It has been around for centuries, but up until very recently, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) wasn’t fully accepted abroad. Proof of this can be found in The Treatment (《刮痧》), a 2001 film that tells the story of a Chinese man in the US who’s accused of abuse after he uses guasha, a form of TCM treatment, to cure his grandson’s disease.

During the last 10 years or so, however, TCM has been getting increasingly popular all over the world. A report released by the State Council Information Office on Dec. 6 says this style of health care, which includes different forms like herbal medicine and exercise, has spread to 183 countries and regions.

“We have set up 10 TCM centers outside China, and all of them are popular among locals,” Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said at a news conference on Dec 6. “Governments of 86 countries and regions have signed agreements with the Chinese government on TCM corporation.”

One of the reasons behind the growing popularity of TCM is the increase of scientific research into it. And after Tu Youyou-the Chinese scientist who discovered the anti-malaria (抗疟疾) drug qinghaosu (青蒿素)-won the Nobel Prize last year, TCM became even more famous internationally.

However, all these achievements in TCM don’t mean that it’s problem-free. Over the years, TCM has faced challenges in being able to prove that it has certain effects.

Some researchers have suggested TCM should be more exact and work together with Western medicine.

“Bringing together with Western medicine and TCM, rather than being in competition, is where the potential for great effects is,” said Bernhard Schwartlander, the China representative of the World Health Organization.

24. The film The Treatment is mentioned in the first paragraph is to         .

A. introduce the film to readers

B. show TCM is increasingly popular

C. arouse readers’ interest in Western medicine

D. prove that TCM is not fully accepted in western countries

25. We can learn from the passage that         .

A. TCM is not exact in curing diseases

B. 10 TCM centers abroad are all set up by locals

C. 86 countries have cooperated with China on TCM

D. Tu Youyou’s success contributes to the popularity of TCM

26. According to Bernhard Schwartlander, TCM should         .

A. combine western medicine

B. face no challenge at all

C. give an exact description of its effects

D. complete with western medicine

27. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. A report on TCM                                                      B. Opinions about TCM

C. TCM & Western Medicine                                               D. Traditional healing spreads

The term “Industry 4.0” refers to the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution was the production of goods with machines like steam engines, which was followed by the second industrial revolution that introduced mass production with the help of electric power, followed by the digital revolution —the use of electronics and IT in production.

Industry 4.0 is a high-tech project, which promotes the computerization of manufacturing (制造业). The basic principle of Industry 4.0 is that by connecting machines, work pieces and systems, we are creating intelligent networks along the entire value chain that can control each other automatically. The goal is the Smart Factory, which adapts well and uses resources efficiently as well as linking customers and business partners with great intelligence. Technological bases are the Internet systems and advanced factories. Experts believe that Industry 4.0 could be a reality in about 10 to 20 years.

So, what effects does this change have on the classic manufacturing? According to an expert, “it is highly likely that the world of production will become more and more networked until everything is connected with everything else.” Networks and processes have so far been limited to one factory. But in the time of Industry 4.0, the boundaries (界限) of individual factories will most likely no longer exist. Instead, they will be lifted in order to inter-connect multiple factories or even geographical regions.

How is an Industry 4.0 factory different from a today’s factory? In current industry environment, providing high-end quality service or product with the least cost is the key to success. Factories are trying to increase their profit as much as possible. In the time of Industry 4.0, various data sources are available to provide worthwhile information about different aspects of the factory. Using data for understanding the current condition and checking faults and failures is a natural thing. The sharing of information around the clock and around the globe will enable these connected systems to manage themselves independently, work more efficiently and identify any errors quickly.

The good news is that Europe is much better prepared for the Industry 4.0 revolution than one might think. Europe will position itself as a pioneer in the fourth revolution. Industry 4.0 is a project in the high-tech strategy of the German government. Meanwhile, in the U.S., some companies are also working hard on it. But the success of industry depends on whether business and politics can work together. It’s not only politics that needs to help open the door for Industry 4.0. Every company is advised to seize the new digital opportunities.

42. What marks the coming of Industry 4.0?

A. Steam engines.    B. Mass production.

C. Intelligent networks.    D. Use of electronics.

43. Industry 4.0 will probably result in ________ in the world of manufacturing.

A. everything connected with everything else

B. production limited to an individual factory

C. networks and processes no longer existing

D. classic factories stopping their competition

44. What’s the meaning of the underlined part in Para. 4?

A. Sharing information of the world time.

B. Global news broadcast at any time.

C. Spreading news widely on the hour.

D. Instant worldwide information exchange

45. The writer’s attitude toward Industry 4.0 can best be described as ________.

A. negative    B. supportive

C. doubtful    D. cautious

 Mr. Clark works in a middle school. He likes reading and often borrows some books  61   the library. He listens to the radio every morning and reads newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well.

Mr. Clark has a nine-year-old son, Mike,   62   also likes reading books. And he often asks his father some questions. Mr. Clark always thinks he’s too young   63  (understand) him and chooses the easiest ones to answer. Of course the boy is not satisfied with it.

One day Mike read something about lights and was   64  (interest) in it. He asked his father a few questions, and without any   65  (difficult) his father answered them all. Then his father said   66  (proud), “Fathers always know   67  (much) than sons!” The boy thought for a while and said, “I don’t think   68  .” His father asked, “oh? Why?” Mike didn’t answer, and asked instead, “Who   69  (invent) lights in the l9th century?” “Thomas Edison,” answered Mr. Clark. “why didn’t his father invent them, then?”   70  (look) at his son, Mr. Clark didn’t know what to say!

iOS 10 The world’s most advanced mobile operating system.

Easy to Use

From the moment you pick up your iOS device, you’re up and running. Tap your favorite app and get right to work — or play. Swipe from the right side of the Lock screen to quickly pull up your camera. Scroll through thousands of photos in seconds. Everything about iOS is designed to look beautiful and work beautifully.

So smooth and responsive you won’t even notice it. And that’s the point.

Because iOS is engineered specifically for iPhone and iPad, everything looks and feels incredibly fluid. iOS uses a framework called Metal to maximize graphics performance. Whether you’re surfing the web, moving from app to app, or playing the most complex 3D video game, the graphics and responsiveness are amazingly smooth. No other mobile operating system is so effortless and natural.

An OS with a remarkably high IQ.

With sophisticated features like proactive(积极主动的) suggestions, predictive typing, and everybody’s favorite personal assistant, Siri, iOS 10 makes everything you do easier, quicker, and more fun.

Nobody understands you quite like Siri.

Siri learns how you talk, not the other way around. Thanks to Apple-developed machine-learning technology, you can simply speak naturally. So whether you say “Get a Lyft to SFO” or “I’d like a ride to SFO using Lyft,” Siri will read you loud and clear.

Siri even works with your favorite apps.

You can ask Siri to send someone a payment using Square Cash, book a reservation through OpenTable, and much more. And the number of apps incorporating Siri is growing every day.

21. Instead of the complicated procedures of starting a camera on an iPhone, you can easily ________.

A. start the camera by tapping the right side of the screen

B. start the camera from the Lock screen

C. start the camera by tapping the app from the Lock screen

D. start the camera by scrolling thousands of photos in seconds

22. According to the passage, “Metal” is  ______.

A. an app which helps you surf the web

B. a framework which helps everything look more beautiful

C. something that can promote the graphic performance

D. an app helping play the most complex 3D video games

23. Siri can distinguish between different syntaxes(文法) by _________.

A. enabling you to learn how it talks             B. machine-learning technology

C. apple-developed multi-tasking technology       D. speaking naturally

 When you walk around or take any form of exercise, extra heat is produced inside your body, so any activity of this kind, no matter how leisurely, will ________ keeping you warm.

A. subscribe to       B. submit to      C. contribute to       D. correspond to

The boy ______ that he didn't care about the failure，but the expression on his face gave him away．（　　）

A．made out     B．set out   C．found out     D．turned out

Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August.Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book.They end around 21:00.

