Name: Laia

Class: 4th ESO / B

Date: 15th October 2011

Revised Composition

Cooperation: the spirit of contemporary society

Today, many people think competition is the key to success. They

pursue their own personal goals with no regard for the people around
them. I believe such thinking is out of date. I believe contemporary
society, including society as a whole as well as individuals, demands
that we cooperate with others. Real success will come when we grow
together, rather than hold each other down.

The world economy is expected to remain prosperous, at least into

the near future. However, the adverse effects of high oil prices,
vicious competition for strategic resources and global pollution are on
the rise. To overcome these problems, countries must be mindful of
all their relationships and act with integrity at all times. The fight
against problems such as AIDS, poverty and terrorism requires
cooperation. Our own personal success is no different. In order to
succeed, we must cooperate to solve problems.

Today, information and knowledge are growing to the extent that no

individual can master everything. Cooperation allows us to learn from
others. When we combine the knowledge of many, companies can
innovate, human beings can be sent into space, diseases can be
conquered. We need each other to fill in the gaps in our knowledge
and understanding.

By being flexible, supportive and willing to compromise, we will have

more success in our lives and careers. We can still retain our own
independence, our unique natures, our core competencies, but
through cooperation, we will expand our identities and develop
stronger relationships. These are, after all, the source of self-esteem
and satisfaction in life.