Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned a lack of morals in society
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Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned a lack of morals in society after a toddler was struck twice by two different vans and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.
The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and aired by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS), showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct. 13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.
The driver fled the scene of the accident, leaving the girl to bleed on the sidewalk. Over the next six minutes, more than a dozen people walked by the girl, yet not one individual did anything to help her. The girl was then hit a second time by another van before an elderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girl’s mother, according to the video and eyewitnesses.
Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized, remains in a deep coma. The girl"s parents, who are migrants living in the city, are now with her.
Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested. However, the apathy of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public, as Internet forums have seethed with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society.
High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public.
But in recent years, the perception of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting society’s values.
On Sept. 2. an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed, his face striking the pavement. Yet, no one came to his aid, and he ended up choking to death on the blood from his nose.
Some have linked the absence of good models to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her.
A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt（免除）models from responsibility, yet laws themselves cannot solve society’s morality dilemma.
Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator, said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of responsibility should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.
小题1:From the passage, what would happen if someone helped others selflessly in the past?| A．He/she would be condemned by the public. | | B．He/she would be awarded by the government. | | C．The public would feel proud of him/ her and showed love and respect for him/ her | | D．He/she would have to worry about liability. |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about this passage?| A．Nobody helped the girl who was struck twice by two different vans. | | B．The toddler died immediately after she was hit a second time. | | C．High moral standards were once regarded as national pride in China. | | D．Journalists from TVS captured the incident by using a camera. |
小题3:In recent years, society’s values is believed to be affected by .| A．people’s perceptions | B．profit and materialism | | C．the apathy of bystanders | D．the morals of society |
小题4:According to Cao Lin, what is the fundamental reason for not helping the girl?| A．The worry of responsibility. | | B．Lack of laws that exempt role models from responsibility. | | C．The decline of humanity in society. | | D．The other two cases mentioned in the article--the case of an 88-year-old man and the case where a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her. |
小题5:Where is the article probably taken from?| A．A fashion magazine. | B．A news report. | | C．A science fiction. | D．An education column. |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:B |
解析
试题分析：
小题1:根据High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public,故选C。
小题2:用排除法，A，B，D，都不正确，故选C。
小题3:根据But in recent years, the perception of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting society’s values，故选B。
小题4:根据the worry of responsibility should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society，故选C。
小题5:结合全文这篇文章主要是报道了一则新闻，以及人们对冷漠的思考，故选B
点评：本文报道了一个两岁的小女孩被车撞倒后，路人很冷漠，由此引发了人们对人性的思考。这篇文章相对而言比较难，仔细推敲文章的意思。 |
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One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all his books, I thought to myself, “__21___ would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 22___.”As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 23 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt, His glasses went 24 and landed in the grass.
My 25 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 26 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!”
I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 27 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
Kyle was the 28 student of our class, one of those guys that really found themselves during high school. Therefore he had the 29 to prepare a 30 speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 31 . So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be 32!” He looked at me and smiled.
He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 33 those who helped you make it through those 34 years. Your parents, your teachers… but mostly your friends, I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 35 you can give him.”
I just looked at my friend with 36 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 37 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 38 me from doing the unspeakable.”
Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 39 of your actions. With one small gesture you can 40 a person’s life. For better or for worse.
| 小题2: | | A．stupid | B．clever | C．wonderful | D．anxious |
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| 小题3: | | A．throwing | B．knocking | C．taking | D．snatching |
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| 小题4: | | A．lost | B．sending | C．broken | D．flying |
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| 小题5: | | A．heart | B．head | C．hands | D．thought |
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| 小题6: | | A．While | B．As | C．Because | D．Once |
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| 小题7: | | A．passed by | B．came up | C．went on | D．turned out |
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| 小题8: | | A．top | B．hardest | C．favorite | D．luckiest |
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| 小题9: | | A．pride | B．honor | C．pleasure | D．chance |
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| 小题10: | | A．class | B．school | C．graduation | D．college |
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| 小题11: | | A．excited | B．nervous | C．proud | D．crazy |
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| 小题12: | | A．great | B．famous | C．praised | D．honored |
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| 小题13: | | A．reward | B．remember | C．thank | D．congratulate |
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| 小题14: | | A．happy | B．exciting | C．old | D．tough |
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| 小题15: | | A．chance | B．gift | C．help | D．favor |
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| 小题16: | | A．wonder | B．anxiety | C．disbelief | D．pride |
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| 小题17: | | A．kill | B．enjoy | C．test | D．hurt |
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| 小题18: | | A．protected | B．freed | C．warned | D．saved |
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| 小题19: | | A．price | B．use | C．power | D．meaning |
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| 小题20: | | A．destroy | B．change | C．save | D．understand |
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Nothing can destroy a vacation quicker than losing your money or credit cards. A few simple steps before you head out of the door can help protect your cash, card and personal information while you’re traveling.
