Unit 1 课外拓展阅读小页- 2025-2026学年外研版七年级英语下册

外研七下Unit 1 Reading 1 – A Simple Way to Be Happier 简单的快乐之道 【原文翻译】 一个简单的善举就能点亮某人的一天。但你知道吗，这也能让你自己更快乐？科学家表示，当我们帮助他人时，我们的大脑会给我们一种"快乐的感觉"。这有时被称为"助人的快感"。 在最近的一项研究中，研究人员让一组人每天做一件善事，持续一周。有些人赞美朋友，有些人帮助做作业或分享零食。到周末时，这些人对自己的生活更满意了。他们比以前更有精力，压力也更小。 你不需要做大事才能感受到这种快乐。即使是一个温暖的微笑或一个拥抱也会有帮助。为别人扶门或更常说"谢谢"也能带来改变。这些小举动会给给予者和接受者都带来积极的感觉。 所以下次看到有人情绪低落时，试着友善一点。这也许也会点亮你的一天！记住，当我们与他人分享幸福时，幸福就会增长。 【答案详解】 1. What is a "helper's high"? 正确答案：B) A happy feeling from helping others 详解： 文章第一段明确说明："when we help others, our brain gives us a 'happy feeling'. This is sometimes called a 'helper's high'."（当我们帮助他人时，大脑会给我们一种"快乐的感觉"，这被称为"助人的快感"。）因此，B选项正确。A选项"锻炼后的快乐"、C选项"一种特殊的药物"、D选项"一种运动"都与文章内容不符。 2. What did people in the study do for one week? 正确答案：C) They did kind things for others 详解： 文章第二段开头说："researchers asked a group of people to do kind things every day for one week"（研究人员让一组人每天做善事，持续一周）。接着举例说明他们赞美朋友、帮助做作业等，这些都是对他人友善的行为。因此C选项正确。 3. According to the passage, how did people feel after doing kind things? 正确答案：B) More satisfied and energetic 详解： 文章第二段结尾说："these people felt more satisfied with their lives. They also had more energy"（这些人对自己的生活更满意了，他们也有更多精力）。B选项中的"satisfied"和"energetic"与原文一致。A选项"更累更有压力"与原文相反；C选项"对生活兴趣减少"、D选项"更担心自己"都没有提到。 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a small act of kindness? 正确答案：C) Buying expensive gifts 详解： 文章第三段提到的小善举包括："a warm smile"（温暖的微笑）、"a hug"（拥抱）、"Holding the door"（扶门）、"saying 'thank you'"（说谢谢）。A选项"拥抱"、B选项"扶门"、D选项"说谢谢"都在文中提到了。只有C选项"买贵重礼物"没有被提到，而且这与文章"不需要做大事"的主旨相悖。 5. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? 正确答案：C) Sharing kindness makes everyone happier 详解： 文章最后一句说："happiness grows when we share it with others"（当我们与他人分享幸福时，幸福就会增长）。这表明分享善意能让所有人更快乐。C选项与此一致。A选项"友善只帮助他人"错误，因为文章说明友善也让施与者快乐；B选项"幸福来自收到礼物"没有提到；D选项"我们只应该帮助朋友"错误，文章没有限定帮助对象。 Reading 2 – The Secret of Finnish Happiness 芬兰幸福的秘密 【原文翻译】 多年来，芬兰一直被称为世界上最幸福的国家。他们的秘密是什么？当记者问芬兰人这个问题时，他们的答案往往很简单。 许多芬兰人说，幸福来自于他们与大自然的密切联系。在芬兰，每个人都有权在森林里散步、采摘浆果或蘑菇。花时间在户外有助于人们感到平静和安宁。 其他人说，幸福来自于信任。在芬兰社会，人们非常信任彼此。例如，父母常常把熟睡的婴儿留在咖啡馆外的婴儿车里，自己进去喝咖啡。他们知道孩子会安全的。 第三个秘密是平衡。芬兰人努力工作，但他们也留出时间休息和培养爱好。他们相信，享受快乐和放松与努力工作同样重要。 所以芬兰幸福的秘密不在于拥有更多的钱或物质。而在于享受自然、信任他人，以及在生活中保持良好的平衡。也许我们都能从中学到一些东西。 【答案详解】 1. What is Finland famous for according to the passage? 正确答案：B) Being the happiest country 详解： 文章第一句明确说："Finland has been called the happiest country in the world"（芬兰一直被称为世界上最幸福的国家）。因此B选项正确。A选项"最富有的国家"、C选项"拥有最多森林"、D选项"拥有最好的食物"都不是文章强调的重点。 2. How do many Finnish people find happiness in nature? 正确答案：B) By spending time outdoors 详解： 文章第二段说："Spending time outdoors helps people feel calm and peaceful"（花时间在户外有助于人们感到平静和安宁）。这解释了芬兰人如何从自然中获得幸福。A选项"待在家里"、C选项"看关于自然的电视节目"、D选项"读关于森林的书"都没有提到。 3. What example does the writer give to show trust in Finland? 正确答案：B) Parents leave babies outside cafes 详解： 文章第三段举例："parents often leave their babies sleeping in prams outside cafes while they go inside for coffee"（父母常常把熟睡的婴儿留在咖啡馆外的婴儿车里，自己进去喝咖啡）。这个例子具体说明了芬兰社会的高度信任。A选项"人们在街上帮助陌生人"、C选项"孩子独自走路去学校"、D选项"邻居分享食物"都没有在文中出现。 4. What does "balance" mean to Finnish people? 正确答案：C) Having both work and fun 详解： 文章第四段说："Finnish people work hard, but they also make time for rest and hobbies"（芬兰人努力工作，但他们也留出时间休息和培养爱好）。这说明平衡意味着既有工作也有娱乐。C选项与此一致。A选项"一直工作"、B选项"只玩不工作"都不符合"平衡"的含义；D选项"每天睡很多小时"文中没有提到。 5. What is the main idea of this passage? 正确答案：C) Simple things in life can bring happiness 详解： 文章最后总结芬兰幸福的秘密是"enjoying nature, trusting others, and keeping a good balance in life"（享受自然、信任他人，以及在生活中保持良好的平衡）。