1、美国ETS Criterion全国英语征文大赛获奖作品特等奖长江大学 郝艳Money on TechnologyRecently, a heated debate has been launched on whether governments should spend more money on technology or not. It has aroused great concern among people. As is known to all, however, different stakeholders have different views, and there is n
2、o consensus among them. Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Although both of them are reasonable, I am inclined to agree with the fo
3、rmer. The main reasons to support my opinion are listed as follows.First of all, in modern society, the competition that we are confronted with is more than fierce. Besides, in the information age, the technology develops and updates so rapidly. Only by increasing investments in technology, and deve
4、loping technology, can a country or a company keep up with the tide, and win advantages as well as triumphs. If they just focus on basic needs, and not willing to improve their technology, they cannot survive. At last, they are doomed to be deserted by the society. This is the same as the so called
5、survive to the fittest by Darwin.Whats more, technology is more important than basic needs to some extent. As a famous Chinese saying goes, Teaching associates to fish rather than simply giving them fish. If you just give them fish, they will eat up the fish sooner or later. However, you can not giv
6、e them fish all the time. Once there is nobody to give them fish, they will not have fish and not know how to get fish by themselves. But if you teach them the technology of fishing, they will have abundant fish. Its obvious that technology plays a vital role in our daily life nowadays. That is also
7、 the reason why China turned its strategy from made in China to created in China. Many a commodity is made in China, but not created in China. Besides, lacking technology, Chinese manufacture develops very slowly, and its efficiency as well as profit are low. As a consequence, our governments decide
8、d to implement the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education. It is out of question that our governments policy is sensible. Governments must pay more attention to technology.Last but not least, once there is an improvement in technology, better use of infrastructure will be
9、 made. Besides, more perfect facilities will be constructed. As a result, the standard and the quality of our basic needs will be improved. At the same time, the society will be more advanced. There is no doubt that our daily life will become more and more colorful and meaningful. For humans in prim
10、itive times, as we all know, their basic needs were food, clothes and so on. What people wanted at that time was getting rid of hunger and cold. With the improvement of technology and the development of society, what people pursue are not only material needs but also mental enjoyments.However, what
11、I maintain does not mean that I think basic needs are of no value. Of course, basic needs are indispensable parts of our daily life. What I claim is just a comparative conclusion. In addition, governments should spend more money on technology does not mean ignoring basic needs. On the contrary, this
12、 policy bases on basic needs and serves basic needs. What is the specific definition of basic needs? Are you sure that technology will not be one of the basic needs in the future? Its apparent that spending more money on technology is a wise decision of governments.To put it in a nutshell, I firmly
13、believe that governments should and must spend more money on technology, not just on computer technology. In other words, different countries must learn technology from each other, or buy technology from other countries. Its far from being enough by simply importing goods. Only by spending more mone
14、y on developing technology, can a country gain independence and make more progress. It is also the same as companies and individuals. You can never be too serious to master technology.一等奖河南财经大学 包婧钰Money on TechnologyUndoubtedly, it is appealing to maintain that money should be spent on developing or
15、 purchasing the technical equipment as much as possible, rather than certain basic needs. Yet in my perspective, I tend to disagree with that assertion.To start with, there is no denying that spending money on computer application is a wise investment, since the development of modern technology high
16、ly facilitates individuals nowadays. More importantly, the improvement in computer technology is beneficial to meet fundamental human needs. For instance, the Nations Technical Innovation Project in China has been conducted for several years, which has achieved remarkable success in not only technol
17、ogical progress but also cultivating talents. Needless to say, the money invested is worthwhile. Take Chinas South North Water Transfer Project for example. It is universally acknowledged that innovative techniques played a significant role in addressing the northern people of Chinas growing demand
18、for water due to computer technological advance such as the computer analogue simulation as well as the optimal dispatch software system.Nevertheless, it does not necessarily mean the government is obligated to use all money to obtain technology stuff. In fact, under certain circumstances, governors
19、 shall prioritize peoples livelihood, especially in poor regions. In other words, apparently the essential existent demands for people such as food, water, shelter and clothing remain the main concerns facing those poor areas. More specifically, about 20 percent of the worlds population is currently
20、 fighting against poverty and whats worse, there are roughly 805 million people suffer from hunger according to United Nations statistics. In that case, if local authorities consume all the revenue to technological progress, then the people there will be harder to survive and become insecure.Moreove
21、r, satisfaction of the elementary demands contributes to enhance social awareness and enthusiasm for technology research and development. Likewise, how can we expect someone to be a great inventor when he or she is struggling for the most basic services and cannot receive primary education or health
22、care? An illustrating example is the Information Revolution in the 20th century, which originally took place in the United States, the worlds most developed country with a high living standard, namely only a prosperous society, as the inevitable result of the science atmosphere, is more likely to cr
23、eate advanced inventions. In addition, Maslows hierarchy of needs also matches my point of view. That is, only when physiological needs including prerequisites for survival are satisfied, will humans accomplish superior levels like self-actualization, where they can exert potential to the fullest. T
24、hus, it is an entirely inappropriate move for the administration to devote all money to computer technology.In summary, it is too reckless to draw the conclusion that the government should finance technology as far as possible. Just as J.D.Rockefeller once put it, I believe that every right implies
25、a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. Therefore, the government is expected to be extremely wary on money spending, instead of just taking the simplest way to utilize it.二等奖北京师范大学 阮诗芸Money on TechnologyTechnology Threatening Human RightsWhile people today are
26、enjoying the unprecedented benefits brought by the advancement of technology, most have ignored the threats that come along. Some people hold the view that governments should invest more on computer technology, but I believe its development can harm the more basic human rights including health, prop
27、erty right and social interaction.Firstly, the advancement of computer technology threatens peoples physical health. On the one hand, sitting in front of a computer for a long time in a sedate status reduces time for physical exercises outdoors, leading to obesity and muscle, heart and lung problems
28、, etc. On the other hand, the production of a computer consumes large amounts of natural resources, including water, fuels, and chemical materials. Arable lands that should have been used for farming are exploited in order to obtain metals, of which the radiation can increase cancer rate. Computer w
29、astes buried in land can also pollute water, plants and animals that eventually come into our bodies. Therefore, computer technology jeopardizes peoples health by changing their lifestyle and polluting the environment.Secondly, the development of computer technology poses a threat to peoples propert
30、y security. The Internet has become an instrument for transnational commercial frauds, money laundry, hackings, virus invasions and information stealing. People sometimes suffer from huge losses of their savings from activities such as risky e-finance businesses, especially internet bank transaction
31、s and online investment, where inadequate supervision and risk management can lead to security hazards. Therefore, the development of computer technology can be harmful to peoples property right as more advanced forms of crimes come along.Third, computer technology also impedes real-life social comm
32、unication. As people gain a larger circle of “friends” on the internet, they interact less in the real world. While Chinese people used to visit relatives and friends from door to door in the beginning of a new year, they now send the same piece of message to a large group of people without much effort or sincerity. As convenience is enhanced, emotional ties are weakened. More time spent on the internet also means less time with friends and families, and the obsession with the Internet can also cause mental problems and even crimes. Therefore, the development of computer techn
