Topic 1: Does increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to

Topic 103: Do you think it is good to push students to study hard in their youth?
 
(reinforce their education with homework and reading) (strengthen his or her sense of responsibility )
(improve general knowledge), (increase mastery of basic academic skills, such as reading, writing, 
spelling and mathematics);
(deal with stressful feelings)
(rote learner), ( little room for imagination) ;
(overemphasize school performance) (damage their self-esteem) ;
(participate in after-school activities), (physical, psychological and emotional well-being)
High expectations for children are nothing new in today's society. It leads to the tendency 
to push children to study harder and harder. In my opinion, the connection between effort and 
achievement is quite obvious and should not be denied.
As children grow older, they are more capable of learning more and the amount of time 
they spend in studying should increase correspondingly. Hard work can raise the odds of 
success by increasing their knowledge (both general and specialized), improving their 
abilities and expanding their skill set. All are essential to their success later in life. Without 
the full commitment to schoolwork, students might end up with struggling with failing school 
performance and even dropping out of the school.
Full engagement in schooling also matches the trends of a modern society. To succeed in 
today's challenging economy, young people need advanced skills in core subjects like 
English, math and science, as well as the ability to use computers, solve problems effectively, 
think critically and work in teams. It appears that most students lack motivation to study and 
their attention can be diverted easily by such distractions as video games. Without an 
unmistakable message delivered to them that academic achievement is what makes them 
survive in this competitive world, they will not learn as much as their ability and effort 
permits.
Despite the great value of hardworking, one should bear in mind the fact that students of 
all ages need time to play and relax. They should be given freedom to develop their hobbies 
and encouraged to dabble in different activities, so they can learn in depth about .the world, 
explore ideas and soothe themselves. Children's tolerance for stress is another noteworthy 
issue. Failing to cope with stress might disable students from maintaining their interest in 
studying. A prolonged period of learning is disruptive to children's learning outcomes, 
distancing students from critical thinking and turning them into rote learners.
From what has been discussed, studying hard is critical to a student's success, helping 
him or her acquire more knowledge in his or her youth and leading him or her to focus on 
schoolwork. However, the balance between work and relaxation should be considered in 
equal measure, Parents and teachers are advised to help children design their timetables 
scientifically in case that they are fed up with studying.
1. Connection = correlation = relationship = link 
2. Odds = chance = probability = likelihood
3. Specialized = particular = specific = focused
4. Commitment = dedication = devotion 
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5. Distraction=diversion 
6. Unmistakable = clear = unambiguous = clear-cut 
7. Soothe = comfort = appease = pacify
8. Tolerance = forbearance = acceptance 
9. Rote learner = learner who learns things by repeating them
10. Fed up with = tired of = bored with
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