【正确答案】正确答案： A great many people used to participate in the entrance examinations of adult education for diplomas. However, the past few years witnessed a fundamental change in the situation. Nowadays, an increasing number of people with a bachelor"s or even a master"s degree apply for higher education. It is reported that 390 applicants with a bachelor"s degree and 15 with a master"s took part in the examinations this year. What account for the change? In my view, at least three factors contribute to the change. To begin with, this transformation is closely related to the turning of society"s needs for talents. Nowadays, society needs talents with practical knowledge and skills. In addition, the change has much to do with the turning of companies" and employers" outlook on talents. They place more emphasis on what one can do for the company than what degree he holds. Most importantly, the tough employment situation results in the change. One more qualification gives a job-hunter an advantage over others when hunting for a job. With the deepening of social reform, the trend is bound to continue for some time. As far as I am concerned, it is a good sign and should be encouraged, for it is beneficial not only to individuals but also to the development of the country.