Every year, the government spends tons of money on international aid, but some people do not like this, arguing that the money should go to the citizens at home still living below the poverty line.

At first glance, this opposition is well grounded. As the government of any country is mainly responsible for protecting its own citizens from harm of any kind, it seems quite absurd to give money to people in other countries when the citizens at home are suffering from poverty. For example, if there are still many people who are jobless and cannot afford their own houses, the government should try its best to help them by creating more jobs rather than paying money for international aid.

The reality, however, is that almost every country across the world, no matter how poor it is, is offering aid to other countries. When Japan was hit by Tsunami in 2003, for instance, it received financial relief from nearly all countries, North Korea included. Giving aid to those countries in need is always regarded as a right thing to do, not only because it can strengthen mutual friendship, but also because it will win global reputation for the country who gives away. This reputation will, in turn, translate into various forms of support, financially or politically, from other countries. A country which never gives aid to other countries may very likely be isolated from the rest of the world.

To conclude, offering international aid is never just a matter of money. Far from being a waste of money, it actually gives the country an opportunity to become a member of the international big family. My argument, then, is that giving appropriate financial help to other countries is always necessary, even when there are still some disadvantaged people at home.   

Every year, the government spends tons of money on international aid, but some people do not like this, arguing that the money should go to the citizens at home still living below the poverty line.

每年，政府在国际援助上花费了大量的钱，但有些人不喜欢这样，认为这些钱应该捐给仍然生活在贫困线以下的国内公民。

At first glance, this opposition is well grounded. As the government of any country is mainly responsible for protecting its own citizens from harm of any kind, it seems quite absurd to give money to people in other countries when the citizens at home are suffering from poverty. For example, if there are still many people who are jobless and cannot afford their own houses, the government should try its best to help them by creating more jobs rather than paying money for international aid.

乍一看，这种反对是有充分理由的。由于任何国家的政府都主要负责保护本国公民免受任何形式的伤害，因此当本国公民遭受贫困的时候却把钱给外国人似乎是相当荒谬的。例如，如果仍然有许多人失业，买不起自己的房子，政府就应该尽努力创造更多的就业机会来帮助他们，而不是把钱用于国际援助。

The reality, however, is that almost every country across the world, no matter how poor it is, is offering aid to other countries. When Japan was hit by Tsunami in 2003, for instance, it received financial relief from nearly all countries, North Korea included. Giving aid to those countries in need is always regarded as a right thing to do, not only because it can strengthen mutual friendship, but also because it will win global reputation for the country who gives away. This reputation will, in turn, translate into various forms of support, financially or politically, from other countries. A country which never gives aid to other countries may very likely be isolated from the rest of the world.

然而，现实是，世界上几乎每个国家，无论多么贫穷，都在向其他国家提供援助。例如，当日本2003年遭受海啸袭击时，它收到了来自几乎所有国家的金融救济，包括朝鲜。向那些有需要的国家提供援助总是被认为是一件正确的事情，这不仅是因为它能加强彼此的友谊，也因为它将为捐助的国家赢得全球声誉。这种声誉反过来将转化为来自其他国家的各种形式的支持，包括财政的支持或政治的支持。从来不向其他国家提供援助的国家很可能与世界其他国家隔绝。

To conclude, offering international aid is never just a matter of money. Far from being a waste of money, it actually gives the country an opportunity to become a member of the international big family. My argument, then, is that givingappropriate financial help to other countries is always necessary, even when there are still some disadvantaged people at home.   

总之，提供国际援助绝不仅仅是金钱问题。它不是浪费金钱，而是提供了一个融入国际大家庭的机会。因此，我的论点是，给予其他国家适当的财政帮助总是必要的，即使在国内仍然有一些人生活不富裕。