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   The Ministry of Education has been collecting opinions

on the possibility and feasibility of ending the separation of

science and arts in high schools.

     Most experts advocate the ending of the division of sci-

ence and arts. They indicate that the separation of subjects

strongly affects the overall quality of our people. It will result

in some art students' lacking the spirit of exploring science as

well as some science students' not caring about important is-

sues,such as society and human beings. To them,without the

separation,students are more likely to develop all-around abil-

ities.

   However, many students and parents oppose this

opinion,saying that canceling the separation of subjects means

putting more pressure and burdens on students,while focusing

on fewer courses enables students to excel in specific areas.

Furthermore,each student has his or her strengths and weak-

nesses,which needs to be respected.

     In my opinion,even though our society needs more ex-

perts rather than people who are "Jack of all trades but master

of none" ,separating subjects too early is not good for students'

future development. What's more,it is unrealistic to talk

about this issue if the present system of examination isn't re-

formed. 'rherefore,the Ministry of Education had better take a

cautious attitude toward this problem.