Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned(谴责) a lack of morals in society after a toddler(学步的小孩)was struck twice by two different vans and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.
The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and aired by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS), showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct. 13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.
The driver fled the scene of the accident, leaving the girl to bleed on the sidewalk. Over the next six minutes, more than a dozen people walked by the girl, yet not one individual did anything to help her. The girl was then hit a second time by another van before an elderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girl’s mother, according to the video and eyewitnesses.
Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized, remains in a deep coma. The girl’s parents, who are migrants living in the city, are now with her. Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested. However, the indifference of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public, as Internet forums have boiled with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society.
High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public. But in recent years, the perception of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are recognized to be affecting society’s values.
On Sept. 2. an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed, his face striking the pavement. Yet, no one came to his aid, and he ended up choking to death on the blood from his nose. Some have linked the absence of good models to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her.
A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt(免除)models from responsibility, yet laws themselves cannot solve society’s morality dilemma.
Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator, said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of responsibility should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.
【小题1】What happened to the two-year-old girl?
A.Nobody helped her after she was struck by two different vans. |
B.She died immediately after she was hit a second time. |
C.An old trash collector saved her and attracted her mother’s attention. |
D.Journalists from TVS captured her story by using a camera. |
A.The public would feel proud of him/ her and showed love and respect for him/ her. |
B.He/she would be awarded by the government. |
C.He/she would be condemned by the public. |
D.He/she would have to worry about legal responsibility. |
A.people’s awareness |
B.the indifference of bystanders |
C.profit and materialism |
D.the morals of society |
A.The worry of responsibility. |
B.Lack of laws that exempt role models from responsibility. |
C.The fear of being accused of harming her. |
D.The decline of humanity in society. |
A.A news report. | B.A fashion magazine. |
C.A science fiction. | D.An education column. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
【小题5】A
解析试题分析: 10月13日的广东佛山,一位小女孩在先后被两辆汽车碾压,而过路人视而不见、见死不救。这人义道德何在?
【小题1】:C.本题考查细节理解题:前四段信息小女孩在先后被两辆汽车碾压,而过路人视而不见,最后是以为清洁工人施出援手。
【小题2】A.本题考查细节题:由文章第六段的 High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public.”可知在过去,大众会为那些无私助人者感到骄傲,而且爱戴和尊敬他们。
【小题3】C.本题考查细节理解题:根据第七段“But in recent years, the perception(观念)of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting society’s values.”可知,人们认为今天的社会价值观受到了利益和物质主义的影响。
【小题4】D. 本题考查推理判断题:根据最后一段“Cao Lin… said …that the worry of liability should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society”可推断人们见死不救的根本原因在于社会人道主义的下滑。
【小题5】A. 本题考查推理判断题:文章第一段提出全文主题,随后围绕此主题进行报道,此符合新闻的写作特点,且根据文中内容的时事性可推断该文是一篇新闻报道。
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
The Norwegian Government is doing its best to keep the oil industry under control. A new law limits exploration to an area south of the southern end of the long coastline; production limits have been laid down (though these have already been raised); and oil companies have not been allowed to employ more than a limited number of foreign workers. But the oil industry has a way of getting over such problems, and few people believe that the Government will be able to hold things back for long. As one Norwegian politician said last week: “ We will soon be changed beyond all recognition.”
Ever since the war, the Government has been carrying out a program of development in the area north of the Arctic Circle. During the past few years this program has had a great deal of success. Tromso has been built up into a local capital with a university, a large hospital and a healthy industry. But the oil industry has already started to draw people south, and within a few years the whole northern policy could be in ruins.
The effects of the oil industry would not be limited to the north, however. With nearly 100 percent employment, everyone can see a situation developing in which the service industries and the tourist industry will lose more of their workers to the oil industry. Some smaller industries might even disappear altogether when it becomes cheaper to buy goods from abroad.
The real argument over oil is its threat to the Norwegian way of life. Farmers and fishermen do not make up most of the population, but they are an important part of it, because Norwegians see in them many of the qualities that they regard with pride as essentially Norwegian. And it is the farmers and the fishermen who are most critical of the oil industry because of the damage that it might cause to the countryside and to the sea.
