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托福TPO 12 独立写作试题：
It is better to have broad knowledge of many academic subjects than to specialize in one specific subject.
托福满分作文-范文赏析：
Education systems tended to offer a broad instruction in the early years that has become more and more specialized as we move towards tertiary learning. This allows us to sample various subjects and presents a range of basic knowledge needed to function in modern society. In my view, while this may not be suitable for everyone, it is reasonable.
One reason why we need to educate our populations is that we can enter the workforce because skilled jobs often require specialization. For example, someone going to study mathematics at university would need to have a deep enough education in mathematics at secondary school to demonstrate the ability to cope with the requirements of a degree in the subject. Similarly, a budding accountant needs to show a flair for math when applying for work in accountancy. So, one can argue that an increasingly specialized educational system is a function of the job market and, therefore, determined by employers.
Alternatively, some countries do have a broader education extending into higher education such as a first degree similar to the United States system of majors and minors. This method may be acceptable in that it concentrates on relevant skills rather than specific knowledge while specialist knowledge can be acquired at master’s level. Although demonstrating an ability to delve deeply into a field of expertise is often required for professions and many other skilled careers, there may be others like general management where a wide range of skills is more appropriate. For those unskilled occupations, not requiring a degree or apprenticeship, again a broad education may be more pertinent.
In conclusion, in the English school curriculum, schooling usually tunnels our choices towards an ever decreasing number of subjects since, for many, the job market determines our education system and the depth of knowledge we need. In turn, the market dictates our need to specialize depending on our career choice. Though, personally, I tend to prefer the specific subject mode of learning, for I believe that it is down to the individual to determine his or her preference.
托福作文满分要素剖析:
一、 语言表达
本文多用长句，这也要求作者对从句的用法和特殊句式结构有更清楚的了解。而这也是作者英文功力的具体体现之处。而作者也用了一些具体的指示词语，例如for example, alternatively, in my view一类，让读者很容易看出作者的逻辑。在用词方面，作者整体采用了正式的用法，符合学术性文章的写作特点。
1. This allows us to sample various subjects and presents a range of basic knowledge needed to function in modern society. 本句使用了this代指前句，并用整句话做主语。写作时也可以用,which非限制性定语从句来替代。其次，本句的语法结构较为复杂。allows和presents并列，needed是过去分词做定语表示需要的知识，to function表目的，即用来在现代社会中使用。
2. Alternatively, some countries do have a broader education extending into higher education such as a first degree similar to the United States system of majors and minors. alternatively另外，是表示递进的逻辑连接词。do表示强调，翻译为确实。majors and minors主修和辅修，这个短语的使用体现出作者对于美国文化的了解，间接体现出了作者的英文水平。
3. In conclusion, in the English school curriculum, schooling usually tunnels our choices towards an ever decreasing number of subjects since, for many, the job market determines our education system and the depth of knowledge we need.本句的亮点在于动宾搭配。首先是tunnel our choices表示把我们的选择限制在什么方面。determine表示决定，通常是物做主语，作者很好地注意到了这种用法。
二、 逻辑结构
本文逻辑清晰，很有辩证精神。从整体来看是总分总的结构。第一段提出总体观点，即应该进行专业性教育。而中间的分析段落采用了正反两方分别分析的方法，第二段分析了专业性教育的好处，第三段分析了通识教育的好处，体现出了思辨的精神。最后一段进行总结，两种教育形式都有好处，但是还是更赞成专业性教育。
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