2012届高考英语专题复习精选资料集（五十三）

1、2012届高考英语专题复习精选资料集（五十三）（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 have a better life. To what extent

2、 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-concerned.Modern people act selfish

3、ly 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 posi

4、tion, 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

5、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 with their modern twins.Are we ha

6、ppier 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 dev

7、elopment 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 w

8、ith 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.People in the past appeared to be

9、 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)_ towards topicA relationship whi

10、ch 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 medicine? Can listening to music relie

11、ve 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 injury or money loss. Music therapy ha

12、s 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, we respond to the sounds of music

13、. 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 unlikely that such styles of music

14、 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 been shown to reduce pain in canc

15、er 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 have just been born and even babi

16、es 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 present，music therapy is used in a

17、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 feeling low or stressed out，put on

18、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 stimulates our brains; classical music is a(7) _due to its complex