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  3. In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I remember the day my uncle graduated. We had a huge party, and for many ye

In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I remember the day my uncle graduated. We had a huge party, and for many ye

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问题     In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I remember the day my uncle graduated. We had a huge party, and for many years my mother called him "the genius" and listened to his opinion. Today in comparison, five of my brothers and sisters have degrees, and two are studying for their masters. However, some people think that this increased access to education is devaluing degrees.
    People have several arguments against the need for degrees. They say that having so many graduates devalues a degree. People lose respect for the degree holder. It is also claimed that education has become a rat race. Graduates have to compete for jobs even after years of studying. Another point is that studying for such a long time leads to learners becoming inflexible. They know a lot about one narrow subject, but are unable to apply their skills. Employers prefer more flexible and adaptable workers.
    However, I feel strongly that this move to having more qualifications is a positive development. In the past education was only for the rich and powerful. Now it is available to everyone, and this will have many advantages for the country and the individual. First of all, it is impossible to be overeducated. The more people are educated, the better the world will be, because people will be able to discuss and exchange ideas. A further point is that people with degrees have many more opportunities. They can take a wider variety of jobs and do what they enjoy doing, instead of being forced to take a job they dislike, finally, a highly educated workforce is good for the economy of the country. It attracts foreign investment.
    In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems with increased levels of education, I feel strongly that the country can only progress if all its people are educated to the maximum of their ability.
What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
选项 A、To argue about a disputed issue.
B、To explain a complicated idea.
C、To describe a social phenomenon.
D、To demonstrate a research result.
答案A
解析 目的题。第一段作者描述了自己家庭的事实，引入学历这个话题。第二段则讲述了不同的人对学历不同的态度和看法，第三段是作者自己的立场，最后一段作为总结：尽管教育水平提高有各种问题，但是如果每个人都能因为教育而将能力发挥到极致，这个社会就肯定会进步。因此，作者是在对一个社会有争议的话题表明自己的态度并进行解释，故本题答案为A。
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