这些都是生活中的简单事物，而非金钱物质。因此C选项正确。A选项"金钱是幸福的关键"与文章观点相反；B选项"芬兰人工作最努力"不是文章重点；D选项"芬兰是一个美丽的国家"太宽泛，没有抓住幸福这个主题。 Reading 3 – Gratitude: The Key to Happiness 感恩：幸福的关键 【原文翻译】 什么是感恩？这是一个表示"心存感激"的别致说法。当你感恩时，你会停下来思考生活中的美好事物。你会注意到帮助你的人，以及你分享的快乐时刻。 科学家研究了感恩，发现了一些惊人的事情。经常感恩的人通常更快乐、更健康。他们晚上睡得更好，不那么悲伤或愤怒。他们也拥有更多朋友，因为人们喜欢和他们在一起。 你如何练习感恩？很简单！你可以写感恩日记。每晚睡前，写下那天发生的三件好事。它们不一定要是大事。也许是朋友和你分享了午餐。也许你看到了美丽的日落。也许你妈妈做了你最喜欢的晚餐。 你也可以给帮助过你的人写感谢信。告诉你的老师你为什么喜欢他的课。感谢朋友在你难过时倾听。这些小行动会让别人感觉良好，也会让你感觉良好。 感恩就像一块肌肉。你用得越多，它就越强壮。试着每天练习感恩，看看它会如何改变你的生活！ 【答案详解】 1. What is "gratitude" according to the passage? 正确答案：B) Being thankful 详解： 文章第一段明确解释："It's a fancy word for being thankful"（这是一个表示"心存感激"的别致说法）。因此B选项正确。A选项"一种食物"、C选项"一门学校科目"、D选项"做运动"都与定义无关。 2. What did scientists find about people who practice gratitude? 正确答案：B) They are usually happier and healthier 详解： 文章第二段说："People who practice gratitude are usually happier and healthier"（经常感恩的人通常更快乐、更健康）。B选项与此完全一致。A选项"他们有更少朋友"与原文相反（原文说他们有更多朋友）；C选项"他们更担心事情"、D选项"他们不喜欢睡觉"都没有提到。 3. Which of the following is a way to practice gratitude? 正确答案：B) Keeping a gratitude journal 详解： 文章第三段明确提出："You can keep a gratitude journal"（你可以写感恩日记）。接着详细说明了如何做。A选项"整天玩电子游戏"、C选项"看更多电视"、D选项"抱怨事情"都不是练习感恩的方式，甚至可能与感恩相反。 4. What does the writer say about a gratitude journal? 正确答案：C) You can write about small good things 详解： 文章第三段说："They don't have to be big things"（它们不一定要是大事），然后举例包括朋友分享午餐、看到日落等小事。因此C选项正确。A选项"必须写大事"错误；B选项"应该一个月写一次"错误，原文建议每晚写；D选项"需要买昂贵的本子"文中没有提到。 5. What does the writer mean by "Gratitude is like a muscle"? 正确答案：C) It gets stronger when you practice it 详解： 文章最后一段说："The more you use it, the stronger it gets"（你用得越多，它就越强壮）。这是一个比喻，说明感恩需要练习，练习得越多，感恩的能力就越强。C选项与此一致。A选项"它非常强壮"只是字面理解；B选项"用它时会痛"不符合语境；D选项"每个人天生就有"与"需要练习"的观点不符。 Reading 4 – Can Money Buy Happiness? 金钱能买到幸福吗？ 【原文翻译】 金钱能买到幸福吗？这是一个古老的问题，人们有不同的答案。有些人说金钱买不到爱情或友谊。另一些人说，有足够的钱能让生活更轻松，压力更小。 科学家研究这个问题很多年了。他们发现了一些有趣的事情。金钱确实能让人更快乐，但只是在一定程度上。当人们没有足够的钱满足基本需求（如食物和安全的住所）时，拥有更多钱确实有帮助。他们会感到更少担忧，更舒适。 然而，一旦人们满足了基本需求，更多的钱并不总是意味着更多的幸福。一个年收入10万美元的人不一定比年收入8万美元的人快乐多少。过了某个点之后，其他事情变得更加重要。 这些事情是什么？与家人和朋友的良好关系。拥有一份你喜欢的工作。感觉你的生活有意义。花时间做你热爱的事情。这些东西往往比拥有很多钱带来更多的幸福。 所以这个问题的答案并不简单。金钱有帮助，但它不是幸福的唯一钥匙。生活中最好的东西往往是免费的。 【答案详解】 1. What question do scientists study in this passage? 正确答案：B) Whether money can buy happiness 详解： 文章第一句就提出了这个问题："Can money buy happiness?"（金钱能买到幸福吗？），第二段说科学家研究这个问题很多年了。因此整篇文章围绕这个问题展开。B选项正确。A选项"如何赚更多钱"、C选项"在哪里找到幸福"、D选项"为什么人们想要钱"都不是文章探讨的核心问题。 2. When does money make people happier according to the passage? 正确答案：B) When they don't have enough for basic needs 详解： 文章第二段说："When people don't have enough money for basic needs... having more money really helps"（当人们没有足够的钱满足基本需求时，拥有更多钱确实有帮助）。因此B选项正确。A选项"无论有多少钱总是"错误，因为文章说超过一定点后更多钱不带来更多幸福；C选项"只有当他们非常富有时"错误；D选项"金钱从不让人快乐"错误。 3. What does the writer say about people who have enough for basic needs? 正确答案：C) Other things become more important for happiness 详解： 文章第三段说："After a certain point, other things become more important"（过了某个点之后，其他事情变得更加重要）。第四段具体说明了这些"其他事情"是什么。因此C选项正确。A选项"更多钱总是让他们更快乐"错误；B选项"他们从不担心任何事"太绝对；D选项"他们不再需要朋友"与文章强调人际关系重要性的观点相反。 4. Which of the following is mentioned as something that brings happiness? 正确答案：B) Good relationships with family 详解： 文章第四段明确提到："Good relationships with family and friends"（与家人和朋友的良好关系）是带来幸福的重要因素。A选项"买昂贵的东西"、C选项"一直工作"、D选项"拥有最新的手机"都不是文章提到带来幸福的事物。 5. What is the main message of this passage? 正确答案：C) Money helps, but other things matter too 详解： 文章最后总结："Money helps, but it's not the only key to happiness"（金钱有帮助，但它不是幸福的唯一钥匙）。