问答题

实践训练比理论课程更重要吗?

题目要求
Along with the shrinking job market, the university graduates find it"s harder and harder to get the ideal job. Therefore, they place the blame on the universities, saying that courses offered in universities can"t provide them with enough practical training which may ensure them a decent job. Accordingly, some people think that university should not provide theoretical knowledge, but to give practical training that benefits both the students and the society. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.
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The theoretical knowledge just handles problems of abstract concept. Without combining with real job, it can not give full play to its efficiency. The theoretical knowledge without contact with reality is nonsensical. As everyone knows, with the development of society, experienced talents are in great need. Companies need those people who can apply theoretical knowledge into practice. So, offering more practical training to university students can help them adapt to the society better. Theoretical knowledge roots in practice. It is obtained from the practice of the real jobs. By providing practical training to students, the university can make them comprehend the theoretical knowledge more deeply. That"s why more and more universities stipulate that students should participate in social work for at least one year in their four years" study.	Universities are where theoretical knowledge is handed down from generation to generation. As we know, universities congregate a lot of preeminent scholars and professors whose main jobs are doing academic research. They are responsible to impart the academic knowledge to the young generation. Theoretical knowledge is beneficial to the society. Theory study will provide powerful tools for us to deal with the world around us as well as the body of ourselves. For instance, physiological or medical theories enable ns to understand the way our body works so that we know how to combat disease more effectively.

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【答案解析】[范文]

Is Practical Training More Important than Theoretical Lessons?

Most universities and colleges spend much time teaching fundamental theories and elementary courses. But some students regard these kinds of knowledge unimportant, and pay little attention to them. They suggest school spend more time on practical training instead of providing theoretical lessons. However, others hold that professional theoretical knowledge is beneficial to society. In my opinion, theoretical knowledge is necessary and one will definitely benefit from it.
First, fundamental theories, such as mathematics and physics, are the basis of other knowledge. To a student who majors in automatic control, the course of control system is the most practical and useful in the future. But if he isn"t good at mathematics, circuits and electronics, he will hardly be able to understand the principles and methods of how to control a subject or a process. It is just like constructing a building. How can you imagine a spectacular high-rise without a firm groundsill? That is, theories and practices are interrelated. We can ignore neither of them.
Second, basic theoretical knowledge provides not only the knowledge itself, but also the way to learn and research. University is a place for scientific research and invention. So it is necessary for students to have the skill of doing research. Seeing from another angle, science and techniques are developing so quickly that present skills will soon be out of date. If one learns nothing except practical skills, he will inevitably fall behind the times. But if one masters the method of research, he will be able to refresh himself continuously with advanced technology.
From all the commentaries above, we know clearly the important role of theoretical knowledge. Although pragmatism is very popular today, we should pay enough attention to the basis and principles. [解析] 本题讨论的是实践训练是否比理论课程更重要。如果选择不赞同，可提出理论知识的重要性，自古以来大学就是传授理论知识的殿堂，理论知识可以指导我们解决很多问题。如若选择同意此观点，则可表述理论知识仅涉及理论及概念的理解，只有与实践结合才能发挥其功效。在具体行文方面，考生要先概述正反方观点；然后给出自己的观点：理论知识很重要；最后总结全文。