Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Using language STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA? 留学:好主意，还是坏主意? 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 costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and 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花费一大笔钱。而在中国读书则更加方便，还能省钱。 end up doing 最终会做某事 cost (sb.) an arm and a leg (使某人)花一大笔钱 Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave 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, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students. 需要考虑的另一个重要因素是留学所带来的巨大压力。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，有些学生可能会感到吃力，并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。有些学生其至会遭遇人身安全问题。此外，不同的教和学的方式对很多学生来说也是一种冲击。 behave oneself守规矩；表现得体 behave well/badly表现得好/不好 A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China 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 ed