3. Match the paragraph with proper the heading A.Happiness is to stop worrying and enjoy life. B.Happiness is just a state of mind. C.Happiness is half genetic. D.Happiness is something that cannot be bought with money. 1_____2_____3_____4____

4. Happiness is fifty percent genetic. That means if you come from a long line of happy people, you will probably be happy too. = That means if you have a happy gene, you will probably be happy too. P1

5. That means if you come from a long line of happy people, you will probably be happy too. Unfortunately, I come from a long line of Scotch / Irish, a notoriously grumpy people. Which of the following word has the closest meaning to the word grumpy? A. happy B. overjoyed C. easily get angry D. pleasant

6. What is the definition of Happiness according to Para.2? Happiness is just a state of mind. What does a state of mind refer to? It refers to a feeling of contentment, satisfaction, joy and pleasure. The author uses two examples in Para.2 in order to show that___________________ ________________________________ Example Two we all have moments of happiness even if they dont last long. P2

7. The aim of the research To find _______________ in China: ____________ Things measured in the survey ________, _______, _____________________, _____________________, a sense of security Special activity Lesson learned Happiness cannot be bought with ______. P3 the happiest city incomejobs close family relationship a feeling of usefulness Singing money Chongqing

8. a sense of security a sense of humorhumorous a sense of responsibilityresponsible a sense of securitysafe Chongqing topped the list in all these categories. Shanghai didnt make it into top ten of happy Chinese cities. V. Adj.

9. Comparison. Older peopleYounger people A golden rule for happiness: ___________________________________________________________________ P4 VS. Stop worrying and learn to enjoy life. happierless happy stop worrying & enjoy life worry a lot about love, money and future

10. The less you worry, the happier you will be. The more / less / fewer / adj.+er ______________, the happier you will be.

11. Happiness While people are busy pursuing happiness, few of them fully understand the meaning of it. Much to our surprise, happiness is half ________, which helps to explain why some people are born to be happy. But you dont have to despair if you are not lucky enough to have a happy gene. Happiness is simply a __________ of mind and a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure. Therefore, it is possible for people to be happy in difficult and unpleasant times. genetic state

12. To stop ________ is another way to stay happy. The _______ away you are from worries, the happier you get. So just take it easy and learn to enjoy life. What else about happiness you need to bear in mind is that money isnt everything and it cannot buy __________. Close family relationships and a feeling of usefulness and security help to bring a deeper _______of happiness. A case in point is that Chongqing _______ the list of Chinas 10 happiest cities in 2010, defeating the most prosperous cities like Shanghai and Beijing. worrying farther happiness sense topped

13. What is your understanding of Happiness after learning the passage? Happiness is half genetic. Happiness is just a state of mind. Happiness is something that cannot be bought with money. Happiness is to stop worrying and enjoy life.

15. What does [shrug] Whatever mean? Its just a state of mind. Happiness is all around. It could be anything. Cherish every tiny moment of joy in your life, and happiness will be right by your side. A sense of happiness can be achieved through your own efforts.

16. Assignment Write a short essay about an unforgettable moment of joy in your life. (90-120 words)