问答题 Directions:
Write an essay of around 200 words entitled "The Only-child Generation" based on the following picture. You should interpret the picture, discuss the cause for such a negative impression and give your comment on the piece of news.
【正确答案】
The Only-child Generation

In the mist of the craze of seeking overseas education a piece of disturbing news has caught public attention with a catching title: "China One Not Welcome. " It appears that some foreign university has refused to take in the Chinese students on the grounds that the only-child in Chinese families is incapable of taking care of themselves. They claim that these youngsters are not as independent in solving problems as students from other countries, therefore may cause undue problems for the education institutions.
Maybe this is an exaggeration by the media, but it has been well-known that the post-80s and post-90s generation Chinese are typically the only child of their family. When surrounded by indulging parents and grandparents alike, it is easy for a child to get used to being the center of attention, with everything being well taken care of by others. No doubt a few of those youngsters have brought abroad with them the care they were so used to at home, thus leaving an impression that they have to rely on their parents for everything.
I can understand how some parents fear for the safety of their children in an unknown foreign country and become over-protective. But being an only child myself, I feel it is unfair to have such prejudice against all post-80s generation Chinese. Certainly the majority of Chinese students abroad have proved that they are as reliable, responsible, and determined to work hard as our peers of any other nationality. In due time the new generation Chinese will be respected and appreciated by all.
【答案解析】[解析] 媒体上近来出现了一个新词“China One”,指的是当代中国的独生子女。有报道说,某些外国学校不欢迎这些独生子女入学,理由是他们过分依赖父母,自理能力差,不好管理。为什么中国“80后”一代会给外国人留下如此印象?无论你认为这则报道是真实情况的写照或是媒体的炒作,都应首先描述报道的内容,然后提出自己的看法。可以从中国独生子女的特点、现代社会环境和要求、出国留学的目的和考验或现代人才培养目标等方面探讨,也可以分析产生过分溺爱、高分低能等现象的原因并提出应对措施。