November 7^th

The Canal Pioneers,by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "civil engineers".
December 5^th

Ice for the Metropolis,by Malcolm Tucker.Well before the arrival of freezers,there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering,Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells,and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 6^th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals,by Liz Payne.The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer.We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6^th

Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands,by Miranda Vickers.The Thames had many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them.She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road,London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836
1.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A.February 6th.                 B.March 6th.               C.November 7th.                D.December 5th.
2.What is the topic of the talk in February?
A.The Canal Pioneers.                                                B.Ice for the Metropolis

C.Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands                             D.An Update on the Cotsword Canals
3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.
A.Miranda Vickers                    B.Malcolm Tucker              C.Chris Lewis                    D.Liz Payne

    Millions of American high school seniors drink alcohol(酒精)at least once a week. Alcohol is the most common "drug" and has special risks for this age group. Studies show that about 50% of children with alcoholic parents will become alcoholics themselves.
     Teenagers drink for many reasons. Some grow up seeing their parents or other adults drinking. They also see movies, television or magazine ads where a sports star enjoys some type of alcohol. There is often pressure from friends or classmates to drink. A teenager may drink to fit in with friends, or to appear more popular or confident. A teenager having worries, depression, or confusion, may use alcohol to deal with these feelings. Other situations that might cause a teenager to develop a drinking problem are:

●the divorce (离婚)of his or her parents;

●other family members with drinking problems;

●the death of  his or her family members or other close people.
     There are some WARNING SIGNS for adults to pay attention to. The following signs may be visible if a teenager has a serious drinking problem:

●keeping away from family or friends;

●not going to school, or falling grades;

●losing interest in activities or hobbies;

●getting into fights or often  arguing with parents.
     It may be hard to accept the fact that your child is out of control with alcohol. Sometimes it helps if you share your concerns with your colleagues, the school counselor(顾问), or your healthcare provider. Other helpers can be found at hospitals, mental health centers, or alcoholism treatment centers.
     Alcoholics Anonymous works with teens who want to stop drinking. To learn more about teenage drinking, call your local Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter or the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence at (800) NCA-CALL.

63. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in the passage?

A. Excitement.   B. Anger.   C. Happiness.   D. Sadness.

64. According to the passage, a teenager may develop a serious drinking problem when ______________.

A. he often quarrels with his parents

B. when he has little interest in things

C. he doesn’t like to go to school
     D. one of his close relatives dies

65. Alcoholics Anonymous is mainly intended to _______.
     A. show the danger of drinking alcohol

   B. encourage children to help their parents or friends stop drinking

   C. tell people not to buy alcohol

   D. help people give up drinking alcohol

 I didn’t see your sister at the meeting. If she _____ , she would have met my brother.

      A. has come              B. did come   

C. had come              D. came

61. It remains _________(see) whether the new policy can be put into practice.

62. Five people are reported _________(kill) in the accident.

63. __________(not receive) the reply letter, I wrote another letter to the editor.

64. When we saw the road____(block）with snow, we decided to spend the holiday at home.

65. It is you rather than I that are _________ (blame) for the mistake.

66. Anyone, once _______ (test) positive for H7N9 flu virus, will receive free medical treatment from our government.

67. _________(be) more careful, and you can make fewer mistakes in English.

68. I lost a book, _____ which the title I can't remember now.

69. He reached Beijing in 1998, ____, some time later，he became a professor．

70. In my opinion, ______ plays, eats or sleeps in class should be criticized severely

  A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.

    Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.

   The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.

   Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.

   Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.

   While the effect of cow milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.

   Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.

   Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.

28.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.
A.were more anxious              B.started sleep more easily
C.were less active                D.woke up later
29.Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?
A.It’s been tested on mice for ten times.
B.It can make people more energetic.
C.It’s used in sleeping drugs.
D.It exists in milk in great amount.
30.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Milk Drinking and Health         B.Fat, Sugar and Health
C.An Experiment on Mice           D.Night Milk and Sleep
31.How does the author support the theme of the text?
A.By giving examples.             B.By providing research results.
C.By stating arguments.           D.By explaining statistical data.

