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Originally Posted by Aniu

Amigos4, thanks for your response and explanation of the forum culture!
Anglika, thank you too! Maybe I am too anxious, need a bit of patience. But if my previous poster (just a joke) does offend anybody, I want to express my apology here. Enjoy your holiday!
I rewrote a portion of my essay, and thanks in advance for any suggestions!
In this way, the students may become more competitive in taking English exam, instead of in reading, writing or speaking this language in the real world. For example, I even didn’t know how to response to a brief greeting when I came to US for the first time. “How are you doing?” a housekeeper spoke to me. “I am doing nothing.” I replied.

Aniu

Hi, Aniu!

Your re-write is nicely done! I can tell that you put a lot of thought into the assignment that I gave you!

Please read the following paragraph and let me know if it captures the essence of your premise that English instruction in China is not focused on 'real world' experiences.

Second, the evaluation system for English education in China is not effective. Almost all of the students are judged by the standardized exam. For this kind of test, students just need to select one correct answer from several possible choices. The worst thing is that some teachers even teach their students how to pick the correct choice without having to read the question completely. In this way, the students may become more competitive in taking English exams but they are not learning how to read, write, or speak English in the world that exists beyond the classroom. For example, the first time I visited the United States I didn't know how to respond to a brief greeting from a housekeeper. "How are you doing?", she asked. "I am doing nothing", I replied.

Aniu, the paragraph above is still in rough format and in need of some minor editing. However, I think you can get the idea from what is written.

I hope this helps!

Good luck!

Cheers,
Amigos4