Do you know Madonna? She is a music superstar in the USA. She has made another children’s book. Its name is Lotsa De Casha (《快樂(lè)的真諦》). There are some beautiful pictures in her book. They were drawn by an artist from Spain.

Madonna has written four other children’s books. The books are all popular with children.

In Lotsa De Casha, Madonna tells a story of a man. He is very rich but he is not happy. He loses his money but finds a friend. At the end of the book, Madonna says, “Money can’t buy happiness. When you learn to share, you will find it.” That is an important lesson from the 46-year-old woman. She is not only a pop star but also a mother. She has lovely children and she loves them a lot. Her family makes her happy. That is why she likes to write children’s books.

1.Madonna has written __________ children’s books so far.

A. six B. five

C. four D. three

2.According to the passage, which is the best way for us to find happiness?

A. Sharing something with each other. B. Making a lot of money.

C. Writing a book. D. Becoming a superstar.

3.Madonna likes writing children’s books because__________ .

A. she is a pop star B. she wants more money

C. she is good at writing D. her family makes her happy

4.Which one is the best title of the passage?

A. Love me, love my children B. Learn to make more money

C. Money can’t buy happiness. D. How to be a super woman

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B. Keep a record of your language learning.

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