Some people say that the ability to read and write has become more important than in the past. Do you agree or disagree? |
Currently, I am sitting in front of a computer, surrounded by about thirty people in a small room. They, as well as I, came here to take the Toefle test. I would say that the ability to read and write has become much important than in the past. It is hard to survive in this world as an illiterate. If I did not have the ability to write and read, how would I have come to this place, especially to take the test in English? In the past, girls were not even educated. Based on the reality and my experience, I agree that the ability to read and write has become more important than in the past. My great grandmother is an illiterate. When she was in my age, she did not have to be educated; actually, it would be more exact to say that her father did not allow her to be educated. Yet, she did not suffer, and did not feel the need for education. She did not know how to write her name, but it was normal in those times. Fortunately, my great grandmother lives to be healthy. She is now 90 years old but still retains her health. Whenever I visit her, she tells me how blessed I am to go to a school in order to learn how to read and write. She further converses about the needs of education. My great grandmother used to tell me stories of how she was embarrassed at the market for not knowing how to read. Thinking of her, I am doing my best in what is given. Education equals money in today’s society. It is impossible to obtain a job and to sustain one’s life without knowing how to read or write. All information is typed (written), and it is our responsibility to read a wide range of sources in order to learn what we are interested in. When we go to a shopping mall, or even a small store, it requires us to read. It is a pity to think about those people who needs help when buying what they need. Many of us think that it is normal to read and write. However, there are many people out there, who does (why is it ‘do’ instead of ‘does’? Because that’s what the program is telling me to do…) not have the abilities. Their wish for Christmas is to know how to read and to write. Based on my relationship with my great grandmother, and view, I agree to the statement mentioned above. |