foreign films In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the proportion of people who prefer watching foreign films. Personally, I believe that globalization and personal preference are mainly responsible for this trend. Governments, as well as individuals, should take measures to combat this situation. On one hand, globalization boosts the interaction and communication among countries in all aspects of culture. For example, in the past decades, China has had great access to all sorts of films as a result of opening a door to the world. The films from America and Europe has gained immense popularity among Chinese people, in particular youngsters, since these films are catchy and tend to cater for the audiences. On the other hand, local films' unpopularity is linked in part to their predictable plots and outdated representation of traditions, which discourages individuals to have an urge to watch. To some extent, domestic films express the culture, tradition and history of a country. Some traditional films connect us to the past and form a part of cultural identity. It would be a pity if foreign films became so predominant that local films disappeared. Governments should protect and preserve them, with investing much more in film industry, encouraging innovation and limiting imported films. Meanwhile, individuals are able to make an effort to contribute our bit to promoting the development of local films. In conclusion, although foreign films bring us numerous benefits, local films have their distinctive features. They should be highly valued and effectively protected in order to remain the diversity of culture.

tv programs In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of violent crimes in the world, especially in the developing countries. The worrying trend is linked in part to large amounts of violence in films and on television. In order to combat this situation, I personally believe that various measures should be taken rather than simply controlling it through governments’ hands. It is true that governments play an important role in media management. Governments can impose laws and regulations on movies and television programs, making film sectors or television stations reduce all sorts of violent and offensive images such as bloodshed, robbery and rape. For example, films and television programs need to be censored by the official before they are publicly displayed. However, it is far from being enough to just depend on the government. Firstly, there are hidden motives to commit a crime. The most important thing, therefore, is to find out the reason why criminals tend to offend, and then take well-targeted steps. Secondly, it takes plenty of time and money to regulate these media, especially during a time of recession, which poses an extra burden on the society. Finally, individuals should minimize the exposure to a wide variety of violent images. There are numerous meaningful and valuable films and programs we can choose to watch, which would significantly enhance our emotional well-being and enrich our cultural lives. In conclusion, although governments play their part in lowering the crime rates, individuals tend to shoulder greater responsibility when facing widespread violence in the media and preventing themselves from becoming offenders.

celebration parties In recent years, there has been an increase in the amount of money spent on all sorts of celebrations such as wedding and birthday parties. Some people think it is essential, individually and collectively, while others think it is not worthwhile. On one hand, celebrating a wide variety of events brings us happiness and makes our life memorable. First of all, birthday and wedding are important events of personal life. For example, I still feel excited and happy when I recall the scene of my wedding, which witnessed the love between my wife and me. In addition, a country also needs some common things which all citizens can have together. To some extent, the celebrations, such as traditional festival, national day, are the symbols of our culture, custom, tradition. On the other hand, spending large amounts of money on celebrations is not a good option. Firstly, spending less money doesn’t mean that a satisfying and meaningful celebration cannot be accomplished. Some little things, such as playing with kids, eating a family dinner, totally make a birthday party enjoyable and unique. Secondly, high expenditure encourages the consumer culture, making individuals pay much more attention to forms rather than functions. Finally, limited resources do not allow us to do whatever we want, money, therefore, needs to be allocated properly. In conclusion, although birthday and wedding mean a lot to us, it is not worthwhile that large amounts of money are spent on parties because money should be spent on other valuable things such as education and medicine.

financial aid Although much progress has been made in the lifting the poor out of poverty, the number of the poor still remains large. There are various ways to help poor countries, such as financial aid, military aid and human expertise. Personally, I believe that financial aid is the most effective way to help them. Admittedly, financial aid cannot eradicate the poverty alone and needs work with other types of aids together to alleviate the poverty. For example, the untied union sent arm forces to some African countries, helping them end the civil war and stay peaceful. Furthermore, a large variety of experts, such as consultants, engineers and scientists, are sent to these countries, helping them develop the economy and promote people’s living standard. However, admitting that financial aid is not the only way to solve the poverty does not mean that it cannot be used to help the poor countries. Instead, it plays a central role in lifting the poor out of poverty. With the financial aids, the poor countries can build factories and public transportations, therefore, have the ability to create wealth by themselves rather than simply living on the aids. In addition, the effect of financial aid is weakened as the money is often not used in the right way like corruption. In conclusion, although financial aid is not perfect, it is more of importance in helping the poor countries, compared with other types of aid. Developed countries should not only give aid, but also make sure it gets used properly.

