I disagree with opinion that say “A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.” Because of nowadays technology and lifestyle of the people changed both social status and material possessions, way of life more comfortable. As a result, some people feel person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. People who have luxurious cars, big houses, high profile at work or in society, are more worthy than the people who are kind, trustworthy and honest.
But, I think the social status and material possessions Don't make lifestyle happy and the best. in today's world, people are having more stress and long working hours compared to the past generation. Everybody wants to be rich and live luxurious life because this give them a high status in society and respect from people.