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| We always convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, than another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. we will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We always tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse (配偶) gets his or her act together, when we get a nice car, and are able to go on a nice vocation and when we retire. The truth is, there's no better time than right now. If not now, when? our life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to ourselves and decide to be happy anyway. One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred Souza. He said." for a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin-real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment that you have. And remember that time waits for no one. So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school; until you get married, until you get divorced; until you have kids; until you retire; until you get a new car or home; until spring; until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy... Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So, work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching. |
| 1. Which is the best title for the passage? |
| A. Life Will be Better B. Be Brave to Face the Challenges in Our Life C. Happiness is A Journey D. Don't Wait |
| 2. Why do we always convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, than another? |
| A. Because happy life is always in the future. B. Because we don't realize treasuring every moment means happiness. C. Because no one will be happy until he gets married. D. Because only if we get to a destination, we can lead a happy life. |
| 3. By reading Alfred Souza's words, we know _______. |
| A. his life was always filled with too many obstacles for him to face B. he had to face more obstacles than anyone else C. the obstacles in life helped him to see what happiness is D. he realized that there is no way to happiness |
| 4. What does the writer want to tell us? |
| A. Time and tide waits for no man, so treasure every moment. B. Will is power,so do what you want to do. C. A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed, so do not talk, just do it. D. So said, so done, so do what you said. |