The importance of learning basic skills
In the face of various and complicated requirements of employment market, some students begin to
question the significance of learning basic knowledge and skills, just as what is exposed in the cartoon above.
However, it is absolutely wrong to hold that idea. Owing to the fact that we are
living in a competitive society, the development of our society demands that we arm
ourselves with basic skills and up-to-date knowledge so as to keep up with the pace of our society. An investigation shows that millions of people spend time and energy
grasping skills and technology so that they can keep a favorable position in job market or enhance their opportunities. While focusing on creativity,
innovation, management and leadership skills, we should never forget the fundamental importance of the more basic, essential skills.
It is universally known that opportunity is important,
but you could do nothing with it if you are not
equipped with competitive forces, such basic reading and calculating skills, to seize it.
Which Is More Important
As can be seen from the picture above, there is a conversation between a son and a father. The father told his son that it is more important to empty the dustbin than to worry about disposing of nuclear waste, that is to say, small things go first when
dealing with big things. I’m definitely on the father’s side in this and I’m sure I’m not alone.
A case in point is the successful launch of ShenZhou 10 spacecraft, which excites everyone and makes every feel proud of China. Behind this great event
there are a host of detailed things, called petty things, conducted by millions of scientists, who have
devoted themselves to the mission. It is the petty things that contribute to the success, which reminds us of the significance of small things. We also take
ourselves for example. It is acknowledged that before running we must learn to stand and walk
building up a solid foundation for running. Although walking is considered as a trifle while running is treated as a great thing, walking is the first step. As an old saying, One can’t Make a By Success
without Bing Self reliant. So we should keep it in our mind that before accomplishing important tasks, perform small tasks. Only in this way can we make the highest eminence.
The Importance of the Basic Learning Skills
As what is vividly shown in the picture, many college students have the same doubt as the one in the picture that is whether that stuff will be outdated when they graduated and began to work. That stuff, as we can see from the picture, refers to the basic learning skills such as mathematics we learned when we were in primary school. It also reveals a
phenomenon in the college that there are a great
number of students, who question the practicability of their subjects because they are too simple to be helpful with their occupation afterwards.
Does that mean these subjects are useless?
Definitely not. These subjects are like the foundation of a building. Though they are commonplace even invisible, they are of vital importance. Mastering these basic skills we can grasp the fundamental elements of learning ability. As an old saying goes like this, high buildings rise from the ground. Only if we lay a solid foundation, we can’t set up a high building. Or in another word, do you think it is
feasible to let a person learn English without learning a, b, c?
With all was said above, we can draw a conclusion that the basic learning skills are quite essential to both our whole study and the work we will take after graduation. Thus we should pay more attention to the basic subjects and master the ability required at the further career.
1、目前很多中国学生出国留学，
2、出国留学的好处，
3、我的看法。
Nowadays, going abroad for studies is enjoying a striking popularity among . Importance should be attached to studying abroad.
There are a great many advantages of studying overseas. First and foremost, living and studying abroad offers students a different perspective of the world. On a university campus, international students are likely
to their from various
countries and areas and are exposed to diverse ideas and values. What is more, overseas experience is the best opportunity for the real-life use of foreign
languages. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken.
Generally peaking, it is my view that although going abroad is expensive and perhaps painful,
the is worthwhile. In the first place, in
addition to knowledge, overseas students can gain
precious experiences that those who stay at home will never have. Furthermore, overseas
experience, and painful as it may be, is to the growth of adolescents.
1. 有些人认为信息时代不再需要传统图书馆了，因为……
2. 有些人认为信息时代传统图书馆仍然有重要作用，因为……
3. 你的看法……
There has been a heated discussion about libraries at the age of information among people. Some people, especially the younger generation, challenge the value of conventional libraries. When they need any information in their studies or work, they can turn to their computers for help. For this reason, they do not need to go to a library for borrowing or returning one or two books.
While others, including most old people as well as scholars, value libraries. They love libraries because they can enjoy peace and quietness in an isolated spiritual world. And they also have access to rare
academic works needed for their studies in the libraries.
In my view, conventional libraries are still available though there is still much room for improving. At the Age of Information, as long as knowledge is
respected and cherished, libraries won’t extinct from our lives. On the other hand, libraries should not refuse the latest information technology, which will enable them to regain those young readers.
1、有人说机会对取得成功起重要作用
2、也有人说智慧和勤奋才是通向成功的唯一途径
3、我的看法
Some that opportunity is the key to success. For example, those global business giants like Google owe their success to the huge opportunities they meet. Google's boom benefits from the frenzy of Internet. Another striking example is Zhang
Liangying's overnight . Super Girl Voice
Contest, a golden opportunity for her, put the spotlight on her.
Others argue that intelligence and diligence outweigh opportunity. There is solely a Google around the planet. The Internet superpower gains from its co-founders' advanced technology and keen insight into the global internet market. Zhang
Liangying demonstrated her distinguished talent and the very wide vocal range. For this reason, she left an favorable impression with judges and won a host of fans.
In my eyes, success is strongly linked with both. The combination of these two factors success.
There are enormous opportunities us. We must seize them and exert our all-out intelligence and ability.
1、入学条件，
2、学费和奖学金，
3、住宿情况。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a Chinese student who wishes to apply for
admission into your prestigious university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with certain essential information.
First, what qualifications do I need to follow a course of study at your university? I already have a
bachelor’s degree from Beijing University, but I wonder if there are any further academic
requirements. Second, how much are the tuition fees? Although I intend to be self-supporting, I would be interested to hear if there are any scholarships available for international students. Third, what is the situation regarding accommodation?
