2016北京卷篇 Why College Is Not Home.pptVIP

Why College Is Not Home Para 1 The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy and the development of adult identity. However, now they are becoming an extended period of adolescence, (during which many of today’s students and are not shouldered with adult responsibilities. ) vt.肩负/负担 大学那几年应该是培养学生自主性和成年人身份认知的 重要时期。然而，它却变成了青春期的延伸，许多大学生 不能肩负起成年人的责任。 Para 2 For previous generations, college was a decisive break from parental control; guidance and support needed help from people of the same age and from within. 对于前几代人来说，大学是他们脱离父母控制的决定性 时期。他们可以从同辈人和自己身上得到指导和支持。 In the past two decades, however, continued connection with and dependence on family (, thanks to cell phones, email and social media, )have increased significantly. 然而，在过去的二十年，多亏了手机、邮件和社交媒体， 学生和家里不停地联系，对家人的依赖也明显增加。 Some parents go so far as to help with coursework. Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of the family to autonomy and adult responsibility, universities have given in to the idea (that they should provide the same environment as that of the home. ) 一些家长甚至帮助做课程作业。大学已屈服于这种想法， 那就是为学生提供一个家一样的环境，而取代了所谓宣扬 把大学当做是让学生从受家庭庇护到学会自主独立的改变过程。 Para 3 To prepare for increased autonomy and responsibility, college needs to be a time of exploration and experimentation. This process involves “trying on ” new ways of thinking about oneself both intellectually and personally. While we should provide “safe spaces” within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. Intellectual growth and flexibility are fostered on debate and questioning. 为了为增强自主性和责任感做准备，大学应该是一段探索和实验的过程。这个过程包括“尝试”用新的办法从思维能力和个人角度去考虑自己。当我们在大学校园给学生提供“安全空间”的同时，我们必须让学生能感到安全的去表达观点和挑战众人观点。辩证思想和怀疑能提高人的思维和可塑性。 Para 4 Learning to deal with the social world is equally important. Because a college community(群体) differs from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense