A group of graduates got together to visit their old university professor. They talked about the 36   topic-happiness. But soon their conversation turned into complaints about  37 in work and life.
To offer his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and  38 with a large pot of coffee and a variety of  39 -plastic glass, metal, porcelain (陶瓷), some  plain-looking  some  very  40 .The professor told his students to help themselves to hot coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in  41 . the professor said:" lf you have noticed, all the nice-looking  42 . cups were taken, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is   43 for you to want only the best for Your belives, that is the  44 of your problems and stress. The professor continued," Believe that the cup itself adds no  45 to the coffee. ln most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases it even  46 what we drink. What all of you  47 wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went  48 the best cups. Now  49 this: life is coffee, the jobs, money, and  50 in society are the cups, which are just tools to hold and  51 life, and the different types of cups we have don't decide, nor   52 the quality of life. lf we concentrate only on the cups, we will  53 to enjoy the coffee in it. So don't let the cups  54 you...enjoy the coffee instead."
At these words, the graduates looked at each other in  55 embarrassment.

【小题1】
A.hotB.sensitiveC.famousD.easy
【小题2】
A.payB.joyC.experienceD.stress
【小题3】
A.cookedB.tookC.returnedD.met
【小题4】
A.cupsB.giftsC.platesD.drinks
【小题5】
A.commonB.specialC.rareD.delicate
【小题6】
A.orderB.timeC.handD.place
【小题7】
A.prettyB.differentC.colorful D.expensive
【小题8】
A.necessaryB.normalC.goodD.possible
【小题9】
A.situationB.answerC.resultD.source
【小题10】
A.qualityB.energyC.weightD.color
【小题11】
A.makesB.givesC.hidesD.includes
【小题12】
A.finallyB.reallyC.especiallyD.nearly
【小题13】
A.forB.withC.offD.to
【小题14】
A.forgetB.discussC.considerD.try
【小题15】
A.positionB.relationC.workmatesD.friends
【小题16】
A.createB.supportC.containD.own
【小题17】
A.damageB.determineC.changeD.increase
【小题18】
A.comeB.stopC.haveD.fail
【小题19】
A.driveB.holdC.takeD.control
【小题20】
A.quietB.speechlessC.amazingD.reasonable

Babies who are slow to gain weight in the first months of their lives generally catch up to their peers by age 13,a large UK study shows, Researchers said the results would make parents whose babies fail to put on weight quickly less worried.

The researchers looked at data from ,11,499 children who took part in a large study, It showed that 507 who were slow to gain weight in the first eight weeks of life recovered fairly quickly and had almost caught up by age 2. Another group of 480 who were slow to gain between eight weeks and nine months continued to put on weight slowly until they were seven years ,but then had a sudden increase and caught up by age 13, The different pattems of recovery between the two groups were likely due to different reasons for slow weight gain ,the researchers said, All the children were still lighter and shorter than their peers by the time they were teenagers ,but within the normal range.

The findings highlight the importance of monitoring a baby’s weight and height gain during the first few weeks and months ,but not creating anxiety with parents of slow-growing babies, said the study leader Prof Alan Emond from the University of Bristol.

“In the past, a lot of parents have been caused unnecessary anxiety by heaith professionals and this is a positive and reassuring message.”He said in many cases of slow growth where children do not follow the standard’curve’(曲线)it is just because they are following their genetic potential.

Dr Simon Newell, vice-president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said he broadly agreed with the concluslons of the researchers but stressed that poor weight gain was something that needed to be monitored closely, “I would encourage parents to use growth charts but if measurements show your baby is smaller than averager it may be completely normal, ”he said.

1.What can we know from the findings of the research?

A、All the cases of slow weight gain in the first months of the babies’ lives are caused by the same reason

B、Slow-growing babies will have the same height and weight with their peers by age13

C、Many cases of children whose growth don’t meet the growing standard curve cannot be treated as abnormal

D、The findings won’t cause parents’ anxiety so monitoring a baby’s growth from his/her birth is unnecessary

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A、It’s important to monitor a baby’s weight and height gain for new parents

B、New parents should feel anxious about their baby’s weight and height gain

C、Researches still couldn’t find the reasons for slow weight gain

D、All the children’s weight and height became normal by age 13

3.What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean?

A、Making sure something is certain to be true

B、Making someone calmer and less anxious

C、Confirming something is to happen again

D、Being sure that someone can be attracted

4.Which of the statements would Dr Simon Newell agree to?

A、To some degree, growth charts can help parents monitor their babies’ weight gain

B、It’s abnormal for babies are smaller than average

C、He agreed with the researchers completely

D、Babies’ weight gain can only be monitored and measured by using growth charts.

5.The writer wrote this passage in order to         

A、tell us how to help babies grow faster

B、explain why babies are gain weight slowly

C、report on the findings of a research   

D、reduce the anxiety of some parents

 

 Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community 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 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 then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.

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.

Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?

     

Main comparisons

Contexts

  __1.__ are changing

In the past people put caring, sharing  and generosity in the first ___2.____.

Nowadays, people seem to be more ____3.____about themselves.

___4.___are changing too.

People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的).

People may strive to achieve their own __5.___ 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.___ two sides should be established.

 

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