大学英语综合教程3课后作文

Unit5

1. The Significance of Lifelong Education

Decades ago, due to the low standard of living in China, only a smal l percentage of the nation's population could receive college educati on. Once given the opportunity, one would surely secure a well-paid and much-respected job, which he or she would probably do for a li fetime. Therefore, to secure a college degree used to be the ultimate goal of a person's education.

Today, however, we are living in what is called a "knowledge societ y", where creative ideas and innovations are generated at a fantastic speed. One must constantly renew one's knowledge and upgrade on e's skills so as to meet the needs of the changing world. Moreover, a t the stage of general education, it is pointless for a person to attemp t to know everything. When one is required to settle down to be a sp ecialist in a specific field, one has to make an in-depth study of the s ubject one is supposed to know. In this sense, general education can provide students with only a passport to lifelong education. As Rob ert Maynard Hutchins once said, the object of education is to prepar e the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.

In my opinion, life in modern society is not only a process of "learni ng to live" but also a process of "living to learn". The slogan "Live a nd Learn" can best reflect the concept of lifelong education.

2. Should Family Schooling Exist?

Meng Mu Tang, a private school in Shanghai, is modeled after the e ducational system of ancient Chinese home schools, which favored rote memorization and recitation of classic works. But the local edu cation authorities in Shanghai have declared it illegal according to a report in 21st Century. Should family schooling exist? What role sh ould it play?

In my opinion, family schooling should be permitted to play a positi ve role in the current educational system in China. Every family sho uld be free to choose the form of education that best suits their child ren's interests and natural gifts. Although the existing education syst em in China has remarkably improved, it does not fit each child perf ectly. Since family schooling provides a means to develop a person' s talents and unique interest, Meng Mu Tang, as a private school ge ared to a specific group of children, should not be banned in haste. I n view of the current dynamic, quality-minded educational reforms i n China, we should permit family schooling to enrich and diversify our educational system.

On the other hand, home schooling should adapt itself to the moder n world. To prepare children for the future, it should equip them wit h knowledge and innovative power so that they can cope with the de velopment of the modern world. While tapping children's innate tale