这表明金钱有一定作用，但还有其他重要因素。C选项与此一致。A选项"金钱是生活中最重要的"错误；B选项"只有穷人才能幸福"错误；D选项"每个人都需要赚更多钱"不是文章观点。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $外研七下时文阅读 Unit1时文阅读全能训练三 拓展阅读 建议作答时间：10分钟 姓名： 评价： Gratitude: The Key to Happiness Source: Adapted from KidsHealth.org – "The Power of Gratitude" What is gratitude? It's a fancy word for being thankful. When you feel gratitude, you stop and think about the good things in your life. You notice the people who help you and the happy moments you share. Scientists have studied gratitude and found something amazing. People who practice gratitude are usually happier and healthier. They sleep better at night and feel less sad or angry. They also have more friends because people enjoy being around them. How can you practice gratitude? It's easy! You can keep a gratitude journal. Every night before bed, write down three good things that happened that day. They don't have to be big things. Maybe a friend shared their lunch with you. Maybe you saw a beautiful sunset. Maybe your mom made your favorite dinner. You can also write thank-you notes to people who help you. Tell your teacher why you like their class. Thank your friend for listening when you were sad. These small actions make others feel good, and they make you feel good too. Gratitude is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. Try practicing gratitude every day, and see how it changes your life! Comprehension Questions 1. What is "gratitude" according to the passage? A) A type of food B) Being thankful C) A school subject D) Doing exercise 2. What did scientists find about people who practice gratitude? A) They have fewer friends B) They are usually happier and healthier C) They worry more about things D) They don't like to sleep 3. Which of the following is a way to practice gratitude? A) Playing video games all day B) Keeping a gratitude journal C) Watching more TV D) Complaining about things 4. What does the writer say about a gratitude journal? A) You must write about big things B) You should write in it once a month C) You can write about small good things D) You need to buy an expensive book 5. What does the writer mean by "Gratitude is like a muscle"? A) It is very strong B) It hurts when you use it C) It gets stronger when you practice it D) Everyone has it naturally Core Vocabulary gratitude – 感恩 practice – 练习，实践 journal – 日记本 notice – 注意到 action – 行动 Stella原创资料 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $外研七下时文阅读 Unit1时文阅读全能训练四 拓展阅读 建议作答时间：10分钟 姓名： 评价： Can Money Buy Happiness? Source: Adapted from Time for Kids – "Money and Happiness" Can money buy happiness? This is an old question, and people have different answers. Some say money can't buy love or friendship. Others say having enough money makes life easier and less stressful. Scientists have studied this question for many years. They found something interesting. Money can make people happier, but only up to a point. When people don't have enough money for basic needs like food and a safe home, having more money really helps. They feel less worried and more comfortable. However, once people have enough for their basic needs, more money doesn't always mean more happiness. A person who makes $100,000 a year isn't necessarily much happier than someone who makes $80,000 a year. After a certain point, other things become more important. What are these things? Good relationships with family and friends. Having a job