Good Citizen
Everyone will agree that a good citizen should possess the following qualifications. Firstly, he must observe the laws of the country and all sorts of regulations of the society. Secondly, he should contribute positively to the society, which, in my eyes, is easily neglected but certainly more important for a good citizen. There could be other qualities required for a good citizen, but the above mentioned two points are as I strongly believe the most important ones.
Good citizens are essential to the stability and progress of the society. For instance, in the spring of 2003, China was hit by a dangerously contagious disease called SARS. It was an incurable disease and it spread fast. Hundreds of people lost their lives, including many doctors and nurses. In the face of such frightening disease, more doctors and nurses stood up and volunteered to go to the affected areas to fight the disease. They are undoubtedly good citizens for they saved many lives and contributed enormously to the stability of the society. And there are, of course, a great many other people who assume the duties of a citizen and do what they could do to contribute to the progress of the society. Beyond doubt, there will be no stability and prosperity of the society without the devotion and efforts of good citizens.
Presently I am a student and as a student I should concentrate more on my studies. I should try to acquire much knowledge and many skills so that I can contribute more to our society after I graduate and thus be a good citizen of our society.
