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29 essays in English
topic 1. why should students go to university?
The university is the place where students acquire knowledge and new experiences. Studying at the university gives a great exposure to the student in their specific field. the university builds a professional base in the student.
until his high school students used to study in various fields. they have to read different topics that are not in their career lines. therefore, they attend colleges or universities to gain extensive knowledge of their field. Universities and colleges have experienced staff in various fields. they are all professionals in their field, therefore, students have the opportunity to learn from these people (teachers) various skills in their branch which is not possible while studying in high school.
Secondly, various projects, research, assignments and practical scenarios are carried out in universities or colleges from where students gain exposure and experience to various problems that they might have to face in their real life while practicing. Like in dentistry, students have to work on the tooth for scaling, wiring, etc., from which they get hands-on exposure.
In addition, universities have huge libraries containing thousands of books on different subjects and other study material such as fiction and non-fiction magazines, newspapers and reports, which are a great source of information for students and teachers.
Universities carry out various recreational activities. sporting events, youth festivals, conferences, seminars, debates, declamation contests, etc., which also help to gain new experiences.
In general, while studying in college or university, students develop confidence as a trait in themselves that is very essential to be successful in life. so I think people go to college to get exposure, experience, confidence, more knowledge, general career preparation.
topic 2 Are parents the best teachers?
I totally agree with the idea that parents are the best teachers. I accept this for the following reasons.
The first teachers we have in our lives in most cases are our parents. they teach us to walk, talk and have good manners before we get to the real world. ?even more than the professional teachers we have at school, parents are usually the most involved in the development and education of children.
Almost certainly our parents are the best teachers at the beginning of our lives, which actually corresponds to the role of parents in nature. parents are the most committed and involved in teaching their children; they have a kind of instinct to sacrifice a part of themselves for the betterment of their children. They love us and have great patience in passing on their knowledge to us. they wish us success and thus they will not teach us bad things. And of course, implicit learning occurs when children unconsciously copy some of their parents’ habits and behavioral styles.
During the second stage of child development, adolescence, parents may still be in the best position to offer advice even if children do not accept it. in this case, perhaps the child’s friends would make the best teachers. Teenagers are notoriously rebellious in many cultures and may automatically reject some advice from their parents. my first marriage, for example, was just a matter of doing the opposite when my parents tried to intrude to offer me advice. therefore, in such matters, parents should be much more flexible and more like their children’s partners.
so we can see that being a teacher to a growing child becomes more and more complicated as time goes on and many parents just can’t keep up with the increasing demands.
theme 3. parents and teachers
Obviously, the first teachers we have in our lives in most cases are our parents, and they are usually the most involved in the development and education of their children. however, not all parents are good teachers and not all good parents are the best teachers. First of all, not all parents are good teachers. Like normal individuals, some parents have more or less bad habits. Although parents almost instinctively dedicate themselves to cultivating their children, the result can be a disappointment, since all children tend unconsciously or unconsciously to copy everything from their parents. Another shortcoming of parents as teachers is the fact that most parents lack common sense of education. too often we see that some parents tend to pursue their long-awaited but failed dream by forcing their children to develop in a pre-established direction. ironically, if their children did not follow instructions, the children would be considered disobedient or supposedly rebellious. in fact, it is the parents and not their children who virtually disobey common sense. furthermore, some parents are qualified as good teachers, but not all of them are the best. When children are in preliminary school, it is not surprising that parents are able to teach their children almost all subjects even better than professional school teachers. but the situation will not last long. we live in a world where knowledge accumulates by multiplying and at the same time becomes more and more specialized. therefore, being a professional in a certain field today requires much more time than ever. No parent can be a professional in all fields, although they may be experts in one or more fields. Wise parents often release rather than charge their children as soon as possible. they are aware of the possibility outside the family. however, parents can help their children much more than good teachers. most of the education of children is virtually beyond the reach of teachers. it is the parents who complement. Psychology studies have shown us that parental love sometimes has surprisingly magical power for their children. albert einstein’s mother and
Forest gump’s mother are good examples. on the other hand, parents can do more harm to their children than bad teachers. the nature of children whose parents have divorced is often seriously distorted. In a word, it is rather superficial to simply say that parents are the best teachers.
Issue 4. Has the ease of cooking improved people’s lives?
Today, everywhere we look, we can see different types of food that are easier to prepare. There is no doubt that our eating style has undergone a revolutionary change in recent decades. it is the change in the type of diet that has had the greatest influence. For example, we can buy frozen food in a supermarket and prepare it in a couple of minutes, whereas before it could have taken perhaps hours to prepare this type of food. Not only have the recipes for certain types of food been changed, but new ones have also been created. examples include, but are not limited to, beef patties, fries, available yogurt, frozen meat, and cold beverages. I would accept that this supposed improvement changed our lives, but I think there are also some drawbacks.
It is true that these types of foods do not involve a lot of work to prepare them, but foods that are easy to prepare usually have some artificial ingredients mixed in that make them easy to prepare. ?if we take the time to read the ingredients, we will definitely find words like preservatives or artificial flavors. many newly emerging food types do not have the essence of a complete meal, as defined by nutritionists. To make matters worse, these types of foods are often served plain. in fact, there are many medical reports warning people not to rely on such fast foods in their meals. other reports indicate a high potential for malnutrition among those who are addicted to the common duo of burgers and cola.
