加速建设有中国特色的社会主义，首先要求科学和教育实现现代化，造就满足各个行业需要的专门人才。随着二十一世纪的临近，国际间展开了全方位的激烈竞争。归根结底，是人才的竞争。《中国教育改革和发展纲要》指出：“中小学要由应试教育转向全面提高国民素质的轨道”。... Accelerating the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics requires, first and foremost, the modernization of science and education, and the creation of specialized personnel who meet the needs of various industries. With the approaching of the 21st century, the international community has launched a full range of fierce competition. In the final analysis, it is talent competition. The “Outline of China’s Education Reform and Development” pointed out: “Primary and secondary schools should shift from exam-oriented education to improving the overall quality of the people.” ...