It is not of interest for the readers, and it usually does not make a difference for them, what the name of someone is, but for the one concerned publication of identity could mean embarrassment and harassment (骚扰). Suspected criminals, for instance, could lose their jobs, their families could break up or their whole lives could get destroyed, even when they are innocent. Apart from that, as soon as someone is well known, they are pursued and harassed by journalists demanding interviews. Also in cases where a family just had to experience the loss of a dear person, the press usually shows little respect for that.
In the case of politicians or other powerful people, the right to privacy comes into conflict with another right, the public‘s right to know. Therefore, the right to privacy of certain politicians sometimes has to be neglected to ensure a rightful running of the country. But do we need to get informed about everything there is?
Actually, the position of politicians in the eye of the public is especially difficult to judge. On the one hand politicians use their happy family and home in campaigns; on the other hand, we know personal behaviors have nothing to do with competence in running a country and private details, even if completely irrelevant, can still ruin careers. Sometimes only due to the intrusion (侵入) of privacy, corruption or similar crimes can be made public, but at the same time not everything in one‘s life is connected to one‘s office.
When personal morality and family values are deliberately used by politicians as a reason for them to be elected, they have chosen to make it a public issue rather than a private one. This is a sad fact, but it does not justify intrusion of the personal lives of all politicians. A politician still is, like everyone else, entitled to privacy.
Passage outline A basic right Supporting details People, famous or not, have a right to live a life with their privacy (71) ▲ by others. ◆ Some people such as politicians, athletes and so on seek a public life (72) ▲ between (73) ▲ . famous people ◆ Some ordinary people become famous just due to their special experiences. (74) ▲ of loss of privacy for ordinary celebrities ◆ Life for suspected criminals, even if innocent, might end up in (75) ▲ . ◆ Constant interviews will disturb the (76) ▲ of people‘ life. ◆ The press will make people (77) ▲ more from the loss of a dear person. ◆ Certain politicians‘ right to privacy has to be neglected to (78) ▲ the public‘s right to know. ◆ Some politicians take (79) ▲ of their privacy in campaigns, placing it at risk. ◆ The intrusion of privacy helps (80) ▲ crimes among politicians. We should not invade the personal lives of politicians.
Analysis of privacy for politicians Conclusion 第五部分 书面表达 (满分25分)
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81. 请根据你对以下两幅图的理解，以―We Chinese Should Carry Forward Traditional Chinese Culture‖为题，用英语写一篇作文。
你的作文应包括以下内容： 1. 简要描述两幅图的内容；
2. 概述你对两幅图中不同做法的理解； 3. 举例说明两幅图对你的启示。 注意：
1. 可参照图片适当发挥； 2. 作文词数150左右； 3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。
We Chinese Should Carry Forward Traditional Chinese Culture
南通市2018届高三第二次调研测试
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1—5 CABBC 6—10 BACBC 11—15 ABCCA 16—20 ACBAA 21—25 CBAAB 26—30 ACCCD 31—35 DBBCD
36—40 BBDAC 41—45 DDABD 46—50 ACABD 51—55 ACBCD 56—60 CADCA 61—65 ADBAB 66—70 CDBAD
71. respected/ maintained/ protected 72. Difference(s)/ Distinction(s) 73. voluntarily/ actively/ willingly/ consciously/ deliberately/ intentionally 74. Consequences/ Result(s)/ Harm
75. destruction/ ruin/ failure/ tragedy/ misery 76. peace/ harmony/ quietness/ quiet 77. suffer 78. ensure/ guarantee 79. advantage 80. disclose/ uncover/ expose/ reveal One possible version :
Today, young Chinese people take completely different attitudes to Chinese and western festivals. In Picture 1, a girl is greeting her mother excitedly at Christmas while Picture 2 shows a girl is at a loss about the Dragon Boat Festival.
The phenomenon reflects declining effects of traditional Chinese festivals among young people. Although traditional Chinese festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival haven’t lost their vital positions, they’re encountering neglect and embarrassment. Western festivals are gaining growing popularity in our society, posing a threat to traditional Chinese festivals.
The Chinese nation has created a rich, colorful culture. But how can we deal with the challenges? We’re supposed to educate young people about Chinese culture. Besides observing festivals, young people should also be encouraged to be involved in other traditional Chinese activities, such as paper cutting, Peking Opera and so on. Only in this way can we carry forward our traditional culture well.
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