Paul Stephens, a policy analyst San Diego, notes that people spend a lot of time planning their trips, from buying guidebooks to finding just the right beach outfits（装备）.“But their eyes glaze（呆滞） over when the subject of keeping money safe comes up,” he said.
“Why not take a few minutes to do something that could probably save your vacation?” Stephens asked．“In most cases, they can go on your to-do list with‘ buy travel bags’ and everything else,” he added.
The top recommendation is to clean your wallet. Remove unnecessary credit cards and any other unneeded documents that could compromise（危及...的安全）your identity(身份) if lost or stolen while you’re on vocation.
Then make a photocopy of the cards you’ve decided to take along and keep it in a secure location with you（not in your wallet）or leave it with a trusted relative or friend back home. Then you will know who you need to contact and how to reach it if your wallet is missing.
“Travelers should never leave their wallets or any identifying documents in their hotel room when they’re not there,” he said.” Choose a hotel with a safe to keep your valuable things in. Or keep your wallet and documents with you at all times. ”
小题1:According to passage, _______can destroy one’s vacation the most quickly.| A．being lost on vacation | B．losing money or credit cards | | C．living in a bad hotel. | D．losing contact with family |
小题2:What does the underlined word stand for?| A．The people who are going traveling. | | B．The outfits that are prepare4d for traveling. | | C．The suggestions on what to buy when traveling. | | D．The steps to avoid losing money or credit cards. |
小题3:What should people do with their wallet before they go on vacation?| A．Take it with them all the time. | B．Put it in a safe place at the hotel | | C．Remove unnecessary cards and documents. | D．Leave it with family or friend. |
小题4:What is the topic of the passage?| A．How to prepare for travel. | | B．How to be happy during your vacation. | | C．How to keep cash and cards safe on vacation. | | D．How to protect your luggage on vacation |
小题5:According to the passage, we know ______.| A．people don’t always know how to protect their money or credit cards | | B．people should take a lot of money with them while traveling | | C． people can leave their identifying documents in rooms, if the hotel is expensive | | D．people can spend a few minutes preparing the luggage for travelling |
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While many modern forms of communication like phone calls, e-mail, and letters, are extremely convenient. In my opinion, nothing beats speaking to another person face to face.
The first and most obvious advantage that a face communication has over a letter and e-mail is that there is the ability to interactively(相互作用地)converse. If the sender of a letter or an email does not write clearly, then much time must be spent to clear up the misunderstanding. In a face-to-face conversation, misunderstandings are easily dealt with because of the interactive nature of it.
I would still argue that the face-to-face conversation is better because you can see the other person. Not all communication is verbal(口头的); the meaning of much of what we say depends on our body language and the tone of voice. Joking and irony are particularly difficult to express and enjoy without seeing the expression on someone’s face, or watching the movements of their body.
Finally, if the goal of communication is to maintain or deepen the relationship(关系)with someone, the face-to-face communication offers the choice of communication by touch even if we could communicate by the video. Trust and respect between business partners can be established with a firm handshake. No amount of body language can convey the excitement of a high five between friends, and no number of words can communicate the comforting embrace of a loved one. Touch is the first basic method of our human relationships, before spoken language, and it is only available when people communicate face to face.
小题1:Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | A．How to communicate more effectively(有效率地) | | B．The importance of using body language in communication | | C．Face-to-face communication, the best way of communicating | | D．Comparison(比较)of different communication forms |
小题2:Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?| A．A letter or e-mail is always written unclearly. | | B．Business partners can show trust through a firm handshake. | | C．During a conversation, body language is also important. | | D．The face-to-face conversation is a way of communication. |
小题3:Which of the following can communicate the feeling a loved one perfectly?| A．letter | B．e-mail | C．phone | D．face to face communication |
小题4:The author’s attitude towards forms of communication is .| A．Modern forms of communication like phone calls and e-mail are extremely convenient. | | B．Traditional ways of communication are out of date and should fall into disuse. | | C．Face-to-face communication can only be used among strangers. | | D．Face-to-face communication has advantages over the other ways of communication. |
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Down-to-earth means being honest, open, and easy to deal with. It is a pleasure to find someone who is down-to-earth. A person who is down-to-earth is easy to talk to. He or she accepts others as equals. A down-to-earth person may be an important member of society, of course, but they do not let their importance go to their heads, and they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. Someone who is filled with self-importance and pride, often without cause, is said to have his nose in the air. There is no way a person with his nose in the air can be down-to-earth.
