Last year, over 206,000 students from the United States studied abroad. Does that number surprise you? These students already know the benefits of studying abroad. You may be wondering why you should study abroad. Here are some answers for you.
◆ Timing
The absolutely best time in your life to study abroad is when you are in college. If you miss this opportunity, it’s almost impossible for you to do it later in life.
◆ To gain cross-cultural experience
Life overseas makes you see your everyday world in a whole new light. You don’t even realize it, but our culture shapes the way we view the world and affects us every minute of the day. Differences in culture are more than just differences in language, food, clothing and art.
◆ To improve your communication skills and your self-confidence
People who study abroad tend to be willing to take risks, willing to put themselves in unusual situations, and able to solve problems.
◆ To become more fluent in a language or to learn a new language
The world market is becoming smaller, and many companies require a second language. Foreign languages are not only valuable in the job market but also valuable in the real world.
◆ For the adventure
Travel to other cities within your host country and around neighboring countries. As you get to know your new classmates, roommates, and host family, you will gain a unique view on the host culture. Discover the differences and, more importantly, the many similarities between your worlds. The friendships you make will last long after the program.
◆ To learn more about yourself
Find out who you really are. What are your limits? How do you overcome the difficulties you’ve never encountered before? How independent are you? These questions are hard to answer until you are removed from your usual surroundings. After solving difficult problems on your own overseas, you’ll find that almost nothing will confuse you at home. Students who study abroad commonly report that their study abroad experience actually changed their lives.
1.The passage mainly talks about _______.
A. the benefits of studying abroad
B. the time for studying abroad
C. the difficulty you come across when you're abroad
D. some tips on how to get used to a new environment
2.What is the best time in your life to study abroad according to the passage?
A. When you're at work. B. When you are free.
C. At any time you like. D. When you are in college.
3.What does the underlined word“encountered” here mean?
A. Opposed. B. Experienced. C. Solved. D. Explained.
4.All of the following are mentioned in the passage as reasons for studying abroad EXCEPT _______.
A. getting cross-cultural experience
B. improving communication skills and self-confidence
C. improving your foreign language
D. learning how to get along with people
If you think you are sick, you are no matter what anyone else says. On the other hand, if you believe in your , and if he tells that you are going to feel better, you probably will. The effect of the mind upon the body and sometimes can be powerful. It exists one is aware of it or not.
Take the case of Mrs. Green, for example. She get to sleep at night and was too tired during the day to do some things that she used to enjoy doing. She had headaches more often which prevented her from reading or watching TV. The more she thought about conditions, she felt. At last she went to see her doctor, whom she had known . The doctor listened to her and gave her a very . Then he said to her. “There is wrong with you physically, I accept the fact that you don’t feel well. I’m going to give you some that should help. I want you to one after dinner and one half an hour going to bed tonight. Call me tomorrow and tell me you feel.”
The next day Mrs. Green , “Doctor, I had the first night’s sleep in two months night. is in this pills?” The doctor said, “It’s an old formula (配方) I have for years. Just keep on taking them for a week.” Turning to the nurse, he said, “It’s what a little baking soda (苏打) can do!”
1.A. healthy B. well C. sick D. pleasant
2.A. doctor B. physician C. nurse D. surgeon
3.A. exist B. doesn’t exist C. does exist D. never exist
4.A. neither B. whether C. either D. no matter
5.A. was uncapable B. was able to C. could D. was unable to
6.A. uneasy B. unsuccessful C. trouble D. simple
7.A. the more B. the worse C. the less D. the better
8.A. for years B. since years C. years ago D. before long
9.A. thorough study B. careful examination C. clear check D. general examination
10.A. nothing serious B. serious nothing C. seriously nothing D. nothing seriously
11.A. or B. instead C. and D. but
12.A. advice B. pills C. suggestions D. drinks
13.A. take B. eat C. use D. drink
14.A. when B. since C. before D. after
15.A. what B. whether C. why D. how
16.A. wrote B. telephoned C. said D. complained
17.A. bad B. terrible C. right D. good
18.A. Whoever B. Whichever C. Whatever D. However
19.A. sold B. written C. used D. read
20.A. wonderful B. terrible C. serious D. curious
My mother has always _______ we eat every healthily.
A. make sure B. made sure C. be sure D. sure
One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a highrise is that you can get a good _______.
A. sight B. scene C. look D. view
Listen to the two girls by the window. What language _________?
A. did they speak B. were they speaking
C. are they speaking D. have they been speaking
The country life he was used to_________ greatly since 1992.
A. change B. has changed C. changing D. have changed
