Writing Sample 11

Just as other kinds of art, music has become an in indispensable part of human culture. It brings us with nutritious spiritual foods, enriches our leisure life. It's so common that the tastes of individuals for music differ noticeably. Some people prefer classic music, but others like pop music much. In my opinion, both of them have their own characters.

Classic music, which is accepted by most mid-aged and old people, usually has a slow rhythm and a pleasant melody, such as opera and symphony. It's good at expressing strong feelings and showing great scenes. Listening to the sound that seems to be from the outer space, you may see several white swans flying over the "swan lake" surrounded by all kinds of flowers and grass. What an elegant picture it is! I'm sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.

Compared with the former, such pop music as jazz, rock is more popular among young people who pursue a kind of music that is accordance with the trend of modern society. It's quick rhythmically and reflects the social reality. Via pop music the young generation directly expressed their discontent and disappointment to the society, their desire for love and friendship, their ambition for success. Enjoying pop music is also a way to relax oneself from tight life.

In general, we can't point out which one of two kinds, classic music and pop music, is better .The more important thing is both of them can provide us with pleasure an enjoyment. (256 words)