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years old to take the latter which is in accordance with与...一致 their unique characteristics.
First, compared with physical activities, intellectual ones become more urgent and important. Since the young generation full of energy are at their highest points to learn and explore, there is no doubt that they should make full use of their golden age to enrich knowledge, cultivate their mind, broaden their vision, and develop their tastes. Thus, they will be more creative and contributive to the society as they set out to开始 their own careers.
Second, intellectual activities are more helpful for the young people to contact with their surroundings, of both the past and the present. For example, through reading one can learn about the wisdom and philosophy held by great figures in history, which may guide him to lead a more intelligent way of life. Watching films or listeniing to music can help a person grasp the contemporary当代的 cultural tendency and accordingly因此, 从而 keep pace with the fast-developing world. It is obvious that simple physical exercises cannot achieve all of these.
Of course, I want to make it clear that I don't mean physical activities are less helpful to life than intellectual ones. People should have their own choices on the basis of their different life styles, characters, hobbies and health. Yet, for the young people of my age, I suppose the latter will be more practical and meaningful.
Take more intellectual activities when you are young, which will benefit you for your whole life.
Is Originality Important in Language Learning2008年06月25日 星期三 01:12 P.M.Is Originality Important in Language Learning
In my opinion, originality创意, 新奇is not important in language learning. The reason why I think so is that language learning does not need originality as a vital condition条件.
Originality is less important to an English learner. A case in point恰当的例子 is in pronunciation. Every English learner has to spend a long and boring period of time on a large amount of大量 training of pronunciation. During those days, what students do is to try their best to imitate teacher's pronunciations about English words and make the sound of them, and then repeat them time by time. To an English learner, the experience is of great use很有用 to improve his pronunciation. From this case we can see clearly the great importance of imitation or repetition rather than originality or creativity in the beginning of language learning.
Originality refers to creativity which amounts to changes, but there are many formed rules which cannot be changed in language, such as grammatical rules. We cannot create a new grammatical rule. It is the same that we cannot speak or write a
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language at will随意, 任意. If one who speaks English wants to make the other peopler understand him, he must speak it according to English grammar; otherwise nobody would understand him. Therefore, there is no originality in grammar learning of language.
I do not think originality is important in language learning. It does not follow that originality is useless. It is when one masters a language and learns to use it that originality could give him a great beneficial help.
Universality or Diversity2008年06月25日 星期三 01:33 P.M.At present many people think that one language should be used as the universal language世界语, but others think that by doing so the cultures of different nations will be lost.
Universality or Diversity
With the development of globalization, there are an increasing number of scholars these days who hold the opinion that we need a common language共同语 to be spoken by all the people in the world. However, other scholars are afraid that this will weaken other languages and cultures at the same time. As for me, I am not in favor of the viewpoint that one language should replace others as the universal one.
Nowadays it is universally acknowledged公认的 that language is not only a tool of communication but also a kind of art. Each language, no matter what kind of language it is, has its unique pronunciation, grammar and expressions, which contribute to the diversity多样性 of the world. Therefore, if the diverse languages are diminished, our world will become less colorful.
We can say that language is part of culture, and plays a considerably相当地 important role in culture. Indeed, some social scientists consider it the keystone重点, 要旨 of culture. Without language, so the argument goes, culture would not be possible. On the other hand, language is influenced and shaped by culture; it reflects culture. In the broadest sense, language is the symbolic representation of a people, and it comprises包含, 由...组成 their historical and cultural backgrounds as well as their approach to life and their ways of living and thinking. Cultures differ from one another, and each culture is unique. There is no denying that it will be a disaster for us to see the world's diverse cultures disappear one by one.
When all the factors are examined, we may safely确实地 come to the conclusion that although we are convinced that确信,承认, no matter what our career choice职业选择 is, a command of foreign languages is an important skill to acquire, yet we should protect our own language, the carrier of our culture.
Old People Should Not be Forced by Law to Retire2008年06月25日 星期三 01:53 P.M.Some people think that old people should not be forced by law to retire at the age of 55~60 if they wish to continue working. Do you agree or disagree?
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Old People Should Not be Forced by Law to Retire
There has long been a debate about whether old people should be forced to retire from work at the age of 55 or 60, regardless of不管, 不顾 their own wishes. People in favor of this say that old people, having worked for over thirty years, should not go on working, because physically they are not as strong, healthy and energetic as they used to be, and mentally they are not able to endure the same pressure of having to work to earn a living as young people are. Personally, I do not agree with this point of view for the following reasons:
First, it seems to me that no one should be forced to change his/her lifestyle unless he/she has committed a crime犯罪. People, whether they are old or young, should have the right to decide their own way of life. Just as young people can choose to stop working and enjoy their leisure time as long as they can make ends meet, old people should also be allowed to continue working, provided that they are still qualified for their jobs.
Second, there are many jobs that are especially suitable for old people, such as jobs that call for more experience and wisdom than physical power. With their rich experience in both work and life, many old people would make good consultants, instructors, coaches, doctors and psychologists, to mention only a few.
