（2025届河北省普通高校招生考试精准预测卷（一）英语试题（含听力））When my husband passed away, I quickly fell into the depths of depression. At first, I told myself I could manage, but deep down, I was in denial. The anger and lack of sleep hit me hard, and soon I collapsed into a full-blown depression. I was terrified of the future, especially the financial insecurity and the thought of returning to work after a nine-year break.
I spent most days in bed, only getting up to take my kids to and from school, putting on a false smile and pretending everything was fine. I hated myself for pretending and for becoming someone I didn’t recognize, I tried medication and counseling (咨询), but nothing seemed to work. Depression had become my identity.
Then one day, I dragged myself to a talk about the science of happiness. It was a turning point. I realized I needed to change my view. Instead of trying to cure my depression, I decided to focus on finding happiness. I read science-based books and joined a course at Berkeley. Gradually, I learned to enjoy the simple things in life, accept my emotions, and love myself again. I discovered a new version of myself — kind, sympathetic, and full of hope.
My mindset shifted dramatically. I reconnected with my enthusiasm for life and found more reasons to smile and be happy. Fear was replaced with hope, and I learned to accept what I couldn’t change while being brave enough to change what I could. I became the architect of my own life.
I realized happiness is not about external circumstances but about how we perceive and interpret life. It’s about enjoying the journey, accepting setbacks, and being kind to ourselves. I learned to rewire my brain for happiness, just as we exercise for physical health.
Now, I run the Happiness Society, sharing tools to help individuals and companies unlock their potential. Looking back, I see my depression as a blessing. It taught me how to find happiness from within. If you’re going through a dark phase or feeling upset, remember that you have the power to start a journey towards happiness.
1．What can we conclude about the author before her husband’s death?
A．She had a stable job. B．She was a full-time mother.
C．She was financially independent. D．She suffered from depression greatly.
2．What was the author’s turning point in her life?
A．Joining a happiness course at Berkeley.
B．Trying medication and counseling.
C．Exercising for physical health.
D．Attending a talk about the science of happiness.
3．What is the author’s opinion about happiness?
A．It means having no setbacks.
B．It depends on external circumstances.
C．It lies in how we view and understand life.
D．It is impossible to achieve during a dark phase.
4．What is the author’s attitude towards her depression now?
A．She regrets having it. B．She feels it hard to remove it.
C．She is deeply ashamed of it. D．She sees it as a valuable lesson.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D
【知识点】哲理感悟、记叙文、个人经历
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