public servant In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of youngsters who work as public servant in government. It is true that public servant is popular and suitable for some young people. I believe that the youth should choose jobs in terms of their qualifications and preferences, rather than simply pursuing the popular jobs. On the one hand, some people’s pursuit for public servant is due to the belief that working in government means stable, decent as well as powerful. For example, in china, young adults who serve as public servant have more opportunities to carve out a successful career than their counterparts, making the position engaging and desirable. Furthermore, once a person becomes a leader, he or she will embrace almost everything including money, power and social status. On the other hand, it is not suitable for every young people for various reasons. Firstly, working in government does not mean success and happiness. Instead, many public servants have been struggling for their dreams to be a leader as a result of fierce competition, therefore, unsatisfied with their life. Secondly, more and more young people holding the position in government will have a negative impact on the society because they prefer to climbing the ladder quickly rather than serving for people better. Finally, there are a large variety of satisfying jobs, such as teacher, doctor, scientist, which offers the young opportunities to succeed. In conclusion, although public servant is a decent job for the young, it is not the only career path to fulfillment. Everyone has a chance to succeed through hard working, regardless of profession.

paying tax In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of the tax paid to the state. While earning salaries is increasingly challenging, especially during the recession time, I believe it is necessary to spend part of our salaries on the tax and make a contribution to the country. It is understandable that some people argue that tax should be cancelled so that they can possess all the money they earn. On the one hand, they work so hard that they are reluctant to pay the tax which tends to be a burden for the majority of families. On the other hand, some citizens are completely dependent on the state benefits, which discourage them to make more of a effort to work and live a good life. However, everyone is social as well as individual. Firstly, paying tax is a kind of helping others. If you don’t help others, then there is no one who will help you when you are in trouble. Secondly, paying tax does help yourselves as well as others. For example, taxes are used to develop all sorts of public services, such as education, transportation and hospitals, which are beneficial to everyone in the state. Finally, paying tax is an effective way to bridge the gap between rich and poor, making society more harmonized. In conclusion, it is true that money means a lot to everyone, but individuals should take responsibility for the development of the community, lifting the poor out of poverty and making everyone lead a good quality life.

space exploration In recent years, an increased number of scientists are engaged in space exploration, striving to discover and expand to new space. Some people think that it should be stopped as it has wasted numerous resources. However, I hardly agree with this statement. It is understandable that some people argue that space exploration is not worthwhile because it costs large amounts of money which can be spent on other necessities such as transportation and education, rather than wasting on exploring the space. Admittedly, such discovery consumes a plenty of time, energy and wealth, with a potential risk that the studies involved may fail and have no positive result. However, the investment is worth because of various advantages. Firstly, our living conditions can be dramatically improved through it. For example, over the past decades, a variety of satellites has been launched, which play an important role in positioning, weather forecasting, time adjusting, etc. Secondly, space exploration makes a great contribution to the development of science and technology, which would slow down without these drives. Finally, new discoveries can help people build up their confidence in such a way that they tend to do everything which they imagine. It is space exploration that makes it come true to walk on the moon. In conclusion, the disadvantages of space exploration are significantly outweighed by its advantages. I believe that more money should be spent to accelerate the exploration of new space, meeting the increasing consumption requirements of people on earth.

what's the best meida? It is true that there are many types of media that provide large amounts of news for us on a daily basis. Every medium, including newspapers, radio, TV and the internet, has both advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I believe that the internet is the best one of these mediums. Admittedly, traditional forms of media have their own distinctive features. For example, it is low cost and convenience that keep newspapers, one of the oldest mediums, playing a key role in spreading news even in the information era. Radio provides us more opportunities to feel and imagine things only by voice without the distraction of image. Compared with these two media, television news is a bigger advance from newspapers and radio news, allowing the viewer to see events in moving pictures and even at the moment of occurrence. However, the internet not only has all these advantages but also some which traditional forms of media do not have. Firstly, accessing information becomes more convenient and faster as a result of numerous websites, which is boosted by search engines like google and baidu. Secondly, the internet is so interactive that we can communicate with anyone whenever we need rather than receive information, with acquiring information more effectively and efficiently. Finally, the advent of the internet leads to many new lifestyles. Online retailing sites allow goods to be bought with the click of a mouse at home, accompanied by online dating sites fostering meaningful relationships for many a lonely heart. In conclusion, although traditional media still make a contribution to spreading news, the internet brings us some unique benefits that change our life in a way unimaginable a few decades ago. By that I mean that these media are not mutually exclusive. Instead, they work together, giving us more options to touch the world.

My favorite sport My favorite sport is playing badminton. There are four reasons why I like it. Firstly, I can improve my health through playing it. I play it about 2 times every week. It makes me feel energetic everyday. Secondly, I enjoy the feeling that badminton flies in the air. I can change the movement direction of badminton without much effort and make opponent lose it. Thirdly, I can make many friends when I play badminton. I often play it with many kinds of persons. We can improve our skills with exercises. Also we talk about many interesting things when we have an break. Finally, playing badminton is not as intense as other sports such as basketball and soccer. It lessens the possibility of being hurt. So If you like playing badminton, please feel free to contact me. I think we can exchange experiences and make friends.