1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2011-2012年上学期兴化市高一英语好题集：任务型阅读Studying abroadNowadays, studying abroad gains popularity in China. Many rich parents would rather send their children abroad to receive education than let them be educated in China.As every coin had two sides, studying abroad is not an exception. There a
2、re advantages for people to attend school abroad. In the first place, he can use the foreign language in his daily life so that his ability in the second language may be greatly improved, as it is obvious that there is no other chance to improve second language than living in the country where it is
3、 spoken. While studying in a foreign country, he will most likely meet many others from overseas and it is possible to make friends from all over the world. This is not only exciting on the social level, but could lead to important overseas contacts in his career as well. He can get familiar with th
4、e latest knowledge in science and make use of the first-rate facilities(设备) available. In this way, there is every chance that he is able to widen his horizon(眼界) and broaden hid mind.Of course, attending schools abroad may bring about a series of problems. The most serious problem is language barri
5、er(障碍). Most of the students who go abroad do not have enough skills in the language spoken there. As a result, on arriving there, they will find it difficult to understand what the teachers say. Besides, for lack of knowledge of the customs of the local people, they may constantly run into trouble
6、in dealing with various situations.Therefore, given an opportunity to attend a school abroad, one must consider both sides of the factors carefully before making up his mind.Title: Studying abroadPhenomenonSending children abroad to receive education is _1_ with many rich parents.AdvantagesChildren
7、have the _2_ chance to improve the second language because they can use it _3_.They can make friends with other students from_4_.They can _5_ of the latest knowledge in science and have access to the best facilities._6_Language barrier is No.1 problem. Because students are not _7_ at the language sp
8、oken there, they will have difficulty in _8_ what the teachers say.It is not easy for them to deal with cross-culture communication _9_ to lack of the customs of the locals.ConclusionBoth sides of the factors should be _10_ carefully before one makes a decision.话题：学生出国学习的利弊；入选理由：贴近当今话题答案：1. popular
9、第一段第一行gain popularity2. best 第二段第三行no better chance3. daily 第二段第二行in his daily life4. overseas/abroad 第二段倒数第四行from overseas5. know/learn 第二段倒数第三行get familiar with6. Disadvantages/Problems 根据表格上一行advantages7. skilled 第三段第二行skills8. understanding 第三段第三行understand9. due/owing第三段第三行for lack of 10. consi
10、dered 最后一段第一行consider 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(程度) do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fast-paced world
11、, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize(优先考虑) 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 a
12、nd 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 benefits. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outsi
13、de 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 behaviours were condemned(责难) then. But we can not ignore t
14、he fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with people in the modern society.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 much to others whi
15、le 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(互利的) relationship.In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centred than those in the past due to heavy o
16、utside 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 comparisonsContexts_1_ are changing.In the past people put caring, sharing and gene
17、rosity in the first _2_.Nowadays, people seem to be more _3_ about themselves._4_ are changing too.People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的).People may strive to achieve their own _5_ at the price of their coworkers now.The authors understanding_6_ for changes in the authors ey
18、esFierce _7_ and great _8_ on modern people may be reasonable for the changes.The authors _9 _ towards topicA good relationship which can _10_ two sides should be established. 话题：现代人们的价值观和行为在发生变化；入选理由：对学生具有一定的教育意义答案：1. Values 第二段第一行2. place 第二段第二行prioritize 3. concerned 第二段第四行self-concerned4. Behavi
19、ours 第三段第一行act5. goals 第三段倒数第四行6. Reasons 归纳7. competition 第三段第二行8. pressure 第三段最后一行pressured9. attitude 归纳10. benefit 倒数第二段最后一行beneficial书面表达高中生在成长的过程中总会遇到一些烦恼,如对自己的相貌、身材不满意；觉得老师、父母亲不理解自己；朋友少；学习压力大等等。就这些问题及如何解决这些问题，你们班准备下周一下午开一次班会，请你根据以上材料准备一篇英文发言稿，词数150左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。出处：时代英语报；入选理由：贴近模块1第二单元话题G
20、ood afternoon, boys and girls! We high school students do have some growing pains, but if we deal with them properly, we can get rid of the pains.First, some of us are upset about our body shapes and looks. I dont think we should worry too much about that. Anyhow, its ones inner beauty that really m
21、atters. Besides, we can improve our figures and looks by doing body-building exercise. Second, we sometimes seem to be misunderstood by our teachers and parents. As for this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them. Im sure the misunderstanding will be removed after all. Th
22、ird, some of us students say that we have few friends. Facing this, I think we each should try to be open-minded and friendly, which can help us win more friends. Lastly, some students may complain that we are under great pressure from study. Actually, everyone has this problem but we can handle thi
23、s by developing good learning methods and making better use of time. As long as we have a willing heart, everything will turn out to be OK in the end.Thats all. Thank you!按照下列中文提示，结合自己的所见所闻，用英文给当地的报纸写一篇建议人们正确认识和对待减肥的文章。词数150左右。提示：1. 现在有越来越多的人选择节食减肥，有的人是为了健康，但是更多的人是为了有一个苗条的身材；2. 分析节食减肥可能带来的影响；3. 你的建议
24、。出处：时代英语报；入选理由：贴近模块1第三单元话题Nowadays more and more people are beginning to go on a diet. Some people are worried about their health, and they go on a diet in order to lose weight and become a bit healthier. While some others, especially the young women, are paying too much attention to keeping slim fi
25、gures. They become the leading numbers who go on a diet.But we should know: dieting might do great harm to people. For one thing, quiet a lot of people who are dieting just want to keep slim. For them, dieting might damage their health. For another, some people lack enough knowledge on how to diet s
26、cientifically. So they are likely to suffer from heart failure or other severe illnesses.Considering the serious damage of unhealthy dieting, we should be careful. In my opinion, dieting, for whatever reasons, needs professional guidance. Only with right guidance can dieting work and we expect. .精品资料。欢迎使用。高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u 版权所有高考资源网