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AD. delivered BC. securing BD. rarely CD. tuition ABC. potentially
It has taken him long, but eventually he did it – at 31, Wayne Rooney became the all time (31)____goa lscorer for Manchester United, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton. 250 goals in 546 matches at 175 minutes per goal ratio is no (32)____ achievement. And yet with Rooney, there is always a feeling that he could have done more.
Rooney left such an unforgettable impression when he first (33) ____on to the scene that we often tend to undervalue his gradual transformation into a complete forward. We often fail to acknowledge what a tremendous team player he is. Rooney is one player who has always (34)____ when it mattered most. He is a hero. Maybe, a flawed one.
Under Sir Alex Ferguson, United made it a habit of winning late. Old Trafford became the central cathedral of Europe that taught the art of scoring late and (35)____ victories. And most of the time, Rooney(36)____as the main man to execute the killing job to perfection. He scored 101 goals for United after the 60th minute, of which 55 goals have come in the final 15 minutes. 30 of those have come as winners.
The England captain(37)____ could have added more goals to his tally had he played as a leading striker throughout his career for United. Ferguson, who signed him from Everton in 2004, felt that Rooney could serve the club in a better way than by being a (38)____ striker. It is under his expert (39)____ that Rooney became a more accomplished forward. In the process of his transformation, he lost pace and cutting edge, but his overall development took a new height.
He is a hero. Maybe, a flawed one. After all, Rooney has been a great servant for the club. And he should be remembered for his great (40)____ to United’s success.
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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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__76__ are changing | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ___77____. |
Nowadays, people seem to be more ____78____about themselves. | |
___79___are changing too. | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
People may strive to achieve their own __80___ at the price of their coworkers. | |
The author’s understanding | |
___81____ for the changes in author’s eyes | Fierce __82___ and great __83___on modern people may be responsible for the changes. |
The author’s ___84____towards topic | A relationship which can ___85___ two sides should be established. |