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"When I was at your age," my mum always said, "I just want you to be happy." She didn't care what I became, as long as I stayed happy. But what is happiness? Is it a finishing line, or a road that never ends?
Is happiness on social media? It seems like that way. People post perfect pictures of their best times online. Apps make us think we could be prettier, healthier, richer and happier. However, studies show using these apps a lot can make people feel down. One USA study found that people who spend over two hours a day on social media are much easier to feel lonely and upset.
What if we're the ones posting? When we share a happy moment, we must feel happy, right? Yes, but I've learned about the "hedonic treadmill". That is to say when good things happen, we get happy and excited. But after a while, we feel the same as before. Happiness doesn't last long. As one happy moment goes away, we need to search for new ones. But social media makes this harder than before.
Luckily, there's still hope for us to find lasting happiness. This happens when we allow ourselves to experience true feelings like anger, fear and sadness. When we are honest about our experiences, we can build more meaningful connections with others. And that can bring us more happiness than any number of "likes(点赞)" on a mobile screen!
March 20th is World Happiness Day. Let it remind us that happiness isn't about running after a picture-perfect life. Trying to be happy all the time is impossible. So pay attention to your own journey, and accept all the feelings you'll have along the way.
( )1. According to the passage, what may happen if a person often uses social media for half a day?
A. He may have a lot of friends. B. He may feel lonely and upset.
C. He may let other people down. D. He may get more happiness.
( )2. Which picture can explain the "hedonic treadmill" in Paragraph 3?
A. B. C. D.
( )3. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. Searching for new happiness. B. Sharing a special moment.
C. Posting pictures of the best times. D. Spending time on the internet.
( )4. What does the writer advise us to do with bad feelings?
A. Turn a blind eye to them. B. Stay away from them quickly.
C. Post them on social media. D. Learn to accept them bravely.
"When I was at your age," my mum always said, "I just want you to be happy." She didn't care what I became, as long as I stayed happy. But what is happiness? Is it a finishing line, or a road that never ends?
Is happiness on social media? It seems like that way. People post perfect pictures of their best times online. Apps make us think we could be prettier, healthier, richer and happier. However, studies show using these apps a lot can make people feel down. One USA study found that people who spend over two hours a day on social media are much easier to feel lonely and upset.
What if we're the ones posting? When we share a happy moment, we must feel happy, right? Yes, but I've learned about the "hedonic treadmill". That is to say when good things happen, we get happy and excited. But after a while, we feel the same as before. Happiness doesn't last long. As one happy moment goes away, we need to search for new ones. But social media makes this harder than before.
Luckily, there's still hope for us to find lasting happiness. This happens when we allow ourselves to experience true feelings like anger, fear and sadness. When we are honest about our experiences, we can build more meaningful connections with others. And that can bring us more happiness than any number of "likes(点赞)" on a mobile screen!
March 20th is World Happiness Day. Let it remind us that happiness isn't about running after a picture-perfect life. Trying to be happy all the time is impossible. So pay attention to your own journey, and accept all the feelings you'll have along the way.
( )1. According to the passage, what may happen if a person often uses social media for half a day?
A. He may have a lot of friends. B. He may feel lonely and upset.
C. He may let other people down. D. He may get more happiness.
( )2. Which picture can explain the "hedonic treadmill" in Paragraph 3?
A. B. C. D.
( )3. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in Paragraph 3?
A. Searching for new happiness. B. Sharing a special moment.
C. Posting pictures of the best times. D. Spending time on the internet.
( )4. What does the writer advise us to do with bad feelings?
A. Turn a blind eye to them. B. Stay away from them quickly.
C. Post them on social media. D. Learn to accept them bravely.
答案：
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D
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