对SAT和ACT考试的重视 The Obsession with SAT and ACT Exams duì SAT hé ACT kǎoshì de zhòngshì

Content Introduction

中文

在美国，SAT和ACT考试的重要性不言而喻。这两项考试是大多数美国高中生申请大学的敲门砖，分数的高低直接影响着他们能否进入理想的大学。这种重视程度已经发展成为一种社会现象，甚至可以说是一种“考试崇拜”。

这种现象的成因是多方面的。首先，美国高等教育资源分配不均，名校的录取率极低。为了提高进入名校的概率，学生们不得不全力以赴备考SAT和ACT。其次，美国社会普遍强调个人奋斗和竞争，而SAT和ACT考试成绩被看作是衡量学生能力的重要标准，成为学生竞争力的重要体现。

为了取得好成绩，学生们往往承受着巨大的压力。他们参加各种补习班，购买大量的辅导材料，甚至放弃课外活动和社交，全身心地投入到备考中。这种现象不仅给学生带来了巨大的精神负担，也加剧了社会竞争的激烈程度。

当然，也有一些声音质疑这种“考试崇拜”。他们认为，SAT和ACT考试并不能完全反映学生的真实能力，过分强调考试成绩可能会扼杀学生的创造力和个性发展。

总而言之，对SAT和ACT考试的重视是美国社会的一个复杂现象，它既反映了美国高等教育的竞争激烈程度，也折射出美国社会价值观和文化观念的一些特点。

拼音

zài měiguó, SAT hé ACT kǎoshì de zhòngyào xìng bù yán yù yù. zhè liǎng xiàng kǎoshì shì dà duō shù měiguó gāozhōng shēng shēnqǐng dàxué de qiāomén zhuān, fēnshù de gāo dī zhíjiē yǐngxiǎngzhe tāmen néng fǒu jìnrù lǐxiǎng de dàxué. zhè zhǒng zhòngshì chéngdù yǐjīng fāzhǎn chéngwéi yī zhǒng shèhuì xiànxiàng, shènzhì kěyǐ shuō shì yī zhǒng “kǎoshì chóngbài”.

zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng de chéngyīn shì duō fāngmiàn de. shǒuxiān, měiguó gāoděng jiàoyù zīyuán fēnpèi bù jūn, míngxiào de lùqǔ lǜ jí dī. wèile tígāo jìnrù míngxiào de gǎilǜ, xuéshēngmen bùdé bù quánlìyǐfù bèikǎo SAT hé ACT. qícì, měiguó shèhuì pǔbiàn qiángdiào gèrén fèndòu hé jìngzhēng, ér SAT hé ACT kǎoshì chéngjī bèi kàn zuò shì héngliáng xuéshēng nénglì de zhòngyào biāozhǔn, chéngwéi xuéshēng jìngzhēnglì de zhòngyào tiǎnxian.

wèile qǔdé hǎo chéngjī, xuéshēngmen wǎngwǎng chéngshòuzhe jùdà de yālì. tāmen cānjiā gè zhǒng bǔxí bān, gòumǎi dàliàng de fǔdǎo cáiliào, shènzhì fàngqì kèwài huódòng hé shèjiāo, quán shēnxīn dì tóurù dào bèikǎo zhōng. zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng bùjǐn gěi xuéshēng dài lái le jùdà de jīngshen fùdān, yě jiājù le shèhuì jìngzhēng de jīliè chéngdù.

dāngrán, yě yǒu yīxiē shēngyīn zìjí zhè zhǒng “kǎoshì chóngbài”. tāmen rènwéi, SAT hé ACT kǎoshì bìng bù néng wánquán fǎnyìng xuésheng de zhēnzhì nénglì, guòfèn qiángdiào kǎoshì chéngjī kěnéng huì èshā xuésheng de chuàngzàolì hé gèxìng fāzhǎn.

zǒng ér yánzhī, duì SAT hé ACT kǎoshì de zhòngshì shì měiguó shèhuì de yīgè fùzá xiànxiàng, tā jì fǎnyìng le měiguó gāoděng jiàoyù de jìngzhēng jīliè chéngdù, yě zhéshè chū měiguó shèhuì jiàzhíguān hé wénhuà guānniàn de yīxiē tèdiǎn.

English

In the United States, the importance of the SAT and ACT exams is self-evident. These two exams are the stepping stones for most American high school students to apply to universities, and the scores directly affect whether they can enter their ideal universities. This level of importance has developed into a social phenomenon, and it can even be said to be a kind of "exam worship."

