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A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

#person’s #status #possessions #values #honor #kindness #trust
In the light of technological development and modern society, human
are becoming
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is becoming
 more and more practical.
As a result
, the public
remain
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remains
 divided on how to measure a person’s quality. Some people believe that today
such
 thing is likely to be judged by realistic achievements,
instead
 of personalities. While
this
 may be true to some extent, I would argue that there is a more optimal approach. It is understandable why people advocate appreciating one’s worth based on power and wealth. The key rationale is that in
this
 highly competing world, a person has to be talented and becomes one of the elite few to gain social status and richness.
However
,
this
 judgement is flawed. Because it may encourage
emotionless
 lifestyles, which has
negative bearing
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a negative bearing
 on moral aspects of society. Above-mentioned approach aside, I strongly believe that a person’s personality has to be taken into consideration. As
such
 values have their deep roots in a nation’s culture and have even contributed to
it’s
of a thing, of it; possessive form of "it"
its
 history.
In addition
, these personal
qualitites
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
qualities
 are the foundation of trust and share in human’s daily life. My hometown perfectly
examplifies
be characteristic of
exemplifies
this
 situation. It is just a
transquil
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
tranquil
 small town on the outskirts of Hanoi, where the economics is not so developed. As people are not busy chasing practical value, the
neighbors
a person who lives (or is located) near another
neighbours
 live in harmony together, which is definitely not seen frequently in the city central. In conclusion, while judging a person based on his measurable achievements is partly valid, I am of the opinion that his personality should
also
 be regarded as
key value
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the key value
a key value
key values
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Materialism
  • Social status
  • Old-fashioned values
  • Honor
  • Kindness
  • Integrity
  • Consumerism
  • Superficiality
  • Ephemeral
  • Philanthropy
  • Prosperity
  • Altruism
  • Narcissism
  • Humility
  • Empathy
  • Ethics
  • Moral compass
  • Minimalist
  • Contentment
  • Material possessions
  • Status symbol
  • Wealth disparity
  • Moral bankruptcy
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