【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 esident Bill Clinton on his recent trip to China.（北京大學(xué)在中國(guó)很有名氣，但老外也不一定知道，像這里這種介紹方法就很有力量。）At the Beijing University, I have been exposed systematically to concepts and theories of international finance and economics. At the time I entered into the university, I did not know much about economics. My parents, in their zeal to make me an economist, had chosen the major for me. I am now so glad that they did so. The clear logic and advanced mathematics inherent in the economic analyses and hypotheses have particularly fascinated me. From Adam smith39。s Wealth of the Nation to the Game Theory by Nash to J. M. Keyes to Samuelson, I have been inculcated in virtually all the great works of economics. One of the good things about Beijing University is that it teaches the students not only knowledge but also how they can do research themselves. I have thus been trained in a variety of research methodologies. I now understand how great economists grasp the economic reality and appreciate their readiness to ask questions on things that other people may take for granted. I recognize there are no perfect answer to some of the questions in economics, such as how to deal with the ethical ponents in economy? Basking in the academic freedom that Beijing University cultivates, I have devoted more of my time to doing research myself than doing the assignments.Although an economics major, I have learned most of the courses in the mathematics department. In my economics studies, I feel that mathematics is critically important in modern economics, as some modern theories of economics are demonstrated by pure mathematical induction. Seeing that mathematics courses in my department were too easy for me and too simple for more abstruse economics, I got the textbooks for the math majors and taught myself what they were learning, auditing in some of the classes of the Department of Mathematics.Never content with just performing well in my exams, I have been keen in obtaining handson experience. To understand the real problems in real life and thus put what I have learned from books into practice, I joined an investigation group organized by the University to investigate some big stateowned enterprises in Shanxi Province in the summer of 1997. We found, much to our horror, that many of the enterprises were plagued by chaotic management, big losses and a lot of redundant workers. On the basis of careful research, I now think that a way to save them is to institute a shareholding system for the enterprises so that the management can be held accountable to the investors.From September to November in 1997, I got a good chance to help sort out documentary materials for the central government39。s Ministry of Foreign Trade amp。 Economic Cooperation at its Department of American amp。 Oceanian Affairs. On that job, I learned a lot about international trade. In the summer of 1998, I worked for the Special Appliances for Labor Protection Company in my hometown Chengdu, advising the manager on how to improve the pany39。s managing and marketing system. Some of my advice was readily accepted. To have a taste of the stock market in China, I invested 2, 000 RMB in the stock market in January 1996. From May to November in 1996, the prices of stocks soared, and as a result, I earned over 900 RMB, which I promptly donated to a charity project for the education of poor children in the rural areas. But hard times hit me in December 1996, when the government threw cold water on the excessive speculation by vowing not to prop up the stock market in any circumstances. The prices of stocks plummeted immediately, and I lost about 300 RMB. From the sudden fluctuations, I learned that the Chinese were still inexperienced investors and that the regulatory regime over the stock exchanges needed a lot of improvements. I have also acted as a private tutor for a 15yearold boy for a year. I taught him mathematics and English and improved his grades in the two subjects from C to B. This way, I not only earned some money but also get some experience of teaching.Through the above and other activities, I have enriched my experiences gained a profound understanding of my motherland and its urgent need for quality economists. I have made up my mind to devote my life to the research and teaching of Economics. To achieve this career, I must pursue more advanced studies. I have already learned economics in probably the best economics program in China. To meet higher intellectual challenges, I think it is best that I do graduate studies in a Western university. With the knowledge I have learned at Beijing University and the practical experiences I have gained in recent years, I am confident that I can meet the requirements for acceptance. My goal is to bee a professor teaching economics in a Chinese university after I plete my graduate studies To pursue studies abroad, I have achieved an excellent mand of English. I have read many economics essays written in English and helped translate English essays for professor Hu, my teacher, when she is too busy. To improve my oral English, I have frequented the English Corner on the Beijing University campus, where students often gather to conduct conversations in English. I have also watched many American movies in English. Now, I can talk with the foreign students in my department fluently. I do believe that I will have no trouble studying in English in America.With anticipation and excitement, I am now applying for acceptance into your graduate program in economics. As a student, I have achieved excellence in China, and I should achieve no less in the US. The bination of my quality education in both China and the US should send me soaring into an enlightened intellectual realm, from which I shall finally see the light at the end of the tunnel for China39。s problem of poverty. I can, and I should, help realize my parents39。 dream. （好文章應(yīng)當(dāng)首尾呼應(yīng)。第一段提到父母的夢(mèng)想，結(jié)尾時(shí)重新著眼于這個(gè)夢(mèng)想，文章就變得強(qiáng)有力了。）So I sinc