1. 留学

　　As is explicitly demonstrated in the line graph above, the 6 years between 2007 and 2012 have witnessed some remarkable changes with regard to the statistics of Chinese students studying abroad. To be concrete, the number of Chinese students to pursue a further study in other countries has experienced a steady gain of 50 thousand, from roughly 10 thousand in 2007 to approximately 60 thousand in 2012.

　　Theoretically speaking, several fundamental driving forces could account for this phenomenon in the graph, with the following three weighing the most from my perspective. Previously, with the accelerating pace of the economy and society, parents in mounting numbers have possessed sufficient financial resources, which enables them to afford their children’s higher education in developed countries. Simultaneously, we have not failed to notice that, owing to even more desirable education facilities and atmosphere in advanced countries like the United States and British than that in our country, thus it is without wonder that an ocean of students study overseas to equip them with a preferable education. Ultimately, so fierce is the competition of the job market that an increasing number of students have inclined to be an overseas returnee to have competitive advantages over others.

　　Taking what has been argued so far into account, we may inevitably conclude that the fashionable trend will continue in the forthcoming future. Yet, we should take it rationally. Although it is profitable for broadening people’s horizons, it may also lead an extravagant and meaningless life for some people. Accordingly, people should treat it rationally. And it is also advisable for the government to pay closer attention to the quality of domestic university education.

　　译文：

　　正如上文的线图所明确证明的，2007年至2012年的6年，中国留学生的统计工作发生了一些显著的变化。具体来说，在其他国家继续深造的中国学生人数稳步增加5万人，从2007年的约1万人增加至2012年的约6万人。

　　从理论上讲，几个基本驱动力可以解释这一现象，在我看来，以下三个动力的称重最大。以前，随着经济、社会步伐的加快，越来越多的家长拥有充足的财政资源，这使得他们能够负担发达国家的子女高等教育费用。同时，我们也没有注意到，由于美国、英国等先进国家的教育设施和气氛比我国更为理想，因此，很多学生出国留学，使他们具备更理想的教育能力，也就无奇。归根结底，就业市场的竞争如此激烈，以使越来越多的学生倾向于成为海外归国者，以比其他人具有竞争优势。

　　考虑到迄今所争论的，我们可能不可避免地得出这样的结论：这种时尚趋势将在未来的将来继续下去。然而，我们应该理性地看待它。虽然它能拓宽人们的视野是有利可图的，但也可能为一些人带来奢侈和毫无意义的生活。因此，人们应该理性地对待它。政府更应该关注国内大学教育的质量。
　　(本文为跨考教育教研室老师原创，转载请注明出处。)