Topic 1: Friendship
Subject: What is friendship? what qualities should a true friend have? Comment,
showing the value of friendship in one's life.
Outline
I. The definition of friendship
II. Factors to consider
A. The character of a true friend
1. Being loyal, sincere, and faithful
2. Sharing the same feelings
3. Exchanging true and sincere thoughts
B. The signification of friendship
1. An everlasting relation
2. A complete reflection of one's character
III. Friendship and successful life
Development
Friendship is the process of two persons developing strong ties between each
other. These ties are based primarily on mutual respect and understanding.
A person who seeks to have friends has to be certain that that friend possesses the
following qualities. He has to be sincere and honest so that one will have faith in him
and his character, an act which strengthens the trust shared. A true friend is capable
of listening to you, understanding your nature, and forgiving your shortcomings.
He is the one whom you feel comfortable with, and whom you may fully depend
upon in time of need or distress. For example, when you are in trouble, whatever the
nature of your problem is, that friend becomes the haven you resort to in search of
security and even safety.
Furthermore, a dedicated, honest friend is he who has keen interest in your welfare
and does his best to be a symbol of both support and encouragement when you are a
prey of disappointment and pessimism. Sympathetic and benevolent he is and
always stands for loyalty and faithfulness. Friendship, thus, gains everlastingness
and significance when full, comprehensive identification with that friend is
achieved.
, In a word, if such state of friendship is attained, success becomes, undoubtedly,
within our reach, and consequently, life unveils to man worlds of fantastic joys and
experiences.
Topic 2: Money
Subject: Money has always been one of man's major interests. In what places do you
suggest it be kept? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of these places,
stating the best ways for man to invest his money.
Outline
I. Man's interest in and concern about money
II. Man's endless search for the safest place to keep his money in
A. One's home with its advantages and disadvantages
B. The bank was its merits and risks
C. Others and their pitfalls
III. Man's choices of investments
A. The purchase of land
B. The purchase of other properties
IV. Man, forever a victim of worry, no matter what
Development
Man's main concern in life is seeking safety and security for himself, his family, and
his possessions, for life swarms with dangers that threaten his property, bringing
about total loss and consequently bitterness and regret.
The problem that poses itself every time money is cashed is “where and how to
keep it.” Man keeps asking himself, “which way is most secure and advantageous?”
Man stands puzzled before a large variety of choices and possibilities. He endeavors
to find the simplest and safest means to keep his money.
At the start, man's home is believed to be his castle; that's why it is always resorted
to in times of worry or distress. For that reason, it could offer a safe place for one to
hide one's money in; yet it is always risky to do that for fear of robbers and burglars.
Moreover, the bank stands as man's second choice. Depositing one's money in a
bank may prove advantageous. It is profitable because it is a way of investment, for
the interest the bank pays add extra money to the depositor's account. However, the
bank may be robbed despite its electronic alarms. It may also be victim of
bankruptcy and, the depositor's money in both cases, is eventually lost.
Subject: What is friendship? what qualities should a true friend have? Comment,
showing the value of friendship in one's life.
Outline
I. The definition of friendship
II. Factors to consider
A. The character of a true friend
1. Being loyal, sincere, and faithful
2. Sharing the same feelings
3. Exchanging true and sincere thoughts
B. The signification of friendship
1. An everlasting relation
2. A complete reflection of one's character
III. Friendship and successful life
Development
Friendship is the process of two persons developing strong ties between each
other. These ties are based primarily on mutual respect and understanding.
A person who seeks to have friends has to be certain that that friend possesses the
following qualities. He has to be sincere and honest so that one will have faith in him
and his character, an act which strengthens the trust shared. A true friend is capable
of listening to you, understanding your nature, and forgiving your shortcomings.
He is the one whom you feel comfortable with, and whom you may fully depend
upon in time of need or distress. For example, when you are in trouble, whatever the
nature of your problem is, that friend becomes the haven you resort to in search of
security and even safety.
Furthermore, a dedicated, honest friend is he who has keen interest in your welfare
and does his best to be a symbol of both support and encouragement when you are a
prey of disappointment and pessimism. Sympathetic and benevolent he is and
always stands for loyalty and faithfulness. Friendship, thus, gains everlastingness
and significance when full, comprehensive identification with that friend is
achieved.
, In a word, if such state of friendship is attained, success becomes, undoubtedly,
within our reach, and consequently, life unveils to man worlds of fantastic joys and
experiences.
Topic 2: Money
Subject: Money has always been one of man's major interests. In what places do you
suggest it be kept? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of these places,
stating the best ways for man to invest his money.
Outline
I. Man's interest in and concern about money
II. Man's endless search for the safest place to keep his money in
A. One's home with its advantages and disadvantages
B. The bank was its merits and risks
C. Others and their pitfalls
III. Man's choices of investments
A. The purchase of land
B. The purchase of other properties
IV. Man, forever a victim of worry, no matter what
Development
Man's main concern in life is seeking safety and security for himself, his family, and
his possessions, for life swarms with dangers that threaten his property, bringing
about total loss and consequently bitterness and regret.
The problem that poses itself every time money is cashed is “where and how to
keep it.” Man keeps asking himself, “which way is most secure and advantageous?”
Man stands puzzled before a large variety of choices and possibilities. He endeavors
to find the simplest and safest means to keep his money.
At the start, man's home is believed to be his castle; that's why it is always resorted
to in times of worry or distress. For that reason, it could offer a safe place for one to
hide one's money in; yet it is always risky to do that for fear of robbers and burglars.
Moreover, the bank stands as man's second choice. Depositing one's money in a
bank may prove advantageous. It is profitable because it is a way of investment, for
the interest the bank pays add extra money to the depositor's account. However, the
bank may be robbed despite its electronic alarms. It may also be victim of
bankruptcy and, the depositor's money in both cases, is eventually lost.