Not having to cook has also taken the fun out of cooking. Cooking is an art, but in today’s world, this is no longer true. people are so busy with their work that they only depend on these simple foods. The invention and production of these foods has made people lazy not only for cooking but also for a good family gathering. It wasn’t like before when families
They sat together and ate freshly baked food. With the absence of regular family gatherings, relationships are likely to be weaker.
People think that fast food types improve our lifestyle. This opinion comes especially from bust people, working wives and younger people. they believe
that we have many more important things in life than eating. the time spent on food preparation is considered a waste by them. wives will have more time to care for their families’ souls, not just their stomachs. family relationships will be strengthened. businessmen and women will have more time to focus on their arrangements. in general, people will have a greater opportunity to take care of their minds and hearts.
I agree that food preparation should take time and care. Otherwise, the time saved in food preparation can lead to longer headaches or even hospital stays due to malnutrition.
theme 5. Are books more important than experience?
many people have said that not everything we learn is contained in books, while many people also say that we get most of our knowledge from books. from my point of view, the latter is as important, if not more, than the former, although not everything is contained in books, we have to learn most things in books. among innumerable reasons, which influence the previous one, I explore the most conspicuous aspects as follows:
The main reason I agree with the argument is that the knowledge contained in books is systematic. As we know, almost all books are children of the marriage of the author’s thought with the real world. to express themselves, they surely use a very systematic structure to form a book, which has a specific note of their thoughts and experiences. With the systematic structure, we can learn things gradually, at our own pace, and we don’t have to worry about missing some of the important details because the systematic structure never drops the essential points. all we have to do is follow the instructions directed by the author and capture the content for our consideration.
There is another reason that deserves a few words here, however, is that learning by reading books is an efficient way of accumulating knowledge. In the ancient world, there were no books, and people should realize the world by exploring everything by themselves. this method apparently requires too much time and energy. but with the ready-made knowledge provided by the books presented to us, why not take it on directly? It will save us a lot of time to tap into the thoughts and experiences of others than to explore them ourselves.
I wouldn’t be too kind to the idea that it’s not important not to learn knowledge from books. Of course, gaining knowledge from experience is not without its advantages. because experiencing life for yourself would be more impressive and could affect you for life. such examples are not rate in our personal life.
In a word, choosing the way to gain knowledge is a dilemma for the public because they sometimes mistake the apparently good qualities of experiential learning, but neglect the more genuinely good aspect of learning by reading. For the reasons presented above, I am strongly committed to the idea of reading, not experimenting.
Item 6. Should a factory be built in your community?
Today, some people may have the opinion that a factory should not be built near a community, but others have a negative attitude. As far as I’m concerned, I find the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. my arguments for this point are listed below.
The main advantage of building a factory is that it can make the local area more prosperous by increasing income, developing markets and maintaining competition, and sometimes it can help economically underdeveloped areas shake off poverty and get on the road to prosperity. A good example is that Zibo, a small town earlier, built its first color glaze factory fifteen years ago. thereafter, many factories were built one after another, whose competition had repercussions in the transformation from an isolationist economy to a more market-oriented economy. now the first factory probably went bankrupt, but zibo became a big city with moderate prosperity.
In addition, the construction of factories is an effective measure to solve the problem of employment pressure. With the increasing number of laid-off workers, employment is considered the main issue of the national economic policy. Officially registered urban unemployment in China is reported to have been 3.1 percent or about 5.8 million people in 1999, with the number rising to 9.2 million in 2000. This trend suggests that unemployment is a problem. more serious than inflation. however, building a new factory, especially a labor-intensive factory, can increase domestic demand and benefit in mitigating labor pressure.
It is true that pollution such as noise, industrial sewage and effluent gases can be caused by a factory, which can negatively influence the normal life and health of the neighborhood. but not all factories will do that, and with practical applications of production technology, pollution caused by factories can be avoided.
However, it is not easy to take a clear position on such a controversial issue. but taking into account all the factors that I have discussed in the previous analysis, I think that it is advisable to build a factory near a community.
Item 7. What would you change about your hometown?
If I could change anything about my hometown, I’d like to build some useful and advanced facilities for you to use. A modern library, an advanced broadband system and a modern gym can bring a lot of change to the people who live in my hometown and keep them updated with the latest information and technology.
In my opinion, a modern library in my hometown can provide a good environment for local people to study and update. there are a plethora of newspapers, magazines and reference books for you to use. they can know what happened around the world and keep up with the fast pace of today’s world. “Knowledge is strength.” knowledge can guide us to overcome the problems we face in our daily lives.
popularizing the use of the broadband cable system in homes allows people to get fast access to the internet and television channels. Thanks to the internet, our lives have changed a lot. we can read news, go shopping, chat with our friends, send photos to anyone and watch movies online. people can also have many choices about the television programs that are offered through broadband. A pay-per-view system offers different types of movies for you to choose from. people will have more options to enjoy life and advanced technology at home.
In addition to learning and having fun, we also need to exercise to lead a healthy life. this is the reason why i want to build a modern gym in my hometown. Through exercises such as swimming, jogging, playing tennis, people can improve their immune system and fully enjoy life. In addition, people can develop positive attitudes towards life by exercising. this is very important.
