143. Should students be given a long vacation or several short vacations?

Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that

students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

『分析』

无所谓选择哪一个立场。强调一个立场的种种理由的同时，不要忘了提及另外一个立场的些许好处。然后

采用让步方式得出自己的结论。

『范文』

Vacation is a very important part of student life. I would agree that it is best for the students to have many short

vacations.

School can be a very tiring, tedious experience at times. If students get regular breaks in between intensive

periods of studies, they will be more relaxed and ready to learn new material upon returning to school. In addition

to this, a change in environment, even if only for a week, gives one the opportunity to relax while reflecting on one's

studies. Many students find that even a short break allows them to refresh enough to continue with school.

Having many breaks throughout the year is also good for one's social life. If people have the opportunity to

catch up with friends and family on a regular basis throughout the year, they will never feel as though they were

losing touch with loved ones. Socializing with friends and family is also an excellent way to relax. If students

frequently have this kind of opportunity, they will be more at ease and ready for the next semester of school.

Moreover, if the school year is broken down into many short semesters, the schools will be able to put a

greater amount of focus into the curriculum of the courses. Many students find that by the end of a long semester,

they have forgotten the information that they learned at the beginning of the term. By having short, intensive study

sessions, students will quickly learn a small amount of information, and thus be able to keep it locked in their minds

for a long time to come.

Consequently, I think that it is vastly preferable to have numerous short vacations throughout the year.

Students will find that they are more relaxed, and can better focus on their studies all year round.