huì)發(fā)生。此外，做一些簡(jiǎn)單的事情，比如記日記，每天記下三件我們感激的事情，可以增加我們長(zhǎng)期的幸福感�？芍�，故答案為Learn to be active and thankful.

【3】

理解概括題。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容可知，有些人認(rèn)為財(cái)富似乎能帶來(lái)生活中所有的幸福。這個(gè)觀點(diǎn)是不對(duì)的，因?yàn)槲覀冇缅X(qián)買(mǎi)不到很多重要的東西，比如健康、幸福和知識(shí)。故答案為No. Because we can't buy many important things with money, such as health, happiness and knowledge.