高一下英语-M4U2

8. 这个奖将会颁给那些对世界和平作出重要贡献的人。( make contributions to ) ____________________________________________________________ .任务性阅读

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 In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ____2____. __1__ are changing Nowadays, people seem to be more ____3____about themselves. People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). ___4___are changing too. People may strive to achieve their own __5___ at the price of their coworkers. The author’s understanding Fierce __7___ and great __8___on modern ___6____ for the changes in author’s eyes people may be responsible for the changes. A relationship which can ___10___ two The author’s ___9____towards topic sides should be established. 参考答案 一．单词应用

1. delighted 2.significance 3. briefly 4. wrestling 5. athletes 6. compete 7. Unmarried 8. separate 9.peacefully 10. gold medal 11.opening ceremony 12. superstar 13.distance runner 14.contributions 15.absence 16.glorious 17. public transport 18. tourist attractions 19. origin 20. technique opponents 21. requirements 22.association 23. continents 24. removed 25. previous 二．词形转换

1. significant 2. competition 3. absent 4.separate 5. retirement 6.origina 7. friend 8. associate 9. present 10. lit; lit或lighted; lighted(做定语时用) 三．句型结构

1. must have practised 2. no matter what 3.wearing no clothes

4. made important contributions to 5. played leading role in 6. keep under control 7. make way for 四. 语法应用

1-5 BCCAB 6-10DDCBD 11-15 CBCAD 16-18 CBA 五．单项选择

1-5 DAAA B 6-10 ADDB A 11-15 DCBAD 16-18 BAA 六．翻译句子

1. No matter how cold it is , he insists on swimming all along .

2. He made it a rule to give a call home every three days, never to be broken for three years. 3. I have entered myself into the race and I hope I will be able to break the record. 4. We should honour them for their unselfish help.

5. Li Lei just won the national physics competition. Will you join us in celebrating? 6. They are sure that they can make it possible for their model cars to run without electricity. 7. Summer is a good time to learn how to swim. I am going to take swimming classes this July. 8. This prize will be given to those who have made great contributions to world peace. 十.任务型阅读

1. Values 2. place 3. concerned 4. Behaviors 5. goals 6. Reasons 7. competition 8. pressure 9. attitudes 10. benefit

单词拼写

1 .Hurry up,____________ (否则)， you will miss the train. 2. We think it of great _____________ (重要性).

3．I think it a great h_____________ to be invited to speak here.

4. The young tennis player has often c___________ against famous players, but so far he has always been beaten.

5. Three boys of the class were a_____________ because of illness. 6．He spends much of his time playing _____________(在户外). 7. He was ________( 开除) from school.

8 .If you have any ____________(要求)，please ask me.

9. He wasn’t ___________ (承认)as a great writer until after his death. 10.We _________ ( 点燃) a candle and began to read.

单词拼写.

1.otherwise 2.significance 3.honour 4.competed 5.absent

6.outdoors 7.removed 8.requirements 9.recognized 10.lit/lighted