問題詳情

IV. Contextual Structure (20%)
(A) There is a website called the “World Database of Happiness.” It gathers and analyzes the results of hundreds of surveys from around the world that have been conducted on life satisfaction. Most of the findings are predictable, but a few are surprising.The database makes it clear that there is not a strong connection between material wealth and general contentment. It is a cliché that money can’t buy happiness. 41. Though many people cling to the belief that gaining riches will be the answer to all their problems, they are probably mistaken.Studies have been carried out on people who acquired sudden wealth, such as lottery winners. 42. In fact, they tended to revert to the way they felt before they became rich. Previously contented people continued to be contented, while those who were miserable before, sank back into misery.If material wealth does not bring happiness, then what does? 43. The authorities at the World Database on Happiness have surveyed levels of happiness in different countries. Other surveys consistently point to the importance of relationships. 44. The website suggests that falling in love and having children are what brings the greatest happiness.45. People increasingly spend more time alone watching TV or surfing the Internet rather than spending time with family and friends. Can technology truly make people happy? It is difficult to tell, but one thing is sure: if the website’s research is accurate, time spent with your family is a better investment than time spent making money. (10-3)
(A) Perhaps happiness has something to do with where you live.
(B) Nowadays, people look to technology as an alternative source of satisfaction.
(C) Still, the old saying seems to be supported by research.
(D) In most cases, after the initial joy had worn off, people were not left with a sense of lasting happiness.
(E) Family relationships in particular seem to be the key to long-term contentment.
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參考答案

答案：C
難度：非常困難0
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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