Living with Less

These days, it seems that many people are trying to live more with less. They throw away all the less-used things, or some things that are not necessary. They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most. 36 .

◆More free time

The more things you own, 37 . Just keep the things you use or enjoy. You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you really want to do. Care for fewer things, and spend more time with friends and family.

◆Money saved

As you stop buying things you don't need, your finances(经济状况) will be better. 38 . Learn to reward(奖励) yourself with rich experiences.

◆Changed values

39 . You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness. True happiness comes from making memories(回忆) with loved ones.

Living simply lowers your stress(压力), betters your health and allows you to find out what's important. Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring. Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply. Start today, 40 .

A.and you will find that less is more

B.Here are some advantages of living simply

C.Once you break the habit, your values will change

D.the more time you will spend keeping them in order

E.You can save some money and take a special trip instead

答案解析：

36. 根据下文分别从“More free time”“Money saved”“Changed values”几个方面阐述简单生活的好处，可知此处是引出下文简单生活的好处，所以选B“Here are some advantages of living simply”(以下是简单生活的一些好处)。更多真题请微信搜索英语巴士小程序。

37. 根据“The more things you own”(你拥有的东西越多)以及“Just keep the things you use or enjoy. You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you really want to do.”(只保留你用或喜欢的东西。你会惊讶地发现你有多少时间去做你真正想做的事。)可知，拥有的东西越多，花在整理它们上的时间就越多，所以选D“the more time you will spend keeping them in order”(你花在整理它们上的时间就越多)。

38. 根据“As you stop buying things you don't need, your finances(经济状况) will be better.”(当你停止购买你不需要的东西时，你的经济状况会更好。)可知，不乱买东西经济状况变好，就可以存钱去做别的事，E选项“You can save some money and take a special trip instead”(你可以存些钱，然后去进行一次特别的旅行)符合语境，所以选E。

39. 根据“Changed values”(改变的价值观)以及“You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness. True happiness comes from making memories(回忆) with loved ones.”(你会意识到，物质不能带来持久的幸福。真正的幸福来自于与亲人创造回忆。)可知，这里说的是改变习惯后价值观会改变，所以选C“Once you break the habit, your values will change”(一旦你改掉这个习惯，你的价值观就会改变)。

40. 根据“Start today”(从今天开始)以及前文对简单生活好处的阐述，可知这里是说开始简单生活后就会发现少即是多，所以选A“and you will find that less is more”(你会发现少即是多)。