Recently, whether or not casinos should be allowed in Taiwan has become a controversial issue, which has triggered heated debated. While some individuals say Taiwan will gain numerous benefits with the establishment of casinos, others hold the perspective that allowing gambling will incur costs in the fields of society, crime and environment. Personally I am in favor of the latter view.
On the one hand, allowing gambling business is a good chance for a country to stimulate its economic. To begin with, government can utilize the tax income form these businesses to increase revenue, which will allow the government to improve social welfare services, the infrastructure sector and provide a sound education system. Moreover, more job opportunities might be provided by gambling industries, thus, the unemployment rate will decrease at the same time. Last but not least, casinos would be a great source of income to replace tourism during the winter months.
Seen from another angle, paying a price will be the consequence of legalizing casinos in Taiwan. Many believe that operating these businesses will create a culture of gambling. By this I mean that people are encouraged to gamble indirectly and some people may become addicted. As a result, the government would have to spend a fortune later to help these addicted gamblers kick their habit. Furthermore, legalizing gambling may leads to high crime rates and environmental degradation.
In general, there are advantages and disadvantages of building casinos. In my opinion, I think the government should deeply consider all conditions and the welfare of its citizen before legalizing gambling businesses in Taiwan.
10.28.2009
What are the disadvantages and advantages of international aid?
Everyday, we see a great deal of money being given to less developed countries. Yet, at the same time people ought to consider whether or not foreign aid is really needed for a country to be lifted out of poverty. In fact, there are both upsides and downsides of giving international support. In this essay I am going to present the merits and demerits.
On the one hand, foreign aid provides poor nations extra capital to finance their development. Infrastructure, education and living standards can be improved in these receiving countries so that citizens can have a better life. For example, good infrastructure leads to good transportation, sound education provides more knowledge and expertise, sufficient food helps a nation out of famine. Moreover, some international assistance comes for the sake of preventing people suffering from infectious disease such as Aids pandemic, Chikungunya fever… etc.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of foreign support. Firstly, those receiving countries may thereby rely on international aid and ask for more and more help. Furthermore, aid might encourage corruption to occur. Some precious resources may not go to those people who are truly in need of help, instead aid may be misused by some certain groups. Last but not least, foreign aid that is given for political purpose might lead to conflict between donor countries and recipients.
Overall, it is my belief that if international aid is based on giving long-term benefits and is well planned and orchestrated, it will bring more advantages than disadvantages.
On the one hand, foreign aid provides poor nations extra capital to finance their development. Infrastructure, education and living standards can be improved in these receiving countries so that citizens can have a better life. For example, good infrastructure leads to good transportation, sound education provides more knowledge and expertise, sufficient food helps a nation out of famine. Moreover, some international assistance comes for the sake of preventing people suffering from infectious disease such as Aids pandemic, Chikungunya fever… etc.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of foreign support. Firstly, those receiving countries may thereby rely on international aid and ask for more and more help. Furthermore, aid might encourage corruption to occur. Some precious resources may not go to those people who are truly in need of help, instead aid may be misused by some certain groups. Last but not least, foreign aid that is given for political purpose might lead to conflict between donor countries and recipients.
Overall, it is my belief that if international aid is based on giving long-term benefits and is well planned and orchestrated, it will bring more advantages than disadvantages.
10.24.2009
The best news I have ever received
Life has a tendency to be both bitter and sweet. One particularly sweet movement for me was when I received an offer from my dream university. It means I am going to be part of special community.
I have been accepted in to a university, with over one hundred years of history and an elegant and picturesque landscaped camps, it has a good reputation all around the world. As result of its excellent teaching it produces lots of high achievers in many fields every year. Because of this background it ranks in the top forty universities in the world as well as attracting more and more students who study hard to get in.
It will be an important step in my future career, because having this precious opportunity not only can allow me to access a great deal of teaching resources for this best university but also expose me to a diverse multi-culture learning environment.
I have been accepted in to a university, with over one hundred years of history and an elegant and picturesque landscaped camps, it has a good reputation all around the world. As result of its excellent teaching it produces lots of high achievers in many fields every year. Because of this background it ranks in the top forty universities in the world as well as attracting more and more students who study hard to get in.
It will be an important step in my future career, because having this precious opportunity not only can allow me to access a great deal of teaching resources for this best university but also expose me to a diverse multi-culture learning environment.
What makes a good student ?
Some people say learning doesn’t come easy, it takes lots of hard work. Indeed, I believe there are several essential qualities that define what a good student is.
