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<B> Few would argue with the claim that happiness is our preferred state of being. __33__the choice, most of us would surely choose pleasure over pain. However, in recent years,there has been a movement which suggests that a little bit of sadness in our lives __34__ notso bad.Against Happiness is Eri G. Wilson’s counterargument to the stream of happiness‐toutingself‐help books bombarding the market recently. He argues that the __35__ to happiness,particularly in America, has caused a widespread disregard for the value of sadness. He usesgreat literary and artistic figures of the past, like Beethoven and Vincent van Gogh, to illustratehow sadness and melancholy enabled them to create invaluable contributions to society;namely, it is necessary to any __36__ culture. He points out that what most people __37__for granted is living death, and what the majority see as depressive is a vital force that inspirescreativity, spurs ambition, and helps people form more intimate bonds with one another.While the readers may disagree with his assertions, he provides a(n) __38__ of reasonedarguments for consideration. Against Happiness provides a satisfying exchange of ideas,perhaps for the betterment of humanity.
33.
(A)To give
(B)Giving
(C)Given
(D)Give

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答案:C[無官方正解]
難度:適中0.5
統計:A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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