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77、传统思想在当代是否还有用武之地

　　28．题目： The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live , think and behave . However , some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view ?
　　范文：
　　It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem incompatible with the needs of younger people . While I agree that some traditional ideas are outdated , I believe that others are still useful and should not be forgotten .
　　On the one hand , many of the ideas that elderly people have about life are becoming less relevant for younger people . In the past , for example , people were advised to learn a profession and find a secure job for life , but today ' s workers expect much more variety and diversity from their careers . At the same time , the ' rules ' around relationships are being eroded as young adults make their own choices about who and when to marry . But perhaps the greatest disparity between the generations can be seen in their attitudes towards gender roles . The traditional roles of men and women , as breadwinners and housewives , are no longer accepted as necessary or appropriate by most younger people .
　　On the other hand , some traditional views and values are certainly applicable to the modern world . For example , older generations attach great importance to working hard , doing one ' s best , and taking pride in one ' s work , and these behaviours can surely benefit young people as they enter today ' s competitive job market . Other characteristics that are perhaps seen as traditional are politeness and good manners . In our globalised world , young adults can expect to come into contact with people from a huge variety of backgrounds , and it is more important than ever to treat others with respect . Finally , I believe that young people would lead happier lives if they had a more ' old - fashioned ' sense of community and neighbourliness .
　　In conclusion , although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in today ' s world , we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant