Schooling is no longer necessary, since more and
more information is accessible on the Internet, and students can
study as well at home.
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
It is sometimes argued that the internet makes it
easy for people to study from home, so schooling is not important
any more. While I believe that home-based study is becoming
increasingly popular, I do think that there is no substitute for
schools.
There are several factors why I hold such a
standpoint. Firstly, those who go to school need to work and live
with peers from different cultural backgrounds. This experience is
essential because they can learn how to work in a team and how to
respect others from different cultures. Secondly, schools are not
only a place that imparts knowledge, but a platform that instils
values and a positive attitude towards the world. The internet can
hardly serve this function. Finally, at school, there are more
opportunities to take sports activities, which can exercise
students’ bodies and develop their team spirit.
On the other hand, there are also arguments
supporting the opinion that home-based study is not entirely
worthless. Learning from the computer at home sets people free from
the busy timetable. Individuals are able to decide what they learn
and when they start. However, it is not appropriate for everyone.
Being self-disciplined is the prerequisite of it. In addition,
there is no peer pressure at home, but stress and motivation always
coexist. Without any source of pressure, we can hardly get
motivated to work hard. Moreover, supporters of home-based study
also claim that it can strengthen the family ties, but the reality
is that most parents need to work during day time, so children
still need to stay alone.
To conclude, although the internet seems to shake
the position of schools and teachers, we should stay clear-minded
that there are still some merits behind schooling which cannot be
copied by online network.
解析:本题结构为双边讨论倾向型(起承转合)。开头段两句话,第一句改写题目,第二句表明我方立场(I
disagree),在表明立场时,6-6.5分的同学可以直接说I
disagree,7.0分数段的同学建议模仿本题,先简要让步,再用一句话高度概括我方立场(While
I believe that…, I do think that… 虽然我认为……但是我坚信……)。
文章第二段为承接段,采用的形式为:主题句+分论点1+分论点2+分论点3。三个分论点分别是:首先,学校可以培养我们的团队精神。其次,学校培养我们的价值观和世界观。最后,去学校上学有更多的机会参加体育活动。
第三段为让步反驳段,采用的形式为:主题句+反方分论点1+反驳+反方分论点2+反驳+反方分论点3+反驳。在家学习更加自由,但需要自制力。在家学习没有同伴压力,但要明白压力和动力并存。在家学习可以维系家庭纽带,但实际情况是白天爸妈得上班。
最后一段总结全文。虽然网络撼动了老师和学校的地位,但我们应该清醒地意识到老师和学校有一些独特的优势,是无法被网络取代的。