The schoolboys and schoolgirls are walking along the street,______ a small redcap.

A. each of them has   B. they each have   C. every wears    D. each wearing

While happiness does not happen by chance, you don’t need to change our entire life to find it. Start your journey to a happier you by developing these easy habits.

Work Out Often

Staying active can make you feel more enthusiasm for daily activities. So hit the gym or take up a sport that suits you best. Working out does you more good than burning off calories and strengthening your muscles.   36   That’s why healthy people are generally 20% happier than unhealthy people.

Volunteer

  37   Using your skills to assist the less fortunate can boost your happiness. After all, it is joyful to bring some life and light back into someone’s life. You can start small, like preparing a meal for your elderly neighbor.

Enjoy Friendship

Everyone can find himself stuck in trouble now and then. Enjoy an evening talking about your lives with your friends. Often they know you well enough to give you sound advice.   38 

Plan Your Day

Having a set schedule can reduce stress throughout your day. Plan each day’s work before stepping into the office.   39   Staying organized by planning ahead can help you enjoy each moment.

Turn Off the TV

Turning on the TV for “noise” or relaxation can actually be harmful to your health and your happiness. Don’t turn on the TV while you’re cooking or doing the housework. Try turning on some soft music to relax. Turn off the TV and give yourself some reflective (沉思) time to read a book or play a game with your family.   40 

A. Lending a helping hand proves to be a reward in itself.

B. You are only one step away from achieving more happiness.

C. It also brings about a feel-good reaction that promotes happiness.

D. Take it and switch the conversation to something more lighthearted.

E. These activities deserve your focus and will reduce your stress levels.

F. Regular exercise helps you keep a better figure and makes you stronger

G. Spare a few minutes each evening to ready items you need for the next day.

   When you ask people how to make friends as an adult, they usually give you suggestions like, “just get out there,“ “join a dance class,” or, “try speed dating.” ___13___ After all, making friends does require us to get out into the world and take a few emotional risks.

   Most of the time, however, we are not lacking for ideas on where to meet people. ___14___ For this reason, most people find that reconnecting with themselves is a first step towards reconnecting with others.

   If you feel tired, out of shape, or sad, most of the time, making friends is going to be extremely difficult. ___15___  Start small. Use the 1 - minute technique to gradually increase your commitment to exercise. Get out into nature. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up every hour to stretch. Try gentle yoga(瑜伽).

   While you build up your body, don’t forget to nourish (滋养) your mind. Write down one thing every day that you are grateful for. ___16___ Learn to become your own best friend.

   ____17___ Instead of relying on our social circumstances to bring people into our lives, we need to change ourselves first and then invite people into our lives.

A. On the surface, these are fine suggestions.

B. Spend a few minutes every day in reflection.

C. It will be even more difficult when you are an adult.

D. We are missing the motivation and self-confidence to get started.

E. We only need to know how to start a conversation with strangers.

F. Making friends as an adult is possible, but it requires a new approach.

G. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to increase your physical and             emotional resources.

假设你是李华，日前参加了在加拿大举行的为期四周的国际中学生生存训练营活动，并将作为中国学生代表在闭幕式上发言。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，要点包括：

（1）遇到的挑战（语言、交往、文化冲击等）；

（2）你的收获；

（3）感谢组织者。

注意：（1）词数不少于100；

（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

（3）开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

参考词汇：文化冲击culture shock

Dear friends,

I am honoured to deliver a closing speech on behalf of all the Chinese students in the camp.

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Easy Steps to Happier Living

Take care of your body.

Our body and mind are connected.    36    It instantly improves our mood and can even lift us out of depression. We don’t all have to run marathons - there are simple things we can do to be more active each day. We can spend time outdoors, eat healthily and get enough sleep.

