疯狂英语易背作文 16.College Students Going to Rural A

16.College Students Going to Rural¹ Areas

The above table indicates a common phenomenon in recent years, more and more students are willing to go to rural areas to put their knowedge into practical use.In 1993,the numbers of students going to rural areas was only 5% of the total number graduates,however,five years later;that percentage have more than doubled.

Upon thinking about the reasons for this change,we may find some interesting things.First of all,with the development of society,college students have changed their way of thinking.They are becoming more practical.If they can get a better paid job and if they are more likely to have a nice future in the rural areas.they will no longer stick to the idea of becoming assistant in big cities, on the other hand, the government to also educates that choice of working in the rural areas which encourages more young students to leave the big cities.

With the development of a balanced economy,big cities will gradually lessen² their attraction for the college graduates.
 

1 rural   

adj.乡下的，田园的，乡村风味的

参考例句：

• He lived a rural life.他过着田园生活。
• We left the city for a rural home.我们离开城市，去农村安家。

2 lessen   

vt.减少，减轻；缩小

参考例句：

• Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.经常运动有助于减轻痛感。
• They've made great effort to lessen the noise of planes.他们尽力减小飞机的噪音。