There are many reasons for this phenomenon. First of all, the allocation of higher education resources in the United States is uneven, and the admission rate of prestigious universities is extremely low. In order to increase the probability of entering prestigious universities, students have to do their best to prepare for the SAT and ACT exams. Secondly, American society generally emphasizes personal struggle and competition, and the SAT and ACT scores are regarded as an important standard for measuring students' abilities, becoming an important manifestation of students' competitiveness.

In order to achieve good results, students often bear tremendous pressure. They participate in various tutoring classes, buy a large number of supplementary materials, and even give up extracurricular activities and social interactions, devoting themselves wholeheartedly to exam preparation. This phenomenon not only brings tremendous mental burden to students, but also intensifies the intensity of social competition.

Of course, there are also some voices questioning this "exam worship." They believe that the SAT and ACT exams cannot fully reflect the students' true abilities, and overemphasizing exam scores may stifle students' creativity and individual development.

In short, the importance attached to the SAT and ACT exams is a complex phenomenon in American society. It reflects the intense competition in American higher education and also reflects some characteristics of American social values and cultural concepts.

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A: 你听说过美国的SAT和ACT考试吗？
B: 听说过，好像是很重要的考试，关系到大学录取。
A: 没错，在美国，对这两场考试的重视程度可以说是到了痴迷的程度。很多学生从很小就开始准备了，各种补习班、辅导材料层出不穷。
B: 这么夸张？那考试内容是什么样的？
A: 主要考察学生的阅读理解、数学和写作能力，ACT还增加了科学部分。分数越高，申请好大学的机会就越大。
B: 我明白了，就像咱们中国的高考一样重要，甚至更重要，因为影响着他们未来的发展方向。
A: 可以这么说，而且竞争非常激烈。

拼音

A: nǐ tīng shuō guò měiguó de SAT hé ACT kǎoshì ma?
B: tīng shuō guò, hǎoxiàng shì hěn zhòngyào de kǎoshì, guānxi dào dàxué lùqǔ.
A: méicuò, zài měiguó, duì zhè liǎng chǎng kǎoshì de zhòngshì chéngdù kěyǐ shuō shì dào chīmí de chéngdù. hěn duō xuéshēng cóng hěn xiǎo jiù kāishǐ zhǔnbèi le, gè zhǒng bǔxí bān, fǔdǎo cáiliào céngchūbùqióng.
B: zhème kuāzhāng? nà kǎoshì nèiróng shì shénmeyàng de?
A: zhǔyào kǎochá xuésheng de yuèdú lǐjiě, shùxué hé xiězuò nénglì, ACT hái zēngjiā le kēxué bùfèn. fēnshù yuè gāo, shēnqǐng hǎo dàxué de jīhuì jiù yuè dà.
B: wǒ língjiě le, jiù xiàng zánmen zhōngguó de gāokǎo yīyàng zhòngyào, shènzhì gèng zhòngyào, yīnwèi yǐngxiǎngzhe tāmen wèilái de fāzhǎn fāngxiàng.
A: kěyǐ zhème shuō, érqiě jìngzhēng fēicháng jīliè.

English

A: Have you heard of the SAT and ACT exams in the US?
B: Yes, I've heard they are very important exams related to college admissions.
A: That's right. In the US, the emphasis on these two exams is almost obsessive. Many students start preparing from a very young age, and all kinds of tutoring classes and teaching materials are emerging.
B: Really? What's the content of the exam like?
A: They mainly test students' reading comprehension, math and writing abilities. ACT also includes a science section. The higher the score, the greater the chance of applying to good universities.
B: I understand. It's as important as the Gaokao in China, or even more important, because it affects their future career path.
A: That's right, and the competition is extremely fierce.

Cultural Background

中文

SAT and ACT are standardized tests used for college admissions in the US. The obsession reflects the highly competitive nature of US higher education and the emphasis on meritocracy.

The high stakes associated with these exams lead to intense pressure on students and families.

Tutoring and test preparation industries are large and highly profitable, demonstrating the scale of this phenomenon.

Advanced Expressions

中文

The hyper-competitive landscape of college admissions

The pervasive influence of standardized testing

The exorbitant cost of test preparation services

The disproportionate impact on underprivileged students

Key Points

中文

Use this topic when discussing the US education system and its challenges,Suitable for adults discussing social issues and educational trends,Avoid generalizations about American students and families,Be mindful of the sensitive nature of test anxiety and pressure

Practice Tips

中文

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