2016年电大：英语作文.docVIP

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of__________________________. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1．What electives to choose 1. 各大学开设了各种各样的选修课2. 学生因为各种原因选择了不同的选修课3. 以你自己为例……What electives to choose With the reform of Chinese higher education, more and more colleges and universities put emphasis on nurturing students’ abilities. As a result, elective courses are available not only for excellent academic performers but also for students about the average level. Certainly, students have different reasons to choose their own electives. For some, practical skills are the essence of college education, and therefore, courses on computer science, marketing, and finance are highly preferred. On the other hand, others may hold the idea of liberal education and electives concerning literature, history, and philosophy are the most welcome. Take me as an example: being a disciple of free education, I stand for the notion that university is not a place for survival skills, but a palace of knowledge and critical reasoning. Although my major is chemistry, the electives I attend most frequently are English literature, an Introduction to Classic Music, and Different Schools of Western Painting. They really widen my horizon. 2．E-Learning 1. 近年来网上学习越来越流行 2. 产生这种现象的原因 3. 我的看法 3. My Opinion on Campus Lectures 1. 大学校园里的讲座丰富多彩 2. 听讲座的益处 3. 你对在大学校园里听讲座的评论 My Opinion on Campus Lectures 　　In recent years, more and more lectures are being given on campus. They are organized either by the departments or by the students unions with an aim to improve the students’ quality both mentally and academically. These lectures are usually in series and on different topics, such as arts, life, economy, psychology and world issues. 　　Generally speaking, the advantages of good lectures are various. First they broaden the students’ knowledge horizon and cultivate interest in differen