题目：
Rich countries provide financial aid to poor countries but this aid has little effect, therefore rich countries should provide other types of help. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
范文:
Today, it is common for rich countries like UK and USA to provide financial support to nations in poverty. However, one can argue that other ways of helping are more beneficial. In my opinion, both financial assistance and other forms of aid are essential to help in the development of poorer nations.
Millions of people throughout the World have benefited because of financial help. Take for example the people in some parts of Africa, who now have access to underground water because wells have been constructed using money given by rich countries. One has only to take note of the international media to realize the importance of financial aid as demonstrated by the ability of poor countries to solve water shortage and energy problems. There is no doubt that this assistance will improve the quality of life of the people affected and will help their nations’ development.
Sometimes however, financial assistance is not enough. It is important to educate and train people. In this way, individuals can develop their talents and become self-reliant. Non-financial assistance also helps to ensure that the people who need the help actually get the help.
In our modern World where there is a wide discrepancy between affluent and poor countries and help in one form or another is essential. There is disagreement about what form this assistance should take. I firmly believe that both financial aid and other assistance such as education are necessary and should continue for the foreseeable future.
