托福作文范文（一）
下面给出按各评分标准的范文，仅供参考。
题目：Some intensive
English programs in the United States offer a
foreign student the option of living with an American
family while he or she is studying abroad. Many
students feel that such a home-stay program is
a valuable part of their total learning experience.
However, others may feel that such a plan offers
little value. In a short essay, discuss one or
two advantages of living with an American family
and then state one or two disadvantages. Tell
whether you are in favor of or opposed to the
idea of home-stay. Give examples to support your
opinion.
范文一(6分)
A foreign student
who plans to come to the United States must have
some definite goals in mind. For the student who
wants to improve his English quickly and learn
about American customs firsthand, there is often
an opportunity to live with an American family.
There may be one or two disadvantages to this
living arrangement; however, I believe that there
are far more advantages.
First of all, some minor disadvantages to living
with an American family include both a lack of
privacy and little opportunity to have independence
(be independent). For instance, the foreign student
may find that the family expects him to join them
in group activities such as watching television
and going on picnics. At times, however, he might
enjoy staying in his room to read or to write
letters to his family and friends. Another drawback
to living in an American home involves the possibility
that the family may treat the student like a child.
For example, the parents may want to decide who
his friends will be and where he will go during
his leisure time away from home.
Even though there may be one or two disadvantages
to living with an American family, the advantages
far outweigh them. By taking part in a home-stay
program, the student has an excellent opportunity
to learn about American customs. He will find
out how to behave in different social situations
such as parties and serimonies (ceremonies) and
how to dress (dress on) these occasions. Also,
he will learn about many other aspects of the
American way of life, such as the way schools
are run in the United States. With a family lose
by, he can ask questions about attendance rules
and school costs. The family will make certain
that he becomes acquainted with this new way of
life, and soon he will feel at home.
Another advantage to lining with an American family
is that the student is in an ideal environment
to improve his English. For example, each time
he has a conversation with someone in the family,
this native speaker can help him with his pronounciation
(pronunciation) and grammer (grammar). Maybe the
younger children in the family can help the student
with his homework, too. But the most important
thing is that he will be surround (surrounded)
by English most of the time during his stay in
the United States.
Although I agree that there may be a couple of
disadvantages to living with an American family,
I feel that the advantages are more obvious. In
a home-stay program, the student can learn about
American customs in the most natural way possible.
In addition, he will find himself in an atmosphere
in which his English will certainly improve. In
my opinion, these are the two most important goals
for him to consider, and living with an American
family is the best way to achieve them.
范文二（5分）
Every year, many foreign students go to America
to study English. Some of this (them) will participate
in a home-stay program and live with an American
family. However, others will take (make) a different
decision. They will live with friends from their
own country. I believe that if a foreign student
looks at both possibilities, he will decide to
live with an american (American) family. Even
though there are one or two drawbacks to the home-stay
way (option), there are far more benefits.
In taking (making) his decision about how to live
in the United States, the foreign student is smart
(wise) to consider one or two disadvantages to
living with an American family. First of all,
he must realize that he is going to feel homesick
at first. Living in an American home with people
of other (another) language and culture may cause
this feeling to increase. Also, the american family
could become very protective of him. They may
ask him where he is going when he leaves home
and when he will return. Despite these two disadvantages,
there is a stronger idea (argument) in favor of
living with Americans.
By living in american (an American) home, the
student has (has an) opportunity to become familiar
with American customs and culture. For instance,
he will learn how important the (the importance
of ) family closeness is (closeness). He can see
how the children communicate with their parents
and how the parents educate their children. He
will not feel like a stranger because the American
family will help him adjusting (adjust) to a new
life.
In an American home, he can learn English fast.
Family members can help him with his homeworks
(homework). When he speaks English, they can point
(point out )his errors. In this way, he can learn
English naturally.
Although there are some disadvantage (disadvantages)
to living with an American family, there are heavier
(greater) benefits. If the foreign student at
first realizes the values of learning about a
new culture and improving his English at the same
time, he will definitely choose to experience
a home-stay in the United States. With an American
family, he will find studying there a very big
(rewarding) experience.
范文三（4分）
After a foreign student has decided to come to
the United States to study English, he must think
about where (where he) is going to live and with
whom. I believe that he should live with (an)
American family if he can becuase (because) they
can give him the support (that) he needs. They
can help him improve his English, too.
To begin with, the foreigner who inhabits (lives)
with an American family can rely on them for suprot
(support) as he adjusts to a complete (completely)
new way of life. Suppose that (This is especially
helpful if) he becomes homesick.
Another advantage to living with an American family
is (that) the student can improve his English
quick (quickly). He will met (meet) friends who
came (come) to visit. he (He ) will force (be
forced) to use English whether he wants to or
not.
As far as disadvantages are concerned, I see only
one (one:) he may be treated like a baby. The
family (family will) want to protect him from
danger (dangerous) situations.
I will conclude by saying that even is the student
has to put up (with) being treated like a child
sometimes, he is better off the live (living)
with an American family which they (who) can help
home. He will find kindness and support when he
is new in the country. Also, he will speak English
most of the time.
范文四（3分）
A foreing (foreign) student studying in America
is wise to live with an American family because
when a foreing (foreign) student came (comes)
to the United States he must make many important
adjustment (adjustments). A foreing (foreign)
student must change to survive in his new imvironment
(environment). A foreing (foreign) student also
learns how to take on responsibilities concerning
his new family, he (; he) adopts (adapts) to their
American life style (lifestyle) as they adopt
(adapt) to his. It is a learning experience on
both parts.
You have a (A student has an) advantage when living
(he lives) with an American family. Because (because)
they would (he will) learn the american (American)
ways and customs better with an american (American)
family than if they would live (he lived) with
there (his) own homeboys (countrymen).
The american (American) family becomes a second
family to the foreing (foreign) student. At times
a foreing (foreign) student may get homesick;
but having (having) a trustworthy second family
can give him the security and acceptance he (that
he) needs. He is probably use (used) to having
a family around him, so he will feel safe if he
lives with an American family. Then he must consider
that he will be in a strange place. Everything
will be new to you (him).
His American family can help him learn his way
around. So (Therefore) foreing (a foreign student)
is smart to live with an American family.
范文五（2分）
My opinion about this subject is that it depends
in (on) your level of comprehension regard (regarding)
conversational english (English). In other words;
(words,) if you understand a considerable amount
of english (English) language, your best bet would
be to chose (choose) living with an American family.
But, if your comprehension level is so low, in
which (that) a basic communication is not possible,
then (it) would be wise to (for) you to choose
living with people of your same country and (or)
language.
