Pre-readingWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?a. It’s fun to live in a new country.b. It will help us to be independent.c. easier to learn a foreign language;d. easier to learn advanced knowledge and technology;e. learn a lot about local customs and broaden our mind;f. relax and get rid of anxiety;g. People who leaves their native countries have many new experiences.Advantages:Disadvantages:a: At first it is difficult to communicate with others;b: cost a lot of money;c: it may be tiring to live in a new country;d: if a child studies alone in a new country, he/she must look after himself/herself.Reading I. Listen to the tape carefully and answer the two questions.1. Which country does Xie Lie study in? How long has she been there?2. Which two types of people have helped Xie Lei most since she came to England? She studies in England. She’s been there for six months. The host family and her teachers. II. Scan the text and put the events into order._____The difficulties Xie Lei met while living in London;_____The newspaper will follow Xie Lei’s progress in later editions._____The general introduction to Xie Lei and her study;_____The advantages that Xie Lei gained while living with a host family._____ Xie Lei is now getting along well and is living an active life._____ Xie Lei, a Chinese girl, is studying in a foreign country--London._____Xie Lei is getting used to the Western University’s way of learning.First readingI. Choose the best answer..1)Who does Xie Lei board with in England? A. Her classmates B. Herself C. A host family D. Her family2) Why does Xie Lei have such a decision that she would like to board with while studying in England? A. She feels lon...
