Introduction
The second reading for EFL Englist students
Read, deeply think and answer some questions
MONEY CAN BUY HAPPINESS. DISCUSS
(Adapted from solutions Grade 11 published by Oxford University Press, Writer: Tim Falla, Paul A Davies)
A. In most parts of the developed world , people are better off financially today than they were fifty years ago. but are they happier? Has more afluence led to more contentment? this is the question we need to answer.
B It is hard to deny that money is neccessary in today's world. It is very to be happy if you do not have enough money for essential things like food and clothing. for the poorest people in our society, more money would certainly improve their lives. To that extent, it's true thay money can buy happiness for some individuals. even who are not particular poor, but are not rich either, often have concerned about money.it seems clear that extra money would remove these worries and distress that they cause.
C. In the other hand, money is not the main source of happiness for most people. they regard personal relationships as more important. For example if you are felling miserable about a friendship that has ended, money is errelevant. what is more, if money really could buy happiness, the rich would be happiest people in the world. Judging by the stories about them in magazines and TV, they do not appear to be.
D To sum up, I would say that money can improve the condition of people who do not have enough cash to live comfortably. However, money alone is not enough to bring happiness, you also need good relationships.
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