Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
Should children play more or study more? The question is what will be better for the child. There are benefits to both activities, but the answer depends on the details of the situation.
孩子们应该多玩耍还是多学习？问题是什么对孩子更好。这两种活动都有好处，但答案取决于具体情况。
There are many things that could affect the outcome of the argument. What kind of a school is it? It could be a school where children sit at their desks all day long memorizing dates and facts. Or it could be a school where the teacher helps the children learn what they want to learn. I think the second kind is a lot better for a child than the first kind.
有许多事情可能会影响争论的结果。这是一所什么样的学校？这可能是一所学校，孩子们整天坐在课桌旁背诵日期和事实。或者是一所学校，老师帮助孩子们学习他们想学的东西。我觉得第二种对孩子来说比第一种好得多。
Similarly, what kind of play are we talking about? The child could be alone all day long watching television, which could make him or her bored and lonely. Or the child could be involved in group activities with neighborhood children of the same age, which could help him or her learn how to get along with others.
同样，我们说的是什么样的游戏？孩子可能整天一个人看电视，这会让他或她感到无聊和孤独。或者孩子可以和同龄的邻里孩子一起参加集体活动，这样可以帮助他或她学会如何与他人相处。
I think both study and play are valuable, so I would prefer to send my child to a school where there is a combination. I think a variety of activities makes learning easier for anyone at any age.
我认为学习和玩耍都是有价值的，所以我宁愿把孩子送到一所有组合的学校。我认为各种各样的活动使任何年龄段的人都能更容易地学习