Living in a modern society has its advantages...

Living in a modern society has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you often have to live closer to other people than you would like to. Sometimes, your neighbors make noise that you are not comfortable with.

The best way to solve this problem is to talk with your neighbor first. You should be very polite and ask your neighbor if he knows how thin the walls of your homes are. This way doesn’t criticize(批评)his behavior; it simply points out that he may not realize how far his sound travels. Tell him that you know that sometimes you make noise as well, but that you do your best to keep it down. Often this will solve the problem right away, but sometimes the neighbor may become angry.

If your neighbor becomes angry with you, there are some more steps you can take. You might write a letter to the neighborhood committee. Make sure you write down the source of the noise and the time in the letter. They will review the situation and decide whether your neighbor is out of line. Some noise is considered to be reasonable, even if it bothers you. So you may prepare a good pair of earplugs(耳塞).

Even if your neighbor makes too much noise, you don’t have to live your life in discomfort. It’s always a good idea to be friendly with your neighbors. You may clean the rubbish in front of his door. He’s sure to appreciate behavior like this and be more open to your suggestions about noise level.

1. What is the first step to deal with the noisy neighbor?

A. To buy a good pair of earplugs.

B. To offer suggestions to the neighbor.

C. To ask the neighborhood committee for help.

D. To tell the neighbor how bad his behavior is.

2.The underlined word “reasonable” in the third paragraph probably means“　　”.

A. terrible　　    B. loud　    　C. proper　    　D. unpleasant

3. What should be written in the letter to the neighborhood committee?

A. How to punish your noisy neighbor.

B. Where and when the noise appears.

C. How to make the noise less in the neighborhood.

D. What problems the noise causes to your life.

4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A. You should control your noise as well.

B. You can live comfortably even if there is noise.

C. Your neighbor may be friendlier than you think.

D. You should build good relationship with your neighbor.

5. The author wrote this passage to tell us　　.

A. why we should get on well with neighbors

B. how to relax ourselves in a modern society

C. what we should do with our noisy neighbor

D. how to become known among neighbors

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Living in a highly________society, you definitely have to arm yourself with modern technology and skills.

A.competitive      B.fierce     C.attractive     D.sensitive

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It is clear that in modern society high _______ and demands are placed on students.

A. motivations       B. expectations    C. standards     D. opportunities

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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?

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The Internet in modern society has brought _______ great changes in our daily life.

A. about             B. out            C. back          D. up

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

— Do you guess living in such a quiet countryside has advantages?

— ___.

A.Well, that depends 　　 B. Yes, it is

C. Yes, perfectly 　　　　 D. Nothing at all

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Up to now, our society ________ with limited living space and a shortage of natural resources.

A．has been challenged　     B．is being challenged

C．is challenging　     　　　　　　 D．has challenged

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In modern society, it is necessary for middle school students to take part in academic activities and enrich their knowledge. There are many academic clubs that students can participate in. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.

Mathcounts Club

Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge student math skills, develop self-confidence and give rewards for their achievements.

Envirothon

The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.

Future Problem Solvers

Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to “think out of the box,” or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.

Builders Club

Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is co-sponsored by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a "Teacher of the Year" program, provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, adopt a highway, tutor, etc.

Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs that join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.

1.The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose________.

A. Mathecounts Club                                   B. Builders Club

C. Future Problem Solvers           D. Envirothon

2.Why do some of the students choose Mathcounts Club?

A. To be successful in science careers.

B. To enjoy solving future problems.

C. To perform community service.

D. To study wildlife and soils.

3.What is the common feature of the four clubs?

A. Competitions                     B. Sponsorship

C. Scientific researches            D. Teamwork.

4.The passage mainly talks about________.

A. the state academic competitions B. middle school clubs

C. extra – curricular activities   D. the gifted students

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Modern society cannot well do without the contribution that women can make in the professions and other kinds of work. There is a serious shortage of nurses and teachers, to mention only two of the occupations followed by women. It is a waste to give years of training at public expense only to have the qualified teacher or nurse marry after a year or two and be lost forever to her profession. The training, it is true, will help her in her duties as a mother, but if she continued to work, her service would be more widely useful. Many factories and shops, too, are largely staffed by women, many of them married. While here the question of training is not so important, industry and trade would be seriously short of staff if married women did not work.

We can see then that there are good reasons for regarding it as desirable that married women should have some occupation outside the home. However, there are serious objections. Schools do not keep children occupied the whole day and school holidays are long. The mother’s working day will almost certainly end well after the school day and her holiday will not begin at the same time as her children’s. There will be therefore a period when children are not taken care of unless a substitute for the mother can be found, or unless it becomes more generally possible for women to work part-time. There seem to be some grounds for believing that there is more bad behavior among the children of working mothers than among those of mothers who stay at home, but more evidence is required before we can be certain of this. What we can be certain of, however, is that many more will continue to do so.

1.According to the writer, women nurses and teachers ought to carry on their occupation after marriage because______.

A. they are not allowed to give up their jobs

B. their training should not be wasted

C. they want to make a living by themselves

D. they must still improve themselves as mothers

2.According to the writer, one possible way for the children of working mothers to be attended to is that________.

A. schools keep children occupied the whole day

B. their mothers change their occupation

C. their mothers do not work full time

D. their mothers should stay at home

3.The clause “unless a substitute for the mother can be found” means_______.

A. if someone takes over the mother’s occupation

B. if no mother works all day

C. if no one takes care of the children for the mother

D. if someone takes care of the children for the mother

4.The writer believes that bad behavior among the children of mothers who do not work is _________ among the children of working mothers.

A. possibly less than   B. about the same as

C. a little greater than   D. certainly more than

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It’s a consensus in modern society that whoever breaks the law deserves _______, whether he is from the top class or a humble person.

A. to punish                         B. to be punishing               C. being punished               D. punishing

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