An Englishman, a Frenchman and a Russian were discussing happiness. "Happiness," said the Englishman, "Happiness is when you return home tired after work, yet find your slippers(拖鞋) warming by the fire."

"You English have no romance," said the Frenchman. "Happiness is when you go on a business trip, meet a pretty girl who entertains(招待) you -then afterwards you part(分手)without regrets."

"You are both wrong," said the Russian. "True happiness is when you are at home in bed and at 4:00 a.m., you hear a ring at the door and outside stand the secret police, who say to you, 'Ivan ,Ivan, you are under arrest(逮捕)', and you say, 'Sorry, Ivan lives next door.'"

1.The Englishman's happiness suggests that _______.

A. he should have no time to warm his slippers

B. he enjoys the warmth of the family

C. he thinks it the most important to have slippers

D. he wants someone to warm his slippers

2.The meaning of the Russian's words is that _______.

A. he would like to have a good sleep at night

B. he will feel happy if his neighbour is arrested

C. he thinks it happiness to feel safe

D. he will feel afraid if anyone knocks at his door at night

3.The best title for this story is “__________”.

A. The difference in Happiness

B. How to Get Happiness

C. The Definition (定義) of Happiness

D. The Importance of Happiness

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