Topic:
some people think painting and drawings are as important as other subjects, they should be compulsory in high school education. Do you agree or disagree???
only imparting career-oriented knowledge leaves much to be desired, therefor, …………
Academic education is important，however，art-related courses are equally indispensable because the art courses could，to large extent， mould one’s temperament，enhance one’s art accomplishment，instill confidence into one’s heart
塑造人的气质，增强艺术修养，灌输自信心
an ideal education should help youngsters realize comprehensive development and cultivate their talents.
a number of students now are over-burdened with exam-oriented education, therefore, studying art courses can be considered as an efficient stress-reducer, which helps students to embrace academic challenges.
a men should never confine himself to job-related knowledge.
some other might take a skeptical attitude towards my stand,
this practice is more likely to interfere with students' study of main courses and occupy a lot precious time.
some people may contend that art-related courses bear little relevance to one's future job-seeking.
inevitably hinder one's all-round development and deprive students of enjoyment.
hinder/block 阻碍
obstacle [ˈɒbstəkl] 障碍
Lack of education is an obstacle of success.
This is the chief obstacle to world peace.
Can you smooth away the obstacle on the road? /in my way
affirm/assert 声称 断言
I re-affirm my conviction that it is advisable to encourage those who in formative years to be engaged in art and music courses.
compulsory [kəmˈpʌlsəri] 必修的; 义务的
impart [ɪmˈpɑ:t]传授; 给予
The ability to impart knowledge and command respect is the essential qualification for teachers
orient [ˈɔ:rient]标定方向; 使…向东方; 以…为参照;
leave much to be desired 不尽人意; 还有许多待改进之处
The enterprise will entail enormous expense and labour on us.
assign分配任务、工作
distribute
account for a large proportion
mould [məʊld] 模型 铸模
temperament [ ˈtemprəmənt ]性格 、气质
model [ˈmɒdl] 模型; 模式
instill [ɪn'stɪl] 逐渐使某人获得，逐步灌输;
The idea was gradually instilled in the mind of the young prince.
interfere [ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)] 干预，干涉; 调停
embrace [ɪmˈbreɪs]
He embraces the new information age. 迎接新时代
confine局限 限制
skeptical ['skeptɪkəl] 怀疑性的
to interfere with sth 介入…；干涉…
