题目内容
---Do you know Anna’s telephone number?
---____. As a matter of fact, I don’t know any Anna, either
- A.I think so
- B.I’m afraid not
- C.I hope so
- D.I’d rather not
试题分析:句意:--你知道安娜的电话号码吗?--恐怕不知道,实际上,我也不认识安娜。I think so我认为这样;I’m afraid not恐怕不知道;I hope so我希望如此;I’d rather not我宁愿不。根据句意故选B。
考点:考查交际用语的用法。
点评:本题难度适中。交际用语的考查要放在上下文语境中理解运用,提醒考生平时加强背诵短语的意义及用法。特别留心英语表达习惯与中文表达习惯有较大差异的日常用语。不要中了试题的圈套。
即学即练:—Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I am sure we will win. —________!
A. Congratulations B. Cheers C. Never mind D. Good luck
解析:D。第一句话中用了一般将来时,表示该比赛还没有举行,故应用Good luck (祝你们好运)来表示对对方的祝福。句意:—迈克,这周末我们队要和火箭队进行比赛了,我肯定我们能赢。—祝你们好运。
阅读下列短文,根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意:每个空格只填一个单词。
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 |
| ____ are changing | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ________. |
| Nowadays, people seem to be more ______about themselves. | |
| _____are changing too. | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
| People may strive to achieve their own __ at the price of their coworkers. | |
| The author’s understanding | |
| _____ for the changes in author’s eyes | Fierce __ and great _____on modern people may be responsible for the changes. |
| The author’s ______towards topic | A relationship which can ___ two sides should be established. |