Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 44 to 48.

WHAT IS HAPPINESS?
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can ___(1)___ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our ___(2)___ and our happiness loses its shine. What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to ___(3)___ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, ___(4)___, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories ___(5)___ we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. So the next time you're tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you'll be grateful.
(Adapted from Gateway by David Spencer and Gill Hooley)