you enjoy. Feeling that your life has meaning. Spending time doing things you love. These things often bring more happiness than having a lot of money. So the answer to the question is not simple. Money helps, but it's not the only key to happiness. The best things in life are often free. Comprehension Questions 1. What question do scientists study in this passage? A) How to make more money B) Whether money can buy happiness C) Where to find happiness D) Why people want money 2. When does money make people happier according to the passage? A) Always, no matter how much they have B) When they don't have enough for basic needs C) Only when they are very rich D) Money never makes people happy 3. What does the writer say about people who have enough for basic needs? A) More money always makes them happier B) They never worry about anything C) Other things become more important for happiness D) They don't need friends anymore 4. Which of the following is mentioned as something that brings happiness? A) Buying expensive things B) Good relationships with family C) Working all the time D) Having the newest phone 5. What is the main message of this passage? A) Money is the most important thing in life B) Only poor people can be happy C) Money helps, but other things matter too D) Everyone needs to make more money Core Vocabulary basic needs – 基本需求 comfortable – 舒适的 relationship – 关系 meaning – 意义 certain – 一定的，某个 Stella原创资料 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $The secret of finish happiness for many years, finland has been called the happiest country in the world. What is their secret? When reporters ask finish people this question, they often give simple answers. Many fans say happiness comes from their close connection with nature. In finland, everyone has the right to walk in forests and pick berries or mushrooms. Spending time outdoors helps people feel calm and peaceful. Others say happiness comes from trust. In finish society, people trust each other a lot. For example, parents often leave their babies sleeping in prams outside cafes. While they go inside for coffee. They know their children will be safe. The third secret is baLance finish. People work hard, but they also make time for rest and hobby. They believe that having fun and relaxing is just as important as working hard. So the finish secret to happiness isn't about having more money or things. It's about enjoying nature, trusting others and keeping a good baLance in life. Maybe we can all learn something from them. Can money buy happiness? Can money buy happiness? This is an old question, and people have different answers. Some say money count by love or friendship. Others say having enough money makes life easier and less stressful. Scientists have studied this question for many years. They found something interesting. Money can make people happier, but only up to a point when people don't have enough money for basic needs like food. And to save home, having more money really helps they feel less worried and more comfortable. However, once people have enough for their basic needs, more money doesn't always mean more happiness. A person who makes one hundred thousand dollars a year isn't necessarily much happier than someone who makes eighty thousand dollars a year. After a certain point, other things become more important. What are these things? Good relationships with family and friends, having a job you enjoy, feeling that your life has, meaning spending time doing things you love. These things often bring more happiness than having a lot of money. So the answer to the question is not simple. Money helps, but it's not the only key to happiness. The best things in life are often free. 