2020新上教版高中英语选择性必修一unit1课文及翻译.docxVIP

2020新上外版选择性必修一课文及翻译 PAGE 1蒲公英语 瑞齐英语 Richielee PAGE 1 Unit 1 Feeling good A Reading and Interaction Is chocolate the answer? Have you ever wondered what makes people happy? Why are some people on cloud nine while others are always down in the dumps? What’s the secret?Is it pots of money,good health,loving relationships,owning the latest gadget or simply chocolate? The latest World Happiness Report says that prosperity is not the main reason for happiness. If you suffer real hardship,you are unlikely to be happy,but once your basic needs are met,money and material things become less of a necessary.Happiness depends more on recognizing the things you have and appreciating them,rather than getting more things.Yes,money can buy you the latest smartphone,tablet or fashion item,and you might get a kick out of owning these material objects, but this enjoyment is usually short-lived.Remember all those presents you got for your birthday when you were little?You were over the moon when you opened them,but not for long.A month later,they were lying abandoned at the bottom of a drawer.And have you forgotten those delicious chocolates that made you feel really happy when you were eating them,but ill after you’d finished them all? It seems that deep,long-lasting happiness comes from intangible things,rather than things like chocolates and smartphones.One essential factor is human relationships.People who have the support of family members and also have strong friendships are more likely to be happy.Feeling protected and respected and knowing you can trust in the people around you is vital.But happiness means you have to give and take.Performing acts of kindness and generosity on a regular basis, for example,listening to a friend in need or carrying a neighbour’s shopping,will make you feel on top of the world.Even a simple smile can work wonders.In fact,they say that one smile makes a person feel as good as eating 2,000 bars of chocolate (not all at once,of course!) It’