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Music tells us something about a culture. What does the music of your country reveal about the culture of your country? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 6 In order to answer the question, "what does the music of your country reveal about the culture of your country?" I would like to introduce myself. I am from Spain, I was born in a region called Catalonia, concretely in a town near Barcelona.
In my opinion, the music tells us a lot of a culture, and someone could learn a lot from the spanish culture just listening to music in her room. But it is not easy to collect a representative sample of the spanish music, because of the enormous variety, every region of Spain has its own music, that sounds completely different from the rest, and even for some regions there are more than one type of tipical music. This variety is very important because shows that Spain is a counry of countries, each one with a particular personality.
It is very interesting to discover the different personality of the spanish regions, just listening how their music sounds like. For example, in the south of Spain people are known for being very funny and for their good sense of humor. In this part of Spain you can find mainly two kinds of music: the Flamenco and the Sevillanas. Sevillas have completly the personality of andalusian people, it is very cheerful. However, Flamenco sounds sad and deep. The reason is that although andalusian people have a good mood, they live in one of the poorest part of Spain, and they express their pain through the flamenco music.
Finally, I would like to say that I personally agree with the statement that music tells us something about a culture, and with my example example I wanted to illustrate, how much of the culture of a country it is possible to learn just listening to its music.
5 Music is wide considered the universal language and a component of culture. Music also tells a tale which reveals the origins of a country's culture and the influences in the culture's development. In Singapore, our music is diverse and blended. By listening to our music, one will note that it has its roots in many cultures. This is due to the fact that Singapore is a multiracial country and as such, the identity of Singaporean culture is a melting pot of different races.
The use of music in Singapore's society also allows one to have a better understanding of our culture. Music is used for many different aspects of our lives. Weddings, funerals, holidays, all call for different types of music. The tone of the music also changes accordingly. Special attention must be paid to the different races' use of music, too, as the music used for similar occassions sometimes differs greatly. For example, a Chinese funeral uses lively music and in many ways resembles a festive event whereas a Malay funeral would tend to be more sombre. Through these observations one can generally understand that while Singapore is one country, its makeup is not homogenous.
The instruments used to produce music are an example of such a diversity. We have gongs from China, reed instruments from Malaysia, and stringed instruments from India. As such, Singapore's cultural identity is seen as a blend of many cultures. It draws its identity from the different parts of the whole which make up Singapore's population.
A close look at Singapore's music also reveals that it is also influenced by foreigners. Western civilization has made a great impact globally and the results can be seen in music, too. The younger generation is the main recipient of this influence and the music it listens to is an example of that fact. This influence in the tastes and preference of music is a reflection of Singapore's present-day culture.
The essay: Some people pay money for the things they want or need. Other people trade products or goods for what they need. Compare the advantages of these two ways of obtaining things. Which way do you prefer? Explain why.
level 6
Trade is a human actitvity since the earliest periods of history. After men settled in a particular site, they exchanged the products they grew or the animals they bred. This process lead to the development of money (understood as bills, coins, etc.), and therefore, our actual economy of buy-and-sell.
The advantages of the first one relies on the fact that both people who take part in this action are dealing with physical goods or labors in common. In other words those who are trading some farmlands for wetlands, or having a field harvested for fishing an specific place, are dealing on the same level of activities. On the other hand to pay for a particular good or service, makes it simpler to clarify the value of things, since the value is given by a common agreement between society (besides it is easier to carry a ten dollar bill than a flock of geese in your pocket!).
I prefer the process of buying things. Trade worked perfectly in earlier societies, where the number of individuals living in that community was small and the tasks were simpler. In today's world this is a little bit more complex. I believe that the process of buy-and-sell fits our modern way of living, not only because it is simpler, but because we are getting to the point where all of our transactions will be done "virtually" (credit cards, internet, etc.) and paying for a meal would be easier than trading it for a service
level 5
Many different ways of obtaining the things you need can be represented. The two most common ways of obtaining the things you may need or want is to pay money for them or to trade products or goods for what they need. In those two ways, there are advantages and disadvantages that follows. My personal feelings about the way in which you obtain the things you may need or want is to pay for them for a appropriate bargain price. The advantage of paying for the things you need or want is that you can obtain anything you want. When you purchase an item for your use, you often look at the price and how the purpose of the product can suit your needs. When you are paying for the products you need you can often match the direct purpose of the product for your use. This allows the consumer to feel confident of the product that they have purchased, thus leaving the manufacturers feeling happy. However, when you are trading in a product for a different product, you can't always get everything you want and need. Since you have to match the value of the product you are trading, the value of the product you want can be of higher value thus limiting your selection of products to purchase. But one advantage of trading is that you don't actually have to pay money to obtain a product. It's kind of like upgrading your computer. You are just simply trading in something old for something that is more of worth or use to you now. Instead of fussing to find out what I can trade in to get what I need now or later on in the future, it is a better idea to pay for the products you want other than to trade. You receive or obtain what you want and satisfy your need much faster and effectively when you pay money for the things I or anyone might need.
Essay Think of the most interesting class you have ever taken. Why did you enjoy this class so much? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
level 6 The most interesting class I have taken is art. I enjoy this class purely because of the freedom of choices one can make. The teacher, nor the work, are pressuring. The atmosphere of the classroom is extremely friendly and relaxing. Art class relieves the stress of the more rigorous courses I attend. There is an incredible variety of medias to chose from and one can develop a sense of independence. I enjoy this class particularly because I understand the subject of art. Art class gives a person the opportunity to explore within the realm of one's imagination. There does not seem to be a barrier for the ideas one wishes to create. The class is filled with pleasures because there is no stress nor worries. Art also helps one go through logical stages of development. Firstly, one makes a rough sketch of the final project and imagines different styles in which it could be done. Secondly, the actual thought process and the creating of the project develops. And lastly, the project is complete and ready for interpretation and viewing. I greatly believe that one is able to express through pictures and images when the can not explain in words. The inner thoughts of a person come directly through the canvas. The beauty of art is that it can be interpreted in many different ways by the viewer. I adore this subject because of the freedom of expression and the unlimited interpretation. I have learned a great deal being an art student. I have matured and gained independence while listening to criticism as well. The critcism only helps one expand their thoughts and acknowlegde other's style of thinking. I enjoy this class also because of the relaxed environment, a contrast to the rest of the academic classes. The freedom of choice is wonderfully appealing in my point of view.
5 The most interesting class I have ever taken was microeconomics class, the first course to be taken as a beginning of the economics study. It is remembered so vividly because, above all, I was under tremendous pressure when I was taking the course as most of my classmates were. None of us were accepted to the economics major yet, and the grade we got on this course will play a crucial part in admission process. However, the fundamental reason that I enjoyed it so much was that after a month or so, I was able to read and understand financial newspaper such as Wall Street Journal. Sometimes, I was absorbed in what was happening in the real world so much that I neglected to study textbooks carefully.
I also had a pleasure of having the best TA (teaching assistant) I had ever had. University of California is a huge school and there are just too many tudents in each class. As undergraduate students, we don't have chance to see the professor in person very often. TA's are the ones who directly influence our progresses in class. My TA in that class was no less clear in explaining the class material than the professor, and he inspired us to have interests in economic interpretations of real world.
Not everyone get to have the previlege of knowing exactly what to do with their lives. The fun of understanding economics and business made me sure that I would have my career in that field and get MBA degree.
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