2012年12月英语四级作文真题:Education pays

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Education is the most worthwhile investment people make in their lives. It pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates. Data of Current Population Survey conducted in 2011 from Bureau of Labor Statistics of America indicates people of higher education can obtain higer earnings while enjoy lower unemployment rate. For example, people with Doctoral degree are paid weekly median earning of USD1551, while their unemployment rate is only 2.5%. By contract, people with lowest education of less than high school diploma are paid an weekly median earning of only USD454, while suffer the highest unemployment rate of 14.1%. From the statistics we can come to the conclusion the education can not only lift people out of poverty but also lead to a rich life. So people should grasp any chance to have a better education.