题型：语法填空（语篇） 题类：模拟题 难易度：困难
上海市杨浦区2021届高三上学期英语期末（一模）试卷（含听力音频）
Causes of and Solutions to Frugal Fatigue (节俭疲劳症)
Have you ever attempted to save money to such a degree that you are not enjoying your life anymore? If so, you could be suffering from frugal fatigue. Simply (put), frugal fatigue refers to being sick and tired of attempting to save every penny that you earn. When you are determined to prioritize your savings, it can be initially (tempt) to cut out every single luxury item from your budget. However, the problem with this strategy is that in the long run, you may experience burnout from allowing yourself no luxuries whatsoever.
Frugal fatigue can be compared to extreme dieting. Someone attempting to diet in order to lose weight decide to give up all treats such as chocolate, cakes, and alcohol, of which presents health risks if consumed in moderation. months of eating nothing but vegetables and snacking on fruits alone, it would be no surprise if one became fed up with dieting. What tends to happen in the cases of frugal fatigue is that the individual in question suddenly reaches a breaking point he goes on a spending spree (狂欢) to get relief. This causes them to lose all the savings that they (store) up thus far, and then they suffer from financial anxiety again.
So, how does one prevent frugal fatigue? One method is to avoid adopting an all-or-nothing attitude. (plan) a careful budget that not only enables you to save money but also allows you the occasional luxury purchase. This way, you will not feel you are robbing yourself of all treats. Another effective strategy is to establish realistic goals for saving. Try to break up your financial goals into manageable milestones. Be sure to keep very clear reasons in mind for you are saving, whether it's for a vacation or a retirement fund.
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