VI.完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，计15分)

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy， 36 few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone 37 lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words，we make 38 own happiness. Here are 39 ways to help you be happier.

40 secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often，we spend so much time 41 about the future—for example，getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the 42. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures，such as 43 a good book，listening to your favorite music，or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends tend to live happier and healthier lives.

The second secret to leading a happy life is to be 44. Many people experience this by dancing，or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems，and 45 think about the activity.

Finally，many people find happiness in helping 46 .According to studies，people feel good 47 they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier，do 48 for someone. You can help a friend 49 his or her studies，go shopping to get food for 50 old neighbor，or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

36. A. but B. as C. or D. so

37. A. do not accept B. do not take C. do not bring D. do not like

38. A. us B. our C. ours D. ourselves

39. A. few B. a few C. a little D. little

40. A. The first B. At first C. First of all D. The last

41. A. thinking B. think C. to think D. thought

42. A. past B. present C. future D. yesterday

43. A. seeing B. watching C. reading D. looking

44. A. active B. quiet C. strict D. cold

45. A. ever B. never C. only D. yet

46. A. another B. other C. others D. the other

47. A. what B. when C. where D. why

48. A. something nice B. something serious C. something difficult D. something bad

49. A. in B. on C. with D. at

50. A. a B. an C. / D. two