外研七下时文阅读 Unit1时文阅读全能训练二 拓展阅读 建议作答时间：10分钟 姓名： 评价： The Secret of Finnish Happiness Source: Adapted from Visit Finland – "The Finnish Way to Happiness" For many years, Finland has been called the happiest country in the world. What is their secret? When reporters ask Finnish people this question, they often give simple answers. Many Finns say happiness comes from their close connection with nature. In Finland, everyone has the right to walk in forests and pick berries or mushrooms. Spending time outdoors helps people feel calm and peaceful. Others say happiness comes from trust. In Finnish society, people trust each other a lot. For example, parents often leave their babies sleeping in prams outside cafes while they go inside for coffee. They know their children will be safe. The third secret is balance. Finnish people work hard, but they also make time for rest and hobbies. They believe that having fun and relaxing is just as important as working hard. So the Finnish secret to happiness isn't about having more money or things. It's about enjoying nature, trusting others, and keeping a good balance in life. Maybe we can all learn something from them. Core Vocabulary 1. connection – 联系，关系 2. nature – 大自然 3. trust – 信任 4. balance – 平衡 5. peaceful – 平静的 Comprehension Questions 1. What is Finland famous for according to the passage? A) Being the richest country B) Being the happiest country C) Having the most forests D) Having the best food 2. How do many Finnish people find happiness in nature? A) By staying at home B) By spending time outdoors C) By watching TV about nature D) By reading books about forests 3. What example does the writer give to show trust in Finland? A) People help strangers on the street B) Parents leave babies outside cafes C) Children walk to school alone D) Neighbors share food with each other 4. What does "balance" mean to Finnish people? A) Working all the time B) Playing without working C) Having both work and fun D) Sleeping many hours a day 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A) Money is the key to happiness B) Finnish people work the hardest C) Simple things in life can bring happiness D) Finland is a beautiful country Stella原创资料 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $外研七下时文阅读 Unit1时文阅读全能训练一 拓展阅读 建议作答时间：10分钟 姓名： 评价： A Simple Way to Be Happier Source: Adapted from BBC Learning English – "Kindness and Happiness" A simple act of kindness can make someone's day. But did you know it can also make you happier? Scientists say that when we help others, our brain gives us a "happy feeling". This is sometimes called a "helper's high". In a recent study, researchers asked a group of people to do kind things every day for one week. Some gave compliments to their friends. Others helped with homework or shared their snacks. By the end of the week, these people felt more satisfied with their lives. They also had more energy and felt less stressed than before. You don't need to do big things to feel this happiness. Even a warm smile or a hug can help. Holding the door for someone or saying "thank you" more often can also make a difference. These small acts create positive feelings for both the giver