16.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?(36)D
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 75,000dollars a year stops impacting day-to-day happiness.(37)G 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.(38)CStudies show that people who spend their money on others feel happier.As for the people who spend money on themselves,their happiness is unchanged.
(39)A0ne 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.
(40)EInterestingly,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.
分析 金钱会带来幸福吗?文章告诉我们关键是使用金钱的方式,如果我们花钱帮助别人,我们就会更幸福.
解答 36-40 DGCAE
36.D上下文语境.根据前句Is there a relation between money and happiness?可知,金钱和幸福之家有联系吗?首先我们要对这个问题进行回答,选项里的so指代的是金钱和幸福之间的确有联系,故选D.
37.G 上下文语境.根据横线前一句But some studies have shown that in North America,additional income beyond 75,000dollars a year stops impacting day-to-day happiness.当额外的收入超过七万五千美元的时候,金钱就不在影响我们日常幸福了,所以选项G是对上 一句补充.
38.C 上下文语境.本段阐述幸福与否与我们如何花钱有关,根据横线后一句Studies show that people who spend their money on others feel happier研究显示在别人身上花钱会让我们感觉更幸福.横线句也应该是与这一行为有关的 内容,所以C选项与之一致.
39.A 上下文语境.根据本段最后 一句Similarly,individuals that spend money on each other,as opposed to themselves,not only increase job satisfaction,but improve the team performance.说明在团队中,对另外的人身上花钱不仅能够提高工作满意度,而且还提高团队的表现.这与文章第二段的观点是 一致的,在团队中这一行为也是 有效的.故选A.
40.E 上下文语境.根据最后一段的内容尤其是关键词increasing your happiness呼应了选项里的is positively related to happiness,即帮助其他人和幸福是有关联的.
点评 本文是一篇选句填空阅读,题目主要考查上下文内容联系以及文章内容理解.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.