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      Are you happy?Do you remember a time when you were happy?Are you seeking happiness today?
      Many have sought a variety of sources for their feelings of happiness.Some have put their hearts and
efforts into their work.Too many have turned to drugs and alcohol.Meanwhile,  untold numbers have
looked for it in the possession of expensive cars,  exotic (異國(guó)的)vacation homes and other popular
"toys". Most of their efforts have a root in one common fact:people are looking for a lasting source of
happiness.
      Unfortunately,  I believe that happiness escapes from many people because they misunderstand the
journey of finding it.I have heard many people say that,  "I'll be happy when I get my new promotion."
or "I'll be happy when I lose that extra 20 pounds." It is dangerous because it accepts that happiness is a
"response" to having,  being or doing something.
      In life,  we all experience stimulus (激勵(lì)) and response.Today,  some people think that an expensive
car is a stimulus,  and happiness is a response；a great paying job is a stimulus,  and happiness is a
response；a loving relationship is a stimulus,  and happiness is a response.This belief leaves us the
thinking and feeling:"I'll be happy when..."
     It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true.I believe that happiness is a stimulus and a
response is what life brings to those who are truly happy.When we are happy,  we tend to have more
success in our work.When we are happy,  people want to be around us and enjoy loving relationships.
When we are happy,  we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health.Happiness
is not a response but a stimulus.
      Happiness is a conscious choice we make every day of our lives.For unknown reason to me,  many
choose to be painful,  unsuccessful and angry most of the time.Happiness is not something that happens
to us after we get something we want-we usually get things we want after we choose to be happy.

1. From the second paragraph,  we know too many people________.

A. are not happy when they work hard
B. are not happy when they drink or take drugs
C. are happy when they possess their own expensive cars
D. all desire exotic vacation homes

2. Generally speaking,  most people feel happy because ________.

A. they think happiness is rooted in their deep hearts
B. they get what they want to have
C. they get a great paying job
D. they get an expensive car

3. Which of the following is right according to the author?

A. If you want to get what you want,  you first choose to be happy.
B. We should try to get more and then we'll be happy.
C. Most people today are happy.
D. Work is a necessary part in our daily life.

4. From the viewpoint of the author,  happiness is ________.

A. based on our needs    
B. unconditional
C. out of reach  
D. limited
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