题型:阅读选择 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
If a person wants to be a gentleman, he should pay attention to what he does and says. Then what are the rules for a gentleman on words and actions? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Confucius said:" If a gentleman, not caring for food or housing, is diligent(勤勉)with what he does, careful with what he says and rectifies(纠正)himself with a worthy, he can be regarded as a good learner. "
In the West, people pay too much attention to being eloquent(能言善辩的). {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. However, Confucius didn't think so. He believed that gentlemen are supposed to choose their words carefully, even if that may make people feel bored.
Confucius had such beliefs because he thought that words are important and that they should follow after etiquette(规矩). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. He said that gentlemen should not be lazy and need to focus on their work to improve themselves.
These rules for gentlemen's words and actions have influenced Chinese people for a long time. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.
Of course, as culture has developed over time, we are also supposed to view(看待)his words critically(批判性地){#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
A. But he also put forward his idea of what gentlemen should do: work hard. B. There are different answers to this question. C. Let's find out the answers from Confucius, one of the greatest teachers in ancient China. D. Today, many Chinese people still prefer to have a practical(务实的) spirit rather than say beautiful words. E. Choosing our words and actions according to the situation is also a form of wisdom(智慧). F. They believe that how someone says something is more important than what is said. G. Nowadays, many Chinese people still would rather say beautiful words than have a practical spirit. |
Who won the August 1 Medal(奖章) this year? | |
Nei Haisheng | Date ofbirth: Oct. 13th, 1964 Job: astronaut Character: hard-working and knowledgeable(知识渊博的) Experiences: ★He flew to space 3 times. ★He and his 2 teammates became the first people to live and work in Tiangong space station for 3 months. |
Du Fuguo | Date ofbirth: Dec. 14th, 1991 Job: soldier Character: brave and hard-working Experiences: ★He entered minefield(雷区) more than 1, 000 times. ★He is sharing his story to encourage(鼓励) people on a radio show. |
Qian Qihu | Date ofbirth: Oct. 26th, 1937 Job: scientist Character: hard-working and kind-hearted Experiences: ★He helped China build an "Underground Steel Great Wall" . ★He gave away 8 million yuan to help poor children. |
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