【正文】 cal and diplomatic status in the world. Such a nation will undoubtedly be credited as a success.In a nutshell, a fortable life for the people and a nation39。s success. Only those countries that meet both criteria can fully develop themselves economically, politically and diplomatically. Then, the laurels of victory will belong to them and to no other.Nowadays, the quality of education is very low. Some people think that we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers。s horizons and increase the bulk of human knowledge. Though they may bring about no immediate material benefits, they make this world a pleasanter place for people to live in, for they provide them with spiritual joy and happiness, which are far more important than mere bodily satisfaction. In this sense, arts specialists also contribute a great deal to society.From the above argument, the natural conclusion is that, in order to progress, society needs not only scientists but also artists, historians, philosophers, writers and linguists. Therefore, how can the government deny arts students, equally important future contributors to society, the same amount of economic aid granted to science students?In addition, the education of the young is one of the responsibilities of the government. Hence, both science and arts students all yearning for more knowledge and skills should be equally provided with governmental aid, and thus be given equal opportunities to learn and contribute.In sum, the needs of science and arts students for higher education should be duly and equally addressed by the government. Otherwise not only would the world bee much drier and duller, but society as a whole would develop in an unbalanced and distorted manner.Modern technology such as chemical fertilizers and machinery can provide us with cheap food. However, it also has some negative effects on people’s health. What is your opinion?In today39。s ability to coexist with one another in society. Personally, however, I don39。 a bargain is made between a gentleman in Russia and a lady in Argentina。s ability to coexist with one another has actually been enhanced, I would say, in this IT era .In conclusion, the puter and the Internet have brought human relations closer than ever before. To better adapt to this hightech world, one should master the basic skills of the puter, for one39。are now living in a world of peace, despite occasional regional conflicts. Nevertheless, many countries are still spending astronomical39。s world is peace and development. Though many cruel wars have marred human history, it is false to assume that the future must resemble the past. Furthermore, in the 21st century, it is a universal truth that all nations are vying with one another for economic strength and higher levels of development. And if that goal is to be attained, a peaceful and cooperative international environment is absolutely necessary. Therefore, in the case of those countries that prize defense as the national priority, they have not only misunderstood the global situation, but are wasting valuable national resources. If they do not see the error of their ways and change their priorities, they will probably lose the opportunity of greater economic development in the new millennium.Second, elimination of poverty should always be a national priority. Even countries afraid of being attacked by big powers can only be secure and achieve economic development in real terms when their people have said goodbye to poverty permanently, and are leading a happy and fortable life. More importantly, as an economic power is often a political one also, a developed country, backed by the solidarity of all its grateful people, will ensure its say in world affairs, secure its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ultimately achieve genuine national security.Third, whenever a country is spending beyond its means on lethal weapons, it will inevitablyor even intentionallyadd elements of insecurity and confrontation to the international environment, for other countries with similar national strength will be tempted to do the same for fear of an imminent attack, greatly at the expense of the welfare of the country concerned and its people, as well as the world at large.In conclusion, in a world where all people, rich and poor, cherish and cry out for peace, those countries in question should shift their priority from arms buildup to economic development, thus making their due contribution to world peace and to the wellbeing of all people. Of course, national defense within limits is necessary for all countries, but too much of it might as well be counterproductive.Happiness is difficult to define. Why? What factors are necessary to achieve happiness.Happiness is a must in life. But what on earth is happiness? Some people are happy when they39。ve found their true love,. As for me, I find bliss when I am reading an interesting book in a warm and pretty room. Evidently, 1, 000 people will have 1 , 000 different definitions of happiness. Why is it difficult to define, or rather discover and achieve happiness? I think the major determinant lies in a person39。s lives and how happy they are. A moment39。s own making. If you have a positive attitude and are determined to find the little happiness of life, you are destined to be jolly.In the second place, happiness lies in the struggle to be happy. People sometimes go to extremes, and frantically pursue money, power, high social status, etc., which are all symbols of successbut never of happiness. Perhaps if they shifted their life39。d be a great deal happier.Besides defining it, how do people achieve happiness? No doubt, different people have different ways of going about this task. The following is mine: The first secret is gratitude. All happy people are grateful. Ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to pla