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?

 ______71__________. Since that time, we've provided people like you --- teachers, doctors, salespeople, full-time parents --- with a way of having a great time, challenging themselves and reconnecting with family and friends.

The non-stop routine of everyday life – answering e-mails, sitting in staff meetings ---- can have a dulling effect on people's senses. _____72_____. Otherworld provides just such an opportunity. It is an experience participants cherish and remember for years afterwards.

Coming to Otherworld is like stepping into the pages of an adventure novel. You'll meet a host of characters, portrayed by our staff, who'll start bringing the world to life. Mysteries will begin to unfold around you.    73_____. You' ll see amazing sights and do things you never dreamed possible.

Suppose you were traveling to a foreign country. When you arrived, you might read a guidebook or visit a tourist booth to familiarize yourself with the laws and customs of the place you were visiting.      _______74______. Before the weekend, you'll receive a handbook, explaining Otherworld's customs and conventions. When you arrive at the weekend itself, there'll be a short briefing to review the handbook's contents.

Then you and your group are taken to the front door of the Inn at World's Edge. You'll see candles on each of the tables. A fire will burn in the fireplace. At many of the tables, people will sit talking, arguing, and laughing. These people are our staff volunteers. _____75_____.But now they are all costumed and playing roles as citizens of the village of World's Edge.

A. And at that moment, the adventure begins.

B. Otherworld Adventure Weekend starts in much the same way.

C. They are the same people who welcomed you and helped you unload bags.

D. Maybe some of the local people would talk to you, telling you about nearby attractions. .

E. Otherworld was founded in 1992 with an idea: to give people an extraordinary adventure.

F. Therefore, everybody needs a relaxing weekend - a good adventure to refresh themselves.

G. As you and your friends work together to solve them, you'll find yourselves challenged in ways that are exciting, unexpected and fun.

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Hospital emergency rooms treat injured fingers all the time．Without treatment, a bad cut can lead to permanent damage．But how should a person know when a bleeding cut is serious enough to require medical attention?

Here are some tips from Dr．Martin Brown, chairman of the department of emergency at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia．

1．Laceration （裂口）

The medical term for a cut or tear in the skin is a laceration．  71    A long cut on a finger can likely be treated without a visit to a doctor if the wound is not very deep．However, if you have a short but deep laceration, you will need professional attention,

2．Fingertips cut off

Some injuries, like a fingertip that gets cut off, might even need surgery （外科手术） to repair．  72_ More often, cutting down the bone is what is done because reattaching a fingertip is often not successful．

3．Bleeding

  73   Small cuts usually produce what is known as venous （静脉的） bleeding．This means the blood flows steadily from the injury．The bleeding will often stop when pressure is put on the wound．In most cases holding direct pressure with a clean cloth for four to five minutes would do. But if a cut appears to be pumping blood out with some force, this may be a sign of arterial （动脉的） bleeding．____74__

Finally, always keep this in mind: even a cut that does not require medical attention must be kept clean to prevent infection．Small cuts should be cleaned gently with clean water．__75   Then cover it with a clean, dry bandage．

       A．How a wound bleeds can be a sign of how serious it is．

       B．That requires a specialist to either cut down the bone or reattach the fingertip．

       C．This kind of injury should be treated by a medical professional as soon as possible

       D．The first signs of this disease include difficulty opening the mouth．

       E．Use a washcloth to clean the area if the wound is dirty．

F．With a cut finger, holding the hand above the heart can reduce the loss of blood．

       G The length is usually not as important as the depth．

Jane: Oh, that's Mr. Taylor. He is so boring.

Mother: What do you mean?

Jane:    6    And he's so quick tempered, mum.

Mother:   7   Are you sure, darling?

Jane: Yes, he gets angry very quickly.

Mother :   8 

Jane: And do you know, he spends all his time looking at his reflection in the window, admiring himself.

Mother : Really?   9   

Jane: Because he is vain, that's why! And conceited (自负的). He thinks he knows everything.

Mother: Oh, Jane. Be reasonable. I'm sure you're exaggerating (夸张), Mr. Taylor seems such a nice and kind man.

Jane:   10   He's mean (小气的) and cruel.

Mother: Cruel? Now how can a history teacher be cruel?

Jane: Because he only gave me two out of ten marks in my history test.

Mother: Oh, now I understand, Jane. I think you'd better get on with your homework.

A. Well, he isn't.

B. And why does he do it ?

C. His lessons send me to sleep.

D. That's doesn't sound like Mr. Taylor at all.

E. Quick tempered? Mr. Taylor ?

F. Yes, he does.

G. He doesn’t like me.

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A. Lack of stone images also reflects religious belief.

B. Art is a good means to know about people’s faith.

C. Artists express their feelings and opinions in their works.

D. People know more about our culture through learning art history.

E. Art is by all means relevant to history.

F. Art history provides information of different places and people.

61. ____________________________

A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than it is possible to learn in general history classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics and war. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology.

62. ____________________________

In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors---or of people very different from our own---can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than what can be found in most history books.

63. ____________________________

In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first truly “political” artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso’s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros---as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martins---depicted（描述）these Mexican artists’ deep anger and sadness about social problems.

64. ____________________________

In the same way, art can reflect a culture’s religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn’t read, they could still understand biblical（圣经的）stories in the pictures on church walls.

65. ____________________________

By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images. This shows the Islamic belief that statues are unholy. Something else can be more religiously symbolic in history.