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课件网) Using Language Studying Abroad: Is It A Good Or A Bad Idea Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Layla 2024.03.19 Para 1 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. 1.in the past few decades 在过去几十年里 in/for/over +一段时间，常和现在完成时(have/has done)连用。 2.there be 句型的现在完成时：there have/has been 3.a dramatic increase 剧增 drama n.戏；剧；戏剧 dramatic 急剧的；戏剧（般）的 4.studying abroad 现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰people；动名词短语作主语。 5.benefit n.优势；益处；成效 vt.对（某人）有用；使受益 vi.得益于；得利于(～from/by sth.) beneficial (to sth/sb) 有利的；有用的 6.advantage n.有利条件；优势；优点 disadvantage n. 不利因素；障碍；不便之处 Para 2 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. 1.to begin/start with 首先；第一 2.who引导定语从句，修饰many students，关系代词who在从句中作主语 3.face great economic pressure面临巨大的经济压力 4.studying abroad 动名词短语作主语，谓语动词用单数 5.tuition fees 学费 6.living expenses 生活费用 7.much 修饰比较级(than) 8.and 连接两个并列的谓语动词 9.end up doing 以做某事而告终 10.cost an arm and a leg （使）花一大笔钱 11.convenient 便利的；方便的 convenience 〔U〕方便；便利 12.save money 省钱；攒钱 Para 3 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. 1.to consider 不定式短语作后置定语；抽象名词后用不定式作后置定语 2.the tremendous pressure 巨大的压力 3.that引导定语从句，修饰pressure〔U〕，关系代词在从句中作主语。定语从句的谓语动词和先行词保持一致。 4.how to live “特殊疑问词+不定式”作宾语 5.live in unfamiliar environment 生活在一个陌生的环境中 unfamiliar陌生的；不熟悉的 familiar 熟悉的 6.limited language skills 有限的语言技能 limited 有限的 limit n. &v.限度；限制；限量 Para 3 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. 7.culture shock 文化冲击 8.when learning “连词+现在分词”作状语，分词的逻辑主语是主语的主语，主谓关系。 9.in new surroundings 在新环境中 10.be + adj. + enough to do sth. 足够......做某事 11. depressed 沮丧的；意志消沉的 depress vt.使沮丧；使忧愁 depression 抑郁；沮丧 12.encounter problems 遇到问题 13.personal safety 人 ... ...
