题文
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. 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 could 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 really poison our well-being. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, 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. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.
When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you. 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 ambition.
Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.
小题1:How can we live with contentment?A．To change our lifestyle.B．To have a motivation in life.C．To give less attention to what we are grateful for.D．To realize the difference between needs and desires.小题2:What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A．Make wise decisions.B．Know the present situationC．Let go of regrets.D．Remember the past.小题3:The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 5) probably means “__”.A．enjoyB．changeC．createD．neglect小题4: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. 题型：未知难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:A
解析
人们总是获得的越多就渴望的越多，不能得到很多快乐，文章介绍了几种方法让我们得到更多的快乐。
小题1:细节题：从文章第一段的句子：only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.可知我们意识到需求和渴望的区别的时候，就可以满意的生活了，选D
小题2:段落大意题：从第三段的句子：so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.可知这段讲的是不要后悔，选C
小题3:猜词题：从第五段的句子：When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.当你专注于一些大的理想的时候，你就会忽视身边的日常的快乐，可知“elide”的意思是“忽视”，选D
小题4:细节题：从文章第三段的句子：so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.可知如果要自己情绪好，就要制造简单的快乐，选A
考点
据考高分专家说，试题“Have you ever notice.....”主要考查你对 [人生感悟类阅读 ]考点的理解。人生感悟类阅读
人生感悟类阅读的概念：
生活感悟类的文章就是指能给人心灵以启迪，使人从中受到教育的文章。这类文章的体裁可以是记叙文，如生活中一些感人故事或情感故事，有点类似心灵鸡汤一样的短文。
生活感悟类阅读解题指导：
一、文章特点：
生活感悟类的文章就是指能给人心灵以启迪，使人从中受到教育的文章。这类文章的体裁可以是记叙文，如生活中一些感人故事或情感故事，有点类似心灵鸡汤一样的短文。有时故事的结尾会有一句“点睛之笔”，点出全文的中心思想，就像《伊索寓言》里的寓言一样。还可能是夹叙夹议的哲理散文或生活随笔。散文随笔通常会阐述一种朴素易懂，耳熟能详的人生道理或宝贵品质。文章的结构和议论文类似，一般是总分总或总分结构。每段首句或尾句为主题句（论点），其它句子围绕主题展开论述（论据），论证方法多种多样，或举例，或引用名言，或正反对照等。
二、解题技巧：
针对生活感悟类文章的特点，做这类文章的完形填空时，要特别注意以下几点：
1、重点理解全文的首句。如果是记叙文，找出when，where，who，what等基本要素。如果是散文随笔，充分理解文章的中心句—全文的主题。
2、阅读全文的结尾段或结尾句，有助于理解文章所阐述或蕴含的哲理、感悟或忠告等。
3、调动自己的背景知识和情感。这类文章不会讲大道理也不会涉及到一些很专业的知识技术领域，而是谈一些小事和简单的道理，所以如果读者能和作者产生感情上的共鸣，读者会更好地把握作者的意图态度，从而提高做题的准确度。因此，考生在平时要做一个有心人，即用心去感悟生活中发生的小事，思考人生的一些基本道理，多阅读一些短小精悍的美文，多写写自己的心情故事和对生活学习的感悟。只有平时多用心，做题时才能调动自己的背景知识和情感。