In short, I want my hometown to be a city equipped with a modern library, an advanced broadband system, and a modern gym. I would like people in my hometown to have advanced knowledge, use advanced technology and home, and lead a healthy life.
Item 8. How do movies or television affect people?
For decades, television has played a very important role in our lives. it had changed a lot our way of living and entertaining ourselves, and I think it had also influenced our behavior, both for better and for worse. First of all, movies and television make us more violent. they are accustoming us to violent scenes in movies where there are cold, brutal faces with killing machines in their hands. we’re also forgetting that killing someone is permanent, because actors who were killed in one movie can come back for another movie. and finally, have you ever imagined that you are arnold schwarzenegger in the “terminator” when you see that movie? Second, movies and television are making us less active. we think that movies and television contain everything so we don’t have to go out and chat or play with our friends. Staying at home and watching TV for a long time can seriously harm us, both mentally and physically. watching movies is passive. we receive everything that the director gives us. some of them may be good, some of them may be bad, but the most important thing is that we will lose our imaginary ability. and we can act like the actors in the movie. On the contrary, we cannot oppose television influencing us well. there are good movies that can make us change the prejudices of something like the “racial division”. even education programs can help us behave more gracefully and wisely. Also, by watching movies, we can temporarily escape from our problems and that will help you reduce your stress. anyway, television and movies have their strong influence on our behavior. whether the influence is good or bad depends on how long we look at them, what we look at and how we respond to them because everything is advantageous in one way and disadvantageous in another.
Item 9. Has television disturbed communication between friends and family?
One of the most famous inventions of the 20th century is television and today we cannot deny its influence on our lives. There is a common question that television has destroyed communication between friends and family? I personally believe that television has not destroyed communication between friends and family. In this essay I try to explain my opinion with some reasons.
First of all, television is the most common medium found in every home. it is faster than the newspaper to tell the news, cheaper than the internet to access information. TV is not only a pleasant device for everyone, but also brings family members together and makes them have a good time, for example, they can talk about their favorite actor or actress, watch football and bet on their favorite player.
Another reason is that these days people are very busy with their jobs and they don’t have enough time to go to the cinema and theater, but television gives them this opportunity to have a similar one. furthermore, nowadays towns are more and more crowded and people don’t know each other, while television builds a smaller town with its famous faces and interesting programs.
Last but not least, in this century human beings put satellites in the space circuits and with the relationship between each TV with these satellites, the whole world can become one unit. In other words, we can be informed about world news in a second.
so, with the above statements that I mentioned, I still believe that television has built a uniform world that allows us to be aware of all things about it instead of destroying communication between us.
theme 10. living in a small town compared to a big city
For a long time it has been a controversy between people who is preferable to live in a small town or in a big city. While some people say that living in cities as big as the capital or any other big city can be more comfortable, others feel that living in a smaller city not only gives them a peaceful life, but also makes them healthier than other people. people who live in a big city. In my opinion, I am prejudiced to reside in a small town for some reasons.
Although city dwellers can survive much more comfortably than those who live in the countryside with many facilities and conveniences for them, they have to deal with a lot of pollution in their hometown. that the tiny particles of large industries and the toxic gases of millions of cars tend to increase more and more are used to characterize the city today.
On the contrary, the lack of advanced technologies makes rural life happy and peaceful. rural-dweller can enjoy living in real nature. they can lose a little time to go to work, unlike city dwellers who have a lot of problems with traffic jams and they can also take advantage of the moments left during the day to do more pleasant and fun activities, such as exercising , go shopping or play with your children. furthermore, people living in the countryside are likely to have longer lifespans and be healthier than those living in the city. High technologies can harm and cause such serious health problems to the people who live in the town.
In conclusion, I prefer to live in a small country than in a big city. Although the ability of comfort in the city attracts many people, I prefer to spend my life simply and happily.
Issue 11. Does luck have anything to do with success?
someone says: when people are successful, it’s because of hard work. luck has nothing to do with success. In my opinion, I agree that success requires hard work, but sometimes luck is also important.
As the old saying goes: no pain, no gain. success mainly depends on hard work. when we talk about some famous people, we all think that they are respectable, because we know, behind their success; there is so much hard work. For example, Tomas Addison, one of the most famous inventors of the last century, spent most of his time in his laboratory. he often gets lost in his work and forgets about his family and even sleep or eat. But people all over the world respect and remember him forever, his efforts bring people much happiness and comfort. if addison sits around his house waiting for luck or magic, he will never succeed.
albert einstein has said that genius is 99 percent sweeter plus 1 percent luck. although luck is secondary, we cannot omit it. in fact, to a certain extent, luck also plays a role. Every people must have heard the story of an apple and Newton, the apple is Newton’s luck, it is God’s gift. Without that apple, may Newton have to spend more time thinking and thinking. may be in our life, people have this kind of experience. for example, when you are working on a math problem, you try and try but can’t get the answer. it can be suddenly sometimes, he will think of something or find a way, “aha”, the problem is solved.
Any opinion of just emphasizing hard work or luck is unbiased. hard work is the main factor; luck can hasten one’s success. so both hard work and luck are important.
Issue 12. Should universities spend the same amount of money on sports and libraries?
