T1: The chart below shows the process of waste paper recycling.

Summarize
the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

The given graph illustrates the process by which waste paper is recycled.

Overall, there are six main stages in the process, beginning with the collection of
waste paper and culminating with the production of usable paper by a machine.

At the beginning of the process, waste paper is collected directly from social paper
banks and from a number of businesses, after which it is sorted manually and graded
carefully to ensure that any inappropriate paper must be eliminated. Subsequently, these
graded papers are then directed to a paper mill for the following steps.

The process continues with the graded papers being cleaned and pulped in stage
four. Next, any objects such as staples must be removed before being de-inked to ensure
that these papers are qualified for production. The removal of inks and glues is required in
stage five of the process. At the final step, these papers need to undergo through the paper
making machine in order to produce usable papers.
T2. Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic
development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the
advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is widely recognised that most parts of the world try to profoundly emphasize on
their economy to strengthen their living conditions, leading to the loss of fundamental life
values. From my perspective, I suppose that economic growth fosters both the benefits and
drawbacks to a country.

On the one hand, a robust economic system can enhance the overall quality of life,
including job opportunities and better education. Specifically, thanks to a strong economy, a
nation has a capacity to set up numerous industries, national and international businesses,
fostering a variety of employment. For instance, the United States tends to reinforce a
foreign investment in technological industries such as Apple, Google and Microsoft, creating
a vast number of positions from marketing to customer service. Moreover, that country can
enhance education systems by providing better facilities, technologies and high-qualified
teachers.

On the other hand, rapid economic development can result in the erosion of cultural
values and traditions. Due to a deeper focus on one aspect, especially the economy,
societies can be on the verge of losing their cultural identity and community bonds. Taking
China as an example, the rapid economic growth along with urbanization has led to
significant changes in traditional lifestyles. Nowadays, most Chinese flock to cities for work,
leading to a decline in practices such as ancestor worship and the celebration of traditional
festivals including the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that while economic growth contributes greatly to the
living standard, it also comes with significant disadvantages, especially the cultural erosion.
Therefore, it is essential for a nation to strike a balance between economic development
and social values.