外研版七年级英语下册 Unit 1 understanding ideas 阅读专项练习
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
第一篇
Happiness is a feeling that lights up your eyes, makes your steps light and makes you want to sing for no reason. Everyone wants to be happy. But sometimes, a guest comes in without invitation. It's unhappiness. Don't let it get you down. Send it away!
When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. As the saying goes: When you smile, the world smiles with you; when you cry, you cry alone. Wearing a smile will make you more charming and help you to win lots of friends. A good mood always gives you hope, which makes trouble and problems easier to handle.
No matter how happy you are, it's normal to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while. Life is full of ups and downs. We can't change the way life is, but we can do our best to change a bad situation into a good one. To help us do this, it's good to know some of the factors (因素) that influence happiness.
One of the biggest factors is social relationships. People who are close to family and friends are happier than people who don't have those relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to relax and build confidence. Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more outgoing.
Another factor is work or school. If you enjoy school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, you will still feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, your negative attitude may cause you to feel bored and upset that you have to do so much work.
A third factor is your attitude towards life. How do you feel if you fail in an exam Maybe you think it's unfair because you always study hard and should have got a good mark. You can't stop blaming yourself. Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made stupid mistakes, and tell yourself, "Take it easy! I'll do better next time!" Your attitude makes a big difference.
The writer tells us ______ factors that influence happiness.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
If you fail in an exam you should ______.
A. blame yourself B. complain about others
C. work harder than before D. go through the paper and find out the reasons
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Life is full of ups and downs.
B. When you cry, the world cries with you.
C. It's unusual to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while.
D. If you hate school, your positive attitude may cause you to feel less bored.
What does the underlined word "charming" mean in Chinese
A. 友好的 B. 愉快的 C. 有魅力的 D. 害羞的
What is the main idea of the passage
A. Happiness is a feeling.
B. We should always wear a smile.
C. We have many problems in our life.
D. There are some factors that influence happiness.
第二篇
True happiness doesn't come from material things. It comes from the simple joys of life, like spending time with loved ones, helping others, and doing what you love.
Take, for example, my grandmother. She lived in a small house and didn't have much money. But she was one of the happiest people I knew. Every day, she would spend hours gardening, growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables. She loved sharing her produce with neighbours. She also volunteered at the local community centre, where she would help children with their homework and organize activities for the elderly.
My grandmother taught me that happiness is not about how much you have, but about how you live your life. She found joy in the simplest things and always had a positive attitude. She would say, "As long as I have my health, my family, and my garden, I'm a happy woman."
Another example is my friend Tom. He is a musician. He doesn't make a lot of money from his music, but he loves what he does. He spends his days writing songs, playing in small clubs, and sharing his music with others. He says that the most important thing to him is making people happy with his music.
Tom and my grandmother are two examples of people who have found true happiness. They don't care about material possessions or money. They focus on the things that truly matter in life.
What does the writer think true happiness comes from
A. Material things.
B. Making a lot of money.
C. The simple joys of life.
D. Living in a big house.
What did the writer's grandmother do to find happiness
A. She bought a lot of new things.
B. She spent time gardening and helping others.
C. She traveled to many places.
D. She watched TV all day.
Why does Tom love being a musician
A. Because he can make a lot of money.
B. Because he can meet famous people.
C. Because he can make people happy with his music.
D. Because he can live in a big city.
What do the writer's grandmother and Tom have in common
A. They both have a lot of money.
B. They both care about material possessions.
C. They both focus on the things that truly matter in life.
D. They both live in big houses.
What is the best title for this passage
A. The Importance of Material Things
B. How to Make a Lot of Money
C. True Happiness
D. My Grandmother and My Friend
第三篇
Happiness is a journey, not a destination. It's not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires effort, patience, and a positive attitude.
One of the keys to finding happiness is to focus on the present moment. Many of us spend our time worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. We miss out on the beauty and joy that is happening right now. By practicing mindfulness, we can learn to appreciate the present moment and find happiness in the here and now.
Another important aspect of happiness is gratitude. When we take the time to appreciate the things we have, we are more likely to feel happy and content. Whether it's a roof over our heads, a loving family, or good health, there are always things to be grateful for. By keeping a gratitude journal and writing down the things we are thankful for every day, we can train our minds to focus on the positive.
