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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38
WHAT IS HAPPINESS?
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) ___________ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our (35) ________ and our happiness loses its shine.
What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) ____________ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (37) __________ we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. (38) ______________ the next time you're tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you'll be grateful.
Câu hỏi:(34) __________
- A. soar
- B. lift
- C. climb
- D. increase
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: B
Kiến thức: Kết hợp từ
Giải thích:
Lift one’s spirit: tăng tinh thần
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) lift our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences.
Tạm dịch: Mọi người đã đặt câu hỏi này trong nhiều thế kỷ, nhưng chỉ gần đây các nhà khoa học và nhà tâm lý học mới tham gia tranh luận. Rõ ràng, gen của chúng ta đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong việc chúng ta cảm thấy hạnh phúc như thế nào. Và trong khi tiền bạc và của cải vật chất có thể nâng cao tinh thần của chúng ta trong một thời gian ngắn, có vẻ như chìa khóa thực sự của hạnh phúc chính là trải nghiệm cuộc sống.
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- What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) ____________ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought, ...
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