Will Nanfang University of
Science and Technology in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for China’s higher education reform? It’s
too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of
Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the school is
determined to move forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prodigies(奇才), to begin classes on
March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma
unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from
the state-run universities.
The school is committed to
modeling itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but if the
government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of
trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other
higher learning institutions.Other schools could turn their applications down
for their unauthorized diplomas.
The difficulties, however, have
not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000
students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology
for interviews.
Private investment marks the
school out from other higher learning institutions in the nation.Not a penny
comes from the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school
will be run.
The Ministry of Education has
published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between
2011 and 2020.The goal is to make China’s
higher education internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal, the
government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try
them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in
Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise.
Education reform in China has
reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Science and Technology
has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill.
1.Over 1,000 students and parents visited the
school because .
A.they believe that the
school will have a bright future
B.they believe the
government is sure to approve the school
C.the school models itself
on Hong Kong University successfully
D.they will never do
graduate studies at other higher learning institutions
2.The trouble the students in the school may
have is that .
A.the government will have
no voice in the school
B.they won’t receive any diploma when graduating from the school
C.other schools are unlikely
to accept their diploma from the school
D.they will not learn how to
be competitive
3.What does the author think of Nanfang
University of Science and Technology?
A.It is another kind of
diploma mill.
B.It’s impossible for the school to be competitive.
C.It will never get the
approval from the Ministry of Education.
D.Its independence from the
government may benefit the education reform.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A.University of New
Style. B.China’s Education Reform.
C.Modeling Hong Kong
University. D.Authorized
or Not?