高中英语高考M6 Unit 2 What is happiness to you(测)-2022年高考英语一轮复习讲练测(新高考•江苏)(原卷)

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M6 Unit 2 What is happiness to you(测)-2022年高考英语一轮复习讲练测(新高考•江苏)一、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A(2021·浙江高三月考)Our brain doesn’t know how to be happy, or even content. It simply lacks the genetic instructions to carry out that task. It knows how to do a million other less important things, from writing a letter to maintaining our balance; from appreciating the music of Bach to smelling a rose, but if you ask the brain to be happy, it simply doesn’t know how to respond.This is because the genetic code is only concerned with survival and reproduction, which happiness does not necessarily have anything to do with, and therefore belongs in a different realm. Nature doesn't want us to always feel content and satisfied, let alone happy, as this would lower our guard against possible threats to our survival.Happiness, as the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes put it, is “like a feather flying in the air. It flies light, but not for very long.” It is so elusive that it has also been compared to a butterfly, which “when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you,” according to 19th-century American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. In any case, what is clear is that happiness is, at best, fleeting (飞逝的) and inconstant.In this blog, we will look at the myth of happiness from many perspectives and, in the process, we will touch on topics such as happy personalities, the unhappy workings of the brain, evolution, dreams, and even fairy tales. I explore all these issues in detail in my book, which shares its title with this blog. Happiness is a crucial concept. We spend all of our lives pursuing it, so it deserves a very careful analysis.We are determined by our biological design to experience mixed and messy emotions. But the silver lining is the knowledge that having difficult emotions doesn’t represent a personal failure. The inevitable unhappiness that we all suffer from time to time is not a shortcoming that demands urgent repair. Far from it. This unhappiness is, in fact, what makes us human.1.Why does our brain lack the genetic instructions to be happy？A. Because being happy is less important than appreciating and creating art.B. Because happiness has little to do with the continuation of a species.C. Because we tend to be more aware of the threats when we are unhappy.D. Because feeling good isn’t one of our concerns in living a life.2.What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 most probably mean？A. Difficult to achieve  B. Easy to expose  C. Unable to explain D. Likely to remain3.What can we learn from the passage?A. We should make happiness our top concern no matter what.B. Negative emotions always require immediate attention.C. Social failures are more likely to be troubled by negative feelings.D. We should accept difficult emotions as a natural part of life.B(2021·南昌市八一中学高三模拟)The secret to happiness is keeping busy, research has found.Keeping the mind occupied with tasks—no matter how meaningless—keeps off negative emotions, the study found.However, the bad news is that humans are seemingly born to be lazy in order to save energy, according to Professor Christoper Hsee, a behavioral scientist at Chicago University.In a study, 98 students were asked to complete two surveys. After they had completed the first, they were made to wait 15 minutes to receive the next one. They were given a choice of either handing in the first survey nearby or at a more distant location they had to walk to. Whichever option they chose, they received a chocolate bar. It turned out that approximately two-thirds(68 students)chose the lazy option. Those who had taken the walk reported feeling happier than those who had stayed put.Prof. Hsee concluded that keeping busy helped keep people happy. He said the findings, reported in the journal Psychological Science, had policy implications.“Governments may increase the happiness of idle citizens by having them build bridges that are actually useless,” he proposed.At the individual level, he advised, “Get up and do something. Anything. Even if there really is no point to what you are doing, you will feel better for it.” He added, “Incidentally, thinking deeply or engaging in self-reflection counts as keeping busy, too.”“You do not need to be running around. You just need to be engaged, either physically or mentally.”4.Keeping busy can make people happy because________.A. it can help people get rid of laziness   B. it can make people sleep betterC. it can help get rid of negative emotions   D. it can give people a sense of achievement5.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The finding may contribute to politics.B. The officials have taken Prof. Hsee’s advice.C. In the study half students handed in the first survey nearby.D. Governments can increase citizens’ happiness by building bridges.6.What can we infer from the passage?A. Everybody is born to be happy.B. Only by keeping working all the time can you gain happiness.C. Prof. Hsee’s finding was published in Psychological Science.D. Keeping busy goes against human nature.7.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To explain what happiness is.     B. To advise people not to sit around.C. To advise people to do what they like to.  D. To show people how to take life correctly.C(2021·四川高三二模)On a scale of 0 to 10, I’d say my happiness ranks at about 6. I’m glad to know I’m a 6, because, as a famous management saying puts it, “You can't manage what you don’t measure.” If you want to improve an aspect of your life, you need to be able to assess progress toward your goal-and that means measuring it. The goal of this column is to help you manage and improve your happiness. A number of people have asked me whether quantitative happiness measures are really accurate and reliable-and it’s a reasonable question. So let’s take a look behind the curtain. But not just for intellectual curiosity; as you will see, understanding the measurement of happiness can itself make you better at improving your own well-being-and avoid some critical errors. The best method scientists have to understand with confidence how something affects something else is a randomized, controlled trial. Think of the tests currently under way to find a vaccine for COvID-19. They take