An American in Beijing1

An American in BeijingClass 3 Grounp 2

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BackgroundThe number of students studying abroad is increasing because of the further promotion of the globalization. More and more students choose to study in Asia,especially in China. As the economic strength of the Chinese growing, the Chinese language will be used in common.

TextPart1(1-4) Introduction

Thousands of U.S. students choose to study abroad. The myriad benefits of studying abroadparticularly in China. Though lots of U.S. students choose to study abroad, very few come to China to study.

Part2 (5-7) So why did they go?

A number of reasons to study abroad. Having a goal of learning a language. Having excellent benefits for future empolyment opportunities.Part3 (8-9) Uncle Sam wants you to go abroad

The U.S. Senate passed on Resolution 308 to encourage students to study abroad.

Part4 (10-12) Understanding self

To better understand themselves and others through a comparison of cultural values and ways of life. To reexamine the assumptions of their own lives and the assumptions of the societies they belong to.Part5 (13-15) So why Asia?

U.S. presence in China. Asia affects the United States.

Part6 (16-18) Why China matters

American's awareness of China. It’s essential to raise cultural awareness of China in the United State.Part7 (19-28) What can they learn from China?

Choosing China Practical interests Travel and language Making textbooks a reality

Questions1.According to the American Council on Education, why is it necessary for students to study abroad?1. It is better way to improve language skill. 2.Study adroad also offers students an opportunity to travel ,to expend one’s worldview,to enhance the value of a college degree and to make international connections 3.study abroad can have excellent benefits for employment by providing students with international skills and experiences.

2.As to the importance of studying abroad, what were listed by Senate Resolution 308?

Federal agencies educational institutions and corporations in the united states are suffering from a shortage of professional with international knowledge and foreign skills.

3.Why China is the worthy place for U.S students?1.China is most important partner in business in Asia. 2.China has a population of 1.3 billion and 5000 years and 5000 years of history.

4.What benefits has the author gained from studying in China? 1.Studying in China improve my language level and learn about the culture and gained many physically experience. 2.china both reinforeced things I had already learned and taught me new things

Vocabularyempower vt. 授权；准许；使能够；使控制局势 enroll v.登记，招收，使入伍(或入会、入学等), 参加，成为成员；入会，入学，入伍，记 入名册 (enrollment n.注册，招生)

forgo vt.& vi. 没有也行，放弃 同义词：relinquish sacrifice surrender yield imme

rse v.沉浸，使陷入于 be immersed in 沉溺... myriad adj. 无数的；多种的，各式各样的 n. 无数，极大数量 同义词：considerable numerous multitudinous

SummaryAccording to the text, we know that students studying abroad can have a goal of learning a language. On the other hand, studying abroad offers students an opportunity to travel, to expand one's worldview, to enhance the value of a college degree, and to make international connections. By studying in China, the author got a lot of benifits. China is worthwhile for students to come.