2018年下半年英语四级作文真题试卷二：留学的挑战，供大家参考练习。
Directions：
For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on The challenges of studying abroad.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
新东方版：
With economic globalization and cultural integration go side by side, an increasing number of college students are inclined to study abroad, including senior middle school students.
The challenges of studying abroad can be listed as below. Initially, different habits and customs can cast some unexpected effects on our life. We are not used to living in a completely strange environment. Similarly, teaching philosophy and methods among diverse countries are contradictory sometimes, which is not suitable for juveniles. At last, studying abroad needs huge expense. Not only should our parents take pressure, but also we do heavy part-time jobs after school.
By and large, were it left to me to comment, I would recommend that students are expected to fully consider whether studying abroad is the best choice for themselves and their family.
沪江网校版：
Nowadays, with globalization making the world more interconnected, a trend of accepting higher education has been on the rise. There are many students considering studying abroad, and here are some of the challenges they may confront with.
The first one is being exposed to a totally exotic environment. People who studied abroad will be open to everything new and strange. On social level, they also meet a diverse range of counterparts. Sometimes it is no easy to become the ice-breaker.
The other challenge may come from their family, or to be specific, the oversea students will be more likely to be homesick, especially for those who are in their first year, and their parents will share that feeling with them.
Besides, we shall not forget challenge of culture and language. It is quite often that even if they can understand every single word, they will still fail to grasp the true meaning.
Despite all these challenges, there are still great amount of people choose to study abroad, because great challenges always come along with great opportunities.
有道考神版：
Along with the development of globalization, more and more issues are brought to our attention, one of the most heatedly discussed issues is working abroad. Undoubtedly, it poses not only chances but also challenges to the people.
There are a host of factors might contribute to the problem. One of the most common factors is mental pressure. Far away from families and friends, it is inevitable to feel a sense of solitary. Another contributing cause is culture difference, which prevents us from communicating with foreigners to a large extent. In other words, we are not confident enough to come out of our comfort zone to embrace the challenge and succumb to the difficulties.
Confronted with such problems，we should take a series of effective measures to cope with the situation. First and foremost, confronted with great pressure, the best method is to communicate with friends or family members to unburden the feelings. Also, the universities and colleges should also pay more attention to graduates’ mental health and take effective actions such as providing psychological service for students helping them to deal with mental problems. Furthermore, a little bravery can result in the possibility of success when confronted with something unknown. Meanwhile, the sense of never giving up enhances one’s self-confidence. This makes one more likely to try new things, opening up even more new opportunities. With the efforts of all parts concerned, the problem will be solved thoroughly.
