As the world continues to transition into a digitally driven society, digital literacy has become a

critical factor in personal employability and innovation. Those who lack the skills to create and
evaluate information on digital platforms face limited opportunities for well-paying jobs and are
more likely to end up in manual labor roles, such as construction or packing, which are
increasingly vulnerable to replacement by AI-driven automation. Furthermore, tertiary education
provides cutting-edge knowledge essential for achieving long-term success in a rapidly evolving
job market. Many competency-based positions require a strong foundation in interdisciplinary
studies, which is necessary to stay competitive in fields like frontier science, where research often
spans multiple academic disciplines. Without the knowledge gained at university, individuals may
struggle to secure desirable employment in today’s highly competitive labor market.随着世界不断向数字
驱动型社会转变，数字素养已成为影响个人就业能力和创新能力的关键因素。缺乏在数字平台上创建和评估信息技能的人，往往难以获得高薪工作，
并更可能从事如建筑或包装等体力劳动，而这些岗位正日益受到人工智能驱动的自动化替代的威胁。此外，高等教育提供了前沿知识，对于在快速变
化的就业市场中实现长期成功至关重要。许多基于能力的岗位要求扎实的跨学科基础，这对于在前沿科学等领域保持竞争力至关重要，因为这些领域
的研究通常涉及多个学科的交叉。缺乏大学所获得的知识，个体可能难以在竞争激烈的劳动力市场中找到理想的工作。 2023 年 4 月 25 日真题
In many countries, more and more people are competing for a place to study in universities. Why
does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?While access to
education has improved in recent years in some countries, competition for university admission
has intensified. In my view, the main reasons for this heightened competition are the desire to
avoid digital illiteracy and to gain cutting-edge knowledge provided by universities. This trend is
positive, as it benefits both the country and young people who complete higher education.To
succeed in today’s digital age, young people pursue tertiary education to develop digital literacy
and attain the qualifications needed for competency-based jobs. As the world continues to
transition into a digitally driven society, digital literacy has become a critical factor in personal
employability and innovation. Those who lack the skills to create and evaluate information on
digital platforms face limited opportunities for well-paying jobs and are more likely to end up in
manual labor roles, such as construction or packing, which are increasingly vulnerable to
replacement by AI-driven automation. Furthermore, tertiary education provides cutting-edge
knowledge essential for achieving long-term success in a rapidly evolving job market. Many
competency-based positions require a strong foundation in interdisciplinary studies, which is
necessary to stay competitive in fields like frontier science, where research often spans multiple
academic disciplines. Without the knowledge gained at university, individuals may struggle to
secure desirable employment in today’s highly competitive labor market.Admittedly, although
too many young people competing for post-secondary education aggravates involution among
the “involuted” generation, especially in northeast Asian countries, universal access to tertiary
education benefits both the country and every individual. To begin with, owing to that trend, the
government tends to appropriate more funds to tackling higher educational institution shortages.
Undoubtedly, such a move would create more opportunities for those not eligible for a research-
intensive university. It would enable them to focus on a competency-based major consisting of
many related courses in vocational institutes and entitle them to be professionals in a specific
field after graduation. Additionally, talented students who pursue a master’s or doctorate, can be
selected from fierce competition for interdisciplinary courses bringing advantages to the
university. As frontier scientific areas usually involve multiple academic disciplines in one
research project, enrolling elites in academic research is conducive to achieving scientific
breakthroughs and innovation in the country.In conclusion, difficulties in finding suitable
occupations for young people in the information age motivate the young generation to pursue
higher education, so the rising competition in securing an offer from a university is a positive
development for both individuals and the society.2023 年 4 月 29 日真题 It is predicted that with the
development of technology, people in the 21st century have much more free time. To what
extent has the prediction come true?Some people predict that the advancement of technology
will liberate people from heavy work and domestic chores in the 21st century and enable them to
have sufficient free time. Although advanced household appliances and industrial robots lessen
repetitive activities in daily life and work, this prediction is not accurate, as the 'involuted'
generation has to sacrifice free time to compete for specific goals.Admittedly, scientific
breakthroughs achieved in frontier areas and the latest technological innovations facilitate
productivity improvement and enable people to have more free time by releasing the public from
the drudgery of housework and tedious tasks in the digital age. This is because physical labour in
households and factories can be done effectively by automatic machines driven by artificial
intelligence so that housemakersand workers are likely to have more free time to do other
tasks. Furthermore, office automation in the century is another fruitful approach to granting
people more free time as some software programmes such as ChatGPT can find and
evaluate information on digital platforms. If such programmes are implemented to assist white
collar workers, they will have leisure time to release stress, participate in recreational activities,
or spend time with family.However, due to shortages of decent working positions and higher
educational institutions in undeveloped nations, too many young people competing for career
advancement opportunities aggravates involution among the young generation, especially in the
northeast Asian countries, causing them to occupy themselves with working and studying
overtime. Since digital literacy is of great importance to personal employability, and the world