【小题1】The Norwegian Government would prefer the oil industry to ______.
A.provide more jobs for foreign workers |
B.slow down the rate of its development |
C.sell the oil it is producing abroad |
D.develop more quickly than at present |
A.encourage the oil companies to discover new oil sources |
B.prevent oil companies employing people from northern Norway |
C.help the oil companies solve many of their problems |
D.keep the oil industry to something near its present size |
A.the development of industry |
B.a growth in population |
C.the failure of the development program |
D.the development of new towns |
A.a large reduction on unemployment |
B.a growth in the tourist industry |
C.a reduction in the number of existing industries |
D.the development of a number of service industries |
A.they form such a large part of Norwegian ideal |
B.their lives and values represent the Norwegian ideal |
C.their work is so useful to the rest of Norwegian society |
D.they regard oil as a threat to the Norwegian way of life |
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XI’AN – China has introduced various emergency responses and long-term measures against air pollution in the central and eastern regions.
The air quality index (AQI) for Xi’an reached 500 on Wednesday afternoon, at the top of the AQI scale, according to the national air quality monitoring website. Xi’an weather forecasters predict the smog (雾霾) will continue for the next week and air pollution may worsen.
“I have to keep buying masks for my family,” said Liu, buying masks at a pharmacy (药店) near her home in downtown Xi’an. “This is the only thing we can do to protect ourselves.”
On Wednesday, a city government emergency response plan was put into action, suspending all construction and taking at least 50 percent of government vehicles off the road. Power plants must limit their output and reduce emissions.
Nearly half the country, more than 100 cities in 20 provinces, has suffered from smog since last December. Many have taken action, including experimenting with artificial methods to reduce smog, limiting vehicle use and fining polluters.
Assessments based on GDP alone were abandoned last month and more emphasis has been put on public well-being and the environment. Whether the move will be effective in forcing local governments consider environmental issues over economic growth remains to be seen. Environmental protection professionals are doubtful about the immediacy of the effects of these measures.
Xiao Hang, an urban researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said it took London 50 years to lose the moniker (绰号) “foggy London town”, and Los Angeles still struggles to control its photochemical (光化学) smog. “We can’t ignore environmental problems during the development process and China has a long way to go,” he said.
【小题1】What would be the best title for the article?
A.AQI for Xi’an reached 500 |
B.Smog crisis tries the limits of people’s patience |
C.Smoggy Chinese cities to clear the air |
D.Dust masks become hot sellers |
A.encouraging | B.stopping | C.continuing | D.expanding |
A.China is the only country suffering from smog |
B.environmental professionals believe the air quality will soon be improved with these measures |
C.assessments based on GDP alone were harmful to environmental protection |
D.Xi’an was the most polluted city in China |
A.London still has serious air pollution after 50 years of effort |
B.the development of China is more important |
C.solving environmental problems requires great effort |
D.it’s normal for China to have environmental problems |
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The only survivor of one of the two Sandy Hook Elementary School first-grade classrooms where Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children tricked the gunman by playing dead,the girl’s pastor(牧师)said.
“She ran out of the school building covered from head to toe with blood and the first thing she said to her mom was,“Mommy,I’m OK but all my friends are dead” Pastor Jim Solomon told ABC News’ Lara Spencer this weekend
“Somehow,at that moment, by God’s grace,she was able to act as she was already dead.”he said.
The girl, a 6-year-old whose name is not being announced for privacy(隐私)reasons,was the first student to appear from the lockdown(封锁)at Sandy Hook,Solomon said.He said the young girl described the shooter to her mom in a way that only a young child can.
“Well, she saw someone who she felt was angry and someone she felt was very mad,”Solomon said. “I think it's impossible without the help of God. She has wisdom beyond her years, for sure’’
Of the 20 children killed on Friday in the Newtown,Conn., school, eight were boys and l2 were girls Six staff members,all female, were also killed. The gunman,whose mother was also killed by him before he went to the schoo1 classrooms, was found dead at the present spot.
