You are being given an opportunity that a lot of others would be dying for, but that doesn’t mean it is the best path for you to take.Since you have already been to  1  , you know what to expect. I think you have pretty good grounds to decide for   3  which you would prefer to do---go or stay.All I would like to do is to   4   you of some of the advantages and disadvantages of going to live abroad.Some of these come from my own personal  experience of living in China.The   5   of going to America would include things like better living  6  ; access to the most up-to-date technologies in the workplace and for entertainment; the opportunity to learn about a different   7  ; and you could see new places and  8  your English.If you were to return to China after several years, I’m sure all of these skills would   9   you in a position to be very successful   10   whatever career you choose to pursue.You have some   11  and friends in America already, so you have someone to turn   12  when you need help or are feeling   13  .

Here are some of the   14  of living in a foreign country.The most obvious one for you is the language barrier, and the number of jobs you can apply for will be   15  . Food. You won’t be able to eat the food you are used to,   16   your relatives cook authentic Chinese dishes every day.Racial prejudice.This you could meet with at work in the   17   of lower wages for example, and in many social situations.

By  18   advantages and disadvantages in this way, it becomes clearer which choice would be better for you.Just remember, both outcomes will have their advantages and once you make the decision don’t look   19 

Put all your positive energy into the   20  you choose.You are a bright young person, so I’m sure you will do well no matter what you choose.

1.China                         B.England                  C.America                D.a(chǎn)broad

2.A.so                           B.but                        C.a(chǎn)nd                       D.still

3.A.myself                     B.oneself                   C.himself                  D.yourself

4.A.warn                    B.remind                   C.a(chǎn)sk                        D.inform

5.A.interests                B.benefits               C.profits                   D.points

6.A.things                      B.room                     C.places                    D.conditions

7.A.culture                     B.places                    C.countries             D.language

8.A.learn                     B.increase                 C.perfect                   D.succeed

9.A.take                      B.send                      C.put                      D.give

10.A.to                          B.from                      C.in                          D.with

11.A.classmates              B.relatives                 C.family                   D.teachers

12.A.on                         B.up                         C.down                     D.to

13.A.tired                      B.happy                    C.pleased                  D.homesick

14.A.disadvantages        B.a(chǎn)dvantages             C.suggestions            D.a(chǎn)dvice

15.A.enough                  B.given                     C.limited                   D.offered

16.A.unless                    B.until              C.if                           D.now that

17.A.charge                   B.form                      C.honor                    D.front

18.A.explaining               B.listing                     C.talking                   D.discussing

19.A.up                         B.for                         C.down                     D.back

20.A.work                     B.country                  C.path                       D.place

1-5 CADBB  6-10 DACCC     11-15 BDDAC     16-20 ABBDC

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