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Some people believe that individuals who earn a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that the individuals who contribute to the society (such as scientists or teachers) are the most successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#people #individuals #money #society #scientists #teachers
Nature
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The nature
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 of
success
 has always been
is
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 a point of contention.
People
 argue whether it is determined by financial gains or by giving to the community. To my mind,
success
 should be measured by one’s contribution to the
society
 and long-term effects of our activity. It is easy to see why for some
people
 wealth equals
success
.
First
 of all,
such
 basic needs as good housing or healthy food cannot be met without money.
Moreover
, not everywhere
such
 essential governmental services as good healthcare or safety are affordable to everyone, unless you earn more than average wages.
Besides
, finances give
people
opportunity
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the opportunity
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 to travel, see other countries and explore other cultures, which is considered by many one of the greatest joys of life. From
this
 point of
view
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success
 equals comfortable and enjoyable life.
On the other
hand
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 if we can regard living in a safe and prosperous
society
 as an integral part of
success
.
Such
community
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a community
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 is impossible to build without
people
 who make it better.
For example
, a scientist who finds a cure for a disease becomes a
savior
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saviour
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 of many lives and
thus
 can be considered successful. A businessman, who cares not only about personal wealth but
also
 about giving to his community, can become a very influential person.
Consequences
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The consequences
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 of
such
 actions have long term effect because they touch on more than one individual and can influence whole mankind. To conclude, I disagree that only material criteria determine
success
. In my opinion well-being of the
society
 should be taken into account when looking at someone’s achievements. With
such
approach
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 contributing to
the
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apply
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society
 can become a measure of
success
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • financial prosperity
  • capitalizing
  • luxury travel
  • exclusive experiences
  • contributions to society
  • humanitarian workers
  • lasting impact
  • highly subjective
  • cultural, societal, and personal values
  • comfort and security
  • deeper personal satisfaction
  • holistic understanding
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