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Section Ⅳ Using Language & Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
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.
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.
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.
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 [1]!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 people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country [2].
[1]此处that引导表语从句,该从句中while...benefits是while引导的让步状语从句,who study in China是who引导的定语从句。
[2]此处是现在分词短语作伴随状语,其中包含一个who引导的定语从句。
To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages [3],so when you think about studying abroad,you should consider these many factors.
[3]that引导的同位语从句,解释fact的内容。
Kind regards,
Wang Li(mother of twin girls)
Dear 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 [4],there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave,optimistic,and willing to work hard!
[4]这里是as引导的非限制性定语从句,as指代的是“there are...work hard”。
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth.
The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you.For example,you will certainly become more independent because you will have to deal with all kinds of difficulties by yourself.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a global perspective and improve your general competence.
Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange.Chinese students can be seen as cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations [5].International students in China also bring their 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.
[5]此处是现在分词短语作定语,修饰cultural envoys。
Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.China's global outlook,with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative,has helped us make connections across the world.Therefore,China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages,have leadership and organisational skills,and have strong cultural awareness.Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities,and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.
All in all,studying abroad helps to build character and increase people's understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future for all [6].I think this lifechanging experience is certainly worthwhile,and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.
[6]此处是“连词+现在分词”结构
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi(father of one boy),
出国留学:是好主意还是坏主意?
亲爱的编辑:
在过去的几十年里,出国留学人数急剧增加。虽然出国留学能带来很多好处,但我认为对年轻人来说弊大于利。
首先,许多出国留学的学生面临巨大的经济压力。那就是说不是每个人都能出国留学。学费和生活开销比在国内要高很多,这可能会让大多数家庭花掉很多钱。在中国学习方便得多,也更省钱。
另一个需要考虑的重要因素是出国留学带来的巨大压力。学生必须学会如何用有限的语言技能在陌生的环境中生活。有些人在学习如何面对新环境时可能要奋力抗争,并承受文化冲击的折磨。其他学生还不够成熟,无法独自应对挑战,可能会变得沮丧。一些学生甚至可能遇到人身安全问题。此外,不同的教学方法对许多学生来说可能会是另一种冲击。
最后还要考虑的一点是,虽然出国留学确实有潜在优势,但在中国国内学习的年轻人也有期待的美好的未来!随着中国的蓬勃发展,教育环境有了显著的改善,现在国内有很多优秀的大学。它们有很好的设施和优秀的教授,有助于教育年轻人。这些年轻人将对经济发展做出贡献,进一步强大我们的国家。
总之,没有人可以否认出国留学有弊端这一事实,所以当你考虑出国留学时,应该考虑这些因素。
谨致问候!
王丽(一对双胞胎女孩的母亲)
亲爱的编辑:
出国留学是否是好主意?出国留学确实有缺点,但在我看来,优点更多。正如我一直告诉儿子的那样,对于勇敢、乐观、愿意努力工作的人来说,没有什么大的困难!
出国留学带来的第一个好处是个人成长。你所获得的教育和经验会使你变得更好。比如,你一定会变得更加独立,因为你将不得不自己处理各种各样的困难。出国留学还能帮助你获得全球视野,提高综合能力。
另一个好处是增加了文化交流的机会。中国(留)学生可以被视为促进国家间友谊的文化使者。在中国的国际学生也把他们丰富多彩的文化带到这里。与来自不同文化背景的人合作有助于我们从不同的角度看世界,从而使我们对自己的文化有更多的了解。
最后,出国留学为我们祖国的发展提供了很好的机会。以“一带一路”等项目为代表的中国全球视野,帮助我们与世界各国建立联系。因此,中国需要更多拥有全球视野、很强语言能力、有领导能力、有组织能力、有强烈文化意识的天资聪颖的青年。出国留学的学生将发展这些技能和能力,这些反过来也将为他们提供更好的就业机会。