Whether universities should spend the same amount of money on student sports activities as they do on university libraries is a frequent topic of serious debate. After weighing it from various aspects, I personally think that it is not necessary for universities to do it.
Libraries must provide students with the most up-to-date facilities, which are necessary for students in their education. most facilities are very expensive to purchase and maintain, such as computers, access to internet research databases. students use them for research information around the world. Without these facilities, or without the resources of many years ago, students cannot learn what they should think.
Another reason is that the cost of books and magazines is rising rapidly. books and magazines are another source of information for students. more and more useful books and magazines are being published today. To meet the needs of students, libraries must spend more money on books and magazines.
Finally, it also costs universities a lot of money to keep libraries running. Students generally study in libraries because they provide a quiet environment and easy access to books and computers for information. many things must be done to keep the books in order. With the services offered by libraries, more money is needed.
Libraries are more important to students than sports facilities. from what we discussed above, obviously, there is a need for universities to give more money to university libraries.
item 13. why do people go to museums?
Today, more and more people travel to new countries or cities for their vacations. many of them would like to visit museums when they tour a new place. why do they have this interest? different people have different answers. in my opinion i think the common reasons are given below.
the most important reason is that people can get the general impression of a new place when visiting museums. they can learn all kinds of information in museums, such as history, customs, culture, science, technology, etc. As we know, the things displayed in the museum reflect the real world. people can easily get the general ideas of a place. for example, you can find out how long its history is, who are the first to arrive in this area, what important events have taken place, what life was like in the past, etc.
Also, travelers want to learn as much as possible about a new place in a short amount of time. For example, foreigners can get to know China well by visiting many kinds of museums in several days when traveling to Beijing. You can learn Chinese history from the ancient era to the contemporary era at the Chinese History Museum. they can discover Chinese culture at the Chinese Folk Culture Museum. You can realize the achievements of Chinese scientific technology in the Chinese science museum.
In addition, many travelers can have fun in the museums. For example, Chinese handicrafts are famous all over the world. many foreign fans would like to visit the handicraft museum when they come to china. they enjoy these fantastic things, and even buy some handmade gifts there.
In general, due to the reasons I mentioned above, people like to visit museums when they travel to a new place. they can get general ideas for a new place in a limited time and enjoy them.
Item 14. Do you prefer to eat out or at home?
It is a fact that these days more and more people eat at food stalls or restaurants. I prefer to prepare and eat food at home.
But it’s not always easy to cook your own meals. in modern societies role patterns have changed. many women are not only at home and are responsible for the house and the kitchen. they have to go to work because they need the money to pay for their standard of living or they want to go to work because they like to earn their own money. many women are also well educated and are not satisfied with staying at home and are motivated to achieve their individual goals.
I also love my profession and I wouldn’t want to stay home and just do my homework. but nevertheless I think it is important to be aware of what we eat. It is also a fact that fast food can lead to difficult health problems. In addition, many people suffer from obesity. when I cook my own meals, I get to decide what ingredients I use.
Another reason I prefer to cook at home is so there’s time to sit down with the family. it is a fixed time of day when we all sit together at the table. In my opinion, this daily routine is very important for children and helps create a feeling of family.
Although I know it’s not always possible to prepare my own meals, and of course we sometimes have lunch or dinner at a restaurant or concession stand, I generally prefer to prepare my food at home for this reason.
Issue 15. Should university students be required to attend classes?
In collages, students have more choice if they need to attend classes or not. some students think that classes are not necessary for them as they can read any material by themselves. Others claim that attending classes is still vital because it not only increases the knowledge of the students but also develops the personality of the students. In my opinion, I agree that attending classes is still important for students’ lives.
first, while attending classes, students can gain additional knowledge that they probably can’t find in any book. teachers always add their own knowledge to their classes. some insights come from your actual experience, while others come from reading various kinds of books. therefore, for students, attending classes seems to be a shortcut to learning and gaining a lot of knowledge, since they cannot gain such a large amount of knowledge by reading only one or even a few kinds of books.
In addition, attending classes is also a good way for students to practice their responsibilities. after the student signs up for some classes, he must force himself to go to all classes no matter what time they are. Furthermore, finishing any homework and assignments that students got from their classes can also improve student responsibility. therefore, attending classes can also be a good way for students to practice responsibility, which is very important when they go to work.
Finally, the students who participate in the classes can exchange their ideas and knowledge with other friends. For example, while attending classes, teachers always asked me and my classmates to express our own idea on some particular topics. In addition, the teachers also asked us to work in groups on what we can learn about teamwork. Students who study alone at home or in the library may not be able to exchange and share their ideas with others. therefore, even though they may not attend classes, students are likely to have as much knowledge as when they join classes, they may not be able to express and display their thought process as well as students attending classes do.
In short, although some people said that going to class is not necessary for them, I think that except knowledge, students can get something else while attending class.
Item 16. What are the qualities of a good neighbor?
“good morning”, my neighbor ann gave me a sweet smile with her greeting when she saw me outside the house. “Save your energy, I’ll hold the door for you.” my neighbor jim held the elevator door open when she saw me heading for the elevator. such small but friendly things happen to me every day, because I am lucky enough to live in a friendly apartment building. My neighbors are polite, helpful, and responsible people, and I have no doubt that they are good neighbors.
a good neighbor is a polite neighbor. when you meet her, for example, she will greet you with a smile on her face. when you walk after her, she will hold the door for you. when her children greet her, she will start a small friendly conversation with the children. Polite neighbors give you a good mood in your daily life.
