2017年英語六級寫作練習題：教育的職能

　　It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to individual development and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill both these functions?

　　概述：不管在中國還是其他國家，教育和其他行業(yè)一樣，都在不斷更新和發(fā)展。教育學家和教一直在研究教育的內容、方式和方法，希望 培養(yǎng)出符合社會需求的學生。總體來說，教育對學生的影響可以從智力、知識、體育、道德、社交和實踐幾個方面去討論。

　　• 智力方面：教育方法和途徑是否可以提高學生的學習能力(intellectual abilities)和技能;

　　• 知識方面：學生掌握的知是否全面(full knowledge of a subject);

　　• 體育方面：教育是否可以幫助學生養(yǎng)成良好的生活習慣(maintain a healthy lifestyle)，保持身心健康(physical and psychological well-being); •道德方面：學生言行舉止是否符合社會道德標準(adhere to code of conduct);

　　• 社會方面：學生是否掌握了必要的交流技巧和生存技能，能否適應社會;

　　• 實踐方面：學生是否掌握了必要的工作技能，是否有較強的動手能力。

　　題目解析:

　　教育所具備的職能有：

　　• 提高學生思考問題(higher-level thinking skills)、分析問題(analytical skills)和單獨處事(act independently)的能力，提高個人素質;

　　• 加強理論知識學習(theoretical knowledge),增加實踐的經(jīng)驗(practical experience),幫助學習者提高就業(yè)前景(improve career prospects);

　　• 交流學科可以幫助學生提髙社會技能(improve social skills)、交流技巧(hone communication skills)和適應環(huán)境的能力(adapt to new environments);

　　• 體育、營養(yǎng)學等課程可以幫助學生提高身體素質(develop physical fitness),幫助學生養(yǎng)成良好的生活習慣(educate them to lead or maintain a healthy lifestyle};

　　• 法律、倫理學等課程有助于提髙學生的道德標準意識(heighten one's awareness of moral standards),使其遵守社會規(guī)范(conform to rules accepted by the society),履行責任(assume responsibility);

　　• 藝術、文學等課程提髙學生對藝術、詩歌和文學的欣賞水平(develop an appreciation of art, poetry and literature )。

　　范文

　　Education is one of the largest items of government spending. It is regarded as the pathway to economic prosperity, an instrument for combating unemployment and the driving force behind scientific and technological advance. Given the importance of education for individuals and society, its scope, constituents and configuration have long been the subject of research, studies and discussion.

　　Theoretically, a student is expected to acquire knowledge of a specific subject or profession at school, but throughout the learning process, education should focus on the development of their skills. A successful school leaver should show exceptional abilities to acquire, organize, interpret, evaluate and communicate information when graduate. Similarly, a proficient learner should meanwhile be a resource coordinator and user, proficient in identifying useful resources (such as information and capital) with speed and utilizing them to the full advantage. A qualified student should also possess some other skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, which are essential not only for their further education but also for their careers later in life.

　　When students become knowledgeable and resourceful, they should be equipped with competence that would enhance the transition from school to work. An excellent learner is admittedly important to society, but more important is his or her productivity. Education should absorb new substances and embrace new concepts in order for students to keep in touch with community and have full knowledge of the needs of community. Besides, a school should facilitate the progress of students in every practical field and give them opportunities to try new tasks and take on new roles. By enhancing their hands-on skills and job-related skills, schools can foster students' and society's future development and prosperity.

　　When enhancing learners' academic excellence and professionalism, education cannot overlook learners' physical and psychological well-being. In this fast-changing and competitive society, many people are not in good form in coping with stress and health problems. Encouraging students to reduce stress and develop good health habits is therefore important. Sports, for example, function effectively as a health facilitator and as a good stress reducer. These extracurricular activities can be combined with academic activities to boost students' mental health and learning outcomes.

　　To conclude, today's students are expected to be versatile, productive and healthy individuals when they finish schooling. With society becoming more specialized and economies demanding more skills, students should focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of education. They should lay a stress on physical activities as well.

　　近義詞表

　　1. pathway=path=access=entrance:入門，途徑

　　2. combat=address=tackle=prevent=fight against:對抗，解決

　　3. configuration=composition=formation=make-up:組成，構成

　　4. similarly=likewise:類似地

　　5. resourceful=ingenious=smart:足智多謀的，聰明的

　　6. transition=change=changeover:轉變

　　7. in good form=performing well:表現(xiàn)良好

　　8. versatile=multitalented=all-round: 多才多藝的，全能的