Americans use another expression that is similar in some way to down-to-earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality. He has what is called common sense. He may have dreams but he does not allow them to block his knowledge of what is real. The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. A man with his head in the clouds is a dreamer whose mind is not in the world. Sometimes such a dreamer can be brought back to reality; sharp words from the teacher, for example, can usually get a daydreaming student to put both feet back on the ground.
The person who is down-to-earth usually has both feet on the ground. But the opposite is not always true. Someone with both feet on the ground may not be as open and easy to deal with as someone who is down-to-earth. When we have both our feet firmly on the ground, we are realistic and we act honestly and openly toward others, and our lives are like the ground below us, solid and strong.
小题1:If a person has his nose in the air, he ____. | A．is down to the earth | | B．is easy to deal with | | C．always thinks he is more important than others | | D．is confident |
小题2:If a person has both feet on the ground, he ____. | A．is in touch with reality, and doesn’t have any dreams | | B．has some dreams but he is realistic | | C．is honest, open and easy to deal with | | D．is honest, open but hard to deal with |
小题3:The underlined sentence “But the opposite is not always true.” most probably means that ______.| A．the person who has his nose in the air is not true | | B．a man with his head in the clouds is often not intelligent | | C．the opposite direction is always wrong | | D．a person who has both feet on the ground may not be down-to-earth |
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Internet shopping is a new way of shopping. Nowadays, you can shop for just about anything from your armchair. All you need is a computer which is 31 to the Internet. Shopping on the Internet is becoming 32 . In the United States, people 33 over US $ 2.5 billion on Internet Shopping in 2010. This figure is expected to 34 US $ 18 billion by the year 2012.
People can 35 for a variety of products on the Internet. Physical（物质的）products 36 items such as books, CDs, clothes and food. These types of products are the most common purchases through the Internet. You can also buy 37 products such as on-line news or magazine stories, or you can download computer 38 through the Internet. Services such as 39 airline tickets, reserving (预订) hotels or renting cars are also available on the Internet. You can also go shopping on the Internet for entertainment services and take part in on-line 40 .
Internet shopping offers a number of 41 for the shoppers. One of the most important advantages is 42 . You can shop whenever you like as the on-line shops are open 24 hours a day and you don’t have to 43 with other shoppers at the checkout counters. Secondly, it is easy to 44 what you are looking for on the Internet. Even out-of-print books may be ordered on line. Finally, it is often 45 to buy goods through the Internet, because you can pay less money for what you want than in a real supermarket.
| 小题1: | | A．joined | | B．connected | | C．tied | | D．united |
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| | 小题2: | | A．rare | | B．important | | C．popular | | D．necessary |
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| | 小题3: | | A．paid | | B．cost | | C．took | | D．spent |
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| | 小题4: | | A．reach | | B．arrive | | C．add | | D．become |
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| | 小题5: | | A．buy | | B．shop | | C．see | | D．research |
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| | 小题6: | | A．contain | | B．sell | | C．include | | D．conclude |
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| | 小题7: | | A．paper | | B．information | | C．technology | | D．language |
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| | 小题8: | | A．software | | B．hardware | | C．screen | | D．website |
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| | 小题9: | | A．offering | | B．finding | | C．booking | | D．selling |
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| | 小题10: | | A．games | | B．groups | | C．teams | | D．sports |
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| | 小题11: | | A．goods | | B．shops | | C．products | | D．benefits |
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| | 小题12: | | A．convenience | | B．pleasure | | C．fashion | | D．comfort |
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| | 小题13: | | A．argue | | B．queue | | C．discuss | | D．deal |
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| | 小题14: | | A．exchange | | B．find | | C．transport | | D．print |
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| | 小题15: | | A．safer | | B．quicker | | C．happier | | D．cheaper |
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