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 munication 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 bee more fluent in a language or to learn a new language
The world market is being smaller, and many panies 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 overe 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 monly report that their study abroad experience actually changed their lives.
【小题1】The passage mainly talks about .A．the benefits of studying abroad B．the time for studying abroadC．the difficulty you e across when you're abroadD．some tips on how to get used to a new environment【小题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.【小题3】What does the underlined word“encountered” here mean?A．Opposed.B．Experienced.C．Solved.D．Explained.【小题4】All of the following are mentioned in the passage as reasons for studying abroad EXCEPT .A．getting cross-cultural experience B．improving munication skills and self-confidenceC．improving your foreign languageD．learning how to get along with peopleA
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(答案→)A
解析：文章主要介绍了出国留学的一些益处。可以体验跨国文化，提高交际技能和自信心，学好一门外语，增进对自己的认识等都是出国留学的好处。
【小题1】根据第一段“You may be wondering why you should study abroad. Here are some answers for you.”可知，文章主要讲的是出国留学的好处，故选A。
【小题2】根据“The absolutely best time in your life to study abroad is when you are in college.”可知，最好的出国留学时间是在大学期间，故选D。
【小题3】How do you overe the difficulties you’ve never encountered before?你怎样克服以前从未遇到过的困难，划线词与experience同意，故选B。
【小题4】根据“To gain cross-cultural experience ...To improve your munication skills and your self-confidence ...To bee more fluent in a language or to learn a new language”可知，A、B、C都是出国留学的好处，故选D。