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Section D

Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money or success doesn’t bring lasting happiness. To be happy, we should depend on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Here are a few ways to make us happier.

First, we should enjoy simple things in life. Too often, people spend so much time thinking about the future，for example，getting into college or getting a good job，that they don’t enjoy the present. In fact，we should enjoy life’s simple pleasures，such as reading a good book，listening to our favorite music, or spending time with close friends.

Second, we should be active. We can go dancing or play sports. When we focus on(专注于） these activities, we can forget about our problems.

Finally, we can find happiness in helping others. According to one study, people feel good when they volunteer to do many meaningful things for other people. We can feel happier when we do something nice for someone. For example, we can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.