continues to transition and settle more into the digital age, young people have to pursue their
tertiary education after graduating from high school. To meet the high admission requirements
of a research-intensive university, secondary school students are compelled to attend cram
school on weekends or during summer and winter vacations. Worse still, even if they secure a
bachelor’s degree at a renowned university, a surplus of regular undergraduates leads to
difficulties in finding suitable occupations for young people; therefore, they have no choice but
resort to pursuing more advanced diploma, such as a master’s or doctorate, which causes them
to have little free time to relax.In conclusion, from the sociological perspective, the prediction has
been fulfilled that scientific and technological progress brings people more leisure time. However,
young people utilize their free time to work or study to strengthen their individual
competitiveness in society.2023 年 9 月 2 日真 题 Some say the purpose of education is to prepare
individuals to be useful to society. Others say the purpose of education is to help people achieve
personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinions.Some people believe that the
ultimate aim of education is to train citizens into becoming contributing members of society;
however, others claim that the purpose of having an education is to attain self-realization or
actualization. I agree with both views.It is understandable why some individuals claim that the
aim of education is fostering students to be contributors to society. First and foremost, the
accessibility to education has improved over the past years in some countries, bringing some
benefits to the country. For example, many vocational institutes focusing on a competency-based
major, which consists of many related courses, facilitate students to be professionals in a specific
field after graduation to meet industrial development. In addition to achievements in vocational
education, talented students in academics who pursue higher degrees, such as a master’s or
doctorate, can be selected for interdisciplinary courses, bringing advantages to the university and
national technology development. Additionally, as frontier scientific areas usually involve multiple
academic disciplines in one research project, enrolling elites in academic research is conducive to
achieving scientific breakthroughs and innovation in the country. Finally, well-educated people
with high moral standards are more rational when resolving conflicts, especially ethnic and
religious discords, so that education benefits the society by constructing a flawless relationship
among people with differing cultures and worldviews.However, I would argue that education
promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering
excellence and ensuring equal access. Everyone has ambitions, and education is the shortest and
most secure path toward achieving them because it provides a systematic approach to acquiring
the necessary knowledge in a particular area. Thus, to avoid being digitally literate, young people
have to pursue their tertiary education after graduating from high school as the world continues
to transition and settle more into the digital age. Due to the importance of digital literacy, which
affects personal employability and innovation, if people lack the ability and skills to create and
evaluate information on digital platforms, they are less likely to be employed for decent and well-
paid positions; rather, they tend to be unemployment or relegated to manual labor, such as
construction workers or packers, which also could be replaced by automatic machines driven by
artificial intelligence. Therefore, just those who invest much effort in their personal development
can expect to see the realization of their dreams and grow into accomplished individuals.In
conclusion, educated citizens are beneficial for society. However, academic knowledge gained by
citizens should also help them accomplish their goals in life and give them an opportunity to
master their talents or abilities and become the most skillful professionals.2023 年 12 月 16 日 Some
people think that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university education,
whereas others say this is no longer true. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion.Some claim that completing tertiary education is the most effective way to achieve
success; however, other people believe that this viewpoint is not justified. In my opinion, higher
education plays an essential role in developing young people’s full potential and cultivating
successful members of society.It is understandable why some individuals claim it is necessary to
enroll in a university to be contributors to society. To begin with, higher education promotes
students’ preparation for and achievement of global competitiveness by fostering educational
excellence and ensuring equal access. Everyone has ambitions, and education is the shortest and
most secure path toward attaining them because it provides a systematic approach to acquiring
the necessary knowledge of a particular area to meet industrial development. Furthermore,
society needs all-rounders who possess multiple skills and humanistic characteristics rather than
those who are limited to a specific field or those without specialized knowledge. Thus,
interdisciplinary knowledge taught in a higher educational institution brings advantages for those
who pursue degrees, such as a master’s or doctorate. In addition to acquiring professional skills
and connotations, frontier scientific areas usually involve multiple academic disciplines in one
research project, so learning several subjects in a university setting is conducive to one’s
accomplishing scientific breakthroughs and innovation.On the other hand, a counterview argues
that tertiary education does not contribute to one’s career development as scientific
breakthroughs achieved in frontier areas and the latest technological innovations facilitate
productivity improvement, which releases the public from tedious tasks in the digital age.
