一些人認(rèn)為，中學(xué)生和高中生應(yīng)該能夠選擇通向大學(xué)的學(xué)術(shù)課程，或職業(yè)技術(shù)課程比如木工。你是否同意？

這是一道觀點(diǎn)類大作文，聊的是中學(xué)生是否能自己選擇學(xué)術(shù)或?qū)I(yè)課程的問題。審題時(shí)注意兩點(diǎn)，一是限定對象在“secondary school students and high school students”，需要考慮這個群體的特性。二是題目討論的是中學(xué)生是否能夠選擇，而非單純學(xué)術(shù)課程或職業(yè)課程哪個更好。下面，月半鴨和大家一起來看下具體觀點(diǎn)。

首先來看這樣做的好處，有兩方面。

一是不同學(xué)生擅長領(lǐng)域不同，做出選擇能讓他們更專注自己喜歡的內(nèi)容。喜歡學(xué)術(shù)的學(xué)生可以繼續(xù)鉆研各種領(lǐng)域的知識并進(jìn)入大學(xué)深造。而更喜歡做手工活或某項(xiàng)技能的學(xué)生，也可以得到良好的培訓(xùn)，并從事相關(guān)工作。

二是學(xué)生的學(xué)習(xí)積極性和效果可能都會提升。當(dāng)他們自己選擇自己喜歡或擅長的領(lǐng)域后，會愿意投入更多精力進(jìn)行學(xué)習(xí)，獲得成就的機(jī)會也更多。反之，讓他們繼續(xù)學(xué)習(xí)不擅長的知識，比如讓喜歡學(xué)術(shù)理論的學(xué)生學(xué)習(xí)手工活，只會他們感到乏味。

然后來看這樣做的壞處，同樣有兩點(diǎn)。

一方面，中學(xué)生的心智并不成熟，他們可能對未來并沒有清晰的規(guī)劃，做出的判斷也缺乏考慮，因此完全交由他們自己選擇并不可取。

另一方面，過早的選擇可能會限制學(xué)生未來的發(fā)展。選擇某項(xiàng)職業(yè)課程可能限制學(xué)生未來轉(zhuǎn)行從事其他職業(yè)，社會對于低學(xué)歷的藍(lán)領(lǐng)工人也存在一定的歧視。繼續(xù)要求學(xué)生接受學(xué)術(shù)教育并獲得更高學(xué)歷，對于他們未來生活和工作可能更有保障。

The current education system in most countries is based on the belief that high school students are often encouraged to focus on practical courses such as carpentry or auto repair, while students interested in academic pursuits are funnelled into "college prep" programs. I agree that secondary school students can make their own choices within certain constraints.

Allowing children to make their own choices will have many benefits for their future development. Students who are good at math or science may find themselves drawn towards a career in engineering or medicine because of these academic courses and be given the opportunity to pursue further study at university. Those who are not academically inclined will also be able to acquire a vocational skill through a practical course that will enable them to work and earn an income after graduation. And in terms of learning outcomes, by allowing students to choose the areas in which they excel, they are willing to put more effort into their studies, which also helps them to achieve better results.

However, this approach has a number of drawbacks. Due to their young age and lack of experience, secondary school students are not mentally mature, leading to a lack of consideration in their decisions. We also neglect the fact that By encouraging students to focus on practical courses that lead to careers, we fail to prepare them for other kinds of employment later in life. Therefore, parents and teachers need to be more involved in the selection process. They can help students make more appropriate curriculum choices based on their rich experience and understanding of children.

In conclusion, the point of secondary and high school is to prepare students for the future. There is no reason why they should not be able to choose the courses that best prepare them for their future, whether that is a practical or an academic course.

academic pursuits   學(xué)術(shù)追求

"college prep" programs   大學(xué)預(yù)科課程

vocational skill   職業(yè)技能

mentally mature   心智成熟的