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stone
may
break
my
bones,
but
words
will
never
hurt
me.”
However,
that'
s
not
really
true.
Words
have
the
power
to
build
us
up
or
tear
down.
It
doesn'
t
matter
if
come
from
someone
else
ourselves-the
positive
negative
effects
are
just
as
lasting.
We
all
talk
ourselves
sometimes.
We'
re
usually
too
embarrassed
admit
it,
though.
But
we
shouldn'
be,
because
more
experts
believe
talking
out
loud
is
a
healthy
habit.
This
self-talk
helps
motivate
ourselves,
remember
things,
solve
problems,
calm
Beware,
though,
that
much
77%
of
tends
be
negative.
So
in
order
stay
positive,
should
only
speak
encouragement
ourselves.
also
quick
give
pat
on
back.
The
next
time
you
finish
project,
do
well
test,
finally
clean
your
room,
join
me
saying,
“Good
job
!
”
Often,
our
mouths
without
thinking
about
they
have;
aware
cause
certain
responses
others.
For
example,
when
returning
an
item
store,
might
use
warm
friendly
language
during
exchange.
And
clerk
probably
respond
similar
manner.
Or
can
harsh,
critical
language,
which
most
likely
defensive.
possess
their
lasting
effects.
Many
regret
something
once
said.
unkind
said
us!
Before
speaking,
always
ask
ourselves:
Is
it
true?
loving?
needed?
If
what
want
say
pass
this
then
it'
better
left
unsaid.
both
Those
around
receive
positively.
offer
hope,
self-esteem(自尊)and
others
best.
Negative
destroy
those
things.
Will
heal?
choice
ours.
64.
author
argues
first
paragraph
.
A.
B.
at
all
C.
last
longer
than
effects
D.
let
down
65.
Why
feel
ourselves?
Almost
everybody
has
habit
oneself.
Talking
believed
good
for
health.
problems.
does
harm
"
self-talk"
alone.
66.
Which
following
statements
would
agree
to?
Unkind
forgotten.
think
twice
before
others.
long
effects.
Kind
sometimes
needed
all.
67.
way
store?
Because
kind
u
p
complex
relationships.
store
hard
deal
with.
responses.
feelings.
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Staringatdatafirst,werealizethatthemostsuccessful,stable,attractivecountryintheWesternworldisSwitzerland.Ithastinyunemployment;
wealth;
highhappinessandmental-healthscores.Doesithavehighhome-ownershiprates?
Absolutelynot.InSwitzerland,aboutsevenintenofthepopulationarerenters.Yet,withEurope'
slowesthome-ownershiprate,thenationthrives.Nowgototheotherendofthemiserydistribution.Spainhasapproximatelythehighesthome-ownershiprateinEurope(atmorethan80%).Butone-quarterofitspopulationareunemployed.
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Nextwecometoeconomicbreakdown.Mostanalystsacceptthatatheartitwasthehousingmarket—obsessivepursuitofhomes,theengenderedmortgage(房贷)lendingandanunavoidablehouse-pricecrash—thatsanktheWesternworld.Germany,say,withitsmoreefficientrentalmarket,hadafarsmootherridethroughtrouble.
Asforthemonetarysystem,inthepastfewdecades,inthehopeofgettinguntaxedcapitalgainswayabovetheirtruelabourearnings,manypeoplethrewtheirsparecashintobuyinglargerhousesorbuildingextrabedrooms.TVprogrammesabouthowtomakeeasymoney,beautifulrisinghouseprices,andmostimportantly,ourfalultytaxsystemencouragedthat.Whenatsomepointmarketbrokedown,everyonesuffered.Ourcountriesought,instead,todesigntaxsystemsthatencouragepeopletoinvestinproductiverealactivitiesandininnovation.Rentingleavesmoneyfreeforbetterpurposes.
Thatalsopointstotheroleofsensiblebudgetingoveraperson'
slifetime.Whyshouldwethinkthatwhenwedieitisnecessarytohavepaidoffanentirehouse?
Ourchildrendonotdeserveit.Letthempayforthemselves.Weshouldrent—andenjoyourliveswiththemoneysaved.
Finally,moderationusuallypaysoff.Ourscientificunderstandingofhoweconomiesfunctionishorriblylimited.Thissuggeststhatthegoldenruleshouldbetoavoidextremes.A50-50mixofhome-ownershipandrenting,notthe70-30splitthatisnowobservedinsomanyWesternnations,makessense.
82.ThecasesofSwitzerlandandSpainprovethat______.
A.lowhome-ownershiprateatabout30%ismostfavourableforeconomy
B.home-ownershipmainlydecidesacountry’scitizens’mentalhealth.
C.home-ownershiphasalottodowithacountry’stechnologicaldevelopment
D.lowhome-ownershipincreasesthemobilityofjobmarketandeconomy.
83.Themainreasontomakepeopleinvestinhousingmarketis______.
A.theproblematictaxingapproachfavouringhousebuying
B.people’sdesiretoavoidtheirmoneyfromdevaluing
C.easychannelstoobtainmethodstomakeeasymoney
D.people’swishestoliveinlargerandmorecomfortablehouses
84.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?
A.SwitzerlandsufferstheworseunemploymentinEurope.
B.Rentingallowsmoremoneyintomorecreativeeconomicactivities.
C.Germany’seffectivemortgagesystemsawitthroughthewesterneconomiccrisis.
D.Ourchildrenhavetherighttoenjoythehousingpropertywehavepaidoff.
85.Whatopiniondoestheauthoragreewithmost?
A.Peopleshouldlearntheworkingsofhousingmarket.
B.Lawsshouldbesetuptostoppeoplefrombuyinghouses.
C.Anadequaterateofhome-ownershipshouldbekept.
D.PeopleshouldfollowthegoodexampleofEuropeinhousinginvestment.
D
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Now,perhaps,morethaneverbefore,peoplearewonderingwhatlifeisallabout,andwhatitisfor.Seekingmaterialsuccessisbeginningtotroublelargenumbersofpeoplearoundtheworld.Theyfeelthatthelong-hoursworkculturetoma