However, due to the importance of digital literacy, which affects personal employability and
improvement, if people lack the ability and skills honed in universities to create and evaluate
information on digital platforms, they are less likely to be employed for decent and well-paid
positions; rather, they tend to be unemployment or relegated to manual labor, such as
construction workers or packers which also could be replaced by automatic machines driven by
artificial intelligence. Too many heavy and repetitive activities might threaten their physical
health and cause them to lose confidence in future career development. Therefore, a university
education should not be undervalued when aiming to be an accomplished individual.In
conclusion, although there is a dissenting opinion demonstrating that non-attendance at a
university does not create opportunities for success, university learning experiences endow
student with multiple skills and moral standards, strengthening their competitiveness in the job
market, enabling them to be successful.2024 年 11 月 2 日真 题 The values that we learn from our
parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than any knowledge and skills
we learned at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Some people
claim that the foundational values instilled by parents and family members contribute more to
future achievements than any expertise acquired through formal education. However, I disagree
with their opinion. While the principles learned at home shape paths to success, technical skills
and knowledge gained through education are also essential for individuals’ accomplishments.It is
admitted that core values learned from parents and family not only serve as a guiding compass
for life but also act as a catalyst for long-term success, primarily through their influence on
character development and decision-making. Strong family values foster resilience and a positive
work ethic, which in turn enhances students’ interpersonal skills. Specifically, children who
witness their parents' dedication and perseverance are more likely to adopt these traits
themselves. Additionally, families that prioritize communication and empathy nurture individuals
who excel in building relationships, essential for effective networking and collaboration in
professional settings later in life. This foundation creates a support system that can significantly
propel one’s career. In addition to awareness of collaboration, the moral principles instilled at
home guide ethical decision-making. Individuals raised with a strong sense of integrity, resilience,
and positive work ethic are often perceived as trustworthy, so they tend to have greater
opportunities in both personal and career arenas.Nevertheless, the cutting-edge knowledge and
digital literacy acquired at school enhance personal capabilities and serve as critical factors in
achieving long-term success in a rapidly evolving job market, particularly in today's digital age.
Firstly, many competency-based jobs require candidates to have a strong foundation in
interdisciplinary courses. Without this professional knowledge, individuals may struggle to secure
a decent job in the competitive labor market even if they have strong decision-making skills and
work ethics. This is especially true in fields like frontier science, where research often involves
multiple academic disciplines. Secondly, digital literacy, which is not always obtained at home, is
increasingly essential for employability and innovation. Hence, individuals who lack the ability to
create and evaluate information on digital platforms are at a significant disadvantage. They may
find themselves relegated to unemployment or low-skill jobs that are increasingly susceptible to
automation due to artificial intelligence.In conclusion, both family values and formal education
are essential for future success. While core values instill resilience and ethical decision-making,
specificized knowledge and digital literacy equip individuals for competitive job markets.
Together, these elements create a solid foundation for personal growth and professional
attainment in an ever-changing world.2024 年 11 月 23 日真题 Some people believe that studying at
university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better
to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some argue that
higher education equips individuals with essential skills for long-term success, while others
believe entering the workforce immediately provides practical experience and an early start. In
my view, tertiary education is vital, as it offers professional expertise and ensures better
opportunities in today’s competitive job market.It is cannot be denied that pursuing tertiary
education is essential for success in today’s digital age. Tertiary education provides cutting-edge
knowledge and specialized skills crucial for achieving enduring success in a rapidly evolving job
market. Many competency-based positions require a strong foundation in interdisciplinary
studies, which is vital for staying competitive in fields such as frontier science, where research
often spans multiple academic disciplines. Thus, without a university degree or vocational
training, young people risk being confined to entry-level roles with limited opportunities for
career advancement. Beyond professional knowledge, tertiary education fosters intellectual and
social development by enhancing analytical reasoning and innovation skills. It offers invaluable
opportunities for networking and exposure to diverse perspectives, all of which are indispensable
for addressing complex challenges in the workplace and are key to both personal and
professional growth.It is understandable why some argue that university subjects are outdated
and that entering the workforce immediately after school helps young people gain work
experience and achieve economic independence, especially for those who prefer a more hands-
on approach to building their careers. However, bypassing higher education in the information
era can significantly hinder the young generation's ability to thrive in a competitive job
market. As the world increasingly transitions into a digitally driven society, digital literacy has
become a crucial factor for employability and innovation, so those lacking the skills to create and
evaluate information on digital platforms face limited opportunities for well-paying jobs and are
more likely to end up in manual labor roles, such as construction or packing, which are
increasingly vulnerable to replacement by artificial intelligence-driven automation. Without
university qualifications, individuals may struggle to secure desirable employment in today’s
highly competitive labor market.In conclusion, while gaining practical experience and financial
independence by entering the workforce early may appeal to some, the indispensable role of
tertiary education in equipping individuals with professional knowledge, critical skills, and
adaptability cannot be overstated. Therefore, I believe that, in today’s digital era, higher
education remains the cornerstone of long-term career success.