2014年4月12日雅思写作范文: Some say the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to societ

2014年4月12日雅思写作范文: Some say the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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The discussion about the purpose of education has been going on for literally thousands of years, but no conclusions have been drawn. Basically, there are two viewpoints about the primary goal of education. One is to achieve individual's ambition and the other is to train skillful professionals for the society.

The reasons why many believe that education makes it possible for individuals to fulfill their dreams are fairly clear. First, by learning new knowledge, one can be inspired and gradually spot the area he has passion in. Also, with the right guidance and ideal educational facilities, one can have opportunity to delve into the field he is deeply interested in. For example, children who are encouraged to explore the nature in their own way without any restrictions in their childhood are more likely to develop a strong interest in Science like Botany. Therefore, Combining the systematic and thorough training he received in his specialty and his own efforts, one can realize his ambition of being a botanist. Moreover, in pursuing one's dream, one can certainly realize the significance of his life to himself and to others, which is the real source of happiness.

On the other hand, some believe the ultimate aim of education is to provide useful individuals for the society. It is widely acknowledged that the government has an obligation to guarantee its citizens' right to education. As a society cannot develop without every social member's efforts, it is understandable that the society wish to get the return from its investment on thousands of young men and women who are supposed to be the main force in its future development. Many western countries and some emerging developing regions, for instance, allocate a large proportion of their financial budget to various levels of education .......

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