From the table chart given above, we can observe that it reflects the statistics of students’ graduation intention. From 2004 to 2012, the proportion of students who are determined to further study increased rapidly from 45% to 76%. During the same period, the percentage of students who are willing to work after graduation remains steady.
The table chart informs us of the phenomenon that students in increasing numbers are willing to further study after graduation. What exactly contribute to this phenomenon? Reason can be listed as follows: for one thing, facing with intense competition in the

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　　lmost everyday we may see something in the newspaper or on tv
about the latest exciting developments in space exploration. there is an
immense pride in our science and technology and a sense of its
importance for the welfare of mankind.
not everyone , however, shares
this feeling. ever since space research began, it has been criticized
as a huge waste of money and other resources, which might be used to
help to relieve the suffering of the earth’s starving millions. it has
also been felt that the space program might lead to the total
destruction of the earth.