Disclosure keeps people alert to graft
信息披露使人们对贪污腐败保持警惕
Some people worry that frequent public (1) ______ (disclosure) of corruption cases might give the impression that the more the government fights corruption, the deeper corruption's roots grow. But actually, these public disclosures show the (2) ______ (effective) of the fight against corruption. The achievements of the anti-corruption campaign are those of the whole nation. However, in the fight against corruption, no place should be left untouched, no area should be ignored and no (3) ______ (tolerate) should be shown to corrupt officials.
Take the well-known football corruption cases for example. Li Tie, the former head coach of China's national men's soccer team, was (4) ______ (sentence) to 20 years in prison by the Xianning Intermediate People's Court in Hubei province on Dec 13 for taking and giving bribes. Li's case and other soccer-related anti-corruption cases (5) ______ (demonstrate) the government's determination to wipe out corruption to safeguard development and promote Chinese modernization.
Although Li had made great contributions to Chinese soccer, his (6) ______ (greed) led him to commit crimes. According to the indictment, from 2019 to 2021, Li illegally received over 50.89 million yuan (about $7 million) and (7) ______ (abuse) his power in aspects like player selection for the national team, match results and signing contracts with clubs.
The severe punishment for Li's crimes sends a clear warning to those who hold public power. The fight against corruption must always keep high pressure on corrupt officials, (8) ______ (attach) importance to facts and follow the law, leaving no space for corrupt behaviors.
It's important for every official to stay honest and fulfill their duties properly. Only in this way can we build a clean and (9) ______ (harmony) social environment.
Moreover, continuous efforts are needed to strengthen the anti-corruption work to ensure the healthy development of our country and bring more (10) ______ (benefit) to the people.
答案:
disclosures(考查名词单复数,“frequent” 修饰可数名词复数,“disclosure” 是可数名词,此处用复数形式,考查名词复数的用法)
effectiveness(考查词性转换,“the” 后接名词,“effective” 的名词形式是 “effectiveness”,表示 “有效性”,考查词性转换)
tolerance(考查词性转换,“no” 后接名词,“tolerate” 的名词形式是 “tolerance”,表示 “容忍”,考查词性转换)
sentenced(考查动词时态和语态,“be sentenced to...” 表示 “被判处……”,此处是一般过去时的被动语态,考查被动语态的用法)
demonstrate(考查动词时态,此处描述一般情况,用一般现在时,主语是 “cases” 为复数,所以用原形,考查一般现在时主谓一致)
greed(考查词性转换,“his” 后接名词,“greed” 是名词,意为 “贪婪”,考查词性转换)
abused(考查动词时态,此处与 “received” 并列作谓语动词,描述过去的动作,用一般过去时,考查一般过去时并列谓语动词形式的一致性)
attach(考查固定搭配,“keep...do sth.” 结构中,此处用动词原形,“attach importance to...” 表示 “重视……”,考查固定搭配及动词原形的用法)
harmonious(考查词性转换,“social environment” 是名词短语,需用形容词修饰,“harmony” 的形容词形式是 “harmonious”,表示 “和谐的”,考查词性转换)
benefits(考查名词单复数,“more” 后接名词复数形式表示 “更多的利益”,考查名词复数的用法)
The authorities have demonstrated their (1) ______ (determine) to take tough measures to wipe out corruption. And the investigation into some corrupt soccer officials indicates the (2) ______ (deepen) fight against corruption in key areas. Their crimes mirror the worsening of the political ecology and the spread of systemic corruption in the soccer field.
The criminal sentencing of over 10 former national soccer officials shows that the authorities must make (3) ______ (tough) decisions to achieve success in the anti-corruption campaign by finding and dealing with the problems that lead to the spread of corruption. Thus, the government needs to keep investigating both typical and influential cases, and use these cases to promote (4) ______ (reform), improve people's legal awareness and professional ethics, and boost the healthy development of Chinese soccer.
The soccer corruption cases reveal how influential officials make use of power as a means for personal (5) ______ (gain). Since absolute power tends to corrupt completely, the authorities should take measures to ensure that power goes with responsibility and those who (6) ______ (abuse) power are held accountable. In this respect, the investigation into and sentencing of corrupt soccer officials are a good example of how power can be put into an institutional (7) ______ (cage).
It's of great importance to strengthen supervision over power to prevent corruption from happening. Regular checks and balances can help maintain a clean and just environment.
Moreover, education on integrity should be enhanced among officials to make them more aware of their responsibilities and the consequences of (8) ______ (corrupt) behavior.
By doing so, we can build a more harmonious and trustworthy social environment, which is beneficial to the development of various industries including soccer.
In addition, public participation in anti-corruption efforts is also necessary. People can report suspicious activities and help the authorities to uncover more hidden corruption cases.
Only with joint efforts from all aspects can we make our society free from corruption and achieve (9) ______ (sustainable) development.
