most, wherever they live. Some people believe that charity organizations would better concentrate on people in their own countries instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Concern about humanitarian assistance has been heightened in recent years. Although it illustrates a moral ideal of mankind, many people who hold opposing views think that the welfare of fellow citizens is the priority. International aid has its weaknesses but its importance should not be denied.
The main reason why international donation agencies should view international aid from a global perspective is that their funds can help the citizensrecipient countries to combat poverty, disease and inequality. We should first
recognize that citizens of developing countries are in desperate need of aid, because they are susceptible to natural or man-made disasters such as wars. In those war-torn or poverty-stricken countries, where resources are scanty, there is a high demand for food, medicine tents and shelters. In addition, humanitarian
action can restore some of their basic rights, such as the right to receive education. This is also consistent with the universal principle of supporting vulnerable populationsinternational volunteersto those needy people.
. Those who cannot
provide financial support
can work as
,
of those
and deliver services, such as training and medical service
Despite the heightened importance of international aid, people have discovered
that it is not likely to ensure the impartial and equitable distribution of the aid. Local authorities
or not-for-profit
organizations
can be compassionate and
altruistic but they may also use resources to satisfy their personal interests. Since it is difficult for donors to investigate whether their funds are mishandled, they are willing to choose beneficiaries locally. They are willing to witness how
their donation improves beneficiaries’living standards. In view of this fact, humanitarian agencies and charity organizations should
take steps to increase
transparency so as to convince donors that beneficiaries can receive donations in due course.
To summarize, we should who are affected
realize the implications of international aid
poverty
and misfortunes.
to those Provided that
by disasters,
resources are used appropriately, humanitarian aid can fulfill its mission.
In some countries, it is possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
As the world is increasingly globalized, the exchange of commodities across the border is proceeding at an astounding rate. It has sparked controversy whether the increase in imports has adverse impacts. From my point of view, this
over
practice’s advantages outweigh its disadvantages.
Importing goods can yield a number of benefits. The first benefit is that despite the high cost of transportation, imports are competitively
main reason is that
the countries that export these goods normally have technology and professional knowledge to ensure the goods’quality and affordability.
For example, China
specializes in the production of textile products so China-made textile products are cheaper than local counterparts imported intensified
goods have challenged competition,
in many parts of the world. Besides, domestic
manufactures’dominance and
to
thereby lowering product prices. It is beneficial
It is worth noting
domestic customers, because the cost of living will decline.
that food products imported from overseas can alleviate the food shortage caused by abnormal weather. This advantage is more pronounced in cold regions than intemperate regions.
On the other hand, the downside of importing goods is that the excessive reliance on imports is likely to lead to the underdevelopment of some domestic industries. For instance, many countries import computers, resulting in domestic manufactures’bankruptcy. self-contained
This is detrimental
to the development
of a
economy. In addition, transportation may create considerable
pollution, especially when it involves air freight.
It is therefore reasonable to think that the advantages of importing Although customers are able to
commodities should be accepted with caution.
acquire commodities at lower cost, countries also need to pay attention to the development of their respective industries.
Some people think cheap air travel brings us benefits while others believe non-essential flights should be cut in order to reduce environmental problems caused by cheap air travel. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
that
Air travel has fundamentally transport,
changed / transformed / altered our means of
allowing us to travel across boundaries. However, considering a
number of problems caused by air travel, some people suggest that we reduce non-essential trips, including those to foreign destinations. We can refute this view by spelling out/outlining some benefits of air travel.
It is undeniable that air travel offers a convenient means of travelling, by which we can travel to different places in the world for business trips, sightseeing and
visiting friends. The fast development of the airline industry has laid a solid foundation for globalization, especially the international multinational enterprises.
cooperation between
It should be acknowledged that businesspeople are
’ business environment so they can bring
able to investigate different countries
products, services and job opportunities to these countries. Another advantage
is that people can travel to different countries by air, increase cultural
experiences and broaden their horizons, thereby observing life from different perspectives. If they travel at home, they may be exposed to similar cultures and lifestyles
in different
regions, despite the differences
in landscape. The
consequence is that it is difficult for them to communicate with people from
’s ideas and traditions.
different cultural backgrounds and accept these people
Considering these benefits, we should seek to address the concerns about air travel, instead of restricting
it. People’s reliance on air travel has prompted
generating enormous idle
so
airline companies to operate new routes, thereby
capacity. The government may require airline companies to raise airfares, travellers are discouraged from taking non-essential trips. There is no denying that air travel generates air pollution, which is to some extent responsible for global climate changes. Other problems associated with air travel include noise pollution as well as the environmental destruction arising from the construction of airports and relevant facilities.
It is therefore
important
to adopt some
technical solutions, including the design of fuel-efficient planes.
To summarize, my view is that it makes no sense to restrict air travel, in view of its contribution to economic development and cultural exchange.
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