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The Challenges of Studying Abroad

(1)As is universally acknowledged, it is by no means easy to study abroad (2)since you could come across a list of unexpected difficulties and setbacks which you cannot imagine before going abroad.

(3)First of all, the top challenge is the culture shock, which means you may not adapt to the exotic life during the first few days or even months. (4)Secondly, the language barrier could be a nightmare for many foreign students who possess poor mastery of the official language of the country where they study. (5)Last but not least, you could be overwhelmed by the academic requirements if you are not well prepared. Long lists of reference books, numerous projects, papers and professors with varying personalities could wear you out.

(6) Despite all these terrifying challenges, you will finally manage to come through this "dark age" with your hard work, persistence and endurance. And then a bright future will await you.

精彩点评

(1)开门见山,引出话题:出国留学绝非易事。

(2)解释原因,点明主题:你会遇到各种意想不到的困 难和挫折。

(3)、(4)、(5)、分别使用 first of all, secondly和 last but not least具体阐述可能遇到的三个挑战,层次分明。

(6)提出建议和展望,展现积极的人生态度。

加分亮点

come across 偶遇,遇到

unexpected 意料之外的

culture shock 文化冲击

exotic 外国的

nightmare 噩梦

overwhelm 压垮,使应接不暇

numerous 许多的

despite 尽管

terrifying 可怕的

come through 安然度过

全文翻译

出国留学的挑战

众所周知,出国留学绝不轻松,因为你会遇到许许多多意想不到的困难和挫折,这是你在出国之前无法想 象的。

首先,最大的挑战是文化冲击,这意味着在最初几天甚至几个月里,你可能无法适应国外的生活。其次,语 言障碍可能是许多留学生的噩梦,因为他们并不精通留学国家的官方语言。最后但同样重要的一点是,如果你 没有做好充分的准备,那么学术要求可能会压垮你。长长的参考书目清单,不计其数的项目、论文,以及性格迥 异的教授都会让你筋疲力尽。

尽管存在以上种种可怕的挑战,但通过努力、坚持和忍耐,你终将熬过这段“黑暗岁月”。到那时,光明的未 来将会等待着你。