1、STUDYING ABROAD IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA? Dear Editor， In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.过去几十年里，留学人数急剧增长。尽管留学大有裨益，但我认为，留学对年轻人
2、来说是弊大于利。 To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up ing most families . Studying in China is much more convenient and
3、can help save money.首先，许多留学生面临着巨大的经济压力。这意味着并非每个人都有留学的可能。国外的学费和生活开销比国内昂贵得多，大部分家庭最终可能要。而在中国读书则更加方便，还能省钱。Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills. Some may struggle and
4、 suffer from culture shock when learning how to in new surroundings. Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed. Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, may come as a shock to many students需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留
5、学巨大压力。学生必须学会靠有限的语言技能在一个陌生的环境中生活。在学习如何在新环境中举止得体时，有些学生可能会承受文化冲击的折磨。另一些学生则还不够成熟，无法独立应付各种挑战，因而感到苦闷。有些学生甚至会遭遇人身安全问题。此外，对很多学生来说也是一种冲击。1.behave well / badly towards sb. 对某人态度好对某人态度好 / 恶劣恶劣behave oneself 表现得体，有礼貌表现得体，有礼貌 Do behave! 规矩点！规矩点！well behaved / badly behaved 表现好表现好 / 差的差的behave as if / as though .
6、 表现得好像表现得好像【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1) Ill _ (对待他们对待他们) as I would like to be treated.2) Jim was a little boy, but he _ _ (表现得像个大人表现得像个大人).3) I want you to _ (乖乖的乖乖的) while Im away.behave towards thembehaved as if / as though he was an adultbehave yourselves A final point to consider is that while studyi
7、ng abroad does have potential benefits, young people also have a great future to look forward to! As China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young pe
8、ople who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country. 最后要考虑的一点是:尽管留学有诸多潜在的益处，但是在中国读书的年轻人同样未来可期!随着中国的蓬勃发展，教育环境己大为改观，优质大学比比皆是。这些高校拥有一流的设施和杰出的教授，助力培养为经济作贡献、进步增强我国实力的年轻人。To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying
9、 abroad you should consider these many factors综上所述，我们无法否认的事实是:留学有其弊端。因此当你想要海外求学时，应当考虑上述诸多因素。 Kind regard谨致问候! Wang Li ( mother of twin girls)2. helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country. strong adj. 强大的，坚强的，坚固的强大的，坚强的，坚固的strength n. 力量；强度；长
10、处，实力力量；强度；长处，实力build up ones strength 增加体力增加体力have strength to do sth. 有力气做某事有力气做某事with all ones strength 用尽某人全身的力气用尽某人全身的力气【归纳归纳】strength人的体力，力气，强度等。承受重物的力量人的体力，力气，强度等。承受重物的力量force武力；暴力；力量：人或事物撞击所用的力，武力；暴力；力量：人或事物撞击所用的力，forces：兵力，：兵力，军队军队energy人的精力，活力人的精力，活力power人的某种能力；机器的动力；人、国家或某个机构的权力。人的某种能力；机器的
11、动力；人、国家或某个机构的权力。【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1) To make members of a team perform better, the trainer has to know their _ (strength) and weaknesses.2) _ (strength) our friendship, wed better keep in touch with each other.3) 夏天使我精力充沛，我感觉我有力量做生活中最困难的事。夏天使我精力充沛，我感觉我有力量做生活中最困难的事。 Summer makes me full of energy a
12、nd I feel _.I have the strength to do the most difficult things in my lifestrengthsTo strengthen4) It is beyond my _ to help you. 我没有能力帮助你。我没有能力帮助你。5) I dont have the _ to deal with it right now. 我现在没有精力处理这件事情。我现在没有精力处理这件事情。6) The soldiers took the prisoners away by _. 士兵强行把犯人带走了。士兵强行把犯人带走了。7) Toler
13、ance is one of her many _. 宽容是她的一个优点。宽容是她的一个优点。 powerenergyforcestrengthsDear Editor， Is studying abroad a good idea or not? There are certainly disadvantages, but in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. As I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person 留学是个好主意还是坏主意呢?留学当然
14、有其弊端，但我认为利大于弊。我时常告诚我儿子，对人来说，世上无难事! The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. The education and the experiences will change you for the better. For example, you will certainly become more independent because you will have to all kinds of difficulties by yourself. Studying abroad also
15、 helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.留学的第一个好处就是个人成长。教育和经历将有助于你提升自我。例如，由于你需要独自各种困难，你一定会变得更加独立。留学还有助于你获得全球视野，提升综合能力。Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen as . International students in China also bring their
16、 colourful cultures here. Cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight into our own culture.留学的另一个好处是获得更多文化交流的机会。中国留学生可被视为的。在华的外国留学生也带来他们丰富多彩的文化。与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同视角看待世界，进而让我们对自己的文化有更深入的了解。 Finally, studying
17、 abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. Chinas global outlook, with projects such as the , has helped us make connections across the world. Therefore, China needs more talented young people who are highly competent with languages , and have strong cul
18、tural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.最后，留学是为祖国的发展作出贡献的好机会。中国倡议等项目的全球前景帮助我们与世界建立联系。因此，中国需要更多有能、语言能力极强具、拥有强烈文化意识的年轻人。海外求学的学生能够培养这类技能，而这些技能反过来又将为他们带来更好的就业机会。 All in all, studying abroad he
19、lps to build character and increase peoples understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.总而言之，出国留学有助于塑造人格，增加人们对文化多样性的了解，同时增强中国的实力，为大家打造一个共同的未来。我觉得这段改变人生的经历肯定是值得的，我希望孩子将来能出国留学。 Sincerely yours, Zhang Yi(father of one boy)
