1、On the other hand, some others still maintain that a good command of reading and writing skills will be enough for the English learners. To some extent their opinion derives from the fact that students are already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another required test will only add
2、 to their burden.In my opinion, a test of spoken English will do more good than harm. Since China will continue its policy of opening and reform, the ability to speak English fluently is a must for anyone who wants to surpass others in a highly competitive society. Whether I take the test or not, I
3、shall spare no efforts to practice oral English in the remaining years of my college study.2. Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck?There are people who believe that some numbers bring good luck, while others bring bad luck. For instance, in China the number eight is thought to be lucky. Turning
4、 our attention to the West, we find that the number seven is considered lucky, but the number 13 is avoided like the plague.In spite of all these claims, most people would agree that there is little evidence that numbers have any influence on our lives. In fact, they say, the reverse seems to be the
5、 case. For one thing, we might expect calculators to break down every time they note the number 13, and for another, although every week has seven days we know that not every week is lucky for us.Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the latter point of view. It
6、is obvious that there is no scientific basis for the belief that there is a connection between luck and numbers. All in all, it seems to me to be superstition.3. My View on Job-HoppingJob-hopping, or frequent change of jobs, is becoming increasingly common in China today. As the economy grows, more
7、opportunities for employment are appearing than before. The result is that people, especially young people, are tempted to change jobs frequently, seeking higher salaries or more interesting positions.Nevertheless, many people prefer to stay in their old jobs. This is partly because they feel loyal
8、to their work units, and partly because they dislike the idea of having to spend much time training for a new job. In addition, although a new job may offer higher pay or more opportunities for promotion, it may be located far from home and be inconvenient to reach.I think it is a good thing for the
9、 workforce to be flexible, so that new demands for personnel can be satisfied quickly. However, if a person changes jobs too often, he or she will cause losses to the employing units. Moreover, frequent job-hopping prevents a person from gaining valuable job experience and developing good work habit
10、s.4. Should Firecrackers Be Banned? (a)Some people think that setting off firecrackers is a good thing. They say that it is an ancient Chinese custom which should be preserved. They also claim that firecrackers make festivals and holiday occasions more colorful and entertaining for both adults and c
11、hildren.On the other hand, there are many people who say that firecrackers should be banned. They point out that firecrackers are responsible for fires which destroy property, and for injuries suffered both by the people who set them off and by innocent bystanders. They also say that firecrackers ar
12、e a waste of money and resources.My own point of view is that we should preserve the old custom of letting off firecrackers, while at the same time making them harmless. We can do this by banning firecrackers from public places. In addition, we should restrict the setting off of firecrackers to fest
13、ival days.(b)There is no denying the fact that setting off firecrackers has been a hotly debated topic in China. Peoples opinions differ sharply on this issue. Some hold the positive view. They say that it is an ancient Chinese custom which should be preserved. They also claim that firecrackers make
14、 festivals and holiday occasions more colorful and entertaining for both adults and children. Without firecrackers, festivals would become dull and cheerless.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They maintain that firecrackers should be banned. They point out that firecrackers are responsible fo
15、r fires, which destroy, property, and for injuries suffered both by the people who set them off and by innocent bystanders. They also argue that firecrackers are a waste of money and resources.Personally, I believe that we should not go to extremes. On the one hand, we should preserve the old custom
16、 of letting off firecrackers; on the other hand, we should make it harmless. This can be done by banning firecrackers from public places. In addition, the setting off of firecrackers should be restricted to festival days.(c)There has been much controversy over setting off firecrackers in the past ye
17、ars, with each party owning convincing evidences. Those who are in favor of setting firecrackers claim that it is an ancient Chinese custom that should be preserved. They also argue that firecrackers make festivals and holiday occasions more colorful and entertaining for both adults and children. Wi
18、thout firecrackers, festivals would become cold and cheerless. On the other hand, there are many people who are of the opinion that firecrackers should be banned. They point out that firecrackers are responsible for fires which destroy property, and for injuries suffered both by the people who set t
19、hem off and by innocent bystanders. Besides, they maintain that firecrackers lead to a waste of money and resources.Personally, I think that both sides have something right. Actually, firecrackers should be viewed as a two-edged sword, which presents us with both benefits and troubles. But we should
20、 not give up eating for fear of choking. The best policy, as I see it, is to maximize their advantages and minimize their unhealthy influence, so that they can benefit us in a better way.5. My View on OpportunityThere is no consensus of opinion in society about opportunities. There are some who thin
21、k that opportunities come only rarely, and only to lucky people. Others argue that opportunities come to everyone from time to time.Personally, I agree with the latter opinion. It seems to me that various kinds of opportunities are all around us all the time. The secret is to recognize opportunities
22、 and to grasp them in time, because they will not come to you of their own accord. For example, my classmates once refused to enter a national chemistry competition, because they thought that they had no chance of winning. But I took this opportunity, and by preparing well I managed to win the first
23、 prize. Now my motto is: Watch out for opportunities, and at all times prepare yourself to take advantage of them.(二) 解决问题型6. Reduce Waste on CampusNobody could have failed to notice the fact that wasting has become a grave problem in many campuses. In the dining hall, much food are left in the plat
24、es and dumped into the trash can. In the classroom, blank or half blank pieces of paper are left on the desks. In the dorm building, taps are left open and water left running or dripping all the time. And there can be more such examples. In view of the expanding population and the shortage of variou
25、s resources, wasting is really a harmful habit. It put strains on the already short supply of food, water, electricity and the like. Besides, it goes against traditional virtue of hard work and simple living and may leads to a luxurious life style, which is dangerous to the souls of mankind. Therefo
26、re, it is high time that we take steps to stop wasting. We should start from trifles around ourselves: remember to turn off the tap when we finish washing; try to order the exact amount of food we can consume; never throw away any blank or half blank pieces of paper. And always remember, a penny sav
27、ed is a penny earned. Nobody could have failed to notice the fact that wasting has been a grave problem with which we are confronted. Taking a look around, we can find examples too numerous to list: in the dining hall, much food are left in the plates and dumped into the trash can; in the classroom,
28、 blank pieces of paper are left on the desks; in the dorm building, taps are left open and water left running all the time. Wasting is bound to generate severe consequences if we keep turning a blind eye to it. First and foremost, it put strains on the already short supply of food, water, electricit
29、y and the like. Besides, it goes against traditional virtue of hard work and simple living and may leads to a luxurious life style, which is dangerous to the souls of mankind. In view of the seriousness of this problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse. First, it is essential
30、 that regulations be worked out and enforced to ban wasting. Secondly, students should enhance their awareness of saving resources. With proper laws and an alert public, it will only be a matter of time for wasting to become a thing of the past. 7. How I Finance My College EducationNowadays, if we w
31、ant to go to college, we will have to pay a big sum of money. Its a problem to many students. Many ways can contribute to solve this serious problem. But the following ones may be the most effective. First, you can ask your parents for help if they have nice careers. Another way to solve this problem is to apply for a ba
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