Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remarks “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it .” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful . You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
What brings meaning to life? This philosophical question has been speculated by many people throughout history. A philosopher once said, “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” This saying has really struck a chord with me.
It is nothing wrong for people to live only for self-realization and enjoyment, but these will soon vanish when life comes to an end. Only the positive impacts that we have made upon others or our society will make us worth remembering. Sima Qian, a famous Chinese historian, left the later generations with a better understanding of the ancient times with his Historical Records . Liu Shenglan, a scavenger of more than 90 years old, provided financial aid for more than 100 needy students. We regard them as great since many other people benefit a lot from them.
To sum up, we scarcely have any control over the length of our life, but we can determine the width and depth of it. To lead a more meaningful life, I will be good to others, and study hard to acquire more knowledge, so as to apply my knowledge in the future to make others’ life easier and better.