1 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. China’s global     1    , with projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, has    2     us make connections across the world.     3    , China needs more talented young people with a global perspective who are highly     4     with languages, have leadership and organisational skills, and have strong cultural awareness. Students     5     study abroad will develop such skills and abilities, and these in turn will provide them with better career opportunities.

4 . 根据短文内容，完成下列句子，每空一词。

One day, Mr White told the class to get ready for a hobby show. All the students had the whole morning to get what they were going to show.

All the students came back on time except Bob, the laziest boy in his classmates’ eyes. It was very difficult to believe that such a boy could have a hobby. But to their surprise, Bob came back with many beautiful stamps in his hand. Mr White was very happy after watching them. However, Bob was going to take them back.

“Bob, you can’t take them back until the others watch them this afternoon,” said Mr White.

“But I’m sorry they are my brother’s,” he answered. “He doesn’t want them to be out of our home for long. He’s afraid that they will be lost.”

“Bob, you should show your own hobby here, not someone else’s!” Mr White became a bit angry.

But Bob’s following words made him even angrier. “Mr White, it’s true that I have a hobby. My hobby is watching my brother collecting stamps.”

1. All the students ________ the whole morning in ________ ready for the hobby show.
2. Bob was so ________ that his classmates didn’t ________ he could have a hobby.
3. When Bob ________ to his classroom, he brought many beautiful ________.
4. The things in ________ hand were ________ his but his brother’s.
5. Bob thought he ________ a “hobby”. He liked ________ his brother collecting stamps.

5 . 在空格处填入一个恰当的单词，答案必须和课文原文一样。

In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great     1    , I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.

To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That     2     studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living     3     are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more     4     and can help save money.

Another important factor to     5     is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar     6     with limited language skills. Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to     7     in new surroundings. Other students are not     8     enough to handle the challenges by themselves and may become depressed. In addition, different     9     to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students.

To sum up, one can not     10     the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.