8.On our way to my home,we passed through a quiet,natural park,surrounded by mountains on all sides.
6.The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion:How we use our money may (41)Das much or more than how much we've got.
Money spent on experiences,rather than material goods,(42)D more happiness.Imagie that you wake up tomorrow morning to(43)C$1million under your bed.What would you do(44)A that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing (45)Aall else-yourself.A large amount of research reveals that money (46)A our selfish sides.We will(47)B much on what that money can do for us alone,Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car,or even a new house,
But studies show that(48)Cgoods often fail to deliver (49)Dhappiness,Fortunately,our ongoing research (50)B many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend,Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these (51)B needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending.It's hard not to (52)Bbuying a house as a wise investment(投资),But new research shows it brings very little happiness,A study in the United States found that homeowners,on average,were no happier than(53)D.
So,working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea (54)A it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying(55)Cthan material things.Experiential puchases---such as trips,concerts and special meals---are more (56)D connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more (57)A--they tend to bring us (58)B to other people,but more often,material things are enjoyed(59)D.So social contacts are important to(60)Bmental and physical health.
Money spent on experiences,rather than material goods,(42)D more happiness.Imagie that you wake up tomorrow morning to(43)C$1million under your bed.What would you do(44)A that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing (45)Aall else-yourself.A large amount of research reveals that money (46)A our selfish sides.We will(47)B much on what that money can do for us alone,Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car,or even a new house,
But studies show that(48)Cgoods often fail to deliver (49)Dhappiness,Fortunately,our ongoing research (50)B many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend,Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these (51)B needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending.It's hard not to (52)Bbuying a house as a wise investment(投资),But new research shows it brings very little happiness,A study in the United States found that homeowners,on average,were no happier than(53)D.
So,working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea (54)A it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying(55)Cthan material things.Experiential puchases---such as trips,concerts and special meals---are more (56)D connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more (57)A--they tend to bring us (58)B to other people,but more often,material things are enjoyed(59)D.So social contacts are important to(60)Bmental and physical health.
41.A.present | B.equal | C.appear | D.matter |
42.A.carries along | B.breaks out | C.holds on | D.brings along |
43.A.keep | B.own | C.discover | D.count |
44.A.with | B.to | C.about | D.for |
45.A.above | B.below | C.before | D.after |
46.A.shows | B.explains | C.affects | D.designs |
47.A.depend | B.concentrate | C.take | D.look |
48.A.mental | B.beautiful | C.material | D.clever |
49.A.outgoing | B.exciting | C.willing | D.lasting |
50.A.invites | B.offers | C.prefers | D.follows |
51.A.plans | B.changes | C.decisions | D.mistakes |
52.A.know | B.view | C.dream | D.judge |
53.A.buyers | B.sellers | C.builders | D.renters |
54.A.if | B.how | C.unless | D.though |
55.A.houses | B.cars | C.experiences | D.health |
56.A.clearly | B.rarely | C.generally | D.closely |
57.A.benefit | B.conclusion | C.purpose | D.identify |
58.A.familiar | B.close | C.proper | D.native |
59.A.completely | B.worldwide | C.secretly | D.alone |
60.A.gain | B.improve | C.damage | D.cover |
5.Yao Ming,the first man to become the No.1overall pick in the NBA draft without playing in college,was honored Friday night as the Houston Rockets ________ his No.11jersey.( )
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