I look forward to your reply, and to attending your esteemed institution.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
1. 近年来出现一些教育不公平的现象
2. 出现这些现象的原因和后果
3. 为了改变这种状况，我认为……
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Equality of Education Opportunity
In recent years the problems which are caused by the inequality of education opportunity have attracted the public's attention. For instance,
the teaching facilities
and school buildings in rural areas are in sharp contrast to those advanced facilities and
well-equipped classrooms in urban areas, students from poor families cannot go to universities because of the high tuition.
There are several factors which contribute lo these problems. First, the of resources is
unbalanced between rural and urban schools. Second, educational loans for poor students are far from enough. Third, the inequality in some schools'
admission policies also turns many students away.
The education inequality can result in many bad impacts. On one hand, it can affect people’s future employment. On the other hand，it is the root of many social problems.
To change this situation, I think, we should take the following measures. Firstly, the government's spending on education should be increased and the of public resources gives to rural and weak urban schools. Secondly,
the of the government financial aid system for students should be . Thirdly, the government should speed up education reforms to ensure everyone has equal access to schools.
1. 目前有不少大学请明星当客座教授
2. 对这一现象人们看法不同
3. 我的看法
Hiring Celebrities as Mating Professors
Via Internet or other means of mass media，it is
common to team that some super stars are employed
as guest professors of a university. Whether it is helpful to hire personages for a university's
development causes hot debate from the very beginning.
There are two voices: Some people think that stars’ social influence can do good to the of a university and raise its social degrees of approval. Besides, universities should open to society and take advantage of various social resources, inclusive of celebrities' life experience and struggling adventure. However, others hold the opposite viewpoint. They think that a professor under a star's name is just advertising , and has no practical meaning to the development of the university. It
also students attention from their academic study.
In my view, just as a coin has two sides, the inviting of celebrities as guest professors has both good and bad effect. Thus I think colleges should evaluate the possible results thoroughly, and their choices should be based on the improvement of teaching standards
and students' development. Universities should also take the features of their relevant disciplines into consideration before hiring some celebrity as a visiting professor.
1. 现在不少人一遇到问题就上网搜答案
2. 这种现象可能产生的影响
3. 你认为应该怎么做
We Shouldn't Totally Turn to the Internet
Nowadays, Internet has become
an part in our life, and we use it for various purposes, such as searching useful
information and chatting online. However, now more and more people turn to the Internet for help
whenever they have trouble in finding solutions to their problems, and this phenomenon has aroused the public's attention.
Relying on the Internet to solve all our difficulties can have bad impacts on us. On one hand, since we can always settle the troubles by searching solutions
online, we can become very lazy and don't bother to think up answers by ourselves, which can the development of creative thinking. On the other hand, the answers online may be inaccurate or wrong. If we use them without thinking the credibility of them, we may make serious mistakes someday.
As far as I'm concerned, we shouldn't completely depend on the Internet to settle problems. When we come across some difficulties, we’d better try our best to find possible solutions. If we make great efforts and still can't come up with an answer, then we can surf online to search solutions. But we should question the correctness of these answers before we adopt them.
1. 目前越来越多的家长给孩子配手机，目的是……
2. 也会带来一些问题
3. 你的看法
Giving Children Cell Phones
More and more children are showing up at school each September with cell phones. Many parents buy cell phones to their children because it is a nice safety measure. It gives those working parents a little sense of control and security to know when
their children are off campus and on their way home. But having a cell phone might be a problem. Parents may find themselves facing a frightening bill at the end of the month. The reason: chatting on the phone and sending text messages can soon become the favorite pastime of and teenagers. Worse still, cell phones in schools can lead to
classroom , text-message cheating and inappropriate photographs.
Knowing their children can always be reached is for parents. But before buying their
child a cell phone, I think parents should decide if the child is really capable of managing his or her own phone. Besides, parental control must be exercised in the use of the phone. For example, they should set
limits on how long the child is allowed to stay on the phone.
1. 现代生活越来越好，但老年人和年轻人之间的代沟却依然不可逾越
2. 产生代沟的原因
3. 解决的办法
Generation Gap
Though many of our social life have been improved, the generation gap between the youths and the olders remain and even grows wider. In my opinion, because of
the of from
western , the youths do not follow what the elders say, that causes the gap. The young are and , always go along with the and like changing. While the old,
accustomed to everything of the past, are to change. Also with more and more different beliefs
and ideas, it is natural the young hold different opinions from the old.
I think in order to the gap, both parts should try to understand and respect each other, instead of trying to change others as they
wish. doesn't mean so long as they hold the right attitude towards the problems. 1. 对于禁止在地铁和公交车上吃东西，有人表示赞成
2. 有人则表示反对
3. 你的看法
Should Food Be Banned on the Subway?
Currently, some cities are considering a food ban on subways, which has heated discussion.
Some people say food should be banned because of the and they attract. And, garbage from food can cause track fires.
Beyond and mechanical concerns, food can also cause fights, as was discovered last week by one
passenger who criticized a woman eating steamed stuffed bun on the subway.
However, some others are opposed to the idea. They argue that people like eating in the train in the
morning because they don't have enough time to eat at their houses or restaurants. Sometimes that may be the only time or meal a rider may be able to eat especially when traveling long distances. Besides, there are people, for example, who do
require food at various times to maintain blood-sugar levels.
Personally, I'm against the ban because of the huge inconvenience it would cause to , and the expense involved in enforcing it. Still, I believe we should have a little common . I think we all have responsibility to try to treat our subway system and fellow riders with respect, and that extends to food as well.