Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern so
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Some people believe that greed andselfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to theold traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To whatextent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, manyvalues are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritizecaring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be moreself-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly tosurvive 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. Obviouslygreedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company,employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even atthe cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It isjust that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outsideinfluences.
In spite of common practice, itis hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, bothof which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also didgreedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. Butwe can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively moreisolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share withothers and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some peopletake great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doingthe opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish.Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutuallybeneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern peopleappear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outsidepressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of beingcaring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship withothers.
Are Modern People Becoming MoreSelfish?
| 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 the 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. |
试题答案
【答案】
1.Values
2. place
3. concerned
4. Behaviors
5.goals
6. Reasons
7.competition
8. pressure
9. attitudes
10. benefit
【解析】 略