Notice the world around you.

Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Good news – there is. And it’s right here in front of us.     37   . Learning to be more mindful and aware does wonders for our happiness, whether it’s on our walk to work or in the way we eat. It helps us get in tune with our feelings and stops us focusing on the past or worrying about the future.

Keep learning.

Learning affects our happiness in lots of positive ways.    38    It also gives us a sense of accomplishment. We learn new things throughout our lives, not just through formal qualifications. We can share a skill with friends, join a club, play a new sport and so much more.

    39   

Helping other people is not only good for them; it’s good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society for everyone.    40   We can also give our time, ideas and energy. So if you want to feel good, do good.

These simple areas tend to make a big difference to people’s happiness and, more importantly, they are all within our control.

A. Do things for others.

B. Connect with people.

C. Helping is not all about money.

D. We just need to stop and take notice.

E. It can help us improve our physical health.

F. Being active makes us happier as well as healthier.

G. It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Recently, I notice something unpleasant in our school. Some students littered free while cleaners took pains to sweep the floor. To fight so bad behaviors, our class held a meeting theme “To care about our environment, start from ourselves”. We discussed heatedly after we agreed on one solution. From the next day on, we were divided into group to collect rubbish on every morning before class. Our deed got a thumb up from our teacher. He said we served as example for the students to help keep the school clean. We also felt meaningful to shoulder our responsibility for the environment around them.

Last week I stopped at a red light. To my left stood a young woman. She had a 

look of ___41___on her face, ragged clothes, and a sign that ___42___,"Just need a 

little help. Thank you.”I was___43___ drawn to her. I had no cash in my__44__.

Instead, I gathered all the change I had in my car. I rolled my___45___ down. "Hi,

What’s your name?” I asked. "Joyce,”she ___46___with caution in her voice. "Hi,Joyce, I’m Kelley.”I ___47___ my arm to give her a handshake. She unwillingly__48___my hand. "It’s nice to meet you.I wish I had ___49___ to help you but this is all I have 

right now.” She pleasantly___50___her hands and ___51___ the coins. She started

telling me how their house was burned down last year and they ___52___ everything.

With no insurance and both losing their jobs, they were starting over.

   All week I drove by that place hoping to see Joyce and give her more. One week 

later, I was the first in ___53___at the red light and as I ___54___ the light I smiled.

There was Joyce. I asked her what her ___55___were. She said that one of her relativeslived in Texas and ___56___a few rental houses, and she had agreed to let them stay in one  until they got ___57___. "I have a little something to help you___58___there,”

and I gave her a 20-dollar bill. "We all need a little help every now and then,don’t we?”We both smiled and nodded in ____59____.

  Who knows if I’ll ever see her again？But I know at that moment she smiled and    she knew that things really were going to get better for her. And seeing her smile and   the hope in her eyes is what I needed to ___60___my trouble in life.

41. A. pride                                                    B. satisfaction         C. sadness                                           D. puzzle

42. A. told                                                 B. read                     C. wrote                                                 D. showed

43. A. luckily                                              B. generally                        C. fluently                                D. automatically

44. A. wallet                                           B. home                     C. office                                               D. car

45. A. door                                         B. window                       C. curtains                                             D. sleeves

46. A. explained                                           B. Argued               C. responded                                    D. repeated

47. A. put away                                             B. put up                           C. put out                                                D. put aside

48. A. folded                                       B. raised                                                                               C. pressed                                                                          D. shook           

49. A. less                                                                                             B. more                                                                                        C. fewer                                                                                            D. most

50. A. raised                                                                               B. gave                                                                                         C. reached                                                                          D. cupped

51. A. accepted                                                         B. spread                                                                           C. collected                                                                D. threw

52. A. got                                                                                                  B. lost                                                                                                 C. sold                                                                                                     D. missed

53. A. fact                                                                                             B. time                                                                                            C. turn                                                                                                     D. line

54. A. approached                                   B. left                                                                                             C. discovered                                                       D. broke

