With China's entry into WTO, higher level of English is required for various skilled workers. The vocational education, which aims at training persons with ability of practice and technology, must enhance their teaching in special English. 中国加入WTO后,社会对各类技术人员的英语水平将提出更高的要求,以培养技术应用型人才为目标的高职教育,加强专业英语教学已迫在眉睫。