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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.
答案

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

单项选择题

在中国,“月光族”正逐渐增多。“光”在汉语中有“没有”的意思,“月光”是“月月花光”的意思,“月光族”就是指那些把当月工资花得一分不剩的年轻消费群体。他们大都没有计划,不懂得或者干脆不打算留一点儿积蓄。刚领到工资的一段时间内,他们花钱毫无节制,大手大脚,结果常常是还没到下次发薪,就已经两手空空,生活拮据,甚至不得不靠向别人借钱过日子。
小李就是一个典型的“月光族”。他大学毕业以后顺利找到了工作,报酬虽然不太高,但也还算不错。因为还没有结婚,所以他一直和父母生活在一起,吃饭不用交钱。除了偶尔往家里买点儿菜什么的,他挣的钱基本上都是自己花。他几乎每个月工资都不剩,还时不时地向父母和朋友借钱。转眼他已经27岁,该考虑婚姻大事了,这才忽然意识到自己工作了几年,却没有一点儿积蓄。他说现在攒钱买房、结婚,压力很大,活得很累。
和小李相比,小张的工资可高多了。而且小张家庭条件不错,又是独生子,不但不给父母钱,还经常向父母要零花钱。但他也和小李一样,月月工资月月光。他生活追求舒适享受。自己贷款买了房,上下班开着私家车,穿衣打扮讲究品位,三天两头出入高档餐厅。他几乎每到发薪前的几个日子都要到处借钱,勉强撑到领工资。大家都劝他花钱要节制。虽然他自己也觉得这种时常硬起头皮向别人借钱的生活需要改变,但花钱如流水已经成了习惯,很难改掉。现在他最怕向别人借钱,因为别人对他借钱很有意见。

根据本文,“月光族”的特点之一是:

A.花钱没有计划

B.已经参加工作

C.每月工资都花光

D.没有一点儿积蓄

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