Question

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?

Main comparisons	Contexts
__【小题1】__ are changing	In the past people put caring, sharing  and generosity in the first ___【小题2】____.
	Nowadays, people seem to be more ____【小题3】____about themselves.
___【小题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 __【小题5】___ at the price of their coworkers.
The author’s  understanding
___【小题6】____ for the changes in author’s eyes	Fierce __【小题7】__ and great __【小题8】___on modern people may be responsible for the changes.
The author’s ___【小题9】____towards topic	A relationship which can __【小题10】___ two sides should be established.

Answer 1

【小题1】Values   
【小题1】 place       
【小题1】 concerned  
【小题1】 Behaviors        
【小题1】goals 
【小题1】 Reasons 
【小题1】competition 
【小题1】 pressure    
【小题1】 attitudes      
【小题1】 benefit

解析【小题1】Values根据In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes.可知人们的价值观在变化。
【小题1】place根据文章的prioritize可知：prioritize和put。。。in the first place是同义表达，都是优先和置于首位的意思。
【小题1】concerned根据modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.可知其与Nowadays, people seem to be more concerned about themselves.为同义句表达。
【小题1】Behaviors根据In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then可知：与上文价值观相对比的是人们的行为变化。
【小题1】goals总结In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues.的含义可知：achieve goals。
【小题1】Reasons作者对今昔价值观及行为变化原因的分析。
【小题1】competition作者认为产生变化的原因是现代社会的竞争和压力造成的。
【小题1】pressure参看前一个解析。
【小题1】attitudes根据文意及标志词towards topic可知填attitudes。
【小题1】benefit根据build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.可知填benefit。此为同义句表达。