.七选五
(2014·豫南五市二模)
Have you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want? Let's face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesn't come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life, we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. __1__
__2__ Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.
When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our wellbeing. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. __3__ So work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.
When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life, we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position. __4__
When you focus on your big ambitions and future goals, you might neglect the daily pleasures that surround you. __5__ Stay present and focus on the task you're undertaking at the moment. Don't let the life pass you by because you're always on the go and distracted by ambitions.
Practice looking at life through the lens(镜头) of contentment and it will become more natural.
A.Learn to create chances to achieve your goal.
B.What you should do is to put yourself in a good mood.
C.Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.
D.Focus on what you are thankful for.
E.What happened in the past is done and gone.
F.Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.
G.Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you.
文章大意：本文就如何帮助自己保持快乐的心态提出了具体的建议。
答案：
1.C 本文接下来的4段都是关于如何帮助自己保持快乐的心态的具体的建议。故C项符合上下文串联。
2.D 后面的“appreciate”以及“grateful”可知，D项thankful符合语境。
3.E 该段讲的是把握现在，不要对过去的事情遗憾和后悔。所以E项符合语境。
4.F 该段讲的是不要与人攀比，句中的“other people”与F项照应。
5.G 该段讲的是不要忽略当下的快乐，与G项照应。而且原文的“pleasures that surround you.”与G项的 “wonder and beauty around you.”照应。
