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Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society. We should
return to the old traditions of family and community, and then we will have a better life. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize(区分优先次序) caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more
self-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go
perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that
people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness,
both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things
though such behaviors were more condemned(谴责) then. But we cannot ignore the fact that people in the
past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern twins.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some
people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I
personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the
development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong
outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and
generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
Title: Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
| Main comparisons | Contexts | | (1)________ | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the (2)_________
place. | | Nowadays, people seem to be more (3)_________ about themselves. | | (4)________ | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让). | People may strive to achieve their own (5)_________, even at the price of
their coworkers. | | The author"s understanding | (6)_________ for the
changes in author"s eyes | Fierce (7)_________ and great (8)_________ on modern people
may be responsible for the changes. | The author"s (9)_________
towards topic | A relationship which can (10)_________ both sides should be
established. |
答案
1. value 2. first 3. concerned 4. Behaviors/Behaviours 5. goals/aims/targets
6. Reasons 7. competition 8. pressure 9. attitude 10. benefit |
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You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School
is also the place __1__you socialize and learn to get along with people. But this is __2__easy. What can
you do __3__you just don"t like one of your classmates?
If you discover that you have problems __4__your classmates or friends, the most important thing to
learn is tolerance(宽容). Tolerance is the __5__to recognize and respect the __6__in others. We cannot
change the way that other people act, __7__it is important to learn to live happily with them.
Practicing tolerance will allow everyone to form better __8__with each other. Getting to know someone __9__help you understand why they do things __10__from you. It is important to remember that just
because something is different does not mean that it is bad. Tolerance __11__us to keep an even temper
and open mind.
One thing to __12__is the old saying, "Treat others how you want __13__". You would like to be
treated kindly by your classmates, so it is __14__to treat them with equal kindness. If you tolerate__15__it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to __16__who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you will be __17__of the differences in others and not try to make them change.
It is important to ___18__tolerance because it will make everyone"s lives easier. Learn to __19__people for their different abilities and interests. The world is a very __20__place, and practicing tolerance in your
own school and city can help make a difference. | ( )1. A. which
( )2. A. very
( )3. A. unless
( )4. A. getting along with
( )5. A. chance
( )6. A. imaginations
( )7. A. so
( )8. A. moods
( )9. A. must
( )10. A. differently
( )11. A. tells
( )12. A. keep in touch
( )13. A. to treat
( )14. A. attractive
( )15. A. something
( )16. A. change
( )17. A. convenient
( )18. A. ignore
( )19. A. remember
( )20. A. diverse | B. where
B. no
B. since
B. making apologies to
B. benefit
B. thoughts
B. and
B. habits
B. may
B. easily
B. gets
B. keep in mind
B. being treated
B. fantastic
B. anything
B. remind
B. respectful
B. cancel
B. receive
B. same | C. that
C. not always
C. because
C. getting away from
C. patience
C. differences
C. but
C. relationships
C. should
C. fortunately
C. teaches
C. keep up with
C. to be treated
C. desperate
C. everything
C. promise
C. negative
C. prevent
C. thank
C. individual | D. when
D. really
D. if
D. fleeing from
D. ability
D. consequence
D. although
D. feelings
D. can
D. attentively
D. helps
D. keep to yourselves
D. to be treating
D. important
D. nothing
D. decide
D. considerable
D. practice
D. accept
D. apparent | 阅读理解
People who show confidence really seem to have it made. They seize more rewarding careers, keep
good relationships, and just seem to do everything with more style than the rest of us.
So what"s their self-confidence"s secret? There isn"t one. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that anyone can learn to develop. And although people who are raised in an encouraging environment with confident
role models have a head start in self-confidence development, we all can learn to become more confident
at any age.
Try these simple tips for practicing and increasing your confidence levels:
Dare to fail. Anybody who"s out there bravely performing is going to fail repeatedly. If you"re not failing, you"re not trying. So don"t take failure too hard or too personally. Just learn to roll with it and use its
lessons to keep improving.
When in doubt, pretend you know what your are doing. Because if you are confident of your abilities,
by the time you have done it, you will be experienced.
Dress for success. You don"t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique
physical characters and weaken your disadvantages so that you know you"re giving out your best image.
Listen to be yourself. You"re the only person who knows what"s right for you. Don"t put others"
opinions above your own inner voice.
Build a confident vocabulary. Stop putting yourself down and give up continually blaming your tiny
weaknesses. Learn to show up your strong points and the world will learn to see and celebrate them with
you.
Pass on praise. Praise others for their virtues and strength. This practice will not decrease your
confidence, but help increase it.
1. The passage is written mainly __________.
A. to explain the definition of self-confidence
B. to explain the secret of self-confidence
C. to tell people how important self-confidence is
D. to tell people how to build self-confidence
2. The underlined word "one" in the second paragraph refers to __________.
A. the secret of self-confidence
B. the skill of self-confidence
C. the style of doing something
D. a rewarding career
3. The main idea of the sixth paragraph is __________.
A. to be confident means to have no disadvantages
B. taking full advantage of your physical characters will help you be confident
C. your unique characters will help you be confident and be successful
D. to be confident means to be beautiful
4. All the following are tips to increase your self-confidence level EXCEPT __________.
A. not to be afraid of failure
B. dress yourself properly
C. pretend to know everything
D. make your advantages more obvious
5. __________ will weaken your self-confidence.
A. Praising others for their strong points
B. Always following others" advice to do things
C. Giving up blaming your weakness
D. Believe in yourself | 阅读理解
In Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. People love these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to
animal hospitals to give them injections(注射)so that they won"t carry diseases. They have special animal
food stores, though they can get animal food in almost every kind of stores. Some people spend around
two hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal food.
