自主招生考试参考范文之一

Going abroad for studies costs a large sum of money. But even so it attracts many young people.

Do you like to join them if you have an opportunity? Why? Give your reasons.

Sample Answer

Going Abroad for Studies

1)      The other day I announced that I would go abroad for further studies right after my college education. My decision evoked the immediate objection of my family: Why? Why should I borrow a huge sum of money for overseas studies while I might receive the same education at home at relatively low cost? My answer is: in addition to knowledge, I can gain experiences that those who stay at home will never have. ( 用个人经历引出主题，继而引出了文章观点：我出国读书不知是为了知识，还有在国内读书体验不到的经历 )

2)      First, experience is the opportunity for the real-life use of foreign languages. (主题句)While a person can study a foreign language at home, the effect can never be compared with constant use of the language in academic and everyday life. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken. Living in English-speaking countries such as America and Australia for several years, for example, my English will be as perfect as native speakers.(在国外自然接触外语的经历，其能力的提高是在国内不能比的)

3)      Second, living and studying abroad offers me a different perspective of the world. (主题句)On a university campus, foreign students are likely to encounter their counterparts from different countries and areas and are exposed to different ideas and values. This helps me to have a meaningful understanding of different societies and inevitably sees my own country in a new light.(在国外接触不同国家的价值观念，对了解自己国家，了解世界，开阔眼界很有帮助)

4)      Third, overseas experience, frustrating and painful as it may be, is helpful. (主题句)A person going abroad for study often experiences much more difficulty—difficulty in adapting to a new culture and in dealing with all problems alone. Yet, the difficulty, coupled with the frustration brought on by culture shock, is a rewarding experience for one’s future life and development of personality. (在国外遇到的挫折，和独立处理问题的经历对人生的成长是一种宝贵的财富)

5)      Although going abroad is expensive and perhaps painful, the payoff is worthwhile. For the benefit is not merely knowledge gained, but the experiences desirable in one’s personal life.(回到文章开头：出国学习所得到的不仅仅是知识，而且还有经历)

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