A good neighbor is a helpful neighbor. for example, when he makes heavy purchases and tries to keep his balance, he will lend a hand. when you left your clothes in the washing machine, he will remind you or post a note in the laundry room. when his car is being repaired, he will willingly drive it to the mall. Helpful neighbors help you solve some problems in your life.
A good neighbor is a responsible neighbor. she won’t listen to music blaring in the middle of the night, because she knows that she has a responsibility to maintain a quiet circumstance so that her neighbors sleep well. she will call the police when she sees something strange in the neighborhood, keeping good security for the neighborhood. she will actively participate in
neighborhood affairs, bringing the best to the neighborhood. responsible neighbors contribute to the better future of the neighborhood.
In short, courtesy, kindness and responsibility are the essential characteristics that a good neighbor should possess. many people expect to have good neighbors and one thing we must not forget is to become good neighbors in our neighborhood
item 17. Do you learn better alone or with a teacher?
Today, in our world, there are many ways to learn. but all these forms can be generally grouped into two: learning by oneself and being taught by a teacher. the former could be further classified into various ways of learning that are specific. reading books, doing experiments and research can be cited as examples. this type of learning would be what I would prefer if I had to choose.
If a teacher were to teach me, he would probably limit my knowledge to what he knows. this means that I will completely depend on the knowledge of him. but if I learn for myself, I would make my own efforts to gain knowledge. Through this, I was able to broaden my knowledge as there is no limit to the knowledge gained through practice (effort). for example, in mathematics, if a teacher showed me a method to calculate a problem and that would become the only method I know to solve that specific problem. but if I solve the problem myself with the knowledge I got from other sources, I would be forced to look for other easier methods. this may also be connected with memory; you never forget something you learn the hard way.
The other reason for my preference is that if you happen to hate (dislike) your teacher, you will undoubtedly begin to hate what you are learning and, as a result, deprive yourself of what you want to know. you may not like your teacher because of the way he teaches or because of his behavior or some other reason, but for whatever reason you hate your teacher, you will obviously lose your enthusiasm for that specific subject he is teaching you. /p>
Topic 18. Should the government spend money on roads or public transportation?
Whether governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways or improving public transport is perhaps one of the most important issues people are discussing today. when asked about this question, I will give my answer, based on some of the reasons and details listed below.
Public transport, as it is called, is a transport system for the entire society of a country. It is efficient when used in a country with a high population density, such as China. the population number is 1.3 billion here. When each family gets their own cars, you can imagine how jammed the roads will be.
On the other hand, public transport is cheap. a bus with 40 passengers consumes much less gasoline than 40 cars in total. Of course, by using less gas, there will be less pollution.
Of the advantages I mentioned above, you may prefer to let our governments pay money for public transport, but you should know that there are many countries in this world with low population density. for them, buses, trains and subways are always empty, because it is not convenient for passengers to get to the stations. Even though someone lives near a station, they have to wait several hours for a bus, because the bus companies do not want to provide a large bus for only several passengers without profit.
From the reasons and details above, we can safely conclude that whether governments should spend more money on improving public transport or improving roads and highways depends on the population density in those countries.
item 19. how to improve transportation
If you live in such a big city, Beijing, like me, with such a terrible traffic situation, you won’t be surprised to get involved in a heated debate about whether the government should spend more money on improving roads and highways. Or they should put money into improving public transportation. however, as far as I am concerned, this is not a matter of conflict, that governments should combine the efficiencies of both means to improve the state of traffic today. Improving roads and highways, which is a fact that everyone knows, can bring several advantages. First of all, building more roads and highways means that more vehicles, that is, more people, could travel to their destinations more comfortably and quickly. people now live in the suburb of beijing but work in the center, they are a good example, whose houses are only several kilometers from the city center, ironically they have to rent a house near their places of work because it will take hours to get back home because of poor road conditions and lack of highways. on the other hand, for the government, in fact, a high input-output ratio is desirable, and roads that are profitable are capable of prospering the economy and, in fact, increasing national income. is this attractive to any government? improving public transportation such as buses, trains, subways, which are involved in people’s daily lives, is also of great importance, especially for those who do not have personal transportation and have to choose between buses or subways to go to work or go to school, and even more so for a city as big as beijing with a huge population. Since it is the responsibility of the government to improve public facilities, including public transport, so that its people have a better life, money should be invested in this aspect as well. Taking into account all the factors mentioned above and combining them with the character of the city I live in now, I perceive that the government should invest more money in improving roads and highways, in the meantime, use the income from them to develop public transport of my city as well.
item 20. Is it better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city?
From my point of view, growing up in a big city is much better for a child than growing up in the country. we can list all the advantages and disadvantages of the two, making it easier to make the choice.
Growing up in a big city means children have a better chance of receiving an excellent education. As we know, most of the outstanding schools are located in big cities, and living there can give children easier access to world-class faculties and facilities. while in the countryside, it cannot be guaranteed that the quality of the education provided there will be the current one, and poor education will surely weaken the ability to compete in the society of the future.
