高分卷·十三·经济、消费与幸福感

1 Economic growth

Boost economic growth

Some of the steps to reduce inequality also help to boost economic growth.

Good	Bad
Promote/ maintain economic growth	Hinder economic growth

2 The growing gap between (the) rich and (the) poor

Low-income families
Live in poverty
Live below the poverty line
High-income families
Reduce income inequality

3 Are overpaid

Should be better appreciated and better paid

4 Reduce poverty

Create jobs
Reduce unemployment
Narrow the gap between (the) rich and (the) poor

5 Consumer society

Consumer culture

International trade
Technological innovations
Boost productivity
Material prosperity

(Consumers) have more shopping choices
More affordable consumers goods
Improve people's

Objective	Subjective
standard of living	quality of life

Create more job opportunities
Increase the government's tax revenue

6 Become greedy and selfish

Earn more money
Money and possessions
Become too (materialistic ⇔ idealistic)
Become easily dissatisfied with what they have

7 Develop unhealthy spending habits

Buy things on impulse/ buy things impulsively
Use credit cards irresponsibly

Companies that use water irresponsibly will come under attack from the public.

Find themselves deeply in debt

Should:
Save for the future
Use credit cards responsibly
Develop healthy spending habits
Manage their budget well
Have a sense of financial responsibility
Improve their money-management skills

8 Use more natural resources

Use more energy
Cause damage to the environment
Create more waste and pollution

Burning fossil fuels creates waste and pollution.

9 Status symbols

Luxury cars
Designer clothing

Expensive Mobile phones
Achieve material success
Have a high social status
Equate wealth with happiness

10 The main source of happiness

Achieve happiness
Fame and wealth

Contrast:
Have good relationships with family and friends
Cooperation and sharing
Friendly neighbors
Maintain a good work-life balance
A strong commitment to family and work
Have a steady source of income
Lead a healthy lifestyle
Have a clear view of what is important in life

Do volunteer/ voluntary work
Make donations to charities
Actively participate in community activities

11 Charity/ charitable organization

Provide help to people in need
Make generous donations