“The mom told me—and I thought this was very insightful(有深刻见解的)—that she was suffering from what she felt was survivor’s guilt because so many of her friends no longer have their children but she has hers,” Solomon said how the girl’s mother and father are handling the trauma(伤害).“I don’t know whether l would have the type of faith that they have if the same thing happened to me.”
【小题1】How did the girl manage to avoid being shot?
A.She pretended to be dead |
B.She hid herself under the desk |
C.She rushed out of the school building in time |
D.She persuaded the shooter into not shooting her. |
A.Talented and innocent | B.Serious and insightful |
C.Active and happy | D.Clever and brave |
A.ended up with the shooter being killed |
B.was a shooting by a group of people |
C.was due to the gunman getting angry with the pupils |
D.was not open to the public for the moment |
A.She was disappointed with the pastor |
B.She felt very dissatisfied with other parents |
C.She felt terribly sorry for those who had lost their children |
D.She strongly condemned the police. |
A.It is not difficult for the parents to handle the trauma. |
B.The girl’s parents have asked for help from their pastor. |
C.The girl has helped the police in catching the gunman. |
D.The gunman has worked in the school. |
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Public caught up in argument over safety of genetically modified or simply GM products, report Zhang Lei and Zhong Nan in Beijing.
More than 300 people gathered to enjoy a bowl of porridge made from genetically modified food on Saturday, an attempt to quell public fears about the safety of the product.
The first China Golden Rice Tasting Event was held at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, Hubei province, sparking another round in the nationwide debate about the safety of GM crops, often called "Frankenfood" by opponents.
Similar events have been held in more than 28 cities since May, the university said.
Both the pro and anti camps have posted conflicting comments on the Internet, with each providing evidence to back up their beliefs, but the exchanges are becoming increasingly bitter.
Jiang Tao, a senior engineer at the Center for Agricultural Resources Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who is in favor of GM foods, was annoyed about what he called "amateurs" spreading rumors.
"Just look at the people who are opposed to GM foods; can you find anyone from a related field in the scientific community?" he asked. Jiang also accused the anti-GM lobby of repeatedly using outdated or inaccurate data to support an "incorrect" stance.
Chen Yunfa, an independent researcher into the Yangtze River Delta economy, recently wrote a commentary on the Internet news portal Eastday in which he criticized the actions of the 61 scientists, saying they had gone "beyond their proper duty". He suggested that large multinational corporations might be behind the letter and similar incidents, prompted by a desire to freeze China's patent hybrid rice technology out of the market.
To support his contentions, Chen said that GM rice, first produced by scientists in the US, still hasn't gained official approval from the US government. However, the US authorities have actually granted licenses to six varieties of GM rice. The commercial planting of two varieties - anti-herbicide (BAR) transgenic rice LL RICE 06 and LL RICE 62 - produced by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, was approved in 1999 and a license for cultivation for edible use was granted in 2000.
The public outcry for GM labeling and boycotting has hindered the advancement of the technology. Concern about GM foods has been fueled by studies like the one published by French professor Gilles-Eric Séralini in September 2012. Séralini claimed that his research involving rats proved that the GM corn fed to them caused tumor growth. Furthermore, there is growing concern that the pesticides(杀虫剂) used on GMOs(转基因作物)are contributing to the decline of the world’s honey bee population, leading to honey bee deaths by infecting the brains of the insects with toxins. Therefore, some experts recommend the labeling of non-GM foods so that consumers can make that decision without a regulatory burden being placed on GMOs.
However, we should be cautious about anything that may risk humans’ life. Only time will tell.
【小题1】Why did more than 300 people enjoy porridge made from genetically modified food?
