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Can you imagine a world without the Internet? It's surprising to think about it.

Now, China has more than 162 million Internet users, according to the China Internet Network Information Centre. This is the second highest number of user in the world after the United States. Today, 66%of Chinese “netizens （網民）” are teenagers. “They spend about thirteen hours every week online,” said Qian Hulin, an Internet expert(專家). Doctor Song in Beijing Xuanwu Hospital said about 14% of Chinese netizens who are teens often lasted over ten hours to play online games.

The main reasons why teenagers surf the Web are to search for information, to communicate with others and to have fun. On the Internet, teenagers can find out almost anything. And surfing the Web can help students with their homework and widen their knowledge.

Li Dong, a teacher at No. 41 Middle School in Shijiazhuang, likes her students to use the Internet. “When we talk in class, students who surf the Net usua lly know more background information than the others,” she said.

In addition, people can use the Internet to write letters or stories and send emails. Many teens keep in touch with their friends online. It is cheaper than phoning somebody far away and also much quicker.

(    )1. _______ has the most Internet users in the world according to the article.

A. China B. America C. Canada D. Russia

(    )2. There are about _______ Chinese netizens to surf about 13 hours every week .

A.107 million old B. 22.7 million old C. 107 million young D. 22.7 million young

(    )3. Song said some teenagers continued _______ more than ten hours.

A. playing online games B. searching for information C. chatting with their friends D. sending emails to others

(    )4. Li Dong in No. 41 Middle School likes her students to use the Internet because she ______.

A. thinks surfing the net can help students spend less time on homework B. thinks her students can get more background information than the others C. wants her students to talk to her about their hobbies and interests D. wants to know what her students do and think about at home

(    )5. Which way is the cheapest and quickest to learn something about friends far away?

A. Giving them a call. B. Going to see them. C. Writing a letter to them. D. Sending emails to them.

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重視) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. Peoplecan forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house. Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

(    )1. The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.

A. pleased B. healthy C. excited D. rich

(    )2. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.

A. get money and something they can' t buy with money B. do what they want to do at any time C. enjoy health which makes them work hard D. take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

(    )3. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.

A. think about getting a good job B. think of presents they don't like C. often spend time with close friends D. often spend time on entering the college

(    )4. Many people find it happy to ___________.

A. remember the old days and troubles B. do some meaningful things for others C. go shopping to buy some food D. make much money and little success

(    )5. The passage mainly tells us __________.

A. how to find happiness B. how to save happiness C. to do something good for others D. to value our beliefs or health