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    A new study featuring researchers at Binghamton University found that viewing wealth and material possessions as a sign of success produces significantly better results to life satisfaction than viewing wealth and possessions as a sign of happiness.
       "People simply say 'money can't buy you happiness' and just assume that materialism has a negative influence on overall well-being," said Jenny Jiao,assistant professor of marketing at Binghamton University School of Management. "But it's not that simple.There is a real difference between success materialism and happiness materialism."
       Jiao and her fellow researchers surveyed over 7,500 German adults to get their findings.They first determined if participants had either a happiness materialistic or success materialistic mindset,and then asked questions regarding current satisfaction of life,expected satisfaction of life in the future and economic motivations.
       What they found:
       Happiness materialism (wealth and material consumption is the sign of a happy life) can negatively influence life satisfaction in two different ways:
       ? It can lead a person to be dissatisfied with their current standard of living,which in turn negatively influences overall life satisfaction.
       ? It can lead a person to not find satisfaction from other important areas of life (family life,social life,health,etc.),which negatively influences overall life satisfaction.
       Success materialism (wealth and material possessions are a sign of success in life) positively influences life satisfaction by boosting(助推)a person's economic motivation.This can lead to a rise in their future satisfaction with their standard of living,which positively influences overall life satisfaction.
       The researchers cross-checked their results with survey answers from other parts of the world,including the United States,to verify(證實(shí))the universality of the findings. "Your happiness should never rely on money alone,but money can be a tool to motivate you to achieve major milestones in your life,which can make you feel happier in the long run," said Jiao,adding that focusing on future goals is important in order to stay driven and motivated.
       She also cautioned to forget about the other aspects of life that bring satisfaction. "Never lose sight of the other things that provide happiness that don't necessarily have monetary (貨幣的) value.These include family,friends,your health,continual learning and new experiences," she said.

    (1)What did researchers at Binghamton University find in their new study?
    C
    C

    A.Materialism has a negative influence on people's overall well-being.
    B.Success materialism and happiness materialism are the same to some extent.
    C.Regarding material possessions as a mark of success contributes to better life satisfaction.
    D.Viewing wealth and possessions as a sign of happiness positively leads to overall well-being.
    (2)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
    D
    D

    A.The survey result only applies to participants from Germany and the United States.
    B.One's current standard of living has nothing to do with his overall life satisfaction.
    C.Family life and social life are two more important factors than wealth and success.
    D.Boosting one's economic motivation may positively influence his life satisfaction.
    (3)What can you learn from the last two paragraphs?
    B
    B

    A.If you want to keep motivated,you should concentrate on money alone.
    B.Money can help you achieve major milestones,and thus make you happier.
    C.Forget about the other aspects of life that bring satisfaction if you want to be happy.
    D.Things that don't have monetary value should be the focus of your pursuit of happiness.
    (4)What is the main idea of the passage?
    A
    A

    A.Wealth can lead to more satisfying life if viewed as a sign of success not happiness.
    B.Material possessions viewed as a sign of happiness are vital but always overlooked.
    C.Family,friends,health,continual learning and new experiences can lead to success.
    D.Satisfaction of life and economic motivations hardly contribute to our happiness.

    【考點(diǎn)】日常生活;說明文
    【答案】C;D;B;A
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