2018 Past Paper: Essay — Negative Trend
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This drawing illustrates the factors that influence a college student's choice of courses. A student is sitting in front of an online course-selection system and weighing two sets of considerations. One course offers up-to-date knowledge and emphasizes innovation, while the other appears easier to pass and requires fewer assignments.
The scene deserves attention because some students choose courses solely for convenience and overlook what they could actually learn. Such a short-sighted approach may become an obstacle to their long-term academic and professional development.
College students should be willing to take appropriately challenging courses that introduce current knowledge and encourage independent thought. These courses can strengthen their abilities, improve their competitiveness, and help them keep pace with social and technological change.
As a student preparing for the graduate entrance examination, I prefer courses that challenge me, stimulate my interest in research, and broaden my horizons. Difficulty should not be the only criterion; educational value matters more.