The Certificate Craze
　　1.现在许多人热衷于各类证书考试
　　2.其目的各不相同
　　3.我的看法考试大论坛
　　北京新东方学校 金凌虹
　　Almost no one in China has failed to notice the phenomenon that a growing number of people are enthusiastic about pursuing various kinds of certificates. Taking a look around, one can find numerous examples with ease. A common case in point is that students spend a great deal of time and energy attending a great variety of certificate-oriented training courses to ensure a better score。
　　The purpose of acquiring certificates varies from individuals to individuals. For students, as the job market competition is becoming increasingly fierce, not only can a certain certificate prove their capabilities, but also will put them in a favorable position in the employment market and the development of their career. When it comes to white-collared workers, more job-related certificates often guarantee greater opportunities for a salary raise and promotion. What’s more, it is also a ideal way to enhance their job techniques and sharpen their competitiveness。
　　From my perspective, the merits of pursuing certificates are self-evident. However, we should also bear in mind that it is the practical skills, such as management, cooperation, communication, rather than certificates that guarantee one’s accomplishment in career. Accordingly, we might as well attach great importance to both certificates and the improvement of one’s comprehensive abilities。
　　The Certificate Craze
　　北京新东方学校 王兆飞
　　There is no denying the fact that it has become a prevailing trend for people to take part in various exams with the purpose of obtaining certificates of many kinds: that for CET-4 or CET-6, that for computer level, the driver’s license, etc。
　　Of course people pursue certificates for various purposes. Some claim that owning these certificates can give them more edge in competition. One more certificate means a bit more chance of winning in the job market. Others, however, merely take this practice as a stimulus for them to study or study harder. They assert that, by working for those certificates, they can broaden their horizon and enrich their knowledge。
　　Personally, I believe that one should choose to learn what he or she truly likes or really needs, instead of merely working for some certificates. As for me, I shall focus my energy on a few fields, for I believe concentration of attention and energy is the key to success. Besides, keen interest is the strongest motivation for study. To be specific, I would like to learn kungfu and Beijing Opera in my spare time. I may attend some relevant test(微博)s and be awarded certain certificates, but they are just a natural result of my study, instead of my motivation。
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　　82. would rather stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery
　　83. neither chose to give up its own position
　　84. could have cured the cancer patient
　　85. so kind of you to have given me so much help
　　86. before they got reunited
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　　11 C) She has not got the man’s copies for her
　　12 B) She was late for the appointment
　　13 C) It won’t be easy for Mark to win the election
　　14 A) It failed to arrive at its destination in time
　　15 A) Just make use of whatever information is available
　　16 D) The woman isn’t qualified to take the course the man mentioned
　　17 A) They are both to blame
　　18 A) They are in desperate need of financial assistance
　　19 C) We derive some humorous satisfaction from their misfortune
　　20 C) They don’t know how to cope with the situation
　　21 A) They themselves would like to do it but don’t dare to
　　22 C) To relieve her feelings
　　23 D) Bringing a handgun into Hong Kong
　　24 D) He is suspected of having slipped something in Kunmar’s bag
　　25 B) Find Alfred Foster
　　26 B) They think travel gives them their money’s worth
　　27 D) Launch a new program of adventure trips
　　28 B) The way people travel
　　29 B) The changing roles played by men and women
　　30 A) Offer more creative and practical ideas than men
　　31 C) To show that women are capable of doing what men do
　　32 B) Reporting criminal offenses in Greenville
　　33 D) It has fewer violent crimes than big cities
　　34 A) There are a wide range of cases
　　35 A) Write about something pleasant
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