The London 2012 Olympic Games marks the third time that London ______ the right to host the modern Olympics.
A．had had B．has C．had D．has had
People planning trips home used to believe that only through the railway’s telephone ticket hotline ______ get their tickets efficiently.
A．they may B．could they C．shall they D．they would
In a sense, no country, big or small, should object to the trend of peace and development, ______ creating trouble to others.
A．constantly B．eventually C．finally D．immediately
--How many people have died in the bomb explosion?
---They say they’ve had reports that more than a hundred people died but cannot ______ this.
A．require B．advise C．demand D．confirm
请根据漫画，写一篇短文。
1. 这幅漫画描述了什么？
2. 这幅漫画想要告诉我们什么？
3. 发表你个人的看法。
注意：
1. 开头部分已写好。（不计入总字数） 2. 可作必要的发挥想象。
2. 词数150左右。
3. 作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。 参考词汇：溺爱 spoil
请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1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 greed 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 coworkers. 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?
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In modern society, many people are ___1____ and selfish. |
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Values are changing |
In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ____2____. |
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Nowadays, people seem to be more ____3____about themselves. |
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___4___are changing too. |
People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
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People may strive to achieve their own goals at the ____5___ of their colleagues. |
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Reasons for the changes in author’s eyes |
There are fierce __6___ and great pressure on modern people, ____7____ in the changes. |
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The author’s ___8____towards topic |
A relationship which can ___9___ two sides should be ___10_____. |
