Is studying in another country really a good idea?-by Jeremiah Clark and Chelsea Ewald
Each year, students around the world leave behind the comforts of home to pursue a study-abroad experience in a foreign country. While many would say that studying abroad is advantageous, some would argue otherwise.
Conversation A
Adam: Have you been in the student union lately? At lunchtime today I heard French, Arabic, Chinese and a few language I didn't even recognize.
Beth: I know ! It seems like our university gets more international students every year. But to be honest, I don't know if I see the benefits of studying in another country.
Adam: What? There are plenty of them! the most obvious is second language acquisition. Where better to practice another language than in a country where it's spoken?
Proficient (in) --Julie decided not to study in Canada because she doesn't think she is proficient in English.--(good skill, very good in.. success in ..
Advantageous--Tom realized the advantageous effects of exercise after he lost five kg in one week. ( Benefit,
*The bank promised to give us an advantageous interest rate.较优厚的，较好的
*The new policy is advantageous to minorities.--有帮助的，有利的
Acquisition (n)-- The president hoped to increase his company's profits through the acquisition of a small business.--(acquire(v.)gain)
*He spent his whole life on the acquisition of wealth.--获得,取得.
*The acquisition of one's mother tongue is a natural process.
Accordingly (adv.)--When we visit the CEO's office, we all have to dress accordingly.(according和谐的 is to do what is the right or best.
*Once we receive the notice from your lawyer, we will act accordingly.(相对的,相称的,相对应的)
*The boss sent him home to rest accordingly. (因此,所以)
ESL-(English as a Second Language)
What happen if...,
Grammar:
It's one thing to practice a language, but it's another to study in it.It's one thing to ....,but it's another to.....(表示前后两个全然不同的situation)
It's one thing to play with an animal, but it's another to own one as a pet.
It's one thing to visit a place, but it's another to live there.
Chatroom
Accommodate..(v.)(provide students what they need to make them feel home)-迁就,迎合,照顾
Hotel accommodations_ (n)-accommodating us,
Amenities-(Hotel, Airline or Cruise provide) for better and more confors (cost more money, usually, book a hotel, ask about accommodations and amenities.-住宿或Hotel招待的设备,如泳池,早餐等..amenities使生活舒适的东西比accommodations多
Accommodate someone or something--need to adjust, and learn to live with that person or that thing.--go out of their way to help.
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