Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance academic study and extracurricular activities. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

The fruition of today’s higher education has benefited us greatly. Not only are there abundant resources for us to study, but also various kinds of activities are available on campus. This advance has triggered a heated discussion upon the balance between study and extracurricular activities. As for me, I approve of the point that academic performances are more important while hobbies should also be developed.

The reason that academic study is never overemphasized is that our major should always be our priority. Just like the main course of a meal, mandatory courses provides students with necessary expertise for their future careers. It is advisable that students participate in part-time jobs to better adapt to future employment or school societies to cultivate personal interests, but the benefit of these activities should be based on a good grasp of knowledge. Extracurricular activities are like appetizers and dessert because they can enrich the university life, but should only be served when the courses are done.

To conclude, I do approve of a diverse extracurricular life, but this kind of self-enhancement must be based on one’s acceptable academic performance. Only by properly allocating our leisure time and making good use of it can we enjoy a harvest in college.

参考译文

现今高等教育的丰硕成果给我们带来了很多好处。我们不仅有丰富的资源可以用来学习，校园里也有更多种多样的活动可以参加。这一进步也引发了对如何平衡学业与课外活动的热议。在我看来，我赞同学业更加重要，不过学生也应该培养兴趣。

学业的重要性再这么强调都不为过，这是因为学业应该永远优先。就像一顿饭的主菜一样，必修的课程教会学生必备的知识技能以使将来的职业生涯走得更好。也建议学生找兼职来为将来的工作做准备，参加学校社团来培养个人兴趣爱好，但这些活动的益处应该以掌握知识为基础。课外活动就像开胃菜和甜点，可以丰富大学生活，但要等到“主菜”吃完才可以上。

总的来说，我赞同丰富多彩的课外生活，但这种自我提升的方式必须以成绩过关为基础。只有合理安排课外闲暇时间并善加利用，才能在大学有收获。

【写作指南】

从题目中给出的内容可以看出，这次六级考试的写作内容属于提纲作文，要求就如何在学业和课外活动中找到平衡展开论述，分别强调两者重要性和平衡方法。写作时要注意文章的逻辑走向，注意语法多样性和正确性，注意字数。

【文章大纲】

第一段：介绍学业和课外活动并存的背景，简述两者矛盾，提出自己论点。

第二段：分别阐述学业和课外活动的重要性，以及两者间的关系。

第三段：总结以学业为主、课外活动为辅才能成功的论点。