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【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

While going through life with the pursuit of money on our mind, we're often told that money can't buy happiness. But what truth is there in the saying? Is there a relation between money and happiness? 【1】

Humans are very sensitive to change. When we get a rise, we really enjoy it. But some studies have shown that in North America, additional income beyond 75,000 dollars a year stops impacting day-to-day happiness. 【2】 They often end up spending all the money, going into debt, and experience ruined social relationships.

So surely money can't really buy happiness. Well, recent studies suggest that the problem may actually be in the way that we spend money. 【3】 Studies show that people who spend their money on others feel happier. As for the people who spend money on themselves, their happiness is unchanged.

【4】 0ne experiment showed that instead of an organization writing a large check to a charity, dividing the amount up among employees, allowing them to contribute to a charity of their choice, increased their job satisfaction. Similarly, individuals that spend money on each other, as opposed to themselves, not only increase job satisfaction, but improve the team performance.

【5】 Interestingly, the specific way money is spent on others isn't important. Spending something on others is the important aspect of increasing your happiness.

A. The same principle has been tested on teams and organizations as well.

B. Money has more effect on the vast majority of people in the long run.

C. Instead of buying things for yourself, try giving some of it to other people and see how you feel.

D. And if so, how can we use it to our advantage?

E. Almost everywhere we look in the world, we see that giving money to others is positively related to happiness,

F. And while you're saving up for these greatest experiences, don't forget the daily joys in life.

G. In fact, people who win a lottery often report becoming extremely unhappy.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】G

【3】C

【4】A

【5】E

【解析】

試題分析：這篇文章探討金錢和幸福的關(guān)系。

【1】D 考查對上下文語境的理解�？涨暗囊馑际�：但這個說法有何真實性？金錢和幸福之間有關(guān)連性嗎？故D項（而若有的話，我們該如何善加利用它呢？）與上下文一致。

【2】G 考查對上下文語境的理解�？涨暗囊馑际牵阂恍┭芯匡@示，在北美，一年超過75,000美元的額外收入不再影響每天的幸福。故G項（事實上，贏彩票的人往往變得極度不快樂。）與上下文一致。

【3】C 考查對上下文語境的理解�？涨暗囊馑际牵翰贿^，最近的研究認為這問題事實上可能在于我們花錢的方式上。空后句意：研究顯示把錢花在別人身上的人感覺比較幸福。故C項（與其買東西給你自己，不如試著把一些錢分給其他人，看看你的感受如何。）與上下文一致。

【4】A 考查對上下文語境的理解。空后的意思：一項實驗顯示，與其公司組織寫張巨額支票給慈善團體，不如把那金額在員工之間均分，讓他們捐給自己選擇的慈善團體，提升他們的工作滿意度。故A項（同樣的原理也已在團隊跟公司組織中測試過。）與上下文一致。

【5】E 考查對上下文語境的理解�？蘸缶湟猓河腥さ氖牵�錢以什么特定方式花在別人身上并不重要。花些錢在別人身上是提升你幸福感的重要方面。故E項（我們在世界上探究幾乎每個地方，發(fā)現(xiàn)給予別人金錢或禮物和幸福感是正面相關(guān)連的。）與上下文一致。