Directions: Write an essay of at least 250 words on the topic “Should English Be Scrapped?” according to the instructions given below. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET II clearly and neatly.
Some deputy to the NPC(The National People’s Congress) proposed that English classes be cut from the curriculum in the primary and middle school. Some other deputy said in a proposal that English should be removed as a core subject for Chinese primary and secondary school students. It is also proposed that English and other foreign languages should also not be included as compulsory subjects for the national college entrance exam.
Should English be scrapped?
Explore the considerations behind these proposals and give your opinion.