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优质外刊精析和语法填空及十一选十题型改编一
This will most likely be the last time
that I will speak
at length
as Prime Minister, and I would like today to
share some personal
reflections on
the state of
politics in our country and around the world.
Throughout that time, in every job I
have done. I've been
inspired
by the
enormous
potential
that working in
politics and taking part in public life
holds. The potential to serve your country, to
improve peoples' lives and – in
however
big or small a way – to make the world a better
place.
As a
politician, my decisions and actions have always
been guided by that
conviction
that
values
on which
all
of our successes have been founded
cannot betaken for granted
.
It used to be asked of applicants at Conservative
candidates election meetings 'are you a
conviction politician or are you a
pragmatist'?
I've never
accepted the
distinction
.
Politics is the business of turning your
convictions into reality to improve
the
lives of the people you serve. As a
Conservative——I have never had any doubt about
what I believe in: security,
freedom
and opportunity, decency, moderation, patriotism.
Conserving what is of value but never shying away
from
change. Indeed, recognising that
often change is the way to conserve. Believing in
business but
holding
businesses
to
account
if they break the
rules. Backing ambition, aspiration and hard work.
Protecting our Union of nations –and
being prepared to act in its interest.
Even if that
means
steering
a difficult
political course. And
remaining always
firmly rooted in
the common
ground
of politics where all
great political parties should be. I didn't write
about those convictions in pamphlets or
make many theoretical speeches about
them. I have sought to put them into action.
And actually getting things
done rather than simply getting them said requires
some qualities that have become
unfashionable of late. One of them is a
willingness to
compromise
(
妥协）
.
That does not mean compromising your
values. It does not mean accepting the lowest
common denominator or
clinging to
outmoded ideas out of apathy or fear. It means
being driven by, and when necessary
standing up for
your
values
and convictions. But doing so in the real world –
in the arena of public life where others are
making their own
case, pursuing their
own interests. And where persuasion, teamwork and
a willingness to make mutual concessions
are needed to achieve an optimal
outcome. That is politics at its best.
Online technology allows people to
express their anger and anxiety without filter or
accountability
. Aggressive
assertions are made
without
regard to
the facts or the complexities
of an issue in an environment where the most
extreme views tend to be the most
noticed. This descent of our debate into rancour
and tribal bitterness, and in some
cases even vile abuse at a criminal
level is corrosive for the democratic values which
we should all be seeking to
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uphold. It
risks
closing down
the space
for reasoned debate and subverting the principle
of freedom of speech. And
this does not
just create an unpleasant environment. Words have
consequences and ill words that go unchallenged
are
the first step on a continuum
towards ill deeds, towards a much darker place
where hatred and prejudice
drive
not
only
what people say, but also what they do.
We are living
through a period of
profound
change
and insecurity. The forces of
globalisation and the pursuit of
free
markets have brought
unprecedented
levels of wealth and
opportunity for the country and for the world at
large.
But not everyone is reaping the
benefits. The march of technology is expanding the
possibilities for humanity in ways
that
once could never have been conceived. But it is
changing the nature of the workplace and the types
of jobs that
people
will
do.
More
and
more
working
people
are
feeling
anxious
over
whether
they
and
their
children
and
grandchildren will have the skills and
the opportunities to get on. And although the
problems were building before
the
financial crisis that event brought years of
hardshipwe are only now emerging.
I believe that seeking the common
ground and being prepared to make compromises in
order to make progress
does not entail
a rejection of our values and convictions by one
iota rather it is precisely the way to defend
them. Not
by making promises you cannot
keep or by just telling people what you think they
want to hear. But by
addressing
the
concerns people genuinely hold and showing that
co-operation not absolutism is the only way to
deliver for
everyone.
For
the future, if we can recapture the spirit of
common purpose – as I believe we must, then we can
be optimistic
about what together we
can achieve. We can find the common ground that
will enable us to forge new, innovative
global
agreements
on
the most crucial challenges of our
time from protecting our planet to harnessing the
power of
technology for good. We can
renew popular support for liberal democratic
values and international co-operation. And
in
so
doing,
we
can
secure
our
freedom,
our
prosperity
and
our
ability
to
live
together
peacefully
now
and
for
generations to come. Thank
you!
Word Bank
tion
映像；映照出的影像
;
（声、光、热等的）反射
;
反映；显示；表达
;
沉思
；深思；审慎的思考
;
记录；
描述
Your clothes are often a reflection of
your personality.
The increase in
crime is
a
sad
reflection on
(=
shows sth bad about)
our society today.
She decided
on reflection
to accept his offer after all.
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The article is an accurate reflection
of events that day.
ial
潜在的
;
潜力
;
潜质
;
潜在性
The company has identified 60 potential
customers.
The boy has great
potential.
The school
strives to treat students as individuals and to
help each one to achieve their
full
potential.
John
seemed as horrified as I about his
potential
for
violence.
The meeting
has
the potential to
be a watershed event.
ce
说服
;
使信服
That weekend
in Plattsburgh, he
convinced her to
go
ahead and marry Bud.
Although I soon
convinced
him of
my innocence, I think he still
has serious doubts about my sanity.
I am convinced that
我坚信
...
t
账户
;
报道
;
无足轻重的
;
Some banks make it
difficult to
open an account.
He gave
a
detailed account of
what happened on
the fateful night.
These obscure
groups were
of little
account
in either national or
international politics.
The president
declined to deliver the speech himself,
on account of
a sore throat.
On no account should
the
mixture come near boiling.
The
defendant asked for 21 similar offences to
be
taken into account.
Individuals who repeatedly provide
false information should be called to
account for
their actions.
We have been hindered by our lack of
preparation, but I'm sure we will give
a good account of
ourselves.
accountability
n.
有义务；有责任；可说明性
驾驶
;
引导
;
引领
;
有意避开某人
/
某物
What is
it like to steer a ship this size?
The
new government is seen as one that will
steer the country
in the right
direction.
Nick
steered
them into
the nearest seats.
I think a lot of people,
women in particular, steer clear of these
sensitive issues.
长难句分析
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