a long time because the drug companies with trial vaccines are conducting experiments that randomly assign people to a treatment group they get the vaccine and a control group(they get a placebo), and then waiting to seif the drug is effective and safe by comparing the two groups after enough time has passed. In the research on happiness, this usually isn’t possible. Want to know if people are truly happiest in Denmark, as some studies suggest, and test it with a randomized experiment? You would need to randomly take two groups out of their homes, move one group to Copenhagen, and the other to, say, Dayton, Ohio- but make sure they think it might be Copenhagen and never get the truth. Follow up a few years later to see who is happiest. Obviously, that’s ridiculous. So with randomized controlled trials largely not available to them, happiness researchers instead rely on self-reported happiness surveys, where large groups of people anonymously report their levels of life satisfaction. Then, the researchers use fairly complex statistical techniques to mimic(模拟)a controlled experiment in order to show how different aspects of people’s lives affect-or at least are associated with-their happiness.8.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. An aspect of life  B. One’s goal   C. Happiness   D. Progress.9.Why is the test of CovID-19 vaccine mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. To introduce a latest medical breakthrough.B. To show the difficulty in finding the vaccine.C. To illustrate the process of randomized experiments.D. To prove the impossibility of randomized researches on happiness.10.Why is it hard to conduct research on happiness with randomized experiments?A. The experiment takes a long time.    B. It is difficult to analyze the data collected.C. It is impossible to carry out the process strictly. D. The subjects are unwilling to share their feelings.11.Where is this text taken from?A. A magazine   B. A diary   C. A science report  D. A textbook.D(2021·黑龙江实验中学高三月考)Happiness is an abstract concept. When one thinks of a typical happy person, smiling, laughing and cheering are what usually comes to mind. However, if people stop smiling or laughing, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are unhappy. Happiness has many different levels, and it is difficult to place the word in one concrete category.Many people believe as people grow older, they will feel more happiness. However, I just find they are not always so. When asking my twelve-year-old sister what made her happy, she initially told me that sleeping made her happy, and then she looked at me for a reaction. When I had none, she changed her answer to food, then to fashion, and then finally to family. Each time she glanced at me, looking for affirmation(肯定)that she had given a “right” answer.My younger cousin, who is even younger than my sister, gave me an answer that surprised me. It wasn’t eating candy or watching TV that made her happy. It was love. Considering the clear differences between my sister and cousin in their answers, I came to see that age doesn’t always largely contribute to happiness.Asking my grandmother what brings her happiness, she immediately answered “her family” without hesitation. This is something I expected, as my grandma is always a family-centered person. This also aligns with her culture, being from Italy and growing up during the 50s, where family values were at its highest point in society.Asking myself this question, I think carefully about my answers. Sure, my family, friends and pets make me happy, but so do reading, writing and watching movies. This is why I have come to the conclusion that I have no answer to my own question.There is no one single thing that makes me the happiest, because, like everybody, my mood depends on many factors. Happiness depends on external factors, as well as one’s personality and age. This is why I have come to the conclusion that the journey of happiness cannot truly be defined, and that there isn’t one thing above all that makes everyone the happiest.12.What do we know about happiness from Paragraph 1?A. It is pursued by nearly all people.B. It’s difficult to describe it with words.C. Its highest level is often expressed with laughing.D. It may have nothing to do with one’s expressions.13.Comparing her sister’s and cousin’s answers, the author realized that ________.A. happiness comes from very small things  B. age won’t always bring people happinessC. little kids can sometimes give us inspiration  D. some abstract things can make people happier14.What does the underlined phrase “aligns with” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Is consistent with  B. Is beneficial to  C. Breaks away from D. Gets out of15.What conclusion does the author draw about happiness?A. Happiness is hard to achieve.     B. Happiness is determined by many factors.C. The happiest people are often open-minded.  D. One’s family gives him the most happiness.二、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2021·江西高三二模)If winning the lottery may not make us happy, what will? Here are four key lessons from happiness research. It is indeed possible to boost our happiness.    1         2   If you are rich, you can probably strengthen your happiness by regularly checking your bank account. Meanwhile, if you are less well off, avoid situations where you feel poor—and seek out those where comparisons are in your favor. When you think about your net worth, forget your wealthy sister and focus on your brother who can hardly make ends meet.We Like to Feel SecureMidlife is a period of relative unhappiness. This dissatisfaction may arise from the lack of control felt by those in their 40s. By contrast, employees in senior positions,retirees and those with good job security often report being happy. “There’s a profound link between insecurities of all kinds and human well-being,” Prof. Oswald notes, “Supervisors are happier than those who are supervised.    3   ”We Adapt to SetbacksWhile adaptation can work against us when good things happen, it saves us from misery when bad times strike.   ___4___ But adaptation rides to the rescue. Oddly enough, it seems we adjust more quickly if a setback is large or unavoidable. If we become disabled, we will likely adapt with surprising speed.We Enjoy Behaving Kindly    5    We can go for a visit to a nursing home and do something voluntarily; we can donate something to help people in need; or we are just kind and polite to others. All these are good behaviours which are likely to make us happier.A. We Like to CompareB. It, however, will take more than a fat wallet.C. What Matters Is What We Focus onD. It, however, will take more from our wallet.E. If a close friend dies, we imagine we will never laugh again.F. Job loss is negative to mental health while job security is positive.G. If we volunteer, give to charity or behave politely, we usually feel pretty good.三、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(2021·湖北宜昌市一中高三一模)Starting as a journey to find the true meaning of happiness, The Smile Project began in the late fall of 2011 as Liz drove home from school.“I had all of my windows down and my radio up. I couldn’t tell you the name of a single song, but I can   1    I was happy,” Liz recalled.   2   , when Liz got home, she posted a Facebook status stating, “Day One: Happiness is... those perfect car   3    where the radio just played all the right songs.”As Day One turned into Day Two, Day Three, Day Four and now 3, 307    4    days of finding joy. The Smile Project has grown into a widespread campaign with one simple    5    share joy.Liz started writing down what made her happy each day. This    6    of writing daily joy has already   7    many people across the globe to pause, reflect, and    8    one joy that may have brushed through their days.She    9    that it was difficult initially to keep the    10    to finding gratitude every day with   11    belief that there is no day without    12   .When she    13    Day 3, 000, she wrote: “It’s easy to feel that what we do is so small, but none of us will truly be able to grasp the deep    14    that our lives will have on one another. It doesn’t have to be about money, just about making the    15    to make someone’s day.”1.A. predict B. agree C. remember  D. imagine2.A. However B. Thankfully C. Otherwise  D. Therefore3.A. jobs B. rides C. tests  D. shops4.A. courageous B. temporary C. relative  D. continuous5.A. task B. chance C. character  D. example6.A. discussion B. practice C. motivation  D. difference7.A. begged B. inspired C. instruct  D. urged8.A. cut down B. head for C. look for  D. wind up9.A. doubts B. denies C. guesses  D. admits10.A. commitment B. appreciation C. solution  D. exposure11.A. complex B. temporary C. firm  D. curious12.A. joy B. company C. admiration  D. confidence13.A. chose B. counted C. reached  D. left14.A. faith B. pity C. understanding  D. impact15.A. way B. effort C. money  D. sense四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(安徽省A10联盟2021届高三开年考)Every family member has a role to play. Parents and other adults are responsible for making sure that the basic needs of the family    1   (meet). Their jobs also include teaching and practicing good health habits. They have a responsibility to model good communication    2    other health skills. They also should    3   (courage)young people in the family to practice these skills.Not all responsibilities in the family fall on parents and other adults and children have    4   (specialize)jobs, too. In many families, for example, children share the household chores. Helping around the house is one way to demonstrate that you are responsible. Another way to contribute to the health and    5   (happy)of your family is by showing    6   (appreciate). To appreciate    7   (mean)to value someone or something. Saying “thank you” to the person who cooks dinner, for example, is a good way to do that. You could also help with the dishes, carry groceries, or    8   (voluntary)do other tasks. As a teen, your role may also include helping other family members. You may be asked to spend time with a grandparent    9    has trouble getting around, or    10    a brother or sister with homework. However you choose to help, it’s important to realize that your support helps make your family healthy.五、写作写作(一)(改编自2020-2021学年人教新版高一英语必修第三册同步单元AB卷)试以“Can Money Buy Happiness?”为题写一篇议论文。包括以下内容：1.有人认为金钱是幸福之本；2.也有人认为金钱是万恶之源；                  3.你的看法。 注意：1.词数120左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Can Money Buy Happiness?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________写作(二)(2021·广东深圳外国语学校高三模拟)A long time ago, there was a happy prince and princess in a country. They took care of and loved each other very much, and their country was happy, too. Therefore they didn’t envy anything else. There was one thing they worried about. They wanted to make sure they could live happily forever like this.One day, one of the officials found out the couple’s worry and told them, “Prince, I heard that there is a magic charm(吉祥饰物), and it can protect you from any unfortunate event. If you always carry the magic charm with you, your fear and worry will disappear.” “Is it true? Where can I find that charm?” The prince asked him joyfully. “There is an old man in the forest, and he knows about everything. You can ask him.”The couple visited the old man, and asked for help with their worries and fears. The old man nodded his head as if he knew everything and said, “Travel all around the world. Then, when you meet a very happy couple, ask them to cut a piece of their underwear. If you keep the piece of the underwear, your fear and worry will go away.”The couple appreciated the old man's kindness and set out on the journey. The couple wandered around everywhere and heard about a happy knight and his wife in a town. They went to visit the knight. “Are you really happy like the rumor?” Then the knight answered. “Of course, we are, Prince. But our only worry and problem is that we didn't have any children.”They had to find an absolutely happy couple, so they continued their journey. They visited a happy couple who were famous for their happiness in the next town.And they asked the couple if they were really happy. The couple answered. “Yes, we are very happy. But we have too many children. A mother with a large family of children never has a peaceful day. We worry too much about our children.”They could not get a magic charm this time too,and kept going on their trip. It was very hard to find the happiest couple in the world.One day, the prince couple met a shepherd(牧羊人) and his wife in a big field. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Feeling disappointed and tired out, the prince couple decided to go back. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________