A.To show evidence that GM products are dangerous. |
B.To support that the first China Golden Rice Tasting is safe. |
C.To rid public of fears and worries about the safety of GM foods. |
D.To draw public’s attention to nationwide planting of GM products. |
A.Those who are for GM products and those who are against keep arguing fiercely by holding conferences. |
B.People are failing to show evidence to support their pros and cons, although they hold a firm belief of their own. |
C.Some people think those against GM foods have a good knowledge of GM technology and are spreading rumors. |
D.GM food may be just a way for some multinational corporations to drive China’s patent hybrid rice out of the market. |
A.The public advocated that GM products should be labeled clearly. |
B.Séralini claimed that his research proved the GM corn caused rats to grow faster. |
C.Many honey bees have died because they were fed with GM corn. |
D.There should be some restrictions on GM products’ selling. |
A.Supportive. | B.Suspicious. | C.Indifferent. | D.Critical. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
With only a click of the mouse, rumors can be forwarded between microblogs very quickly. As an example, recently, perceptive netizens discovered that some photos displayed on microblogs depicting Beijing’s June rainstorm had actually been fabricated.
Sina.com is one of the major internet portals(门户网站) in China with hundreds and thousands of users, and a majority of celebrities and renowned citizens have their microblog accounts on this portal. As recently as six months ago, the website decided to establish a specialized team to verify rumors and provide accurate information for its users. Tan Chao is in charge of the team.
“Before I took the job, I usually couldn’t identify what information was real and what was fake. But during the rumor verification process, we discovered that a lot of information was false, including fake photos, fake news stories and rumors that had been spread through microblogs.”
It‘s not just website portals which are taking on fact-checking responsibilities, but also a number of civic-minded netizens, who recently set up a Rumor Verification Federation on Sina.com’s microblog system to help netizens identify fake information online.
Dianzizheng is the team leader of the federation. He says they’ve publicized more than 150 pieces which refute rumors, which attracted more than 10 thousand visitors within two months.
“We live in an age of new media, so we can’t use the old methods to verify rumors. We can’t wait for the media to verify the facts with related administrative departments and then release a formal announcement. We can’t allow rumors to run rampant and then deal with it, we need to fight rumors while they’re spreading. I think that this is the best way to deal with rumors nowadays.”
Some experts say this demonstrates the advantages of the internet compared to other traditional media. The open platform allows information to be examined and clarified by netizens. But experts like Ding Wenguo, President of the Journalism and Communication College at the China University of Political Science and Law says this self-correction function of the internet is still quite limited.
“It’s still quite difficult to tell which information is true in such an open environment by just reading a number of different opinions on the same issue. This is something which we need to pay attention to. If society is deluged with too much false information, and it’s allowed to spread in such a fast manner, then people will be suspicious of all kinds of information including important information from authorities. It also exacerbates(恶化) problems relating to social communications and mutual-understanding, which in turn harms society as a whole.”
Experts suggest that the government should react more quickly in the internet age. Once a rumor begins to spread, administrative departments should make announcements as early as possible to dispel rumors before they lead to bad outcomes.
【小题1】Sina.com decided to found a specialized team to ____.
A.limit the number of microblogs |
B.advance the development of microblogs |
C.prevent the spread of rumors on the Internet |
D.urge the government to react quickly to the rumors |
A.All the rumors have been spread through microblogs. |
B.Sina.com is the most popular Internet portal in China. |
C.The photos displayed on microblogs might be fake. |
D.Traditional media tend to get rumors examined and clarified. |
A.dug out | B.made up | C.got round | D.given away |
A.Examining and checking while they are spreading. |
B.Substituting the Internet for traditionally media. |
C.Shutting down the website immediately. |
D.Making announcements after they are spread. |
A.draw a conclusion | B.support an argument |
C.introduce a topic | D.describe a scene |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.
Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband or wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people— half of them pet owners —while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects(研究对象) completed the tasks alone, with a husband or wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it best. Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. With pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more relaxed (放松) around pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets don't judge.
A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have a effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year studying 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more that 15% of their body weight. Dogs owners didn’t lose any more weight than those without dogs but, as some researchers say, they got more exercise indeed.
【小题1】What does the text mainly discuss?
A.What pets bring to their owners. |
B.How pets help people calm down. |
C.People's opinions of keeping pets. |
D.Pet's value in medical research. |
A.he has a pet companion |
B.he has less stress of work |
C.he often does mental arithmetic |
D.he is taken care of by his family |
A.They have lower blood pressure. |
B.They become more patient. |
C.They are less nervous. |
D.They are in higher spirits. |
A.people with dogs did more exercise |
B.dogs lost the same weight as people did |
C.dogs liked exercise much more than people did |
D.people without dogs found the program unhelpful |
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A South African farmer is receiving phone calls from his sheep after equipping them with cell phones to keep tabs on the flock amid recent livestock thefts, according to local press Wednesday.
