1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2012高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练（江苏专用）专题3 任务型阅读 5（25分钟）（A）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。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
2、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-c
3、oncerned.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
4、 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 a
5、nd 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
6、 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 oth
7、ers 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
8、mutually beneficial relationship with others.Title: Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?Main comparisonsContextsPeoples sense of (1) _ are changing.In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the (2)_ place.Nowadays, people seem to be more (3)_ about themselves.(4)_ are changing too
9、.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 authors understanding(6)_ for the changes in authors eyesFierce (7)_ and great (8)_ on modern people may be responsible for the changes.The authors (9
10、)_ towards topicA relationship which can (10)_ both sides should be established.（B）请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。Have you heard or read stories about people who are sick and have been healed by listening to music? Is it a miracle or a successful form of medi
11、cine? Can listening to music relieve pain? Around the world，music therapy(疗法) is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses. Some of the ways people use music therapy are to reduce pain，such as in childbirth or during cancer treatments，or to stimulate brain activity after an inju
12、ry or money loss. Music therapy has also been successful in aiding children to overcome disabilities. Children can move their bodies with the music and stamp along to the beat. Why is music a useful therapy? Music is soothing and relaxingbut it also stimulates our brains. Emotionally and physically,
13、 we respond to the sounds of music. But the complexity of music(the different tempos，rhythms，melodies and harmonies) provokes(激发)the biggest response. Thus，classical music is most typically used for therapies due to complex sounds and patterns. Although rap or hip hop might be fun to listen to，its u
14、nlikely that such styles of music would produce the same kind of therapeutic effect Playing a musical instrument rather than simply listening to music can also be therapeutic for some people，helping relieve stress and anxiety Have scientists been able to prove that music can heal disease? Music has
15、been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release endorphins(内啡肽). Endorphins are the bodys natural painkillers，and when we listen to music，our brains respond by releasing these natural painkillers. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of the babies who
16、have just been born and even babies still in the mothers womb. Certain types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a persons heart rate. Many people are hopeful that music could replace the need for some medications(药物)that are normally used to treat certain illnesses. At pr
17、esent，music therapy is used in a variety of settings such as hospitals，rehabilitation centers，nursing homes，day cares，and schools. Although music therapy is not yet considered a mainstream treatment，it is recognized more and more as a useful addition to traditional treatment. So next time you are fe
18、eling low or stressed out，put on some relaxing music and let the music heal you.Title : Music That (1)_The (2) _ of music therapyto treat different medical conditions and illnessesto reduce painto (5) _ brain activityto overcome(6) _ .How does music therapy (3) _?Music is soothing and relaxing; it s
19、timulates our brains; classical music is a(7) _due to its complex sounds and patterns. Playing a musical instrument is also useful in (8) _ stress and anxiety.Scientific proofsMusic has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release of endorphins. It has also been known to co
20、ntribute to the brain development of the (9) _ babies. Certain types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a persons heart rate.(4) _ Music therapy is recognized as a useful (10) _to traditional treatment.1 Heals 2 usesapplication 3 work 4 Conclusion 5 stimulate6 disabilities 7 favoritepreference 8 relieving 9 newborn 10 addition高考资源网独家高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#U精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！