The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion .How we use our money may as much or more than how much we’ve got it. Money spent on experiences , rather than material goods, more happiness. Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to $1 million under your bed .What would you do that cash? The money will probably make you think about one thing all else---- yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money our selfish sides. We will much on what that money can do for us alone. Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house. But studies show that goods often fail to deliver happiness. Fortunately ,our ongoing research many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend .Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness. But making these needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to buying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners , on average ,were no happier than . So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea it means spending less time with your families and friends. And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips ,concerts and special meals –are more connected to our sense of self. And experiences come with one more . They tend to bring us to other people , but more often, material things are enjoyed .So social contacts are important to mental and physical health. 小题1: A．present B．matter C．appear D．equal 小题2: A．leads to B．breaks out C．holds on D．brings along 小题3: A．keep B．own C．discover D．count 小题4: A．to B．with C．about D．for 小题5: A．above B．below C．before D．after 小题6: A．shows B．explains C．proves D．designs 小题7: A．depend B．concentrate C．take D．look 小题8: A．mental B．material C．beautiful D．clever 小题9: A．outgoing B．lasting C．willing D．exciting 小题10: A．invites B．offers C．prefers D．follows 小题11: A．changes B．plans C．decisions D．mistakes 小题12: A．know B．view C．dream D．judge 小题13: A．buyers B．sellers C．builders D．renters 小题14: A．if B．how C．unless D．though 小题15: A．houses B．cars C．experiences D．health 小题16: A．clearly B．hardly C．generally D．deeply 小题17: A．advantage B．conclusion C．purpose D．identity 小题18: A．familiar B．close C．proper D．native 小题19: A．completely B．worldwide C．secretly D．alone 小题20: A．gain B．damage C．improve D．build