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Communication Workshop Tapescript Interviewer: So Wang Shanshan, what are your views on studying abroad? Wang Shanshan: I believe that studying abroad will help students become more independent. Another benefit is that they will meet a lot of new people and learn about other cultures. However, like everything, there are also disadvantages. For a start, it would be hard adapting to a new culture. Students might also be too young to know how to arrange their studying and take care of themselves properly. They could waste a lot of time and money without the guidance of their parents. Another big disadvantage is that they might not realise how expensive studying abroad is and they won't appreciate how hard their parents have had to work to send them there. This could mean that in the future they would depend on their parents too much and expect everything to come easily. As a whole, I think that studying abroad can be a positive experience but should be done when students are older, possibly at university. I think getting a good primary and secondary education in China is the best way to start an academic career. Interviewer: Thank you for your views, Wang Shanshan. Tapescript Student C: What's your view on studying abroad? Student A: For me, learning about a new culture would be an important part of the experience. Student B: Right. That would be important for me too, but as I see it, the main advantage would be living independently from my family. Student C: I totally disagree! Living away from my family and friends would be the biggest disadvantage! I would really miss their help and support. Student D: Well, to a certain extent, I would find that difficult too, but I would really enjoy a lot of other things like making new friends and seeing new places. I don't think I'd like the food though! Student A: I don't think that would be a problem. I'm sure there would be some great food. For me, a big problem would be understanding people. It would be awful being in a new place and not being able to communicate properly. Student B: I get your point, but studying in an English-speaking country would really improve your standard of English. Student C: But what about organising our study and looking after ourselves? I think a lot of us are too young to be responsible for ourselves. Student A: Well, that's one way of looking at it, but some students are responsible enough. I think a bigger problem is that studying abroad costs a lot of money. I think it makes more sense to study abroad after getting a good basic education in China. Student D: I think so too. It would be really difficult for my parents to afford to send me abroad for secondary school and university as well. Student B: I suppose so. And if you think about it, all the advantages we've discussed will still be there if we study abroad when we're older. I would still like to go sooner rather than later though! |
