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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 honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

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Given the power and influence of the super-rich, it might seem as if social status and material possessions are the new symbol of personal worth, but in everyday life I don’t think
this
 is true. It is apparent that most celebrities today are admired and envied solely for their material worth and possession in various social hierarchies. Many of these people are known to turn their backs on friends, cheat on their spouses and spend their evenings in over-indulging in alcohol and/or drugs. Things like owning a mansion, driving an expensive car and getting into A-list parties exalted above
old-fashion
 values. Ultimately, though, it is the many readers of gossip magazines and celebrity blogs who reinforce these ideas.
Nevertheless
, I do believe that in their day to day lives most people still believe in values
such
 as honour, kindness and trust. In some way most of us want to form loving families, raise our children to be good citizens, stand up for the downtrodden and protect our communities from harm. We still form friendships, romances and business partnerships based on
old-fashion
 criteria. When our trust is abused or we are unfairly treated, we see that as a major violation of our relationship and we judge the wrongdoer
accordingly
. In conclusion, I believe there is some truth to the notion that status and possessions have super-seeded
old-fashion
 values as a measure of a person’s worth. Looking beyond the tabloids,
however
, it is apparent that most ordinary people have still preserved and
old-fashion
 conscience.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Social status
  • Material possessions
  • Old-fashioned values
  • Honour
  • Kindness
  • Trust
  • Judged
  • Importance
  • Traditional
  • Reflection
  • Achievements
  • Hard work
  • Disregarded
  • Well-balanced
  • Meaningful
  • Cultural norms
  • Societal norms
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