2004年 interview (6/6)-英语听力

[00:00.75]I guess many people would agree with you on that point. [00:04.08]University education should focus on both personal and professional development of students. [00:11.35]But still some might believe there is a definite place for education in a broader sense - [00:18.74]that is, in personal intellectual development. [00:22.83]No doubt about that. We need people who will think about the future, about the past, [00:29.38]and also people who will think about society. [00:32.98]If a society doesn't have philosophers, or people who think about the value of life, it's a very sad society indeed. [00:42.41]Professor Wang, my last question: do you see any common ground in education between your generation and the young generation now? [00:53.16]Adapting to new challenges is perhaps the true cornerstone of our generation's legacy to education. [01:01.19]And the future of education in a country rests not so much on the construction of better buildings, [01:08.28]labs, etc. but in the development of an ever-adaptable mind. [01:14.12]That's true. The essence of education is the education of the mind. [01:20.10]Okay, thank you very much, Professor Wang, for talking to us on the show about the changing trends in education. [01:28.68]You're welcome.