First and most importantly is strong –self discipline, A good student doesn’t need anyone to force them to learn, since they can study unsupervised and are always eager to gain knowledge. For instance, they question everything they learn from their teachers or text books and they actively involve themselves in their study. As a teacher for them, just provide guidance and wisdom to help them along their path to knowledge.
Being a good student also requires being good at time management. They wisely use their time in everything. Especially, when studying they focus fully on their lessons, they do not just bum the midnight oil hoping to pass the next days’ test. Since they know getting adequate rest is a vital part of healthy learning.
Moreover, having a good and balanced social relationship is what a good student striving for. They use learning to get closer to people and tech each other. Learning makes a good student become humble instead of using their knowledge as a tool or power to show off to others.
First and most importantly is strong –self discipline, A good student doesn’t need anyone to force them to learn, since they can study unsupervised and are always eager to gain knowledge. For instance, they question everything they learn from their teachers or text books and they actively involve themselves in their study. As a teacher for them, just provide guidance and wisdom to help them along their path to knowledge.
Being a good student also requires being good at time management. They wisely use their time in everything. Especially, when studying they focus fully on their lessons, they do not just bum the midnight oil hoping to pass the next days’ test. Since they know getting adequate rest is a vital part of healthy learning.
Moreover, having a good and balanced social relationship is what a good student striving for. They use learning to get closer to people and tech each other. Learning makes a good student become humble instead of using their knowledge as a tool or power to show off to others.
Things you can not live in without
Life is such a complicated journey that people need do seek a good way to navigate it. There are lots of things people are looking for in order to be successful. What are the things that I can not live without are goal, relationship, money.
The most important aspect in my life is to have goal. If I lack it I think I would lose my way in life’s journey, since I would not be able to find any purpose in life. Once I have a goal I have the motivation to live my life meaningfully.
In terms of relationships,I could not image life would be living without them. Family, friends and colleagues, are part of my everyday life. We take care ad support each other, you learn from them, I think that is one of mission of life.
Also, I can not deny that money is a significant factor in lives. Having steady finances, not only can I do the thing I like without any worry, but I can also help and support other s. In other words, money allows people to become independent.
In conclusion, I know it is not easy to have all above, so I have to find a balance, the lost either means life is not complete.
The most important aspect in my life is to have goal. If I lack it I think I would lose my way in life’s journey, since I would not be able to find any purpose in life. Once I have a goal I have the motivation to live my life meaningfully.
In terms of relationships,I could not image life would be living without them. Family, friends and colleagues, are part of my everyday life. We take care ad support each other, you learn from them, I think that is one of mission of life.
Also, I can not deny that money is a significant factor in lives. Having steady finances, not only can I do the thing I like without any worry, but I can also help and support other s. In other words, money allows people to become independent.
In conclusion, I know it is not easy to have all above, so I have to find a balance, the lost either means life is not complete.
To buy a house or not buy a house, that is the question.
Most people dream of owning their own house. However, it is not a decision to be taken lightly. Despite the security of home ownership, I don’t desire to own my own home. Here are the reasons why.
The principal reason for my view is that owning a house is a long term commitment. As you have to tie up your income. It means you have no freedom to have good time. Those things such as traveling, studying or socializing become unattainable. Moreover, you have the stress form needing to work if you buy a house by taking out a mortgage. Specifically, Such as a long term loan forces you to work and you can not afford the consequence of losing your job, since you have the pressure of relying on your monthly salary to pay it. Even if the job makes you unsatisfied or makes you want to quit, you have no choice but to compromise and continue working. The final factor in making me not want to buy a house is the high cost of maintenance, For example, once you own your home, you have to spend plenty of money on decoration along with needless material goods for the sake that you want to make it complete.
Above all, it is my belief that buying a house at this moment is not a wise decision. Although owning a house might be a long term investment that forces you to save, the risk of losing value is far too high to contemplate.
The principal reason for my view is that owning a house is a long term commitment. As you have to tie up your income. It means you have no freedom to have good time. Those things such as traveling, studying or socializing become unattainable. Moreover, you have the stress form needing to work if you buy a house by taking out a mortgage. Specifically, Such as a long term loan forces you to work and you can not afford the consequence of losing your job, since you have the pressure of relying on your monthly salary to pay it. Even if the job makes you unsatisfied or makes you want to quit, you have no choice but to compromise and continue working. The final factor in making me not want to buy a house is the high cost of maintenance, For example, once you own your home, you have to spend plenty of money on decoration along with needless material goods for the sake that you want to make it complete.
Above all, it is my belief that buying a house at this moment is not a wise decision. Although owning a house might be a long term investment that forces you to save, the risk of losing value is far too high to contemplate.
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