文章大意:这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了女孩钟芳蓉今年高考成绩为676分,她申请了北京大学考古专业,这一决定引起了人们的激烈争论。而她本人表示是出于对历史和文物的热爱,让她决定主修考古学。钟芳蓉的决定也鼓励了作者在未来追寻自己的梦想。
When you are choosing a major in the future, will you place a higher value on its future career or on its personal interest to you? Zhong Fangrong, a left-behind girl from Hunan province who scored 676 points in total on this year's college entrance exam, preferred the latter as she applied to study archaeology at Peking University.
However, there was a heated debate concerning whether she had made a wise decision. Some netizens argued that she wouldn't have a promising future unless she chose a more popular major—for instance, finance, engineering, business, etc. —instead of archaeology. What's more, considering the financial burden on her family, she had better think twice before making her final decision.
The girl later responded that she had been inspired to pursue archeology by Fan Jinshi, president of Dunhuang Academy, and that she had developed a passion for history and cultural relics. She also added that she cared little about fame and fortune.
Zhong has increased my confidence because of her attitude towards life. Firstly, she knows clearly what she is really interested in and is determined to devote herself to it. Secondly, Zhong has been able to stick to her pursuit despite the criticism from society.
Zhong's pursuit reminds me of a lady who walks on a country road and lives in poetry—Li Ziqi. They both try their best to be who they want to be, which is rare and admirable nowadays.
Just ask yourself: Do you have the courage not to follow the pattern that the majority of people repeat? Actually, applying for an unpopular major may help you to avoid fierce competition. And the pursuit of a popular major is no guarantee for a brilliant future.
Following the example of Zhong, I will be more willing to follow my dreams in the years to come.
8. What made Zhong decide to major in archaeology?
A.Her courage to take an adventure. | B.Her optimistic attitude towards life. |
C.Her stubborn belief in popular majors. | D.Her love for history and cultural relics. |
9. Some netizens opposed Zhong's choice because they thought
A.she preferred finance to archaeology | B.she wouldn't have a promising future |
C.she placed value on her future career | D.she cared much about fame and fortune |
10. What inspires the author to follow his or her dream in the future?
A.Li Ziqi's living in poetry. | B.Netizens' heated argument. |
C.Fan Jinshi's encouragement. | D.Zhong's sticking to her pursuit. |
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.You Can Be Who You Want To Be | B.Archaeology Is Becoming Popular |
C.A Left-behind Girl Scored 676 Points | D.A Heated Debate Arose Among Netizens |