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第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion .How we use our money may 36 as much or more than how much we’ve got it.
Money spent on experiences , rather than material goods, 37 more happiness.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to 38 $1 million under your bed .What would you do 39 that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing 40 all else---- yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money 41 our selfish sides. We will 42 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 43 goods often fail to deliver 44 happiness. Fortunately ,our ongoing research 45 many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend .Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these 46 needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to 47 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 48 .
So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea 49 it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying 50 than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips ,concerts and special meals –are more 51 connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more 52 . They tend to bring us 53 to other people , but more often, material things are enjoyed 54 .So social contacts are important to 55 mental and physical health.
36. A. present B. matter C. appear D. equal
37. A. leads to B. breaks out C. holds on D. brings along
38. A. keep B. own C. discover D. count
39. A. to B. with C. about D. for
40. A. above B. below C. before D. after
41. A. shows B. explains C. proves D. designs
42. A. depend B. concentrate C. take D. look
43. A. mental B. material C. beautiful D. clever
44. A. outgoing B. lasting C. willing D. exciting
45. A. invites B. offers C. prefers D. follows
46. A. changes B. plans C. decisions D. mistakes
47. A. know B. view C. dream D. judge
48. A. buyers B. sellers C. builders D. renters
49. A. if B. how C. unless D. though
50. A. houses B. cars C. experiences D. health
51. A. clearly B. hardly C. generally D. deeply
52. A. advantage B. conclusion C. purpose D. identity
53. A. familiar B. close C. proper D. native
54. A. completely B. worldwide C. secretly D. alone
55. A. gain B. damage C. improve D. build
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