Study the following chart carefully and write an essay to

1)describe the chart,

2)deduce the possible reasons of the increase of the gold medals.

As is vividly betrayed in the chart above, the number of gold medals which are snatched by P.R. China has been climbing and rocketed to 32 at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. This is a great achievement in Chinese sports. People both at home and abroad may wonder what has brought about the great success.

The foremost reasons for the great achievement which is revealed in the chart above can be illustrated as follows. To begin with, the Opening-up and Reform has contributed to the growth of Chinese sports. The Opening-up and Reform since 1978 has improved the development of economy in China, which has laid a solid foundation for the development of sports in China. Thus, without the Opening-up and Reform, the 32 gold medals would be a pie in the sky. What’s more, the international exchanges have brought about the growth of Chinese sports. On one hand, we sent Yao Ming to NBA and Liu Xiang to participate in international events of various kinds.

On the other hand, we have invited foreign professionals to come to China and coach our national teams. Therefore, without the international exchanges, the 32 gold medals would be an empty talk.