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STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?
Dear Editor,
In the past few decades, there_______(be) a dramatic increase in the number of people _______(study) abroad. _______ 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 ________(economy) pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive __________ at home and could end up __________(cost) most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more ____________ (convenience) 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 ________(familiar) 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 ________(handle) the challenges by themselves and may become _______(depress). Some students might even encounter problems ________ personal safety. In addition, different approaches _______ teaching and learning may come as a shock ________ many students.
A final point to consider is that ________ 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, ________ many great universities now available. They have great ________(facility) and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
To sum up, one cannot deny the fact ________ studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.
Kind regards,
Wang Li (mother of twin girls)
Dear Editor,
Is studying abroad a good idea or not? There are certainly disadvantages, ________ in my opinion, the advantages are much greater. ________ I always tell my son, there are no great difficulties for a person who is brave, optimistic, and willing to work hard!
The first advantage of studying abroad is personal ________(grow). The education you gain and the experiences you have will change you for the ________(good). 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 ________(globe) perspective and improve your general ________(competent).
________ advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Chinese students can be seen ________ cultural envoys promoting friendship between nations. International students in China also bring their colourful cultures here. ________(cooperate) with people from diverse cultural backgrounds helps us view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insight ________ our own culture.
Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity ________ (contribute) to the development of our motherland. China’s global outlook, with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has helped us make ________(connect) across the world. Therefore, China needs more ________(talent) young people with a global perspective who are highly competent with languages, have leadership and organizational skills, _______ have strong cultural awareness. Students who study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them ________ better career opportunities.
All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people’s understanding of cultural diversity while ______(strengthen) China and building a ________(share) future for all. I think this life-changing experience is certainly worthwhile and I hope my child will study abroad in the future.
Sincerely yours,
Zhang Yi (father of one boy)
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