What's the buzz

The choice of essay topics in the national college entrance examination has always been a hot subject of discussion. Which essay topic did you like most in this year's exam? Below are the opinions of some of China Daily's readers:

A good essay topic should inspire examinees to express their own thoughts, rather than use literary works as examples to form their answers. I think the essay topic for Shanghai students was good. The younger generation in China is growing up expecting a lot more from parents, teachers and society. Besides, youngsters are told to undertake important responsibilities for people around them rather than themselves. As a result, they forget their own interests and pursuits. That's why the essay topic for Shanghai students was a welcome change. But the essay topics for Beijing and Guangdong students were ambiguous and confusing.

A READER, Guangzhou, Guangdong province