And it's hoped that through continuous efforts in anti-corruption work, we can see a better future with cleaner and more efficient systems in place for the (10) ______ (benefit) of everyone.
答案:
determination(考查词性转换,“their” 后接名词,“determine” 的名词形式是 “determination”,表示 “决心”,考查词性转换)
deepening(考查词性转换,此处修饰名词 “fight”,需用形容词或相当于形容词的现在分词形式,“deepen” 的现在分词形式 “deepening” 表示 “不断加深的”,考查词性转换)
tough(考查形容词,“make tough decisions” 表示 “做出艰难的决定”,此处用形容词修饰名词 “decisions”,考查形容词修饰名词的用法)
reforms(考查名词单复数,“promote” 后接名词作宾语,常用复数形式表示 “多项改革”,考查名词复数在固定短语中的用法)
gain(考查词性转换,“for” 是介词,后接名词作宾语,“gain” 作名词时表示 “利益,收获”,考查词性转换及介词后宾语的词性要求)
abuse(考查动词时态,此处 “who” 引导定语从句,先行词是 “those” 表示复数概念,且描述一般情况,用一般现在时原形,考查一般现在时主谓一致)
cage(考查名词,“an institutional cage” 表示 “制度的笼子”,根据语境及前面的 “an”,用名词单数形式,考查名词在句中的运用)
corrupt(考查词性转换,“behavior” 是名词,需用形容词修饰,“corrupt” 作形容词表示 “腐败的”,考查词性转换)
sustainable(考查词性转换,“development” 是名词,需用形容词修饰,“sustainable” 表示 “可持续的”,考查词性转换)
benefit(考查词性转换,“for the benefit of...” 表示 “为了…… 的利益”,考查固定短语中名词的用法)
The absence of proper resource allocation mechanisms and supervision is an (1) ______ (importance) reason for the spread of corruption. And the widespread corruption in the soccer field shows that the use of power must be supervised and the mechanisms for finding and dealing with problems should be (2) ______ (optimize). The public disclosure of corruption cases also acts as a reminder to individuals, especially officials and entrepreneurs, to stick to professional ethics and (3) ______ (comply) with the law.
Over the past decade, China has been carrying out the anti-corruption campaign, which is (4) ______ (mark) by investigations into a record number of high-ranking officials and their wide influence on different sectors of society.
China's pursuit of national rejuvenation has reached a crucial stage, where corruption can have a huge impact on the country's politics, economy and society. Corruption results in the abuse of power, and can (5) ______ (undermine) democracy and the rule of law. It may also lead to unfair allocation of resources, disrupt the market order and even (6) ______ (trigger) social conflict.
Therefore, the joint efforts of the whole society are needed to get rid of the environment (7) ______ (breed) corruption.
Everyone should play their part in this fight. For example, citizens can actively report suspicious behaviors to relevant departments.
Moreover, schools and families should also educate people, especially the young, about the harm of corruption and the importance of integrity from an early age.
Only by doing so can we build a cleaner and more harmonious social environment, which is (8) ______ (benefit) to the healthy development of our country.
In addition, continuous supervision and improvement of relevant systems are essential to prevent corruption from (9) ______ (reoccur).
And it's hoped that through our unremitting efforts, we can create a society free from corruption and achieve long-term (10) ______ (develop).
答案:
important(考查词性转换,“reason” 是名词,需用形容词修饰,“importance” 的形容词形式是 “important”,表示 “重要的”,考查词性转换)
optimized(考查动词时态和语态,“should be + 过去分词” 构成含情态动词的被动语态,此处用过去分词形式,考查含情态动词被动语态的用法)
comply(考查固定搭配,“stick to...and comply with...” 中 “comply with” 与 “stick to” 并列,“to” 后接动词原形,考查固定搭配及动词原形的用法)
marked(考查非谓语动词,“is marked by...” 表示 “以…… 为标志”,此处是一般现在时的被动语态,用过去分词作表语,考查非谓语动词作表语的用法)
undermine(考查动词时态,“can” 是情态动词,后接动词原形,考查情态动词后动词的形式)
trigger(考查动词时态,“may” 是情态动词,后接动词原形,考查情态动词后动词的形式)
breeding(考查非谓语动词,“environment” 与 “breed” 是主动关系,用现在分词作后置定语,考查非谓语动词作定语的用法)
beneficial(考查词性转换,“is” 是系动词,后接形容词作表语,“benefit” 的形容词形式是 “beneficial”,表示 “有益的”,考查词性转换及系表结构中词性的运用)
reoccurring(考查非谓语动词,“prevent...from doing sth.” 表示 “阻止…… 做某事”,此处用动名词形式,考查非谓语动词在固定短语中的用法)
development(考查词性转换,“achieve” 后接名词作宾语,“develop” 的名词形式是 “development”,表示 “发展”,考查词性转换)