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高薪与快乐
Directions:
Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay in which you should
1) describe the cartoon briefly
2) interpret its meaning, and
3) give your comment on it
Hints:
weak-willed
drug-taking

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The cartoons vividly depict the relationship between wealth and happiness. In the first picture, a graduate is standing on the top of a hill named "high salary". In the second drawing, a magnate is imprisoned by a diamond crown. The caption reads "Wealth is not equal to happiness". There is no doubt that wealth brings happiness, especially in the modern society. Various kinds of up-to-date household appliances, latest fashions and recreations make their appearances with each passing day. On the contrary, wealth can also lead to disasters if we have an inappropriate approach to it. Wealth may tempt weak-willed persons to be addicted to harmful habits, such as drug-taking and gambling, and result in their ruin. From my point of view, one should never rely only on wealth to achieve happiness. For one thing, a person may lose his reason and go astray if he only intends to seek wealth and indulges himself In leading a luxurious life. For another, there are some government officials who take advantage of their positions to take bribes from the people turning to them for help. Hence, on no account can we equate happiness with wealth.
这些漫画生动的描绘了财富和快乐的关系。图一中，一个毕业生站在一座名为“高薪”的小山顶上。图二中，一个富豪被囚禁在钻石皇冠之中。文字说明显示：“财富不等于快乐。” 毫无疑问，财富能带来快乐，尤其是在现代社会。各种各样的新式家用电器，最新的时尚和娱乐与日俱增。另一方面，如果我们采取不恰当的手段获得财富，财富也能带来灾难。财富可能诱惑意志薄弱的人迷上有害的习惯，例如吸毒和赌博，并且导致毁灭。 在我看来，人不能只是依赖财富来获得快乐。一方面，一个人如果只想寻求财富，并沉迷于过度奢华的生活，就会失去理性，误入歧途。另一方面，有一些政府官员利用职权，向有求于他们的人索取贿赂。因此，我们绝不能把快乐等同于财富。