托福写作专攻：6分作文样例
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Topic: 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 totle 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 diadvantages. Tell whether youare in
favor of or opposed to the idea of home-stay.
give examples to support your opinion.
A foreign student who plans to come
to the United Stated 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 there are far more advantages.
First of all, some monor disadvantages
to live with an American family include 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 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 live with an American family,
the advantages far overweigh 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 diffirent social
situations such as parties and serimonies(ceremonies)
and how to dress(dress on)these occasions. Also,
he will learn about many other aspects about American
way of life, such as the way schools are run in
the United States. With a family close 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 living 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 pronunciation and 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, there are two most important
goals for him to consider, and living with an
American family is the best way to achieve them.
