. In that country, the rich ______ richer, th...

. In that country, the rich ______ richer, the poor, poorer.

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I can’t believe that there are _____ many poor people in ____ a rich country.

A．such; such         B．so ; such          C．so; so            D．such; so

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I can’t believe that there are _____ many poor people in ____ a rich country.

A. such; such          B. so ; such      C. so; so                       D. such; so

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The idea that richer countries are happier may seem intuitively obvious. However, in 1974, research by economist Richard Easterlin found otherwise, He discovered that while individuals with higher incomes were more likely to be happy, this did not hold at a national level. In the United States, for example, average income per person rose steadily between 1946 and 1970, but reported happiness levels showed no positive long-term trend.; in fact, they declined between 1060 and 1970. These differences between nation-level and individual results gave rise to the term “ Easterlin paradox”: the idea that a higher rate of economic growth does not result in higher long-term happiness.

Having access to additional income seems to only provide a temporary surge in happiness. Since a certain minimum income is needed for basic necessities, it’s possible that the happiness boost from extra cash isn’t that great once you rise above the poverty line. This would explain Easterlin’s findings in the United States and other developed countries. He argued that life satisfaction does rise with average incomes but only in the short term.

Recent research has challenged the Easternlin paradox, however. In2013, sociologists Ruut Veenhoven and Floris Vergunst conducted a study using statistics from the World Database of Happiness. Their analysis revealed a positive correlation between economic growth and happiness. Another study by the University of Michigan found that there is no maximum wealth threshold at which more money ceases to contribute to your happiness: “If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it.” The study’s findings suggested that every extra dollar you earn makes you happier. With a much debate about the relationship between money and happiness, it’s clear that happiness itself is a complex concept and depends on many factors.

According to psychologists Selin Kesebir and Shigehiro Oishi, happiness also depends on how your income compares to the people around you. They argue that a country’s economic growth only makes its citizens happier if wealth is evenly distributed. In emerging countries with high income inequality——where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer——average happiness tends to drop because only relatively few people benefit from the economic prosperity. This suggests that governments should consider implementing policies to ensure more equal distribution of wealth. The happier people are, the more productive they are likely to become, thus leading to improved economic outcomes at the individual and national levels.

There is continuing debate about the link between wealth and happiness, with arguments both for and against the notion that richer countries are happier. However, it is clear that wealth alone isn’t enough to make us happy. The effect of income inequality on happiness shows that happiness is a social responsibility. We need to remember the positive effects of generosity, altruism, and building social connections. Perhaps our focus should be less on how m uch money we have, and more on how we use it.

1.According to the passage, Easterlin Paradox refers to______.

A.the fact that the more money, the happier people will feel

B.the suggestion that money should be given the top priority

C.the question how economic outcomes are distributed nationwide

D.the opinion that higher income doesn’t necessarily generate happiness

2.The word “satiation” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “______”.

A.satisfaction B.controversial C.central D.sensitive

3.What is the major reason for people’s unhappiness related to money?

A.Money not enough. B.Money not fairly dirtributed.

C.Rich people richer D.Unequal money paid for equal work.

4.Which of the following might be best title of this passage?

A.It’s all relative B.Easternlin paradox

C.The economic of happiness D.Rising income, rising happiness

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. The prices have been going up, so that the richer you get, the less rich you are than ________ you think you ought to be.

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One day a rich man took his son on a trip to the country. He wanted to show his son how the poor lived, so he could be thankful1.　　　　　　 his wealth.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of 2.　　　　　 would be considered a very poor family.

On their return the father asked his son3.　　　　 (explain) what he had learned. The boy, who had remained silent and deep in thought on the journey home,　 4.　　　　 (reply) in a way that shocked his father.

The boy said he wanted to become a farmer. He envied the farmers who had the beautiful night stars to give them light5.　　　　 his family had only expensive lanterns(台灯). His wish was to have a farm　　 6.　　　 　　 he could go swimming in an endless river instead of the garden pool in their home. Finally he asked his father, “ what makes us7.　　　　 (safe), large walls around our house or friends that will protect us?”

The boy finished by saying, “8.　　　　 the trip T thought we were rich but today I learned who is truly rich.” with this the boy got up and walked away, 9.　　　　 (leave) his father sitting on their comfortable sofa, totally10.　　　　　　　 (speech).

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About 90 percent of Chinese believe the polarization（分化） between the rich and poor is “serious” in China, according to a survey conducted by China Youth Daily．And more than 80 percent of the respondents（对象） surveyed said something must be done to narrow the expanding gap between the rich and poor, while 14．1 percent said it was necessary．

The polarization has aroused wide concern among the public in recent years．The State Development and Reform Commission（国家发改委） said the Gini Coefficient had reached 0．47 for China, up from o．29 two decades ago．Usually, a country with a number above 0．4 is warned to pay attention to the income inequality problem．

To find out the people’s view, the survey covered 10,250 respondents, between the ages of 20 and 30 with a college education and a monthly salary between 1,000 and 3,000 yuan．Surprisingly, most disagreed with the view of experts who claim the urban-rural difference is causing the widening gap．More than 70 percent of the respondents believed that “ the group of special interests” is the prime reason for the polarization, followed by “people in power” 68 percent, and “bosses” 50 percent．

Another unexpected finding is that almost all agreed that a good educational background and knowledge were not the decisive factors in gaining wealth．About 95 percent said rich people are not necessarily those who are able to speak English or have a college education．

Today in China, rich people , accounting for 10 percent of the population, control 45 percent of the total social fortune, and poor people, also 10 percent of the population, only control 1．5 percent, according to an investigation published by the National Bureau of Statistics last June．

1.It can be inferred that the Gini Coefficient （ in paragraph 2） would probably be _____．

A．the unit used in advanced mathematics

B．the degree of a country’s development

C．the level of the citizen’s living standard

D．a measure of income inequality

2.Experts hold the view that the main reason for the polarization is _____．

A．the urban-rural difference                 B．the group of special interests

C．the people in power                          D．the bosses

3.Which of the following can show the correct proportion（比例） of the social fortune among population?

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Close the Gap between the Rich and Poor

B．Surveys conducted by China Youth Daily

C．Higher education, Higher pay

D．Rich-Poor Divide Serious, Study Finds

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The problem of the widening gap between the rich and the poor, if not properly ______, can result in many serious social tensions.

A. being handled    B. to handle    　 C. handled     D. handling

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88. All the people in China, poor or rich, young or old, man or woman, are on the same level _____ each other.

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After years of wondering how the idle rich got even richer, we cracked the millionaire’s code, ______ secret is simple: Don’t spend a penny if you don’t have to.

A. which　　 B. that　　 C. whose　　 D. what

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