The Pursuit of Happiness

The three factors determining happiness include: circumstances, genetics and habits. How many percentage does each factor account for?

• circumstances - 50%, genetics - 10%, habits - 40%

• circumstances - 10%, genetics - 50%, habits - 40%

• circumstances - 40%, genetics - 50%, habits - 10%

In the poem, what do people search wrongly in pursuit of happiness? Choose two.

• how much money we have

• How active our life is

• how healthy I am

• how famous I am

What is the main purpose of the last paragraph (Paragraph 8)?

• to give a fourth piece of advice on how to achieve happiness

• to summarise the main points and encourage the readers to follow

• to introduce the topic

• to outline the situation of unhappiness

According to the poem, what is the source of happiness in our life?

• highly recognised by others

• giving a hand to those in need

• getting a well-paid job

• having lots of treasures

Which is not an external source of happiness?

• Hanging out with friends

• Doing shopping

• getting plenty and doing exercise myself

• going to a party

When we get a happiness 'high' (line 8), is the feeling short-term or long-term

• short-term

• long-term

In the poem, what do people search wrongly in pursuit of happiness? Choose two.

• how famous I am

• how active our life is

• how much money we have

• how healthy I am

What do the four subheadings give us?

• suggestions about how to keep fit

• solutions to the problem of over-exercising

• suggestions about how to be physically fit

• suggestions about how to be happy

In the context of 'The Pursuit of Happiness', which of the following best defines the term 'pursuit'?

• A) The act of chasing or seeking something

• B) The act of giving up on something

• C) The act of ignoring something

• D) The act of completing something

Which sentence uses the word 'happiness' correctly?

• A) Happiness are the key to success.

• B) Happiness is a feeling everyone desires.

• C) Happiness were found in small things.

• D) Happiness have many definitions.