总之,出国留学有助于塑造性格,增加人们对文化多样性的理解,同时也能增强中国的国力,为所有人构建一个共同的未来。我认为这种改变人生的经历肯定是值得的,我希望我的孩子将来能出国留学。
你真挚的,
张毅(一个男孩的父亲)
[重点单词]
1. grasp vt.理解;领会,抓紧
2. setting n.环境,背景,情节背景
3. deny vt.否认,否定,拒绝
4. gain vt.获得,赢得,取得,增加
n.好处,增加
5. outlook n.前景,可能性,观点
6. outcome n.结果,效果
7. expense n.费用;花费;开销→ expensive adj.昂贵的,花钱多的→ expend vt.花费,耗费
8. behave vt.表现 vi.& vt.表现得体;有礼貌→ behaviour n.行为;举止
9. surroundings n.[pl.]环境;周围的事物→ surrounding adj.周围的;附近的→ surround vt.围绕;包围
10. depressed adj.沮丧的;意志消沉的→ depress vt.使沮丧;使忧愁→depressing adj.令人沮丧的;令人忧愁的→ depression n.沮丧,忧郁,消沉;抑郁症
11. strengthen vi.& vt .加强;增强;巩固→strength n.强项;长处;力量→strong adj.强壮的;坚强的;结实的
12. optimistic adj.乐观的→optimism n.乐观主义
13. competence n.能力;胜任;本领→ competent adj.有能力的;称职的
14. cooperate vi.合作;协作;配合→ cooperation n.合作;协作;配合→cooperative adj.合作的;协作的 n.合作性组织,合作企业
15. logical adj.合乎逻辑的;合情合理的→ logically adv.逻辑上;合逻辑地;有条理地
[重点短语]
1. take_place 发生;举行
2. break_down 出故障;失败;垮掉;失误
3. pay_attention_to 注意
4. to_begin_with 首先
5. in_addition 另外;此外;也
6. to_sum_up 总的来说;总而言之
7. deal_with 处理;对付;论及;相处;与……打交道
8. side_with 支持;站在……的一边
9. as_far_as_I_know 据我所知
10. as_for_as_I'm_concerned 就我而言;依我看来
11. in_summary 总的来说;总之
12. generally_speaking 一般来说
[重点句式]
1.Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
[句式分析] 句中when learning how to behave in new surroundings为时间状语从句的省略形式,相当于when they are learning how to behave in new surroundings.
试译: 有些学生在学习如何在新环境中表现时可能会有困难并遭受文化冲击。
2.As China has boomed,the educational environment has improved significantly,with many great universities now available.
[句式分析] 句中As China has boomed是由as引导的时间状语从句。
试译: 随着中国的蓬勃发展,教育环境有了显著的改善,现在有很多优秀的大学。
[词汇精讲]
1.(教材P19)Well,I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.
好吧,我想开始很难掌握音调。
grasp vt.理解,领会;抓牢;抓紧 n.理解(力);领会;紧抓;控制
◆[佳句感知]
At that time,we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.
在那时,我们没有完全明白所发生之事的重要性。
[归纳拓展] grasp sb.by the hand/arm抓住某人的手/手臂
grasp a chance/an opportunity急忙抓住机会,毫不犹豫地抓住机会
have a good grasp of(=have a good command of)很好地掌握……
◆[即学即练]
[判断下列句子中grasp的词性及含义]
①Color is fundamental in home design—something you'll always have in every room.A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. n.理解,领会
②She grasped me by the arm and led me to the window. vt.抓牢,抓紧
③I think I grasped the main points of the speech. vt.理解,领会
[完成句子]
结合grasp的用法完成句子
④她已准备好抓住一切机遇拓展业务。
She is ready to grasp_any_opportunity/chance to expand the business.
⑤他们现在很好地掌握了多门外语。
They have_a_good_grasp_of many foreign languages now.
2.(教材P20)Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.
学费和生活开销比在国内要高很多,这可能会让大多数家庭花掉很多钱。
end up最终成为,最后处于
◆[佳句感知]
While studying,fix your mind on what is really important,or you will end up remembering nothing.
学习时,应该把注意力集中在真正重要的方面,否则你最终将什么也记不住。
[归纳拓展] end up+doing/adj.以……结束
ene up with...以……结束(侧重以某种方式结束)
end up in...以……(状况)告终(侧重以某种结果结束)
end up as...最终成了……(侧重以某种身份结束)
◆[即学即练]
[语法填空]
①Mary worked here as a temporary secretary and ended up getting (get)a fulltime job with the company.
②Joining the firm as a clerk,he got rapid promotion,and ended up as a manager.
③The meeting began at 7 o'clock,and ended up with a speech by Mrs.Black.
[完成句子]
④正如她所说的那样,对你所拥有的心存感激,这样你最终会拥有更多。
Just as she puts it,be thankful for what you have and you'll end_up_having_more .
⑤如果你继续这样,早晚得进监狱。
If you go on like this,you'll end_up_in_prison .
3.(教材P20)Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings.
有些人在学习如何面对新环境时可能要奋力抗争,并承受文化冲击的折磨。
(1)behave vi.& vt.(举止或行为)表现;举动。后可接副词、介宾短语或as if/as though引导的状语从句。
◆[佳句感知]
We all have respect for him,for he behaves like a true gentleman.
