Thenewscienceofspendingcomestoasurprisingconclusion.How...
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The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion. How we use our money may__41__ as much or more than how much we’ve got it.
Money spent on experiences, rather than material goods, __42__ more happiness.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to __43_ $1 million under your bed would you do 44 that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing __45___ all else— yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money 46 our selfish sides. We will 47 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____goods often fail to deliver ___49____ happiness. Fortunately, our ongoing research ___50___ many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend. Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these ___51____ needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to ___52____buying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners, on average, were no happier than ___53____.
So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea ___54____ it means spending less time with your families and friends. And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying ___55____ than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips, concerts and special meals—are more ___56____ connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more ___57___. They tend to bring us ___58___to other people, but more often, material things are enjoyed __59___ social contacts are important to ___60___ mental and physical health.
41. A. present B. matter C. appear D. equal
42. A. refers to B. breaks out C. holds on D. brings along
43. A. keep B. own C. discover D. count
44. A. to B. with C. about D. for
45. A. above B. below C. before D. after
46. A. shows B. explains C. proves D. designs
47. A. depend B. concentrate C. take D. look
48. A. mental B. material C. beautiful D. clever
49. A. outgoing B. lasting C. willing D. exciting
50. A. invites B. offers C. prefers D. follows
51. A. changes B. plans 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. hardly C. generally D. deeply
57. A. advantage B. conclusion C. purpose D. identity
58. A. familiar B. close C. proper D. native
59. A. completely B. worldwide C. secretly D. alone
60. A. gain B. damage C. improve D. build
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41-45 BDCBA 46-50 ABBBB 51-55 ABDAC 56-60 DABDC
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