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When you are not happy, there are six ways to make you happy or feel good about yourself.
◆Look in the mirror(镜子) and say to yourself, “I’m a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It really works!
◆Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
◆Smile. Be friendly to people around you. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
◆Learn something new. Do you always want to learn how to swim? Go for it!
◆Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination(想象) fly! If you have any ideas or dreams, write them down!
◆Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mum, dad or maybe even your cousin.
根据短文内容,判断下面各小题的正(T)误(F)。
()36. If you have any ideas or dreams, you can write them down.
()37. The passage is about how to make friends.
()38. If you want to learn to swim, just do it.
()39. There are only six ways to help you be happy in the world.
()40. You should be friendly to people around you.

36.T 解析:由倒数第二段中的“If you have any ideas or dreams, write them down!”可知,如果你有任何主意或梦想,把它们写下来。
37.F 解析:由第一段中的“to make you happy or feel good about yourself”可知,这篇文章不是关于如何交朋友的。
38.T 解析:由第五段中的“Do you always want to learn how to swim? Go for it!”可知,如果想学游泳,就去学吧。
39.F 解析:结合常识和文章第一段可知,世界上能让你快乐的方法不止文中提到的六种。
40.T 解析:由第四段中的“Be friendly to people around you.”可知,你应该对周围的人友好。

Jeff Kinney is the writer of the *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series(丛书). He comes from the US. His books are so popular that a lot of middle school students like reading them.
The first book of the *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series came out on April 1st, 2007. In 2023, Jeff Kinney wrote *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer*. It's the 18th book in the *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series. It came out on October 24th, 2023.
In the UK, one in seven primary schools don't have a library. So in late 2023, Jeff visited two schools in Blackpool to open Wimpy Kid-themed libraries. During his visits, Jeff played interesting games with students and teachers. And he donated(赠送) lots of books to the schools.
Jeff said, "There was a library at my school when I was young. At that time, ▲ But now I know how important reading is for kids." Jeff wants every kid to have good books to read. Lovers of the *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series must be really happy.
()41. Jeff Kinney is a(n) writer.
A. American
B. Canadian
C. British
D. Australian
()42. The *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series is popular with .
A. primary school students
B. middle school students
C. primary school teachers
D. middle school teachers
()43. The first book of the *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* series came out in , 2007.
A. January
B. April
C. March
D. June
()44. Why did Jeff visit two schools in Blackpool?
A. To play games.
B. To donate books.
C. To visit teachers.
D. To open libraries.
()45. Which of the following can be put in " ▲ "?
A. I found reading relaxing.
B. I liked reading very much.
C. I didn't know how lucky I was.
D. I knew reading was a good habit.

41.A 解析:根据第一段第二句“He comes from the US.”可知,Jeff Kinney 来自美国,因此他是一位美国作家。
42.B 解析:根据第一段最后一句“His books are so popular that a lot of middle school students like reading them.”可知,《小屁孩日记》丛书很受中学生的欢迎。
43.B 解析:根据第二段第一句“The first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series came out on April 1st,2007.”可知,该丛书的第一本书于 2007 年 4 月 1 日出版。
44.D 解析:根据第三段第二句“So in late 2023, Jeff visited two schools in Blackpool to open Wimpy Kid-themed libraries.”可知杰夫访问布莱克浦的两所学校是为了开设图书馆。
45.C 解析:根据空前一句“There was a library at my school when I was young.”可知,在杰夫小时候,学校里有一个图书馆,空前的 that time 指杰夫小时候;再根据空后一句中的 but 可知,该句与空处构成转折关系,因此 C 项“我不知道自己有多么幸运”承上启下,符合语境。