双边类大作文，社会类话题
Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
题目来源：2012年10月11日大陆雅思大作文
1、题目大意
有些人认为个人幸福与经济成功直接相关，而其他人则认为这取决于其他因素。讨论双方的观点并给出自己的观点。
2、思路解析
这是一道双边类大作文，聊的是个人幸福建立经济成功还是其他要素上。双边讨论类的题目，可以自由讨论双方各自的利弊，你可以同意某一方观点也可以持中立（都同意或都反对）。审题时注意两点，一是讨论主题对象是“个人幸福”，需要围绕这个主题展开讨论。二是两者观点不矛盾，因此可以取中立观点分类讨论。下面，月半鸭和大家一起来看下具体观点。
首先来看前者的合理性，有两方面。
一是强有力的经济基础可以有效提升个人生活质量。宽敞的住房、良好的教育、丰富的物质基础都能提升个人的生活幸福感，而这些都需要花钱获得，因此经济成功可以让人生活更幸福。
二是一个人经济成功后可能会更加自信以及有成就感，同时其社会地位也会随着经济能力提升，更多人会对其产生尊重，这都有助于整体幸福感提升。
再来看后者观点的合理性。
个人幸福是一个复杂而多方面的概念，不能简化为经济成功与幸福之间的简单关系。家庭和睦、身体健康、生活安逸等等都会让人感到幸福，比如对于留守儿童或游子来说，与家人团聚的时光可能其最幸福的时候；对于身患疾病的人来说，身体康复是能让其感到幸福的时刻。
3、提纲
4、高分范文示例
In contemporary culture, a person's economic standing has a major impact on his or her future. Some individuals believe that their pleasure is directly proportionate to their financial condition, but others argue that there are more elements that contribute to happiness. I personally think that different people may have varying concepts of happiness. Therefore, financial success is not the sole factor that defines personal success.
It is well acknowledged that a sound financial base is closely associated with a fulfilling existence. One explanation for this is that money secures the fulfilment of their material demands. With significant income comes access to resources like quality education, sophisticated facilities, and improved health care. In contrast, the poor can rarely afford to rent a house or vehicle, much less maintain a huge apartment or their own automobile. In other words, their quality of life is uncertain, which undermines their sense of security and happiness. Additionally, wealth is frequently associated with recognition and social standing. People with high earnings are more likely to feel confident since they are perceived as accomplished, admirable individuals. And the psychological well-being that results from being appreciated promotes enjoyment as well.
However, for a substantial number of individuals, happiness extends beyond financial achievement. Physically handicapped individuals cite health as their primary source of bliss. Children left behind consider their relationship with their parents to be their most valuable possession. Medical personnel who are overburdened by intense emergencies believe that the compassion and understanding of their patients reward their efforts. Health, family, and social interactions are more important to these groups of people than sole wealth.
Overall, while financial success plays an important role in determining one's standard of living, there are other important factors that influence people's lives. I believe it is up to the individual's free will to define and pursue happiness.
5、相关词汇和语法结构
contributing factor 影响因素
material demands 物质需求
psychological satisfaction 心理上的满足感
physical handicap 生理缺陷
play a pivotal role in 起关键作用
uplift happiness 提升幸福感
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