【答案解析】[范文]
As demonstrated in the table, the number of people studying abroad has increased sharply from 1990 to 2009. In 1990, 500 people studied abroad, while the figure increased to 2000 in 2000. Over the period from 2000 to 2009, the figure was roughly tripled. It is clear from the graph that more and more students choose to study abroad.
What contributes to these changes? The reasons are as follows. First, going abroad to study takes us to a different culture and environment. In a different culture, we can often hear different opinions on politics, religion and society. Secondly, studying abroad, we can travel widely, visiting famous scenic spots and making friends with different people. Thirdly, it is beneficial for us to learn a foreign language, because in the country, we are surrounded by the target language and have more opportunities to practice it. Therefore, we can learn it more rapidly and more easily. Last but not least, attending a foreign university can make us get acquainted with the latest knowledge in science and technology.
In conclusion, more and more people prefer to study abroad than to study at home. Moreover, it seems that this trend will last in the future.