There are two types of people in the world. Although they have
equal degrees of health and wealth, one becomes happy, while the other becomes
(47) . This arises from the different ways in which they
(48) things, persons, and events. The people
who are to be happy fix their attention on the (49) of
things, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, etc. They
enjoy all the (50) things. Those who are to be unhappy think
and speak only of the (51) things. Therefore, they are
continually discontented. They (52) many people, and make
themselves (53) everywhere by their remarks and behaviors.
If this turn of mind were founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the
more to be pitied. The (54) grows into a habit, unknown to
its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have
it are (55) of its bad effects on their interests and
tastes. Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the
imagination, it has serious (56) in life, since it brings on
deep sorrow and bad luck. If they do not change their bad habit, it will be good
for others to avoid any contact with them. A) consequences
F) awful
K)
tendency B) convinced
G) disagreeable
L) capable C) miserable
H) transmission
M) accordingly
D) offend
I) cheerful
N) contrary E) continually
J) conveniences
O) consider