It is reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.
People are explorers by nature and space has always attracted them. But is it wise to spend so much money on space exploration projects when we have so many problems on Earth?
In my opinion, space exploration is very important to mankind. Firstly, satellites are used for radio, television, and other electronic communication. Satellite television provides us with a great number of channels, mobile phones facilitate communication, GPS that uses radio signals from satellites can show you your exact position on the Earth. Secondly, thanks to space equipment we can learn the weather forecast and predict different cataclysms. What is more, people have always dreamed of reaching other planets and finding other forms of life. So I think that the more money is spent on space exploration projects, the more people learn about the universe and their own planet.
On the other hand, a lot of people say that it is better to solve the problems on Earth first of all. Unfortunately, we face a great number of problems nowadays: environmental pollution, the greenhouse effect, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, overpopulation and many others. People pollute lakes, rivers, seas and oceans. They destroy forests, kill rare animals, pick up herbs and flowers, envenom soil and make the air foul. The world's population increases faster than the food supply. Each year millions of deaths occur from starvation, especially in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
To conclude, I think we must solve problems on Earth first. To my mind, people can do without satellite television, but they will hardly be able to live without food, clean drinking water, fresh air or electricity.
Some people approve of multiculturalism. However, others have a negative attitude to it.
The modern world can be called multicultural due to racial, cultural and ethnic diversity. Through the process of globalization and immigration modern society has become a mixture of different nations and cultures. However, different people have different attitude to multiculturalism.
Personally, I believe that multiculturalism supports the ideals of a democratic society in which every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. It leads to understanding, friendship and respect among racial and ethnic groups. All people are equal which enables them to participate fully in the social, cultural, economic and political life irrespective of their race, religion, colour of skin or origin. What is more, thanks to multiculturalism we can enjoy foreign goods, food, music, ideas, technologies and practices. To my mind, the positive attitude to multiculturalism plays a very important role in the fight against all forms of extremist action.
But unfortunately, some people have a negative attitude to multiculturalism as they believe that it erodes social stability. People's prejudices and fears may lead to racial discrimination, social conflicts and violence. I strongly feel that it is wrong to think that one's own race or ethnic group is more important than others and that its culture is superior to the culture of other groups.
To conclude, people should be understanding and tolerant of multiculturalism because it helps us create a united and harmonious society where every member enjoys equal rights.
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Our grandparents say their way of life was much more secure. However, young people have more life opportunities nowadays.
A lot of elderly people like talking about good old days and they often say that life in the past was much better than life today. But is it really so?
Personally, I think that modern life is more satisfying than the life in the past. Firstly, nowadays there are different technical devices that make our lives easier and save our time. Every day we use computers, laptops, i-Pods, digital tape recorders, GPS navigation systems and so on. The mobile phone and the Internet have made communication much easier. Secondly, travelling has become faster and more convenient. Thirdly, young people have more opportunities to receive good education and to find a well-paid job nowadays. In any city there are a lot of educational establishments and a great number of firms which need qualified specialists. Besides, there is a wide choice of entertainment in a big city.
However, modern life is full of dangers. The Internet causes addiction and the loss of social interaction. Technical progress harms the environment. People suffer from acid rains, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, the extinction of rare animals and plants and other calamities. Overpopulation is another reason for environmental problems as the more people there are on Earth, the more they pollute. Thousands of people are infected with AIDS and other incurable diseases every day. What is more, modern life is full of stress.
To sum up, modern life has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it is eventful and it gives us more life opportunities. On the other hand, it is rather dangerous and full of problems. Anyway, I prefer the excitement of the present.
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Everybody knows that smoking is dangerous and it must be banned. However, more and more people smoke today.
It is not a secret that smoking ruins people's health. However, statistics show that millions of men, women, teenagers and even children practice smoking.
I have always wondered what makes people light up a cigarette. Smoking is extremely dangerous. Nicotine is a drug that causes addiction like heroin. Smoking causes a lot of serious diseases such as many forms of cancer, heart attacks, asthma, bronchitis and many others. People who smoke have yellow teeth, bad breath, dry skin and premature wrinkles. What is more, smokers do harm to the health of those people who surround them.
But in spite of all warnings, people continue smoking. Some of them say that they like the taste or smell of cigarettes or because it helps them steady their nerves and think. Others say that it helps them make friends and feel relaxed in a company of smoking people. For many children and teenagers smoking is the first step out of childhood. But I strongly feel that it is silly to begin smoking in order to show off.
To sum up, smoking shortens people's lives. That is why there must be more restrictions, bans and anti-smoking advertising in every country. Smoking must be banned in public places, including offices, restaurants, bars and night clubs.
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