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Status is an esteem need and regardless of where we fall on the economic ladder, we all strive to achieve status before we can m

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问题     Status is an esteem need and regardless of where we fall on the economic ladder, we all strive to achieve status before we can move on to the highest need--fulfillment.
【C1】______we admit it or not, we all want to feel as if we are a little better than the people around us. We begin to establish that--at least in our own minds--with the range of【C2】______, such as branded clothing, jewelry,【C3】______automobiles, and exclusive neighborhoods.【C4】______the poorest of people find symbols with【C5】______to establish their status. The visibility of these status symbols can create the【C6】______motivating emotion of envy.
    Most happiness that is acquired by【C7】______status symbols is short lived. Over time such ornaments become【C8】______to us, at which point we seek genuine achievements to prove our【C9】______. Studies have shown that after【C10】______a certain income level, an individual’s happiness does not increase【C11】______they  reach  the status of super rich.
    But, status can continue to motivate us long after money【C12】______to do so. Presenting you a new【C13】______with added responsibilities, yet without any added pay, is a【C14】______method for rewarding employees.
    Volunteers can be motivated in a similar【C15】______I have been a Boy Scout(童子军)leader for the past five years. The Boy Scouts of America rewards its leaders with patches【C16】______with colorful square knots that are【C17】______on the adult uniform. Lacking status【C18】______us in the Un-Comfort Zone and【C19】______us to achieve. When you help someone up the social ladder,you can motivate them in a powerful and【C20】______way.
【C6】
选项 A、especially
B、significantly
C、potentially
D、powerfully
答案D
解析 考查副词辨义。“激发”是一个表示一个事物对另一个事物产生作用、效力的动词，故用powerfully修饰它最合适，表示“强有力地”激发妒忌心理，选D。potentially“潜在地”；especially“尤其；特别”；significantly“意味深长地；显著地”均不合句意。
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