Unit 1  The secrets of happiness 听力部分

一、短对话理解

你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

1. W: Look! This is a photo of my family.

M: What a big family, Sally! There are six people in your family.

2. W: I like my pet because she can sing and I want to teach her to speak. What about you, Sam?

M: Well, Kitty. I like my dog because I can play with him in the park.

3. M: Is Paul going to help us?

W: Paul? No way! When I talked to him, he just gave me the cold shoulder.

4. W: Tina is popular with her classmates.

M: Yes. There is always a smile on her face. It makes other people feel warm.

5. W: Hi, Bob. How is your day?

M: It is a busy day because I have classes all day. But I’m happy. I like those subjects.

二、长对话理解

你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。

W: Hi, Kevin. Kevin!

M: Sorry, Maria. I didn’t hear you because I was lost in this interesting story.

W: What story is it?

M: The Shirt of a Happy Man. We know this story in our Chinese class today.

W: Why do you like this story?

M: Well, because it is not only a great story with a surprising ending, but it’s also very meaningful.

W: So what did you learn from the story?

M: It taught me that we should be happy with what we have.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。

M: Hi, Mandy. Do you know there will be a sale at our school?

W: Really? When is it?

M: On Monday afternoon.

W: What do you want to sell?

M: I want to sell some books. I have kept them for many years.

W: Then why do you sell them?

M: I hope more people can fall in love with reading. Would you like to join the sale?

W: Yes. I will sell some old clothes.

M: Good idea. I’m sure someone will need the clothes.

W: Yeah. I feel excited that I can help others.

M: Me, too.

三、短文理解

你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个小题。请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。

M: Hello, everyone. I am Li Hua. I want to join the Sunshine Club because it is a great way to help others. I’m kind and outgoing. I’m good at telling stories and jokes. I can tell the old people interesting stories to make them happy. Besides, I can help the old people with some housework. So I think I can look after the old people well. All in all, I want to be part of Sunshine Club to help the old. It can make my life meaningful and bring happiness to the old.

四、信息转换

你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。

W: Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Having only money does not bring lasting happiness. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the little things in life. Enjoy the everyday joys of life, like reading a good book or meeting close friends.

Another secret to living a happy life is to stay active. Many people do this by dancing, playing sports, or enjoying different hobbies. These activities keep them fit and happy.

Finally, many people find joy in helping others. Studies show that people experience positive feelings when they help others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone.