Living Life at a Slower Pace 过步调较缓慢的生活

【题目】

Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

【范文】

Living Life at a Slower Pace

It seems that everyone is in a hurry these days. In our fast-paced and competitive society many people feel that they must do things as quickly as possible or they will fall behind. Certainly, there are many things for us to do. However, I do not believe that it is necessary to always hurry to get them done. In fact, living life at a slower pace has many advantages.

First of all, slowing down allows us to think more clearly about what we must do. With careful consideration we will make better decisions and make fewer mistakes. And when we do not have to correct the mistakes that we make in haste, we will actually save time. Second, when we take our time we can do things more carefully and thoroughly. And when we do a better job we will feel more satisfied with our efforts. Finally, if we do not rush through life, we will have more time to enjoy the things that we do. And when we take pleasure in our work, we will live happier lives.

In sum, taking our time when we do things has several advantages. By always hurrying we may accomplish more in one day, but we will soon become tired and inefficient. In the end, we will waste time by making bad decisions and mistakes that need to be corrected. That is why I believe that living life at a slower pace is preferable.

本文节选自刘毅编著《TOEFL托福作文155篇》。如需获得详细资料，请购买正版图书。