Topic 59. 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?

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.

Sample essay.

Life is short. Haste makes waste. What's your hurry? These three sayings characterize the way I
manage my day to day chores. I don't want to rush through things; I prefer to take my time.

Life is short. You never know what may happen tomorrow so it is important to enjoy today. Of
course, some people will say that's why it is important to cram a lot into a day. But then, how
would you possibly have time to enjoy all of those experiences. By doing a few things slowly and
doing them well, you can savor the experience.

Haste makes waste. We are not machines. We can't rush through things mechanically. If we do,
we might forget something; we might take shortcuts. By taking our time, we can do a chore
carefully, completely, and correctly.

What's your hurry? Where's the fire? I don t see any need to rush to the next experience. There's
still a lot to see and learn from the chores around you. Taking care of your baby brother for
instance can be very rewarding. You could simply keep him near you while you watch TV and
write a letter and talk on the phone. Or you could devote your whole attention to him and observe
his reactions to his environment. You can observe carefully, if you are trying to do four things at
the same time.

To twist a common saying, "Don't just do something, sit there!" Take life easy and savor each
minute. Life is shorter than you think.