题目内容
— Have you heard about a big fire in the paper factory?
— There’s nothing in the newspaper about it.
A. Of course. B. Who cares?
C. Thank goodness. D. Are you sure?
D
【解析】
试题分析：句意：--你听说了在造纸厂发生的大火吗？---你肯定吗？在报纸上没有报道这件事呀。A. Of course. 当然 B. Who cares? 谁关心呀。 C. Thank goodness. 谢天谢地 D. Are you sure?你确定吗？根据对方的惊讶程度，得知选D。
考点：考查情景交际的用法。
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 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 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. |