55. A. beliefs                                                                          B. dreams                                                                   C. plans                                                                                                    D. projects

56. A. built                                                                                        B. chose                                                                               C. sold                                                                                                         D. owned

57. A. truth                                                                                        B. jobs                                                                                            C. benefits                                                                             D. support

58. A. get                                                                                                  B. escape                                                                       C. pass                                                                                                     D. survive

59. A. agreement                                                        B. doubt                                                                                        C. demand                                                                                       D. surprise

60. A. run into                                                                         B. hold back                                                        C. get through                                                          D. put off

The person who knows how to write a personal letter has a very powerful tool. A letter can set up a warm conversation   41     two people far apart (远离的); it can keep a   42   （friend）with

very little effort.

    A few years ago my older brother and I were not getting along. Our meetings were not   43  （pleasure）; our conversation was filled with arguments and quarrels; and every effort to clear the air seemed to only deepen our misunderstanding. Then he moved to a small island and we lost touch. One day he wrote me a letter. He described his island and    44   ( it) people, told me what he was doing, said how he felt, and encouraged me to   45   (write). Rereading the letter, I    46    (drive) by its humor and clever expressions. I had never known he could write so well. And with that one letter we became friends again.

     It might never have  47    (occur) to my brother to write me if he had not been in a place

    48     there were no phones. Writing turned out to be the best way for us to get back in touch. Because we live in    49   age of easy communication, people often forget that they don't always have to phone    50    email.

If your parents were to surprise you with a present on your birthday, which one would you prefer, a trip to the amusement park or a new pair of shoes?

According to Science Daily, about one-third of the people are likely to prefer shoes to a fun trip. These people are called "materialists", namely, those who value material goods more than experiences. But which of the two choices makes people happier?

Back in 2009, Ryan Howell, a professor at San Francisco State University, found that in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions. This is because the joy of receiving a new object fades over time as you get used to seeing it every day. Experiences, on the other hand, can continue to bring you joy in the future through happy memories.

But materialists should at least be happy when they first buy something, shouldn't they?

To figure it out, Howell did another study. He classified a group of adults according to their personality types, ranging from less materialistic to more materialistic. Each person was asked different questions to see how they felt about spending money on material goods versus spending money on experiences.

As expected, the more materialistic participants got less happiness from purchases than the less materialistic, because such purchases didn't fit with their personalities and values. But to Howell's surprise, he found that materialists weren't any happier even if they spent money on material items.

This is because materialists worry that others may criticize or look clown on their choices. "There are certain value systems that are rejected by society," said Howell. "When we find out someone is materialistic, we think less of them, and that drives their happiness down.”

Another reason is that materialistic people always focus on what they don't have instead of what they have now. This makes them feel less satisfied and grateful.

If you happen to be a materialistic person, there's something you can try. "If materialists make more accurate purchases, rather than trying to impress others, they will be happier, “Howell said.

You should also remember what an ancient Greek philosopher once said, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."

32. What did Ryan Howell find in his studies?

A. Material goods bring people less happiness than experiences.

B. About one-third of the people prefer material goods to experiences.

    C. Materialists have more fun spending money on goods than on experiences.

    D. Receiving a new object brings lasting joy while the joy of an experience fades soon.

33. What did Ryan Howell want to find out by doing another study?

    A. How to judge whether a person is a materialist.

    B. Why materialists are not happy with their purchases.

    C. How materialists feel when they spend money on goods.

    D. Whether materialists are happy when they first make purchases.

34. Why does the author use the ancient Greek philosopher's words in the last paragraph?

    A. To advise materialistic people not to try to impress others.

    B. To persuade people to be satisfied with what they have.

    C. To prove it's unwise to be materialistic and desire too much.

    D. To tell readers what they desire now might one day become theirs.

35. What can be the best title for the passage?

    A. Are You a Materialist?

    B. How To Acquire Happiness?

    C. The Best Present For the Birthday

    D. Which Can Make People Happier?