我们都很尊敬他,因为他的行为像个真正的绅士。
[归纳拓展] behave oneself守规矩,表现得体
behave well/badly表现得好/不好
wellbehaved adj.表现好的(比较级:betterbehaved)
badlybehaved adj.表现差的(比较级:worsebehaved)
behaviour(=behavior)n.(U)举止,行为;[U,C]表现方式,活动方式good/bad behaviour良好/恶劣的行为
◆[即学即练]
[语法填空]
①Anger seems simple when we are feeling it,but the causes of anger are various.Knowing these causes can make us examine our behaviour (behave),and correct bad habits.
②As you know,family rules,which let us know how to behave ourselves (we)and develop healthily,are greatly beneficial to us.
[翻译句子]
③我的新朋友有些淘气,但是他很友善,而且表现很好。
My_new_friend_is_a_little_naughty_but_he_is_very_friendly_and_wellbehaved/behaves_well.
④他经常被经理责骂,因为他表现得不好。
He_is_often_scolded_by_the_manager_because_he_behaves_badly/is_badly_behaved.
(2)surroundings n.环境;周围的事物。使用时该词只用复数形式。
◆[佳句感知]
①Happiness comes from your heart,not from your surroundings.
幸福源于你的内心,而不是你周围的事物。
②The house is situated in very beautiful surroundings.
那所房子所处的环境非常优美。
[归纳拓展]
surrounding adj.周围的;附近的
surround vt.包围;环绕
be surrounded by/with 被……环绕着;周围却是……
[辨析比较] surroundings/environment
surroundings
指环绕在某人、某物周围的一切事物。
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings.
这些建筑物设计巧妙,与周围环境浑然一体。
environment
可指自然环境,也可指精神环境,均从环境给人的感受、道德观念的影响着眼。
With the development of industrialization,the environment has been polluted.随着工业化的发展,环境被污染了。
◆[即学即练]
[用surround的适当形式填空]
He likes to live in the ① surroundings which are quiet and beautiful.So last month he bought a big new house in the countryside,which is② surrounded by many big trees.The ③ surrounding scenery is also very nice.He is very satisfied with the new house.
[完成句子]
④史蒂夫到了,坐在前排,被家人团团围住。
Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded_by_his_family .
⑤更重要的是,他的建议将会帮助你快速适应新环境。
More importantly,his advice will help you adapt_to_your_new_surroundings_quickly .
⑥站在山顶上,你可以看到周围村庄的壮丽景色。
Standing on the top of the hill you can have a_wonderful_view_of_the
surrounding_villages .
4.(教材P20)They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
它们有很好的设施和优秀的教授,有助于教育年轻人。这些年轻人将对经济发展做出贡献,进一步强大我们的国家。
(1)contribute vi.& vt.增进;是……的原因之一;捐献;捐赠;投稿
◆[佳句感知]
(1)No doubt the theatre has contributed to the area's development and economic growth.
毫无疑问,剧院为该地区的发展和经济增长做出了贡献。
(2)Volunteer or,if you can,contribute a little money to a local charity.
做志愿者,或者如果你有能力的话,为当地的慈善机构捐一些钱。
(3)She contributed a number of articles to the magazine.
她给这家杂志撰写了很多稿件。
[归纳拓展] contribute to有助于;是……的原因之一(to为介词)
contribute sth.to...把某物捐献给……;捐助某物给……
contribute to给……捐款;给……投稿
contribute...to...给……撰写……
contribution n.[C,usually sing.]贡献;[C]捐款;稿件
make contributions/a contribution to对……做出贡献;给……捐款
◆[即学即练]
[判断下列句子中contribute的词义]
①Located where the Belt meets the Road,Jiangsu will contribute more to the Belt and Road construction. 增进
②Take care during the holidays!Drinking too much can contribute to heart disease and cause high blood pressure. 是……的原因之一
③Her family has contributed $10,000 to the fund. 捐献,捐赠
④Mr.Smith is one of the several authors contributing to the book. (为报纸、杂志等)撰稿,投稿
[语法填空]
⑤We hope your suggestion will contribute to solving (solve)the problem.
⑥She became a regular contributor (contribute)to the paper,writing film reviews.
⑦Being a teacher is always believed to be one of the greatest occupations,because teachers make great contributions to the world.
(2)strengthen vi.& vt.加强,增强,巩固 vi.增大
◆[佳句感知]
(1)Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
我们的友谊逐年加深。
(2)The publication of Great Expectations,which was both widely reviewed and highly praised,strengthened Dickens' status as a leading novelist.
《远大前程》的出版得到了广泛评论和高度赞扬,巩固了狄更斯作为一名一流小说家的地位。
(3)The wind strengthened during the night.
夜里风力更大了。
[归纳拓展] strength.[U,sing.]力气,体力;[C]优势
build up one's strength增强体力
strengths and weaknesses优势和劣势,长处和短处
◆[即学即练]
[语法填空]
①To avoid knee pain,you can run on soft surfaces,do exercises to strengthen (strength)your leg muscles(肌肉),avoid hills and get good running shoes.