Being raised in a big city also means that children live in an environment that involves all kinds of people, which plays a key role in forming children’s cooperation and will benefit them in the long run. the children meet different people and talk with them, getting to know various types of culture and learning to respect each other. therefore, they may be able to deal with teamwork, which is emerging as a very important element in this world. once in the field, imagine those familiar people that children meet every day, it is quite doubtful how children will respond to multiculturalism if they one day enter a much larger and more complex society.
In addition to all the above statements, I think that living in a big city is more fun, because you always have something interesting at hand to do. Visiting museums and art galleries will entitle children’s eyes to appreciate the heritages that have bequeathed us, all kinds of social activities can help them foster a sense of community. while living in the country is always referred to as “the frog at the bottom of a well, all you can see is the little piece of sky formed by the edges of the well.”
Item 21. Why do people live longer?
In modern society, people generally enjoy a longer life than before. Thanks to new technology and progress in medical science, we now have a better chance of living a healthier and happier life throughout our lives.
The technology revolution has freed people from the hard work of the past. some extremely dangerous jobs are done by robots and workers no longer have to stay in some harsh working circumstances. As a result, people have more freedom to enjoy their free time. they can go to the countryside for a vocation, where fresh air has been shown to be very beneficial to human bodies, or they become more involved in their family life, which in turn keeps them fit every day.
advanced medical science contributes greatly to prolonging life. Following the advice of doctors, people care about their physical and mental health more than at any other time in recent days. People eat healthy, exercise regularly, and when they get sick, there are already all kinds of options and services available to them. In a word, fast-paced medical science cares for people today from cradle to graveyard.
In addition, the awareness of leading a healthier life is more ingrained in today’s society, which at some level makes the lifestyle of ordinary people healthier. more common advertisements are asking people to quit smoking and drug addiction, experts’ tips on how to stay fit are easier for people to understand.
In a word, a longer life is definitely a symbol of the progress of human society, with the cooperation of the world, we will enjoy an even longer life and a brighter future.
Item 22. What are some important characteristics of a co-worker?
Today, teamwork is an essential element of society. we all work with people every day. A co-worker is a person with whom we work closely and share tasks. In my opinion, the important characteristics of a co-worker should be the following.
First of all, an important character of a co-worker should be trustworthiness. Since we often have to meet many problems at work, it is good to work with someone we can always count on. a trusted co-worker can help us with problems we can’t solve on our own. Plus, if we’re absent from work, a trusted co-worker can always back up what we’ve been doing and make the right decisions even without us.
Finally, another important character of a co-worker should be responsibility. in fact, no one would want an irresponsible person as their co-worker. it would be a nightmare if your co-worker does nothing and leaves everything for you to finish. On the other hand, a responsible co-worker not only does their own part of the work, but also, as soon as theirs is done, they help you finish yours, which in turn improves work efficiency. A responsible co-worker can help others work more efficiently by providing assistance in addition to doing their share of the work.
To summarize, as I have said before, a good co-worker must be trustworthy and responsible. A co-worker possessing these characteristics can certainly help improve work progress and also benefit colleagues.
item 23. important qualities of a co-worker
We all work or will work in our jobs with many different types of people. everyone wants to work with a good co-worker. how to define a good co-worker is a frequent topic that is seriously debated. After reflecting on various aspects, I personally believe that a good co-worker should be cooperative, adaptable, and helpful.
The most important characteristic of a good co-worker is that they must have the ability to cooperate with others. As a member of a group, a good coworker knows that he must keep up with the entire group. if one cannot finish his work on time, he will delay all the others. a good co-worker always gets the job done efficiently.
also a good co-worker must be adaptable. in a working group, you get a plan from all members of the group. everyone can give their advice, but only reasonable advice can be accepted. no one should be stressed in his opinion that the group cannot take. a good co-worker must first give their opinions. and it is more important for him to follow the advice of others and review his opinions in time.
finally, a good joint work should be useful. sometimes a member of the work group encounters difficulties, or falls behind in their work. a good co-worker has a strong will to help others out of dilemma. he doesn’t care how often he has to finish someone else’s work and how much extra work he does after finishing his work.
From what has been discussed above, we can see some important characteristics of a good joint work. I would recommend everyone who works in a group to consider them and try to be a good co-worker with others
Item 24. Should adolescents work while they are students?
There is a lot of disagreement about whether it is a good idea for teenagers to have jobs when they are still students. Some people feel that working part-time is a waste of time for teenagers, while others are convinced that having work experiences as a teenager can be beneficial in several ways. I consider the second as my first choice. among innumerable factors, there are three conspicuous aspects as follows.
The main reason for my propensity is that teenagers who have jobs when they are still students can get a lot of new experiences. In work circumstances, teenagers have many opportunities to cooperate with others, so their teamwork spirit and leadership skills can be improved at a high speed. they can also learn to get along with other colleagues by doing part-time jobs. All of these skills learned on the job are necessary to be successful in modern society.
The second reason in my view is that teens can earn money to support their families by doing part-time jobs. Nowadays, although most of the families can afford their daily activities, such as internet and television, some of the families still live in poverty or below the average level. If teenagers in families can earn some extra money doing part-time jobs, it can be really helpful for families.
