2016届高考英语冲刺卷：06（浙江卷）（考试版）_高考复习指南

2016届高考英语冲刺卷：06（浙江卷）（考试版）

　　49．What is the result of policy changes in European countries?

　　A. Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.

　　B. more people have to receive in-service training.

　　C. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.

　　D. People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.

　　Are you a compulsive (强迫性的) spender, or do you hold on to your money as long as possible? Are you a bargain hunter? Would you rather use charge accounts than pay cash? Your answers to these questions will reflect your personality. According to psychologists, our individual money habits not only show our beliefs and values, but can also stem from past problems.

　　Experts in psychology believe that for many people, money is an important symbol of strength and influence. Husbands who complain about their wives’ spending habits may be afraid that they are losing power in their marriage. Wives, on the other hand, may waste huge amounts of money because they are angry at their husbands. In addition, many people consider money a symbol of love. They spend it on their family and friends to express love, or they buy themselves expensive presents because they need love.

　　People can be addicted to different things — for example, alcohol, drugs, certain foods, or even television. They are compulsive in their addictions, i.e. they must satisfy these needs to feel comfortable. In the same way, according to psychologists, compulsive spenders must spend money. For people who buy on credit, furthermore, charge accounts are even more exciting than money: in other words, they feel that with credit, they can do anything. Their pleasures in spending enormous amounts are actually greater than those they get from the things they buy.