②Knowing your strengths (strength)and weaknesses will help you achieve your dreams.
5.(教材P20)To sum up,one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages,so when you think about studying abroad,you should consider these many factors.
总之,没有人可以否认出国留学有弊端这一事实,所以当你考虑出国留学时,应该考虑这些因素。
deny vt.否认,否定;拒绝,拒绝给予
◆[佳句感知]
(1)He denied having seen these watches before.
他否认曾经见过这些手表。
(2)He denied that it was his fault.
他否认这是他的过错。
(3)No one should be denied a good education.
=A good education should be denied to no one.
任何人都不应该被剥夺接受良好教育的机会。
[归纳拓展] deny(doing)sth.否认(做)某事
deny+that从句 否认……
It can't be denied that...不可否认……
There is no denying that...毋庸置疑……不可否认……
deny sb.sth.=deny sth.to sb.拒绝给某人某物
◆[即学即练]
[语法填空]
①The suspect at last admitted having_received (receive)the stolen goods but denied having_sold (sell)them.
②He didn't tell me the reason,only informing (inform)me that he denied assistance (assist)from his friends.
③There is no denying (deny)that learning a foreign language is difficult,and when it comes to speaking (speak)the language,it can be extremely tough.
④ It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
6.(教材P20)The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the better.你所获得的教育和经验会使你变得更好。
gain vt.获得,赢得;vt.&vi.受益,得到vt.增加,增长 n.增加;好处;利益,改进;利润;经济收入
◆[佳句感悟]
(1)He has gained rich experience in teaching these years.
这些年他已获得了丰富的教学经验。
(2)I have gained weight recently.
最近我的体重增加了。
(3)These policies have resulted in great gains in public health.
这些政策使公共卫生得到了很大改进。
[归纳拓展] gain experience/fame/independence获得经验/名声/独立
gain one's respect/trust赢得某人的尊敬/信任
gain(sth.)from/by...从……中受(……)益
No pains,no gains.不劳则无获
A fall into a pit,a gain in your wit.吃一堑,长一智。
◆[即学即练]
[判断下列句子中gain的词性及含义]
①If we go on a trip abroad,we can broaden our view and gain knowledge we cannot get from books. vt.获得
②It is obvious that Mary has gained a lot of weight. vt.增加,增长
③You can gain others' respect if you apologize frankly. vt.赢得
④The clock gains two minutes every twenty four hours. vt.(钟表)快
⑤The baby had a gain of half a pound. n.增加
7.(教材P21)Which parent would you probably side with?
你会站在父母中哪一边?
side with...支持……;站在……的一边
◆[佳句感知]
(1)He sided with his brother in the argument.
他在辩论中站在他兄弟这边。
(2)Most of the countries are siding with China in fighting against COVID19.
在抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎中,大多数国家支持中国。
[归纳拓展] take sides 表明立场;表示支持一方
be on sb.'s side站在某人一边,和某人观点一致
side by side并排,并肩地
side effects副作用
◆[即学即练]
[用side的相关短语完成句子]
①要是有争论,她就总是站在我父亲一边。
If ever there was argument,she'd always side_with my father.
②他们在争论,但我不想帮任何一方,所以我离开了。
They were arguing,but I didn't want to take_sides ,so I left.
③这两个肩并肩地走过长长的走廊。
The two men walked side_by_side through the long gallery.
[句式精析]
(教材P20)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时可能会有困难并遭受文化冲击。
[句式分析] When learning how to behave in new surroundings为省略的时间状语从句.
when后省略了they are.
◆[佳句感知]
(1)While enjoying the meal,some talented students gave a wonderful folk dance performance,making the elderly very happy.
吃饭时,一些有天赋的学生表演了精彩的民间舞蹈,这使老人们非常高兴。
(2)If(it is)necessary,you should turn to your parents for help.
如果有必要,你应该向你的父母求助。
(3)If chosen,Mr.Brown,who is rich in experience,will turn out to be an excellent manager.
如果当选,经验丰富的布朗先生会成为一名优秀的经理。
[归纳拓展] 在由when,while,if,as if,even if/though,though,although,until,once,unless等引导的状语从句中,当从句中的主语与主句的主语一致或从句中的主语是it,且从句中含有be的某种形式时,从句中的主语连词同be可同时省略。
◆[即学即练]
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①If accepted (accept)for the job,you'll be informed soon.
②While visiting (visit)the city,they received a warm welcome.
③While asked (ask)to answer questions,please speak louder.
④He opened his mouth as if to_say (say)something.
[完成句子]
⑤ While_walking_the_dog ,you were careless and it got loose and was hit by a car.
当遛狗的时候,你不小心让它松了,狗被车撞伤了。
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