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1、英语天天练5 学生姓名_ 得分_I 阅读理解（共8题；每小题2分，满分16分）1 Everyone hopes for happiness and satisfaction in life. However, life is short and changeable . It can be tough to all of us most of the time. So, how to live a peaceful life in contentment(满足) is a big issue worth thinking carefully. Have you ever noticed tha
2、t the more you have, the more you want? Lets face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life, we will run into disappointment. Only when we understand that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfact
3、ion. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are. Focus on what you are thankful for. 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 c
4、ould be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can damage our happiness really. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up stopping them back from moving forward in a
5、 more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and care about the current moment to find more joy and achievement.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 cont
6、rast (对比)can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our opinion in a dissatisfying position. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big dreams and future goals, you might elide the daily pleasures which are
7、 around you. Learn to slow down and enjoy the wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task youre doing at the moment. Dont let the life pass you by because youre always on the go .Practice looking at life through the lens(透镜) of satisfaction and it will become more natural.1 How
8、can we live with satisfaction ? _ A. To change our lifestyle. B. To have a motivation in life. C. To give less attention to what we are thankful for. D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.2. The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 6) probably means “_”. A. enjoy B. change C. create
9、 D. ignore3. What should you do to put yourself in a good mood? _ A. Make time for simple pleasures. B. Learn from successful people. C. Focus on your future goals. D. Create chance to learn more.4. As for the advice on how to live in happiness and satisfaction, which one is not included? _ A. stay
10、thankful B. Dont ask for more C. compare more with others D. Dont focus on future goals.2In the computer age, most of us take a broadband Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, todays connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, c
11、omplex websites load quickly, and files download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigger too.Theres a catch, of course. You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you dont, its slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out, the
12、re may be no Internet access at all.Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations. In cities and suburbs, its relatively easy to provide access for everyone. It is much more difficult to deliver access to t
13、hose living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely(稀疏地) populated areas. The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldnt cover the expense.But every year, technological advancements all
14、ow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies arent available everywhere. Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper, more efficient fiber optics cable
15、s(光纤电缆) promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users.Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesnt have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication, it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.5. The underlined part “ a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “_”.A. a rare challenge B. a desirable planC. an efficient device
