07年专八作文范文经济差异与友谊
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Financial Disparity and Friendship
People have long been dominated by a fixed notion that friendship rests more largely on economic status shared by friends than anything else. They believe that financial disparity will definitely affect friendship. Indeed, “Birds of a feather flock together.”Unfortunately, this notion of friendship cannot always apply. The possible truth is that, in a harmonious universe, birds of different feathers can and should be flying together. Therefore, one is sure to have friends from different economic backgrounds, and true friendship transcends financial differences. It embraces the quality of being genuine, lasting and productive.
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To begin with, true friendship should be genuine.Genuine friendship does not assume the commonly held view that financial equality can nurture a harmonious relationship between friends.Karl Marx and Engels, two great German thinkers, have provided anundisputable example in this regard. They came from totally different families, the former being financially disadvantaged while the latter being a son of wealthy capitalist. However, unlike table friends who might value various material comforts, they developed genuine friendship that helped refuel the two great minds. Together, they contributed to the treasure of human thoughts that has exerted the greatest impact on the course of history. Their example is educational in that their life-long friendship shows unmistakably that money counts least in true friendship.
First of all,true and lasting friendship is built on common values, pursuits,or hobbies rather than similar incomes. Friends are those who agree with your life views and stick to the same principles, those who encourage you when you lack confidence in meeting challenges and pursuing your dream, or those who share your interests and appreciate your tastes. Indeed, what strengthens the emotional bonds between you and your pals is not the same amount of wealthbut spiritual commonalities. Of course, with similar financial backgrounds, you will probably know better about each other's life style, but the difference in this aspect will not matter if you are mutually appreciated,needed and trusted. The friendship betweenMarx and Engels—the two German revolutionists—is a case in point. The former was often in debt while the latter was well-off;yet the same socialist dream drew them together and made them forever friends.
Financial Disparity:Not a Barrier for Friendship
With the development of market economy in China arise the income gaps between people working in different fields ; some earn good money;some make ends meet(收支相抵);some others live on narrow means. On top of many social problems this financial disparity may cause, there is a claim that it affects friendship. The assumption seems reasonable, but we may find it does not really hold water(站得住脚)by taking a close look into the subject.
As Bacon wrote, “We die as often as we lose a friend.” Few could live a rich, abundant and eager life without friends. Making friends and maintaining lasting friendship are an indispensable part of a successful and happy existence. If we consider what makes a good friend, money is the least concern. While we live, let us make friends.
Some people think that financial disparity affects friendship. What do you think? Write an essay of about 400 words.
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Last but not least, true friendship should be productive. Of course, no one could deny the fact that in seeking friendship, one has some personal concerns like enjoying the company of friends, wining and dining, etc. Butthe best way to perpetuate good friendship is certainly to make it productive. During theChinese Cultural Revolution, my uncle met some intellectuals, who suffered from political persecution and lived in sheer poverty. Rather than look down upon or shun them, my uncle treated them as equal and made them his life-long friends. Together they started their own business when China implemented the opening-up policy some 10 years ago.Through fair and foul(在任何情况下), and above all their joined efforts, they finally turned their concern into one of China 500. And today their relationship is more solid than ever before.