从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Truth about the Joneses You know the Joneses. Or maybe for yo
英语试题 09-20
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Truth about the Joneses
You know the Joneses. Or maybe for you it's the Smiths, or the Millers. ___16___ They have nicer cars, fancier clothes and even cuter dogs.
But the Joneses may not be who you think they are. ___17___ Or they may just work really hard to build wealth. We'll say that again: The Joneses are either drowning in payments or deserving of their wealth.
So be happy for them or feel sorry for them. But don't try to keep up with them! ___18___ And you've had enough of all the bad feelings of your own life. You're ready to be happy where you are and to work for what you want. You're ready for contentment.
Contentment is a choice. It's having an attitude of joy when everyone else is attempting to buy happiness. So who cares if Mrs. Jones drives a luxury SUV with heated seats and keyless entry? Good for her. Your 10-year-old car gets you everywhere her sweet ride gets her.
___19___ It is something that's not visible to the Joneses of the world. They can't see the steady chunks of money you put in your emergency fund. Or the $15, 000 of debt you paid off. Or the retirement(退休)contributions you're about to increase.
But you know the significance of your actions.
___20___ You know your energy is better used for your own savings goals.
A. That only leads to dissatisfaction.
B. You may just want another reliable car.
C. They may be up to their eyeballs in debt.
D. At this point, you may still feel worried about looking good.
E. They're the people who have everything bigger and better than you do.
F. You've wasted enough energy keeping up with people you don't really care.
G. Right now you're doing whatever it takes to build a solid foundation for your family.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. F
【解析】
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Truth about the Joneses
You know the Joneses. Or maybe for you it's the Smiths, or the Millers. ___16___ They have nicer cars, fancier clothes and even cuter dogs.
But the Joneses may not be who you think they are. ___17___ Or they may just work really hard to build wealth. We'll say that again: The Joneses are either drowning in payments or deserving of their wealth.
So be happy for them or feel sorry for them. But don't try to keep up with them! ___18___ And you've had enough of all the bad feelings of your own life. You're ready to be happy where you are and to work for what you want. You're ready for contentment.
Contentment is a choice. It's having an attitude of joy when everyone else is attempting to buy happiness. So who cares if Mrs. Jones drives a luxury SUV with heated seats and keyless entry? Good for her. Your 10-year-old car gets you everywhere her sweet ride gets her.
___19___ It is something that's not visible to the Joneses of the world. They can't see the steady chunks of money you put in your emergency fund. Or the $15, 000 of debt you paid off. Or the retirement(退休)contributions you're about to increase.
But you know the significance of your actions.
___20___ You know your energy is better used for your own savings goals.
A. That only leads to dissatisfaction.
B. You may just want another reliable car.
C. They may be up to their eyeballs in debt.
D. At this point, you may still feel worried about looking good.
E. They're the people who have everything bigger and better than you do.
F. You've wasted enough energy keeping up with people you don't really care.
G. Right now you're doing whatever it takes to build a solid foundation for your family.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. F
【解析】
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