In my opinion, on no account can we identify wealth with happiness. I also believe that one should never rely only on wealth to achieve happiness.
No.13 Average Personal Income of the Chinese Farmers form 1970 to 1990
According to the figures given by the graph, the Chinese farmers' personal income rose steadily from 1970 to 1990. In the middle of 1970's their income was rather low. Their annual personal income was about 140 yuan. But in 1980 the average personal income increased approximately 50%,reaching 210 yuan. As is shown by the graph, in 1985 their income doubled, amounting to 420 yuan. After that there was a consistent tendency for income to grow. In a word, during the period of 20 years the farmers' income had gone up rapidly.
There were two reasons for the increase in the farmers' income in China. First, the Chinese government had been carrying out a reform and open policy. A large number of country-run enterprises had been set up(in the country) in the rural areas. Second, a significant reform of agricultural policy had taken place in China. The Party's policy had brought farmers' initiative into full play. As a result, the agricultural output had been on the rise all the time. All these factors resulted in the steady growth of farmers' income.
I believe that with a series of agriculture policies being carried out, there will be even more rapid development in China's agriculture. There is no doubt that the farmers' living standard will be improved to a great extent.
No.14 The Importance of Confidence
Whatever one does, one should do it with confidence. If one has no confidence, there is little possibility that one can achieve anything when faced with hardships. This truth seems to be self-evident. In reality, however, we do see a lot of people who always complain that they lack the ability to do something or that their difficulties are too great to overcomes. For some, this might be true. But for many others, this only shows that they have lost heart.
Why do some people often feel frustrated even though they are capable of doing something? I think there are two main reasons. First, these people don't have a correct estimate of themselves. Second, there is another possibility that they overestimates the difficulties.
In my opinion, one night build up faith in oneself as long as a right attitude towards his own abilities. We should neither underestimate nor overestimate our abilities. As a proverb says, "Where there is a will, there is a way." With confidence we can certainly cope with any task we are faced with."
No.15 What Is Success?
What is success? Different people hold different views on this question. Some think that one is successful if he can make a great deal of money. Others argue that success means holding an important government post. Still others believe that whoever has got a high academic title is successful. It is clear that there are quite different opinions on success.
In order to become successful, you should first of all be both perseverant and hardworking. As you know, whatever you do, there are slways two possible results: success and failure. When you fail, you should never lose heart. On the contrary, you must build up your confidence and work even harder. You should always keep in mind that perserverance is the mother of success and industry is the key to it. In addition, you should pay great attention to you work mothod. It is necessary for you to sum up your experience constantly and improve the efficiency of your work. Finally, it is important for you to get along well with you co-workers, care for each other and help each other. If you follow these principles, you will certainly achieve remarkable success in the future.
In my opinion, success means achieving brilliant results in one's work, that is, making outstanding contributions to the development of the country and bringing happiness to the people.
