College is a time for new and exciting experiences as well as a time to explore diverse and innovative(创新的)ideas. What could be better than traveling to China to learn about their ideas, history, and culture? I believe studying abroad is something that every college student should do to help to expand his or her horizons, and to appreciate everything the world has to offer. I spent the first eight of my early years living abroad in two countries. From this rich period of growth, I acquired an identity as a global citizen, and the skills to independently navigate life in a foreign culture. It seems appropriate to support my next jump in life with an abroad experience that will show the directions in which I have grown since my early years, as well as provide a unique context for exploring the limits of my education.
Here is an undeniable advantage to living and studying in China; to be submersed in (投入)the Chinese life is the only way to fully understand and learn about how the country impacts and is impacted by the rest of the world. Not only am I learning about China, but I have also come to appreciate other countries in the world from a different point of view. Being in China has given me the change to learn in a different environment, and I do not think there is any better way to learn the culture than to actually be there. I have a very strong admiration for the Chinese language, people, and culture. I will continue to apply my newfound knowledge to my entire life and the way I look at the world around me.
【小题1】What does the author say about studying abroad?
A.College can be barrier to study abroad |
B.Studying abroad can replace the college education |
C.Not every college student suits for studying abroad |
D.Studying abroad can enrich the experiences of living abroad |
A.Skills to live independently |
B.All nationalities of the world |
C.Growing to be a strong person |
D.Unlimited education chances |
A.Learn foreign cultures locally |
B.When in Rome, do as the Romans do |
C.Appreciate cultures from different point of views |
D.Try to impact foreign cultures with their own ones |
New Year's Traditions Around the World
There are many traditions around the world to celebrate the New Year. Here's a look at a few of them.
Drive off bad luck
Many cultures have traditions meant to scare off bad luck. This often involves using fire or loud noises in the form of fireworks! In Scotland, for example, people hold bonfire celebrations. Men from villages walk through the streets swinging giant burning fireballs over their heads.
Food for good luck
Clothing traditions
Many people like to wear new clothing to start the New Year. In Romania, there is a tradition that involves dressing up in a bear costume .
Many use the start of New Year as a time to try something new or change something about themselves. The New Year is a perfect time to change yourself for the better. That is why many people have the tradition of making a New Year's resolution. It is usually about living healthier or having more success in life.
These are just a handful of traditions. Tell us about a New Year's tradition in your culture!
A.Learn something new |
B.I don't know what will scare off evil spirits |
C.Make a New Year's resolution |
D.Red is supposed to bring you love |
E.Food plays an important role in people's life |
F.And these fireballs are supposed to clean the coming year |
G.Many cultures have certain diets that are said to bring good luck |
In Cairo, formal education is very important. There are twelve years of formal education in Egypt, and public schools are free, though the government does not have enough money. Many families can afford to send their children to private schools. Toward the end of high school, children planning to go to college should take an exam required. The results of that exam determine which college each student will attend and also which fields of study are open to that student. Top students can attend the American University in Cairo, which teaches its course in English. Other universities in the Cairo area include Cairo University, with over 30,000 students, Ain Shams University and Al–Azhar University. Many Children do not complete school or go on to college but learn a trade or apprenticeship in business instead.
Education comes from the family—this is where children learn about social values. The family is very important in Egyptian society. Though modern families are adopting the idea of the “nuclear family” common in the West, the traditional Egyptian family unit consists of parents, grandparents, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and all sorts of people. Even though the modern family unit tends to be smaller, families usually live close together and visit each other often.
Unlike in the West, children usually live with their parents until they get married, even through college. It is very rare that children move out and establish their independence before they get married. Usually, this only happens if the child goes abroad to save money before getting married. Many young Egyptian men work for a few years in the rich countries of the Persian Gulf, where wages are much higher than they are in Egypt, and this allows them to have a better start when they return to Egypt and get married.
【小题1】If Egyptian children graduate from high school, _______.A.some of them will decide not to attend university |
B.all of them will take an exam for entering collage |
C.some of them want to attend university in America |
D.many of them can’t afford their higher education |
A.be sent to American universities for study |
B.be admitted to Cairo University |
C.take class taught in English in Cairo |
D.get a high–paid job in the future |
A.Egyptian society. | B.The family. |
C.The West. | D.All sorts of people. |
A.need to gain rich experience there |
B.want to establish their independence |
C.intend to show respect for their parents |
D.wish to have a better life in the future |
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