考证热：
Nowadays, there is no consensus of opinions among people around us with respect to the viewpoint on certificates craze. Some people claim that it is meaningful and should be supported, while others maintain that it is meaningless and useless.
From my own perspective, many individuals argue that getting more certificates is useful not only because a majority of university graduates, who have to face fierce competition in such a tight job market, believe that holding various certificates will help prove their abilities to some extent but also because many employers and human resources managers, in today’s China, measure a person’s ability merely by diplomas and certificates.
On the contrary, that others consider that this phenomenon should not be encouraged mainly arises from the fact that they believe a certificate is not a symbol of one’s practical capability and the circumstances that many students running after more certificates can not concentrate on their major subjects.
Taking into account all these features above, we can draw a conclusion that participating in certificate examinations has its both advantages and disadvantages(此句可省略). As far as I am concerned, I am in favor of the latter opinion in that I feel practical ability is most important and even decisive in our actual work. As a consequence, we should focus on improving our comprehensive quality instead of getting a certificate of no practical value.
出国留学
Nowadays, there is no consensus of opinions among people around us with respect to the viewpoint on studying abroad. Some persons believe that studying abroad is meaningful and exciting while others feel that it is a waste of time, energy and money.
Many individuals take the attitude that studying in a foreign university is beneficial not only because these overseas students can improve their foreign language very quickly and are likely to get good jobs after they finish their studies but also because these students, in the foreign cultural background, will enjoy a completely new life style, which opens an amazing world to them and helps enrich their life experiences.
On the contrary, quite a few people argue that studying abroad also has its negative effects. For one thing, the overseas students, in order to help support themselves, have to find part-time jobs, because the cost of living in a foreign country is comparatively high. For another, a totally new environment with so many different social customs and behavioral habits may also be a barrier, which is very difficult to overcome, especially for some new comers.
As far as I am concerned, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But, for me, it is a big decision to go abroad and I should take everything into consideration beforehand, such as my financial conditions and ability to adapt to new surroundings. Personally, I choose to go abroad if I find it practical in the future.
中国人过洋节
Nowadays, there is no doubt that an increasing number of Chinese people are keen on celebrating some western festivals with the development of society and economy. A case in point is the Valentine’s Day, for most lovers give flowers and chocolate to each other.
There are many factors accounting for this phenomenon, but the following ones might be critical. First and foremost, many people, especially today’s young persons, tend to know more about western culture due to the reform and opening policy and owing to the improvement of our standard of living. As a consequence, they may be influenced by the foreign culture more or less. In addition, some merchants want to make more money, taking advantage of these foreign festivals, which are of no importance and value in Chinese history and tradition. Last but not least, some people, under growing work and study pressure, need to find joy and relax themselves in not just Chinese traditional festivals but foreign ones as well.
As far as I am concerned, some western festivals, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, are somehow meaningful and interesting to young persons. But while enjoying the atmosphere brought by those western customs, we must pay attention to keeping our own tradition and identity.