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  3. Write an article(not a poem, short story or play)of about 400 words in response to the following news report. Be sure to give yo

Write an article(not a poem, short story or play)of about 400 words in response to the following news report. Be sure to give yo

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问题 Write an article(not a poem, short story or play)of about 400 words in response to the following news report. Be sure to give your article a title.
                        For some children life begins at 3
    BEIJING , Sep. 6(China Daily)—All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But for some Chinese parents with young children, too much play and too little work may be even worse. At least it seems so judging by their reactions to the first official guidelines on education for preschoolers.
    While emphasizing the physical, social and emotional development of children aged 3 - 6, the draft instructions by the Ministry of Education have set forth minimal academic requirements that are causing panic among urban middle-class parents who fear the criteria, if implemented, will shortchange their children’s opportunity to learn and end the nation’s time-honored tradition of tough education from an early age.
    One of the most criticized study objectives given by the guidelines, which were recently posted on the Internet for input from the public, is that children aged 5-6 who are about to enter Primary One, are only required to learn to add or subtract up to 10. Another is related to their language skill, which is prescribed as "an interest in words and symbols that come with certain meaning".
    Though their children may already be whiz-kids at math or language by these official standards, many parents are not satisfied. A recent study of more than 1 ,000 urban Chinese parents shows that prior to their kids entering primary school, 89 percent of them have prepped their children in math and Chinese; 28 percent in a foreign language, while another 20 percent have sent their children to study some Primary One courses in advance.
    Let’s face it, in an education system that hinges on a series of competitive exams that lead the successful candidate into the best schools and the best jobs, a carefully planned early leg-up is necessary to ensure our children are not left behind.
    When given the choice, the majority of Chinese parents say they would spend significantly more time on raising a smart kid than a healthy or nice kid. For most people, there is no better way for their children to get smarter than making them study harder and longer. It’s instilling a work ethic at a young age that will serve a child his whole lifetime. This may explain why a mother will ask her 5-year-old to spend hours on homework in the evening, copying Chinese characters learned in kindergarten class or solving arithmetic problems.
    But this is not what the education authorities want to see. The guidelines are meant to make the lives of young children less stressful, and serve as a wake-up call to "overzealous" parents who are caught up in the national early-education craze.
    It remains to be seen if parents will be convinced that their children should enjoy more time on the playground without changes to the school system. So far the guidelines seem to have only won praise from parents who are disappointed in their children’s academic performance.
                                         (China Daily 06/09/2012 page5 , adapted)
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答案 Play and Learn " Do not let your children lose at the starting line. " It is not a strange slogan for a majority of people, especially Chinese parents. And in daily life, these beautiful words are pressing heavily upon the mind of Chinese parents. It has become a common concern for parents to cultivate their children and give their children an edge at the very beginning. As for the eagerness and high expectation of these parents, it is understandable. However, something goes wrong in their pursuit of children’s development. Just as what mentioned in the news, the majority of Chinese parents say that they would rather raise a smart kid than a healthy or a nice kid and for most parents, there is no better way for their children to get smart than making them study, Chinese parents put intelligence on the first priority and force their children to study when they are at a very early age. Chinese children would spend hours copying characters learned in the kindergarten or solving math problems, which make them very stressful. These kinds of education just emphasize the instilment of knowledge but ignore the factors affecting all-round development of children. Admittedly, intelligence is of great importance to children’s development, but what’s more important is their all-round development. In other words, while promoting the development of children’s intelligence, we must lay emphasis on their physical and mental health, social and emotional growth, as well as other capabilities beneficial to their future. In the end, parents should firstly be aware of the importance of play as all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Play is all about exploration, imagination, wonder as well as spontaneity, discovery, and creativity. It provides opportunities for children to develop speech and language abilities and also to practice listening. Instead of wasting time, children who play make more interaction with others and learn how relationships work through their play experiences. Imaginative play and role-playing are particularly powerful activities that help the brain develop in more functional and positive ways. Meanwhile, parents should take children’s interest into consideration. Besides, some extracurricular activities are beneficial supplements to be classroom instruction. And if children are encouraged to attend only academic activities, their overall development will inevitably be hindered. In one word, the healthy and overall development of children can be attributed to many integrated factors. Their individuality and originality will undoubtedly be impaired if they are forced to study only as our society is a diversified one. Children should be encouraged to get in touch with various aspects to attain a more comprehensive development.
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