When the sheep call, it is always bad news for farmer Erard Louw of the Cape Town suburbs, as the phones around their necks are only set to switch on when the sheep start running, a sign that thieves have cut through the fences.
"As they run it gives me a phone call and says 'Sheep One' or 'Sheep Two' and so on, so at least I know where to start looking because the farm is 750 hectares (1,850 acres)," Louw told the Cape Times daily.
Louw attached the phone-like security device to the collars of four sheep in separate flocks after thieves sneaked in and stole 27 sheep and 13 lambs a couple of weeks ago, driving Louw to rack his brains for ways to protect his animals.
He said there was no use calling nearby police, as they were stationed too far away and in his experience they either lacked an available car or the vehicle was out of fuel or missing tyres -- also the work of thieves.
According to Louw, the cell phones have already proved their worth, with one sheep-snatcher caught thanks to the device.
Still, with theft attempts currently at their peak, given long winter nights and early nightfall, a few sheep-robbers managed to get away in spite of the device.
"The phone did start ringing that night and I went out," he said, but added that he was too late.
【小题1】Why did Erard Louw attach the phone-like device to the sheep he raises?
A.Because he thought it was fun to do. |
B.Because the police there didn’t care about animals. |
C.Because he liked hi-tech very much. |
D.Because he wanted to protect them against thieves. |
A.Try very hard to remember or think of something. |
B.Have a headache. |
C.Make the brain bigger. |
D.Shake the brain from side to side. |
A.in a book |
B.in a dictionary |
C.in a newspaper |
D.in a novel |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
At least 371people were killed and over 750 others injured Saturday in two earthquakes that hit Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan Province , officials said.
Saif-ur-Rehman, spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority said that a total of 359 people were killed and 750 others injured up till Saturday in the 7.7-magnitude(震级) earthquake that hit the province on Thursday, while the second earthquake measuring 7.2 at the Richter scale, which struck the area on Saturday afternoon, killed 12 people.
He said that the Thursday 's quake affected six districts with Awaran as the worst hit area, where 312 people were killed and 525 others injured when thousands of houses collapsed(坍塌)in various towns and villages of the district.
The spokesman said that Kech area of the province was also badly affected, where 46 people died and 240 injured in various villages.
The Saturday's earthquake hit Nokjo area of Awaran, killing 12 people, injuring dozens others and destroying many houses.
The spokesperson said that the condition of the injured and affected people is not yet known, as it happened in a far area where it would take several hours for the rescue teams to reach.
Overall the two quakes affected a population of 185,000 and 37, 000 families, said the spokesperson.
The Chinese government has sent three flights carrying relief assistance, including medicines, emergency medical equipment, water purifiers, blankets, tents weighing 260 tons in total.
It is said that the Chinese government will also be handing over cash grant worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars to Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division on Sept.30 for the quake victims.
【小题1】According to the text, up till Saturday, the deaths in the earthquake that hit the province on Thursday reached ________.
A.371 | B.359 | C.383 | D.312 |
A.More than 750 people were injured on Saturday in the two earthquakes. |
B.Five hundred and twenty-five people were injured in Awaran in the Thursday 's quake. |
C.Six districts were affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Pakistan. |
D.No more than one of the two earthquakes struck Awaran, Balochistan Province. |
A.the condition of the injured people in the two earthquakes was not knownon Saturday |
B.the two quakes affected a population of 37, 000 and a total of 185,000 families |
C.the Chinese government would send 260-ton relief materials to Pakistan on Sept.30 |
D.the Chinese government showed great concern for the earthquake-hit areas |
A.Earthquakes Hit Pakistan |
B.Balochistan Province Manages Disasters |
C.More Relief Assistance is Needed |
D.Pakistan Faces Great Loss |
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