Be Yourself

A few days ago, I watched Wreck-It Ralph again, which leads to my meditation (沉思).

In the movie, Ralph,     1     (design) as a bad guy in a video game, spares no effort to win a medal in order to be respected by others. Through the experiences he     2     (come) across, he gains friendship, trust, and happiness, and he realizes     3     it means to be brave. The     4     (shine) medal has lost its value, and it is who he was     5     matters.

In real life, we always see others standing on the podium (领奖台) and     6     (receive) prizes and honor, wishing     7     (we) to be just like them. But that is further away from our origin, only with more puzzlement     8     (leave). Then we come to find the real meaning of life:     9     (skill) vary with the man, and we must tread (踏入) a straight path and strive (奋斗) by that which is born in us.

Always be yourself, express yourself, and have faith     10     yourself! That’s when you’re BEAUTIFUL.

Do you believe that art can change our world? In a study     1    (conduct) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), researchers found that people with an active interest in the art contribute more to society than those with little or no interest in     2    . That means if you sing, dance, draw, or act, and especially if you watch others do so, you’re     3    (likely) to be socially responsible, tolerant and altruistic (无私的).

Kelly Leroux, an assistant professor at UIC who takes charge     4     the study, says, “Our data analysis has found a high correlation between the arts and altruistic actions—like donating blood,or doing favors for a neighbor,     5     place the interests of others over the interests of self,” she said. “    6     this, people who have interests in the arts are more willing to take part in activities, such as volunteering.”

Because the financial crisis still lasts, arts budgets     7    (reduce) very soon. However, this policy will take such important benefits away from students. Just as LeRoux says,     8     policymakers are worried about a decline in community life, the arts should not be disregarded as     9     effective means to promote social     10    (responsible).