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课件网) 选择性必修一 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language 第叁部分 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。 现在完成时标志，意为“在过去的几十年里” adj. 巨大而突然的，急剧的 ...的数量 V-ing作后置定语 although引导让步状语从句 V-ing作主语 + 谓单 宾语从句，省略that n. 不利条件，劣势；不利因素 To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. 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。 首先 who引导定语从句，作主语，修饰students 经济压力 宾语从句，省略that V-ing作主语 + 谓单 v. 意味着 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. 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。 生活费开支 cost an arm and a leg花一大笔钱 以做...结束 V-ing作主语 + 谓单 省钱 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. 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。 to do 作后置定语 adj. 巨大的，极大的 that引导定语从句，作主语，修饰pressure V-ing作宾语 how + to do 作宾语 介词短语作状语 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. 在学习如何在新环境中举止得体，有些学生可能会感到吃力，并承受文化冲击的影响。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。 遭遇 文化冲击 状语从句的省略 how + to do 作宾语 adj. 成熟的，理智的 enough to do 足够做... v. 处理，应付；操控 adj. 抑郁的，沮丧的 by oneself 靠自己 v. 表现; 表现得体; 有礼貌 n.[pl.] (周围的)环境；周围的事物 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. 有些学生甚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。 v. 遭遇；偶遇，邂逅 人身安全 此外，另外 the apporach to doing 做... 的方法 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! 最后要考虑的一点是：尽管留学有诸多潜在的益处，但是在中国读书的年轻人同样未来可期！ to do 作后置定语 that引导表语从句 while 引导让步状语从句 V-ing作主语 谓语动词的强调 who引导定语从 ... ...
