2013年6月英语四级作文范文五（文都版）

 　　The importance of learning basic skills

　　In the face of various and complicated requirements of employment market, some students begin to question the significance of learning basic knowledge and skills, just as what is exposed in the cartoon above.

　　However, it is absolutely wrong to hold that idea. Owing to the fact that we are

　　living in a competitive society, the development of our society demands that we arm

　　ourselves with basic skills and up-to-date knowledge so as to keep up with the pace of our society. An investigation¹ shows that millions of people spend time and energy

　　grasping skills and technology so that they can keep a favorable position in job market or enhance their opportunities. While focusing on creativity, innovation, management and leadership skills, we should never forget the fundamental importance of the more basic, essential skills.

　　It is universally known that opportunity is important, but you could do nothing with it if you are not equipped with competitive forces, such basic reading and calculating skills, to seize it.

1 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。