Last but not least, having part-time jobs while you’re still a student is a great opportunity to help you learn how to better organize your time. if teens decided to have some work experiences, they had to put some time into their jobs. this could be very long, like 4 hours a day; or this could be considerably short, like half an hour per day. no matter how long it takes teenagers to do part-time jobs, they certainly have to organize their time very well to finish their schoolwork on time. Having part-time jobs when they are still students can help them cultivate a good time management habit, which is very beneficial for their future development.
Frankly speaking, I agree that there may be some downsides to teens getting jobs when they’re still students. but it is clear that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. therefore, I highly recommend that teens get some work experience while still a student.
Item 25. What would a newcomer like and dislike about your city?
It almost always happens that a person who has lived in a rural area for a while faces certain comforts and inconveniences of living in a city. one convenience is the number and diversity of shops and businesses available within walking distance. a big drawback is the traffic congestion that occurs in many places.
An important thing I remind my foreign friend who is planning to move to my city is that there is cultural diversity. my friend is an international student from japan who lives in a small town in california. As a foreigner, he comes face to face with new cultures practiced by local people every day. on the other hand, he realizes that there are few shops and restaurants that are native to his culture. It is very normal for such a person to feel nostalgic and begin to miss people and products from his own country. moving to a city will satisfy that need for him because there are many shops, restaurants, and supermarkets run by Japanese companies, so he is less likely to be homesick for his home.
However, there is one big downside to living in a city, which is traffic.
Especially people who drive often feel stressed on streets that are always full of cars waiting for other cars to move. it is always difficult to find places to park, either in parking lots or on the street. furthermore, the apartments do not always offer enough parking spaces for their residents. many people who live in the city feel less comfortable keeping cars and choose to use public transportation. however, public transportation is not perfect in my neighborhood, unfortunately.
My city satisfies and dissatisfies my foreign friend who drives. the availability of shops and businesses typical of their country releases their discontent at being surrounded by different cultures. however, on the other hand, traffic, which is always a problem in big cities, creates a new stress from which you are currently free. it’s a matter of balance between the two features you need to adapt to.
item 26. a new life in a new town
Soon, a friend of mine is moving to my hometown. Due to the fact that he is leaving a small town and entering the life of a big city, he will have some new experiences. On the one hand, he might like the cultural events and shopping opportunities in my hometown, on the other hand, he might miss the quiet small-town atmosphere of it. without a doubt, there are much more cultural events in my hometown than in a small town. you can go to cinemas, musicals or operas, you can visit museums and concerts of famous stars and you have many opportunities to see important sporting events, such as the games of our football team. I think my friend will enjoy these offers. plus, shopping opportunities are great in my hometown. we have big shopping malls with hundreds of different stores that offer you everything you can imagine and even things you can’t imagine. I’m sure my friend will appreciate this new diversity. while you’ll like the perks of my hometown, you may miss the laid-back vibe of your small town. the town never sleeps. twenty-four hours a day, you hear the noise of traffic and see restless people running from one place to another. therefore it is really difficult to find a quiet place. All in all, I think my friend will like life in a big city. the advantages such as cultural events and shopping opportunities outweigh the possible disadvantages.
Item 27. Should a new shopping center be built in your neighborhood?
I certainly support building a big mall in my neighborhood because it will bring us a lot of convenience. It will certainly beautify our neighborhood. and will also increase our employment opportunities.
If there’s a big mall nearby, I’m sure most of my neighbors will be happy. nowadays, when I buy groceries I need to drive my car to the superstore and other stores for more than 10 kilometers and I spend almost an hour to fill my refrigerator every three days. it is really a task for me. If there is a shopping center a stone’s throw away, I can go on foot. so I don’t need to drive my car to buy many groceries at once; besides, I can save gasoline and time. when I walk there, I’m just exercising. I’ll feel too good to go shopping.
My region will be more beautiful thanks to this center. The big mall will be a beautiful building because the owner of the building will make it beautiful in every possible way to attract customers. No one would like to go shopping in a dirty and ugly store and the owner of the big mall certainly knows that. when patrons walk by, he is drawn to the beauty of the building and the upholstery; therefore, they will walk more slowly and buy more things.
the big mall will definitely need a lot of staff to work for them. it will increase the employment opportunities of nearby people. I’m sure there are more advantages that I haven’t mentioned about establishing a large shopping mall in my neighborhood. therefore, I will enthusiastically welcome it and persuade my neighbors to support my opinion as well. then the big mall will have a good business because there are already many customers nearby.
Item 28. Should a new movie theater be built in your neighborhood?
If it were announced that a new movie theater could be built in my neighborhood, I would support the plan. although of course there would be some points to consider, there should be many advantages for both adults and children, for the reasons I discuss below.
First of all, a type of cinema suitable for my neighborhood should be discussed. a ‘movie theater’ may be associated with a large cinema complex and thus destroy the city’s landscape or attract rowdy youngsters. since my neighborhood is a run-of-the-mill residential area, a huge movie theater complex with a 24-hour fast-food store wouldn’t fit there. however, I still don’t disagree with the idea of building a movie theater because I know a local movie theater was a perfect fit for its neighborhood, where I once lived.
The external appearance of the local cinema was in harmony with other buildings in the city. it had a cafeteria instead of a fast food shop and the number of seats was less but much more spacious than those of a cinema complex in a city. While living in the city, I often heard people with regular jobs say that they preferred the local theater to the ones in the city. those people would not like to hang out in a busy city in their free time, but they still wanted to have fun. the local theater provided a nice quiet mature pleasure to the residents.
