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Please find the topic sentence of each para.
Para 1 What makes people happy?
Para 2 Happiness depends more on recognizing the things you have and appreciating them rather than getting more things.
Para 3 One essential factor is human relationships
Para 4 Health is another key contributor to happiness
Para 5 Try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night
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According to the passage, what are the three basic needs that are essential for happiness?
Good Human Relationships
Good Health
Sufficient Sleep
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What kind of happiness do material objects provide?
They provide short-lived happiness.
What does the sentence “happiness means you have to give and take” imply?
It implies that true happiness comes from both giving to others and accepting help or kindness in return. It suggests that relationships and happiness are built on mutual support and sharing, rather than just receiving or taking.
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What effect does regular exercise have on a person’s mood?
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According to the passage, what happens if you do not get enough sleep? Is this true in your experience?
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Why does the writer use “the answer” and not “an answer”?
Reading and Thinking
The writer uses “the answer”, because it makes it seem like people are searching for one perfect solution to happiness. It suggests that chocolate might be that one big solution, but the passage shows that true happiness comes from deeper things, not just something simple like chocolate.
People often believe that the more _______ objects we own, the happier we would become. However, experts tell us we may get a ______ out of owning things like a new dress, a new smartphone, or a new tablet, but this kind of happiness is often ________. According to the latest World Happiness Report, what makes people happy is not material objects, but intangible things such as loving relationships, kindness, ________, and good health.
Loving relationships are ______ to our feelings of happiness. We need our family members and friends to ______ and respect us in our everyday life. Good relationships are based on mutual understanding and ______. In order to build love and trust, we should also perform acts of kindness and generosity on a ______ basis.
Health is another important ________ to happiness. We need to maintain a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Laziness or lack of sleep will often result in tiredness, which may put us in a bad ______.
Read the summary below and fill in each blank with a suitable word based on the language of the passage. You may change the form if necessary.
kick
material
short-lived
generosity
vital
protect
trust
regular
contributor
mood
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Thank you!
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