刘文勇GRE写作百日题库 Day 138

Day 138 Some people believe that competition for high grades motivates students to excel in the classroom

Some people believe that competition for high grades motivates students to excel in the classroom. Others believe that such competition seriously limits the quality of real learning.

Write a response in which you discuss which view more closely aligns with your own position and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should address both of the views presented.

【本题的后一个观点与Day 45相似】

五问：

参考Day 45的思考路径

为了更高的分数而努力不一定会降低学习质量，相反能提高后者（学习质量）。在学术上成绩出众（ distinguish oneself）的快乐和益处，以及和很多其他同龄人竞争的必要性，会使学生们更加积极、高效地掌握知识。

翻译练习：

To strive for higher grades doesn't necessarily undermine the quality of learning, rather it can enhance the latter. The pleasure and benefits of distinguishing oneself academically and the necessity of competing with many other peers would lead students to grasp knowledge more actively and more efficiently.