Why Experiencing a New Culture Is Good for You
Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending abundant time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse (瞥) into your destination.
Dealing with culture shock
Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity.
Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt, to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator.
Finding inspiration
Meeting new people
Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience.
| A．Learning language skills |
| B．Developing body language |
| C．So you’re less likely to further experience a new culture |
| D．Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle |
| E．Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc. |
| F．Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it |
| G．But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse(沉浸) in a new culture |
For four years, as a coordinator (协调员) for the Harvard First Generation Program, I have been sharing bits and pieces of my college experience on this blog.
The most important lesson I learned in college is that you have to give yourself space and time to grow. When I arrived at Harvard, I thought all my college experiences were just the means to the larger end of stability, success, and happiness.
Be willing to change your mind. It feels great to win, but you’ll always learn more from your mistakes than you’ll learn from the things you got right the first time.
As graduation approaches, I often think about a quote by Morrison: “When you get jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else.
| A．Don’t hesitate to turn to others when necessary. |
| B．Learn to absorb new ideas while remaining true to yourself. |
| C．It’s OK to care about those things, but don’t box yourself in. |
| D．If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else. |
| E．Here are some suggestions for those who are to start or finish college. |
| F．So I’d like to share some unforgettable moments about my college life. |
| G．Over time, I learned to make space to be a better listener, and to admit when I’m wrong. |
Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere—and fast. Do you think that your life is stagnating (停滞)? Have you reached a plateau where things are OK, but not very exciting? Do you feel that OK is not good enough?
Treat yourself
It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing you do a treat that you have been longing for some time.
Often we lose sight of the positive, beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be grateful for and making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Sit down with a pad and pencil in a quiet place. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate.
Take a walk through nature
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive.
| A．Create a gratitude list |
| B．Be positive all the time |
| C．Make the most of the years you have on earth |
| D．Don’t make excuses about not having time or money |
| E．Walking is suitable and well received among people of all ages |
| F．You can get out into the countryside and enjoy the great outdoors |
| G．If you do feel these things, it’s time to do something to increase the quality of your life |
Being trapped in an elevator(电梯) can be one of the worst experiences of one’s life. Some people who have such experiences may be afraid to use elevator again. In fact, there are some useful tips to follow when people are in trouble with the elevator.
First, take deep breaths and keep calm. Too much fear will add to your panic(恐慌) and make you too nervous to think clearly. Tell yourself to be patient and believe that nothing is impossible.
Secondly, use the emergency(急救) call inside the elevator or your mobile phone to let people outside know your are stuck in the elevator. There is an emergency call on the wall of each elevator. You may use your mobile phone to give light and find it. The phone number can be found around it.
Thirdly, putting on messages on Wechat(微信) is also a good idea to allow more people to find you are in need of help. If help hasn’t come, knock the door hard to get attention from other people in the building.
Fourthly, move less and try to relax. Even if the workers have known your situation, it may take them a long time to repair the elevator and bring you back to safety. Instead of keeping moving all the time, you are advised to keep still and relax yourself as much as possible, or you will make yourself tired out. Make sure that you are fine when the door is open.
【小题1】According to the passage, when in trouble with an elevator, you should________ first.| A．Keep calm and think clearly | B．do nothing but wait |
| C．shout out for help | D．try to break the door open |
| A．tired | B．kept |
| C．troubled | D．trapped |
| A．they can spend their time easily |
| B．their situations can be known by more people |
| C．they can become less nervous |
| D．they can make more friends |
| A．To introduce how to use an elevator. |
| B．To teach us how to save ourselves when trapped in an elevator. |
| C．To warn us not to take an elevator. |
| D．To tell us an elevator often goes wrong. |
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