2017年12月英语四级听力美文第1篇:Happiness

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        　　2017年12月英语四级听力美文100篇
        　　Happiness
        　　Many people think that when they become rich and successful,happiness will
naturally follow.Letme tell you that nothing is further from the truth.The world
is full of very rich peoplewho are asmiserable as if they were living in hell.We
have read stories about movie stars who committedsuicide or died from
drugs.Quite clearly, money is not the only answer to all problems.Wealthobtained
through dishonest means does not bring happiness.Lottery winnings do not
bringhappiness.Gamble winnings do not bring happiness.To my mind, the secret to
happiness lies inyour successful work,There is no use sayingin your contribution
towards others’ happinessandin your wealth you have earned through your own
honest effort.If you obtain wealth throughluck or dishonest means,you will know
that it is ill earned money.If you get your money bytaking advantage of others
or by hurting others,you will not be happy with it.You will think youare a base
person.Long-term happiness is based on honesty, productive work, contribution,
and self-esteem.Happiness is not an end; it is a process.It is a
continuousprocess of honest, productive workwhich makes a real contribution to
othersand makes youfeel you are a useful, worthy person.As Dr. Wayne wrote,
“There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.”“Some day when I achieve
these goals,when I get a car, build a houseand own my own business,then I will
be really happy.”Life just does not work that way.If youwait for certain things
to happenand depend on external circumstances of life to make youhappy,you will
always feel unfulfilled.There will always be something missing.
        　　2017年12月英语四级听力美文100篇