内容正文:
UNIT 2
BRIDGING CULTURES
Section Ⅲ
Using Language
课前预习自检
STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?
出国留学:是一个好主意还是坏主意?
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In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad.
在过去的几十年里,出国留学的人数急剧增加。
Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
虽然出国留学能带来很多好处,但我认为对年轻人来说弊端更多。
①____________ adj. 巨大的;突然的;急剧的;喜剧(般)的
dramatic
To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure.
首先,许多出国留学的学生面临巨大的经济压力。
●That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone.
这意味着不是每个人都能出国留学。
Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.
学费和生活费比在国内要贵得多,可能最终会让大多数家庭花费一大笔钱。
Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money.
在中国学习更方便,并且可以帮助省钱。
②__________ n. 费用;花费;开销
③______________________________ (使)花一大笔钱
④“主(That)谓(means)宾(studying abroad is just not possible for everyone)”。宾语从句省略了连接词________,其中动名词短语studying abroad作从句的______。
expense
cost an arm and a leg
that
主语
Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad.
另一个需要考虑的重要因素是出国留学带来的巨大压力。
Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.
学生必须学习如何运用有限的语言技能在一个陌生的环境中生活。
Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
有些学生在学习如何在新环境中表现得体时,可能会感到吃力并遭受到文化冲击。
Other students are not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed.
还有些学生不够成熟,不能独自应对挑战,可能会变得沮丧。
Some students might even encounter problems with personal safety.
一些学生甚至可能遇到人身安全问题。
In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.
此外,不同的施教和学习的方式对于许多学生来说可能也是一种冲击。
⑤________________ adj. 巨大的;极大的
⑥__________ vt. 表现 vi.& vt. 表现得体;有礼貌
⑦__________________ n.[pl.] 环境;周围的事物
⑧__________ adj. 成熟的
⑨______________ adj. 沮丧的;意志消沉的
tremendous
be