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Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society. We should return to the old traditions of family and community, and 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(区分优先次序) 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(谴责) then. But we cannot ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern twins.
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.
Title: Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
Main comparisons
Contexts
 
In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the (2)_________ place.
Nowadays, people seem to be more (3)_________ about themselves.
 
People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让).
People may strive to achieve their own (5)_________, even 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)_________ both sides should be established.
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小题1:value  

小题1:first  

小题1: concerned 

小题1:Behaviors/Behaviours               

小题1:goals/aims/targets    

小题1: Reasons     

小题1:competition   

小题1:pressure

小题1:attitude    

小题1: benefit

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Why are black cats bad?

November 17 is an important day for black cats in Italy. An animal rights group has named that day “Black Cat Day” to stop the killing of thousands of the cats. Why do people     the animal so much? It is because people believe black cats bring bad luck if they walk across your path.

The black cat is just one of the     of superstition(迷信).You may already know that Western people don’t like the number 13. They also believe that walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella indoors and      a mirror can also bring bad luck.

According to Andrew Macaskill, who works for Times , British people believe it is    to see one magpie(喜鹊). But two bring good luck. “In Britain, people like to have a horseshoes over the door. They believe it can bring good luck,” Macaskill said. “But the horseshoe needs to be the right way up. The luck     if it is upside down.”

In the US, people usually spit on a new baseball bat before using it for the first time. They think this can bring good luck. Also, it is believed that good spirits live in trees. So by knocking on anything made from wood, people can call upon those spirits for protection against misfortune. People in the US also believe there are evil(邪恶的) spirits in blooms(扫帚). So     lean a broom against a bed. The evil spirits will cast a spell on the bed.

小题1:

A.love

B.keep

C.hate

D.raise

小题2:

A.symbols

B.stories

C.ways

D.means

小题3:

A.buying

B.breaking

C.borrowing

D.bringing

小题4:

A.lucky

B.unlucky

C.possible

D.impossible

小题5:

A.throws away

B.runs away

C.gives away

D.puts away

小题6:

A.always

B.usually

C.sometimes

D.never

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