Writing Topic
Consider the following statement. People are
never satisfied with what they have. Do you agree or disagree with this
idea? Support your response by including specific reasons and examples.
☆ Let’s Think
1.
What is the difference between
the following two sentences? Which allows no exceptions?
a.
People are never satisfied with
what they have.
b.
People are not always satisfied
with what they have.
2.
Do you always buy a new model of
a product like iPhone whenever it comes out? Why/Why not?
3.
When you reach a goal, do you
stop challenging the next goal? Why/Why not?
☆ Hints for Points
Agree
1.
Greed is limitless.
-
People buy new clothes and
goods even though they are still not old.
-
When you have no friends, you imagine
just one friend would make your life bright, but when you get a friend, you
would want to make friends with different kinds of people.
2.
Desire for the better is in our
instinct.
-
Humans have evolved by
constantly challenging new goals.
-
You study hard and get a good
score. You feel happy, and then you try to get a much better score.
-
We instinctively keep improving
ourselves or our environment, because to stop trying means stop moving forward,
which is dangerous.
Disagree
1.
Through education, we learn to thank
for what we already have.
-
All major religions teach the
importance of feelings of gratitude and fulfillment, because greed is the
source of unhappiness. By giving up desire for what is not yours, you will be
free from pains.
-
Most people learn moderation at
some point in their lives through their culture or experiences.
2.
What most people want is very modest.
-
This world is made up of a few
extremely greedy people who have amassed the wealth which equals to the total wealth
of the bottom half of the population. However, most people do not care, as long
as they can lead a decent life, that is, having food on the table, having a job
they enjoy, being able to have rest and have fun on weekends, and being able to
have a family of their own. The greedy are anomaly.
☆ Sample Essay Structure
【Introduction】
【Point 1】
【Point 2】
【Counterargument-treatment】
【Conclusion】
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