Last but not least, some old people do not go on working simply for economic reasons. It seems to them that there is more to work than just making money. They simply enjoy working as an indispensable不可缺少的 part of their lives. Some of them even develop various mental and physical problems after retiring from work, and it seems that the best way to keep them in good healthe and high spirits is to allow them to keep working.
All in all总而言之, I believe that not only should old people's physical conditions be taken into consideration but also their psychological needs should be respected. Therefore, letting them do whatever they are fond and capable of doing will make them much happier than forcing them to stay isolated from society and endure loneliness in their twilight 黄昏的 years.
What Is the Most Appealing Feature of a Job?2008年06月25日 星期三 02:24 P.M.Some people believe that a high salary is the most important feature of a job while others think that job satisfaction is more important.……
What Is the Most Appealing Feature of a Job?
What is the most appealing吸引人的 feature of a job? Some people claim that it is a high salary that makes a job appealing. Others believe that job satisfaction or being useful to society is more important. In my opinion, although a high wage is by no means决不 unimportant, job satisfaction has priority.
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For a start, compared with sheer money, the satisfaction and pleasure one derives from得自, 由来 his or her work are much more fulfilling and long lasting. Almost every kind of job can provide people with money to sustain维持 their daily lives, that is, to meet their physical needs. However, only a few careers can supply people with a sense of satisfaction and satiate their psychological demands. It is this very sense of gratification满意, not the money, that makes people feel confident, happy and optimistic. To lead a quality life, a person should attach more emphasis to job satisfaction than the salary of the job brings.
At the same time, focusing too much on the salary will jeopardize危害 a person's career prospects. Taking a high salary as a career goal can restrain抑制 one's initiative主动, suffocate使窒息 one's creativity and hamper妨碍 one's future development, because all that is involved is earning a living. However, a person who resolves决心 to seek pleasure and satisfaction in his or her work will go all out全力以赴 to tap his or her potential for career advancement with the utmost enthusiasm. In this sense, job satisfaction is a more powerful driving force驱动力 for a person than money.
Lastly, a high salary leads only to the gratification of one's personal needs, while being useful to society coincides with与...相符 the public interests. If a person regards contributing to the common good as the most important feature of a job, that person will make the utmost efforts to provide the best service for society, benefiting both the public and the individual.
Therefore, from the above analysis we can conclude that although a high salary is a very important feature of an appealing job, job satisfaction is of far more significance for an employee.
Personal Appearance: Looks Really Count2008年06月25日 星期三 02:37 P.M.Looks are not everything, the saying goes.……
Personal Appearance: Looks Really Count
There is a heated discussion on whether or not one's personal appearance should count in our daily life. Some will say looks are not everything, and beauty is but skin deep; others will not agree. They hold the opinion that good personal appearance will leave good impression on people, and beauty will make people pleasant. On this issue, my opinion is that personal appearance should count in our daily life.
In job-hunting求职 personal appearance is especially important. A good personal appearance will make the interviewer feel pleasant and have a good impression of the interviewee. To some jobs such as public relation associator, model, movie star, a beaufiful face is essential. In those jobs, homely faces不好看的：缺乏
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吸引力的 will make people sick.
Personal appearance is also important in looking for a partner in marriage. When a girl in introduced to a boy by a go-between, the girl's beautiful face will to a great extent make the boy a prospective seeker; on the other hand, the boy will leave the girl alone after the meeting if the girl is ugly. Perhaps, this is the reason why boys and girls will try their best to make themselves have a good appearance before this kind of meeting.
Personal appearance also plays an active role in many other aspects. From these we can conclude that in our daily life, personal appearance really counts.
SENDING TEENAGERS TO STUDY ABROAD: GOOD OR BAD?2008年06月25日 星期三 11:11 P.M.Nowadays more and more parents send their teenage children to study abroad. This has drawn public attention. Some people believe it is good for the cildren while others are worried about the development of these teenagers.
SENDING TEENAGERS TO STUDY ABROAD: GOOD OR BAD?
Over the past few years, more and more Chinese parents have been sending their children abroad, believing the experience of studying abroad will pave the way for their children's future success. Even now, this rush continues and has become very widespread. This phenomenon has drawn public attention, with people standing on both sides. It is my contention论点 that sending teenagers abroad without proper preparation may do more harm than good to their development.
First of all, these teenagers may have difficulty adapting to the new environment which might be totally different from the homeland they are used to living in. Therefore, they will probably experience the so-called \shock\They may dislike the food, be unable to follow the teachers's teaching method, or have problems dealing with people around them. As a result, they may find nothing goes well at the beginning and feel lonely and frustrated. If these teenagers are not well prepared psychologically, their character will probably be severely affected.
Moreover, for these youngsters'年青人, 少年 language can be a great barrier, which may cause difficulty in both their daily life and their studies. As most of them have just graduated from middle schools when going abroad, their command of the foreign language is ususlly inadequate for living and studying in a foreign country. Consequently, they may find it hard to follow the teacher's instructions and feel at a loss困惑 as to how to use the library and how to rent an apartment. The pressure of study and stress of life may make them feel anxious and upset, which may in turn affect their academic development(学生)知识的发展, 学术水准的提高.
In conclusion, teenagers studying abroad will probably have an extremely
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