In the solemn examination room of the Arcane City, the atmosphere was as heavy as a materialized block of lead, weighing heavily on the hearts of every candidate.
In view of the fact that magicians generally have extremely strong mental strength due to years of chain repair, Merlin made a prompt decision to arrange the practical test and the essay test consecutively, intending to screen out truly capable, quick-thinking and knowledgeable talents in the shortest time possible.
The candidates who have just experienced the "knowledge storm" of the civil service exam are still feeling frightened.
They dragged their exhausted bodies, their eyes filled with fear and confusion about the unknown, and prayed secretly in their hearts that the upcoming essay test would not be so torturous.
After all, according to previously disclosed information, the essay is similar to writing a theoretical article on magic. Everyone thought that if it were just this, they would be able to handle it with their daily research on magic.
However, when the invigilator walked with steady steps, holding a stack of brand new test papers and distributed them row by row, the candidates couldn't wait to take the papers, but after just a quick glance, they were collectively dumbfounded again.
On the test paper, there were a series of dizzying essay questions written in black and white:
Topic 1: The dilemma of magic resource allocation in the Arcane City and the solution
With the rapid development of the Arcane City, the demand for magical resources is increasing day by day, but the problem of uneven resource distribution is becoming increasingly prominent.
In the Upper City, large magic workshops and high-level magicians gather together, enjoying abundant resources such as magic crystals and rare magic materials, and their research and development and repair progress rapidly. In contrast, in the Lower City, small magic groups and low-level magicians are often restricted in their development due to lack of resources, and even their daily magic studies are difficult to sustain.
Please analyze in depth the reasons for the uneven distribution of resources based on the urban layout, economic structure and current situation of the magic class in the Arcane City, and propose at least three feasible solutions. Your paper must be well-organized and detailed, with a minimum of 800 words.
Topic 2: On the integration and development of traditional magic skills and emerging magic innovations
Driven by the tide of the times, many new magical innovations have emerged in the Arcane City, such as magic circles built on new principles and alchemical potions developed with the help of cross-border knowledge, which have injected strong impetus into the city's development.
At the same time, traditional magic skills, such as the ancient incantations that have been passed down for hundreds of years and the craftsmanship of hand-carved magic tools, carry a profound cultural heritage but are facing the embarrassing situation of no one to inherit and a shrinking market.
This paper attempts to explore how to create a favorable environment in the Arcane City that promotes the integration and coordinated development of traditional magic skills and emerging magic innovations, and to explain the important significance of the integration of the two to the cultural heritage, economic growth and improvement of magic power in the Arcane City. It is presented in the form of a paper with about 1,000 words.
Topic 3: Evaluation and optimization suggestions on the Arcane City’s external magic exchange policy
In recent years, the Arcane City has actively carried out external magic exchanges and signed a series of cooperation agreements with the six empires and other races, covering areas such as magic academic seminars, joint magic expeditions, and trade exchanges.
While certain results have been achieved, problems have also been exposed, such as shallow communication levels, difficulties in implementing cooperative projects, and frequent cultural conflicts.
You are now required to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Arcane City's current foreign magic exchange policy from a professional perspective, analyze the root causes of existing problems, and refer to successful examples of international magic exchanges to put forward targeted and practical optimization suggestions. The proposal should be completed in the form of a policy paper with no less than 1,200 words.
When the examinees looked at these questions, their brains went blank instantly. The pens in their hands seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. The theoretical knowledge of magic that they usually spoke fluently was completely useless at this moment.
They stared at the test paper blankly, their hearts filled with regret and despair. They should have realized long ago that this test was far from being as simple as they had imagined. It was a big pit!
The Civil Servant Selection Examination of the Arcane City was finally over. The door of the examination room that had been closed for a long time slowly opened, and the candidates walked out one after another with unsteady steps as if they were sleepwalking.
Their eyes were empty and confused, and their faces still showed the tension and shock of the exam. They looked as if they had just escaped from an extremely difficult battle and were exhausted both physically and mentally.
"What the hell did I get in the exam?" a graduate muttered to himself, rubbing his temples with his hands, trying to ease the tangled thoughts in his head.
The classmate next to him also looked dazed and agreed, "Yeah, I still feel like my consciousness has been indelibly damaged. Who set those questions? You said it has nothing to do with magic, but if you look closely, it does have something to do with it. But if you say it has a connection, there isn't a single question in the entire exam that is purely about magic theory."
After saying that, he shook his head helplessly, his face full of frustration.
At this time, a group of anxious parents had already gathered outside the Arcane Academy, most of them were families of aristocratic students.
They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, and their well-maintained faces were now filled with anxiety and anticipation. They stood on tiptoe in the crowd, craning their necks, without caring about their image, staring at the college gate, afraid of missing their children.
Finally, seeing their own children appear, the parents quickly pushed through the crowd and eagerly went to greet them. A noble lady wearing a brocade robe and a jeweled crown rushed to her son first, grabbed his arm tightly with both hands, looked him up and down, and saw that the child was pale and his eyes were wandering. She felt nervous and asked quickly, "Baby, how did you do in the exam?"
This question seemed to touch the tense heartstrings. The psychologically fragile child burst into tears and tears flowed down like a flood. His shoulders were shaking, and he cried inconsolably, "Mother, this is too difficult. I have never seen those questions before, and the magic knowledge I prepared is of no use at all. I will definitely not pass the exam..."
The child became sadder and sadder as he spoke, and his crying attracted the attention of people around him.
Although most of the candidates did not cry out loud, their faces were filled with depression and unwillingness. They surrounded their parents and spit, venting their dissatisfaction.
"Father, you don't know. That exam was a nightmare! It was about the trade agreement of the Arcane City, the protection policy of magical creatures, and some weird math problems. I was confused by the construction time of a magic circle." A sturdy nobleman complained while gesticulating with his hands and spitting, "All the advanced magic theories I learned in the academy were wasted. This is not a civil service exam, it's just a torment!"
The parents listened to their children's crying. Some felt distressed and comforted them softly; others frowned, looked worried, and began to think about how to find another way out for their children.
The result of this exam was like a fog hanging over the Arcane City, making everyone feel anxious and guessing about the future...
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