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'USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?' We often hear such discussions. As China opens its
door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be
improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time
learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to
do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean
of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study
well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden (负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost
of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China.
Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training
hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic
Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
| Title: |
Studying at 1________ or abroad |
| Phenomenon (现象) |
Studying abroad has become a 2________ for Chinese students. |
| Advantages |
◆ It is helpful to the future 3________ of Chinese students. |
|
◆ It helps to 4________ foreign language skills. |
|
◆ It enables Chinese students to find jobs more 5________. |
| 6________ |
◆ It 7________ Chinese students too much time to learn a
foreign language. |
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◆ It's hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad
8________ parents' care. |
|
◆ Parents may be under pressure (压力) because the cost of
studying abroad is very 9________. |
| Purpose: |
To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be 10________ by
describing Liu Xiang's example. |