1、国家公共英语五级(写作)练习试卷 9及答案与解析 一、 Section IV Writing (40 minutes) 1 Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Which view do you agree with? Explain your reasons. Write your
2、 essay no less than 250 words. 国家公共英语五级(写作)练习试卷 9答案与解析 一、 Section IV Writing (40 minutes) 1 【正确答案】 This is no denying that a college or university education is very beneficial. Those who receive higher education have more opportunities. They often hold better jobs, earn a higher income and enjoy a m
3、ore comfortable and secure lifestyle. Unfortunately, places in university are often limited and reserved for “good“ students. It is my belief that this practice is not only detrimental to those students denied a college or university education, but to the society as a whole. Therefore, higher educat
4、ion should be available to all students. One reason that higher education should not be limited to good students is that not all secondary students study in equal circumstances. The facilities and teaching at some high schools are superior to those at others, and the students who study there enjoy a
5、 great advantage. In addition, a students performance can be affected by his or her home environment or family financial pressure. It is often more difficult for a student from a disadvantaged environment and school district to perform well. However, this does not mean that the student would not app
6、reciate and benefit from higher education if given the opportunity. Another reason for marking higher education available to all is to encourage less capable students to improve. If marginal students believe that they have no hope of entering university, they may feel that there is no point in study
7、ing diligently. However, if they see a more direct relationship between their academic performance and their future opportunities, they will be more motivated. In this way, a poor student may turn out to be a good one. Finally, a better-educated population contributes to the growth and prosperity of
8、 a society as a whole. For this reason; it is advantageous to educate as many young people as possible. Furthermore, by denying higher education to students who do not make their secondary education, the country may be ignoring a future Einstein. When every person in the society is given the opportu
9、nity to reach his or her full potential, the society will benefit. For all of these reasons, I believe that higher education should be available to all students, not only to those with good academic performance in high school. Of course, it is desirable to encourage good performance in students. This can be done by offering financial support in the form of scholarships to those who work hard. In this way, we can ensure that students have the ability to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. 【知识模块】 写作