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【題目】We often meet with losses and downs in life.When I was young,I always went to my family and friends for help. As I grew older and became more independent,the advice from them wasn't enough and I began to read some books, which helped me a lot.Here I’d like to recommend some of them to you.

●The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler

This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神經(jīng)病學(xué)家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard.Burchard in turn describes what he believes the purpose of life is: it's being happy.

●Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard

Written by a French doctor,Dr.Ricard beautifully describes ways in which,happiness can be achieved.He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.

●The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,Eckhart Tolle

The present moment is the only moment you have control of at any time in your life.In this book,Eckhart Tolle describes the importance of being present in spite of the mind's desire to be anywhere but now.

●The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho

Coelho uses a fictional story to describe the potential theme of this book.You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.Of course,you're required to work and devote yourself to achieving your goals.

【1】Which book is probably an interview?

A. The Art of Happiness.

B. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill.

C. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

D. The Alchemist.

【2】What is Matthieu Ricard's opinion about happiness?

A. Being wealthy is the basis of happiness.

B. Happiness belongs to those fortunate people.

C. A strong will and efforts count in getting happiness.

D. Living happily in the present is tough for most people.

【3】Who agrees that we are the master of our own life?

A. Eckhart Tolle. B. Paulo Coelho.

C. Matthieu Ricard. D. Brendan Burchard.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【解析】在日常生活中,我們會經(jīng)常碰到困難,也會經(jīng)常求助于人。讀書會給你很大的幫助，本文推薦一些有關(guān)這方面的書。

【1】A

推理判斷題。根據(jù)The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler中This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神經(jīng)病學(xué)家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard可知A. The Art of Happiness.這本書是一篇采訪。故選A。

【2】C

推理判斷題。根據(jù)Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard中He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.可知獲得幸福的堅強意志和努力是值得的。故選C。

【3】B

細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho中You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.可知Paulo Coelho同意我們時自己生活的主人。故選B。