The local movie theater was also the ideal place to take very young children. kids sometimes get nervous in a city movie theater being in an unfamiliar place and lots of teens and couples on drugs. it is true that the simple fact of being in a familiar area plays an important role in making very young children feel comfortable. Taking very young children to a city theater may be too much trouble for their parents, but if it’s in their neighborhood, parents will find it easier to do so.
As I mentioned first, if a new movie theater were to be built in my neighborhood, there would have to be a detailed discussion between the residents and the planner, but I think the theater would benefit a lot from the residents.
Item 29. Should people do things they don’t like?
In my primary education, my teacher always taught us to be honest, partially ourselves. however, our lives are full of regrets and compromises, we often need to do something we don’t enjoy.
Many people think that we should be true to ourselves, so we should choose what we enjoy the most, regardless of what others think. For example, if we don’t want to study anymore, we just give up and try to do what we really want, like being an artist or dancing. It makes no sense for us to continue studying if we have no talents or interest in it.
someone sees health as an excuse not to do anything they don’t enjoy. For a person who wants to be a teacher or an accountant, this occupation may not appeal to him for a few reasons. Every day you need to deal with numbers and calculators. he is stressed because he does not enjoy what he does. a few years later, maybe he will get some serious diseases or even so crazy. therefore, doing things we don’t want to is very dangerous.
However, although most of us do not like to study, we know that we can benefit from it. the most obvious is that we can get a high level of education and have a better career prospect. Perhaps many people will object to this point of view, especially during the economic downturn, but they should realize that there are some potential benefits that we have long forgotten about. that is, through study, your knowledge can be strengthened. furthermore, we will think that our knowledge is not enough when we have the opportunity to make use of it.
Despite the importance of health, self-discipline is very essential and that is why we cannot do what we want. otherwise, marriage between relatives, cloning of my murders, burglaries…everything bad you can think of can happen from time to time. these are all immoral and many other people will be effective if you do them.
Also, one’s interest in a thing may not exist when one was born. Participating in this activity, Yundi Li, a Chinese pianist, did not like to play the piano when he was little, but now he is an excellent and well-known pianist in the world and can develop interest. elementary school teachers teach us to be honest; it is true to look at a thing in different aspects. we will try to love what we are doing if we try to discover the beautiful things about it.
To conclude, everyone wants to do what they like the most, but for the above reasons, we must learn to live real life in a happier way.
item 30. do things we don’t like
Nowadays, some people think that people should sometimes do things they don’t like to do. In my opinion, this statement is true. In general, people tend to do things that they like to do. As a child, most people spend all their time playing things that they enjoy. children climb, play wrestling games and soccer; Girls play with their Barbie dolls or enjoy wearing their beautiful clothes. no parent would force children to do things they don’t like, because there is no need to. however, children may be the one exception who don’t do anything they don’t like. virtually even children, as they grow older, will have to go to school. In the eyes of children, this is obviously not such an interesting job as playing all day, so most of them do not like to go to school from the beginning. but their parents will force them to do so, because attending school is the formal way to get a systematic education and prepare well for a future career. Since no one can spend their whole life playing games, we should all do something we don’t like to do, like go to school. when one becomes an adult, he will find that there are more and more things he has to do, even if he does not enjoy it. Being an adult, one has a responsibility to his family and to the country. for example, one will have to get up early every day to go to his office, where there will be many things waiting for his attention. or you may have to take care of some business among your colleagues. Even if you’re doing a job you love, you can get frustrated by the boring trivia of your job. and to do one’s job well, one has no choice but to put up with and try to handle such trifles. it seems disappointing that sometimes you have to do things you don’t like. however, this does not mean that we can only endure things. on the contrary, we should always prepare ourselves to do things that we like to do, even though this may mean that we will have to do something that we do not like to do. In short, people should sometimes do things we don’t enjoy doing. but keep in mind that this is all to ensure that we can do better the things we enjoy.
Issue 31. Have the media paid too much attention to celebrities?
Nowadays, there are many types of media, such as television, newspapers, magazines. they all include various information. among them, the personal life of famous people is almost the highlight. do we need so much attention on those pubic figures and celebrities? I don’t think it should be this way for various reasons.
First of all, I don’t think their personal lives deserve so much attention. we have our lives that need us to be more dedicated. students should pay more attention to their study; adults need to concentrate more on their work; all members of the family should take care of each other. so I don’t think that clearly knowing the personal lives of public figures can help us with our own lives in the aspects mentioned above.
Secondly, policing public figures is also an interference for them. living under the care of members of society can cause many comforts for public figures. because they cannot have their privacy, which damages their lives and is also unfair to them. They are not free to go shopping, walk, meet friends in public as we usually do in free time and surely this circumscribes their private space.
Thirdly, the media gets excited about the private lives of celebrities and this can lead to a kind of social disease. All the media fall into a state of madness to get the information by all the means they can conceive that in some situations, it can cause tragedy and Diana’s princess is just one example.
Through the above arguments, I think you can agree with the conclusion that all of society, especially the various types of media, should not pay much attention to public figures. because doing so is not only advantageous to citizens, but also unfair to celebrities.
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