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Public square dancing, a form of exercise which is always performed in publi

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问题     Public square dancing, a form of exercise which is always performed in public places, has aroused a heated debate in China. Some people believe that it should be encouraged for the health benefits, while others think it may cause noise complaints from nearby residents. What is your opinion? Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic:
                    My Views on Public Square Dancing
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答案                     My Views on Public Square Dancing
    Public square dancing is a kind of group dancing performed in public places. No one can underestimate the popularity of public square dancing in China. Dozens of people, mostly middle-aged women, dance together to loud music in the mornings and evenings, sometimes even during daytime, leading to complaints from nearby residents. The dancers insist that they have the right to dance in public, while the nearby residents can’t stand the noise in their neighborhood. As far as I’m concerned, public square dancing, if not properly handled, will affect people’s life in a negative way.
    To begin with, it is the noise caused by public square dancing that draws so much resentment. According to scientific research, noise pollution has a bearing on people’s overall health. Problems related to noise include high blood pressure, insomnia, loss of productivity and the like. In this highly competitive society, people are always exhausted after a day’s hard work. Back in their own homes what they want most is peace and quiet. Unfortunately, the persistent and escalating music shatter their dream brutally. Even if they can put up with the intruding noise, how about their children who are busy doing homework and their gray-haired parents who are struggling with neurasthenia?
    Secondly, public square dancing often causes tension between square dancers and neighboring residents. Various methods are used by the residents to fight against the noise. Some extreme cases include smashing loudspeaker boxes, throwing feces, or setting dogs on dancers. Such kind of behavior is not necessarily useful, instead, it brings harm to both sides. People should be friendly to each other in a harmonious society. We should always remember that violent means can’t address the problems, and they only lead to one disaster after another.
    Last but not least, I’m afraid we have to admit that there is a lack of public spirit among Chinese people. Square dancers consider public places as their private property and think that they are entitled to do whatever they want there. As for the nearby residents, they defend their interests by hook or by crook. In this respect they both belong to birds of a feather. We still have a long way to go to promote public morality in China.
    All in all, it is not public square dancing that should be blamed, because what bothers us is noise. The government should increase investment in the construction of public infrastructure in cities and promote diversified development of citizens’ recreation.  And if a reasonable dancing time schedule and a volume clause could be negotiated, maybe a win-win situation can be achieved.
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