When you visit people"s houses, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very
proud of them. You will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of
birds are welcomed to come and have a good meal. They are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any animal in Canada. They have a law against killing wild animals. If you killed an animal, you would
be punished. If an animal happened to get run over by a car, people would be very sad about it.
People in Canada have many reasons to like animals. One of them might be: Their family ties are not
as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life. Then the old will feel lonely. But pets can solve this problem. They can be good friends and never leave them alone.
1. The passage mainly talks about __________.
A. how to keep diseases from pets
B. Canadians have pets as friends
C. how to take good care of pets
D. life of the old in Canada
2. Pets are given injections in animal hospitals __________.
A. in order to keep them safe
B. after being taken home
C. because they carry diseases
D. because they are sick
3. The word "bird feeder" in the second paragraph probably means __________.
A. a person who gives food to birds
B. something that catches birds
C. a container that has food for birds
D. an animal that eats birds
4. In Canada, children leave their parents when they grow up because __________.
A. they don"t love their parents any more
B. they can only find jobs far from their parents
C. their parents" houses are too small
D. they wouldn"t depend on their parents any more
5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. People buy animal food only at the animal food stores.
B. Pets eat better than people.
C. Almost every family has a birdcage(鸟笼)in his house.
D. Any bird can come to the bird feeders to eat. | 阅读下面短文并回答问题，(请注意问题后的词数要求)。
[1] What do you do to take care of the books in your library? Some collectors refuse to read the
books in their collection; so the books remain in good condition. Others buy two copies of a book: they
read one, and leave the other untouched. However, many readers must read their books, but they still want to protect and care for the volumes. Here are some tips to remember if you want your books to remain in good condition.
[2] Avoid Writing. You may have been told to write in your books, or even to underline words,
phrases, and paragraphs. But if you plan to keep the book, add it to your library, or even sell it - don"t
write in the book. The ink may damage your book forever. Use a notebook to take notes or use pieces of paper. If you are required to write in your book, use a pencil, and remove the markings later.
[3] Avoid Food and Drinks. Food and drinks are things that may be dangerous to your books, so the
best way is to avoid eating or drinking while you read. If you need to read while you eat, make sure your
fingers are clean and dry as you hold the book or turn the pages. Also, keep the book well away from the
food and drinks.
[4] Take Care. When you handle your book, hold it with care. When you read the book, don"t fold
down the corners of the pages (use a bookmark instead). Don"t place your book with the book open,
face-down. You"d better use a book cover to keep your book in the best condition.
[5] Put it on the Shelf. If you want to take care of your books, keep your books on a shelf when
____________. But, also, take care that the books should be placed in an upright(竖亍钴)position.
1. What"s the main idea of the text? (Please answer within 10 words.)
2. Why shouldn"t you use a pen if you have to write in your book? (Please answer within 10words.)
3. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
A dust cover may be what you need most to keep your book in the best shape.
4. Fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words. (Please answer within 6 words.)
5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 into Chinese.
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In America, drivers" education is part of the regular high school curriculum. Every student in his or her
second year of high school is required to take a class in driver"s education. However, unlike other courses, it is not given during the regular school year. Instead it is a summer course.
The course is divided into two parts: class time for learning laws and regulations and driving time to
practice driving. Class time is not unlike any other class. The students have a text from which they study the basic laws they must know to pass the written driving test that is given to anyone wanting to get a driver"s
license(驾照).
Driving time is a chance for the students to get behind the wheel(steering wheel) and practice starting,
steering(驾驶), backing up, parking, switching lanes, turning corners, and all the other maneuvers(操作)
required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive a total of six hours. The students and the
instructor go out driving for two-hour blocks of time. Thus, each student gets half an hour driving time
per outing. The instructor and "driver" sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.
Drivers Ed cars are unlike other cars in which they have two sets of brakes(刹车), one on the driver"s
side and one on the other side where the instructor sits. Thus, if the student driver should run into
difficulties the instructor can take over. The car also has another special feature. On the top of the car is a
sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER. That lets nearby drivers know that they should use extra caution
(谨慎)because the student driver is a beginning driver, not very experienced and prone to(易于…的)
driving slowly.
After the student has passed the driver"s education course and reached the appropriate(适当的)age to drive(this age differs in every state but in most cases the person must be 16 years old), they can go to a
designated(指定的)state office to take their driver"s test, which is made up of an eye examination, a
written test, and a road test. The person must pass all the three tests in order to be given a driver"s license. If the person did well in his or her driver"s education class, he or she will pass the test with flying colors a
nd get a driver"s license.
1. In America, the driver"s course mentioned above is ________.
A. considered as part of the advanced education
B. given to anyone wanting to get a driver"s license
C. carried on at the same time as other courses
D. required of all the students of Grade 2 in high schools
2. To prevent accidents, a driver"s ED car ________.
A. has a sign inside it
B. has two sets of brakes
C. is big enough to hold five persons
D. can"t run very fast
3. We can infer that the students are required to ________ in their whole driving practice.
A. go out driving for twelve times
B. spend at least six hours driving
C. drive for two-hour blocks of time
D. get half an hour driving
4. Which of the following does not agree with the requirements for the students wanting to get their driver"s license?
A. They must be 16 years of age.
B. They should go to have their driver"s course.
C. They must have their eyes examined.
D．They ought to do well in their driver"s course.
5. In the last sentence, "with flying colors" means _________.
A. happily
B. successfully
C. colorfully
D. quickly | 最新试题
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