1、Studying AbroadTo read about studying abroad and answer comprehension questionsTo answer critical thinking questionsHave you ever thought about studying abroad? And why? Possible answer:Yes, I would like to study abroad. Firstly, I can brush up on my language skills. There, I can make friends with n
2、ative speakers. Secondly, studying abroad gives me a chance to explore a new culture. It helps me to learn more about different traditions and customs. Possible answer:Well, I dont like studying abroad. Firstly, I think studying in a foreign country will bring me more difficulties in both life and s
3、tudy. The most serious problem is the language barrier. Besides, since costs and expenditure are much higher than those in our native country, most overseas students have to work for a living, and will find it impossible for them to pay all attention to studying.Discuss the advantages and disadvanta
4、gesof studying abroad.Advantagesimprove ones language skillsdevelop self-independencebroaden ones horizonsenjoy a good academic environmentsharpen ones edgehave a brighter futureDisadvantageshigh costslanguage barrierhomesicknesssafety problemseating habitslack of self-controlWhat cultural difficult
5、ies did the students experience when studying abroad?Living in a foreign country sounds exciting, but its not always easy to fit in with another culture. Now, lets read three passages about Chinese students studying abroad and find out what problems they met there. Chinese students studying abroadfr
6、iendshipfoodlanguageNow, we will read three more passages about foreign students culture shock in China. culture shock of foreign studentspaying the billhospitalitylanguageThink about the cultural experiences the foreign students were surprised by. Have you ever experienced these in your everyday li
7、fe?List some of the cultural facts/customs in your place that could probably surprise a foreigner.Choose one of the two situations: giving advice to a Chinese student studying abroad, or giving advice to a foreign student studying in China.Work in pairs, choose the opposite situation from your partner. Your friend Jack is coming to China from America. Please write down a list of Dos and Donts for him in China to help him better adapt to Chinese life.
