Question

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

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：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。

1.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。

2.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。

3.How do you overcome 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。

4.To gain cross-cultural experience ...To improve your communication skills and your self-confidence ...To become 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。

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