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湖南省常德市鼎城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret to happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others.为别人做好事能让你感到快乐。 You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness.
为别人做好事能让你感到快乐。
Carl is a teenager from Germany, studying in Garden School. He is very interested in Chinese classic (经典的) novels. He wants to buy some books to read but he doesn't know what to choose. Therefore, he asked his classmates to recommend (推荐) some ad he has made a list according to their recommendations.
Romance of the Three Kingdom Writer: Luo Guanzhong (1330—1400) Introduced by: Tom Reason for introduction: It influences the world most because it is very rich in strategies (策略) and many are useful today. One of them in the story is the Empty Fort Strategy (空城计) by the famous strategist Zhuge Liang. The story has spread all over the world. Price: ¥58 | Dream of the Red Chamber Writer: Cao Xueqin (1715—1763) Introduced by: Coco Reason for introduction: It is worth reading as there is a whole group of fans around the world called "Redologists (红学研究者)". They have meetings and discuss its details (细节). It offers a wide view of society. The female characters (女性人物) in it are especially strong. Cao wished to respect them. Price; ¥55 |
The Journey to the West Writer: Wu Chengen (about 1501—1582) Introduced by: Chen Ying Reason for introduction: It is a classic novel published (出版) in the 16th century. It has active spirit and no fear of difficulties. It focuses on (关注) a "hero's journey" and the hero must complete difficult tasks, learning lessons along the way. Price: ¥64 | The Water Margin Writer: Shi Naian (1296—1371) Introduced by: Judy Reason for introduction: It focuses on action and anti-hero themes (主题). Though the 108 people, 105 men and 3 women, may be "bad guys", they make their mind to protect their own people. The novel has been translated into many languages, including German. Price: ¥45 |
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