In addition, helping others is a great way to find happiness. When we do something kind for someone else, it not only makes them feel good, but it also makes us feel good. Whether it's volunteering at a local charity, helping a neighbour with their groceries, or simply offering a kind word, there are many ways to make a difference in the lives of others.
Finally, it's important to take care of ourselves. This means getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and taking time for the things we enjoy. When we take care of our physical and mental health, we are better able to handle the stresses of life and find happiness.
What does the writer think happiness is
A. A destination.
B. Something that can be achieved overnight.
C. A journey.
D. Having a lot of money.
How can we find happiness according to the passage
A. By focusing on the future.
B. By dwelling on the past.
C. By practicing mindfulness.
D. By worrying about everything.
What is an important aspect of happiness
A. Complaining about what we don't have.
B. Being ungrateful.
C. Helping others.
D. Ignoring others.
Why is it important to take care of ourselves
A. Because it makes us lazy.
B. Because it makes us selfish.
C. Because it makes us better able to handle the stresses of life and find happiness.
D. Because it makes us forget about others.
What is the best way to train our minds to focus on the positive
A. By keeping a gratitude journal.
B. By watching TV all day.
C. By playing video games.
D. By arguing with others.
答案
第一篇
B。根据文章提到的 “One of the biggest factors is social relationships.”“Another factor is work or school.”“A third factor is your attitude towards life.” 可知，作者告诉我们影响幸福的因素有三个，所以选 B。
D。根据文章最后一段 “Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made stupid mistakes” 可知，如果你考试不及格，你应该仔细检查试卷，找出原因，所以选 D。
A。根据文章第三段 “Life is full of ups and downs.” 可知 A 正确；根据第二段 “When you smile, the world smiles with you; when you cry, you cry alone.” 可知 B 错误；根据第三段 “No matter how happy you are, it's normal to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while.” 可知 C 错误；根据倒数第二段 “But if you hate school, your negative attitude may cause you to feel bored and upset that you have to do so much work.” 可知 D 错误，所以选 A。
C。根据语境 “Wearing a smile will make you more charming and help you to win lots of friends.”，面带微笑会让你更有魅力，从而赢得很多朋友，所以 charming 意思是 “有魅力的”，选 C。
D。文章主要介绍了影响幸福的一些因素，所以选 D。
第二篇
C。根据文章第一段 “True happiness doesn't come from material things. It comes from the simple joys of life” 可知，作者认为真正的幸福来自生活中的简单快乐，所以选 C。
B。根据文章第二段 “Every day, she would spend hours gardening, growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables. She loved sharing her produce with neighbours. She also volunteered at the local community centre” 可知，作者的祖母通过园艺和帮助他人找到幸福，所以选 B。
C。根据文章第四段 “He says that the most important thing to him is making people happy with his music.” 可知，Tom 喜欢当音乐家是因为他可以用音乐让人们快乐，所以选 C。
C。根据文章最后一段 “Tom and my grandmother are two examples of people who have found true happiness. They don't care about material possessions or money. They focus on the things that truly matter in life.” 可知，作者的祖母和 Tom 的共同之处是他们都关注生活中真正重要的事情，所以选 C。
C。文章主要讲述了真正的幸福是什么，所以最佳标题是 True Happiness，选 C。
第三篇
C。根据文章第一段 “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” 可知，作者认为幸福是一段旅程，所以选 C。
C。根据文章第二段 “By practicing mindfulness, we can learn to appreciate the present moment and find happiness in the here and now.” 可知，通过练习正念可以找到幸福，所以选 C。
C。根据文章第四段 “In addition, helping others is a great way to find happiness.” 可知，帮助他人是幸福的一个重要方面，所以选 C。
C。根据文章最后一段 “When we take care of our physical and mental health, we are better able to handle the stresses of life and find happiness.” 可知，照顾好自己很重要是因为它能让我们更好地应对生活压力并找到幸福，所以选 C。
A。根据文章第三段 “By keeping a gratitude journal and writing down the things we are thankful for every day, we can train our minds to focus on the positive.” 可知，保持感恩日记是训练我们的思维关注积极方面的最佳方式，所以选 A。