and the receiver. So next time you see someone feeling down, try to be kind. It might just make your day too! Remember, happiness grows when we share it with others. Core Vocabulary act – 行为 compliment – 赞美 satisfied – 满意的 energy – 精力 positive – 积极的 Comprehension Questions 1. What is a "helper's high"? A) A feeling of happiness after exercising B) A happy feeling from helping others C) A special kind of medicine D) A type of sport 2. What did people in the study do for one week? A) They exercised every day B) They received compliments from friends C) They did kind things for others D) They stayed alone at home 3. According to the passage, how did people feel after doing kind things? A) More tired and stressed B) More satisfied and energetic C) Less interested in life D) More worried about themselves 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a small act of kindness? A) Giving a hug B) Holding the door for someone C) Buying expensive gifts D) Saying "thank you" 5. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A) Being kind only helps others B) Happiness comes from receiving gifts C) Sharing kindness makes everyone happier D) We should only help our friends Stella原创资料 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Gratitude, the key to happiness. What is gratitude? It's a fancy word for being thankful. When you feel gratitude, you stop and think about the good things in your life. You notice the people who help you in the happy moments you share. Scientists have studied gratitude and found something amazing. People who practice gratitude are usually happier and healthier. They sleep Better at night and feel less sad or angry. They also have more friends because people enjoy being around them. How can you practice gratitude? It's easy. You can keep a gratitude journal every night before bed. Write down three good things that happened that day. They don't have to be big things. Maybe a friend share their lunch with you. Maybe you saw a beautiful sunset. Maybe your mom made your favourite dinner. You can also write thank you notes to people who help you tell your teacher why you like their class. Thank your friend for listening when you were sad. These small actions make others feel good, and they make you feel good too. Gratitude is like a muscle. The more you use IT, the stronger IT gets. Try practicing gratitude every day and see how IT changes your life. A simple way to be happier source adapted from BBC learning english kindness and happiness, a simple active of kindness, can make someone to stay. But did you know IT can also make you happier. Scientists say that when we help others, our brain gives us a happy feeling. This is sometimes called the helpers high. In a recent study, researchers asked a group of people to do kind things every day for one week. Some gave compliments to their friends, others helped with homework or share their snacks. By the end of the week, these people felt more satisfied with their lives. They also had more energy and felt less stressed than before. You don't need to do big things to feel this happiness. Even a warm smile or a hug can help holding the door for someone, or saying, thinking more often can also make a difference. These small acts create positive feelings for both the giver and the receiver. So next time you see someone feeling down, try to be kind IT might just make your day to remember. Happiness grows when we share IT with others.