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. |
一年一度的校园文化节又拉开了序幕，但今年学生却没有表现出像往年的兴趣和热情面对这一现象，有人提出校园文化节还要不要举办的问题，这引起了同学们的讨论。上周末你班也进行了一场讨论。请你根据下面表格所提供的内容将讨论结果做一总结并发表自己的观点，字数150左右。
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支持 | 给学生创造了展示自我才华的舞台；有利于提高学习兴趣； 丰富校园文化，活跃校园气氛。 |
反对 | 学习任务重，抽不出时间； 许多活动和学习无关，没有多大意义。 |
你的看法 | …… |
注意：1. 行文连贯，内容完整；2. 题目和开头语已给出，不计入总词数3. 总词数150左右。
To be continued or not?
The annual campus cultural festival has drawn back its curtain again, but this year students did not show their great interest and passion for it as before. Therefore a discussion has been put forward whether it is necessary to hold the campus cultural festival again.
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