《2025年高效精练九年级英语上册译林版》

五、阅读理解。
We all know that being kind can help people in need, but do you know that kindness can also help yourself? According to a newspaper, the Big Joy Project began in 2021. It spreads the message that people can find happiness in difficult times and use it to do good.
The project was open to anyone. More than 70,000 people from over 200 countries took part in it. All had to take an online survey answering questions about their feelings. Then, they needed to do a small thing every day, such as visiting an elderly neighbour or buying a cup of coffee for a stranger. Finally, they had to take a survey to compare their feelings before and after. The results were announced on November 11, 2023. "We are really excited. After the project, there are big changes, including greater happiness, less stress, better sleep, stronger problem-solving abilities, and greater satisfaction with relationships," said the leader of the Big Joy Project.
"Think of happiness as a skill that you can get through practice, instead of seeing it as something that happens to you. This may make sense," added the leader.
Will the changes brought about by doing good last long or disappear soon? The question is not yet answerable. But one thing is certain—doing one good thing can lead to other good things. That's why small acts of kindness can go a long way.
( )1. What do we know about the Big Joy Project?
A. It is open to young people. B. It provides coffee for strangers.
C. It lasts for about two years. D. It needs people to take two surveys.
( )2. From Paragraph 2, we can know ______.
A. the project brings people many advantages
B. there are many ways to support the project
C. people have trouble working on the project
D. the reason for starting the project is unknown
( )3. What's the best title for this passage?
A. Changes always come suddenly to you
B. Happiness always leads to better health
C. Helping others contributes to solving problems
D. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference

答案： 1~3. D A D