Active Skills for Reading 1 (Unit 3: Studying Abroad)


CHAPTER 1 - Want to Study Abroad?

Reading Skill - Using Subheadings to Predict Content

Sometimes passages are divided into paragraphs that have subheadings. We can use our knowledge of the topic and these subheadings to predict some of the ideas that · may be in the passage.

A. Look at the passage. Read only the title and the subheadings of the four main paragraphs. What ideas do you think will be in each paragraph? Fill in the chart below with your predictions.

Subheading Ideas
Why do it?
Answer

Reasons for studying abroad, specifically ones like the list in A above

Making the right choice
Answer

The details of the decision, such as where to go, how long to stay, how to manage

Getting ready to go
Answer

Preparations ranging from reading up on the destination to packing and getting paperwork ready, like visas, passports, and applications

Once you are there
Answer

Suggestions for adjusting to a new place

B. Skim each of the four main paragraphs. Are any of the ideas in your chart the same as the ideas in the passage?

C. Now read the entire passage carefully.

Wants to Study Abroad

Choose TraveLingua!

Every year, thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer- whether it's for six months, a year, or even longer. Many people find the experience of studying abroad very exciting, but also very scary. Let TraveLingua give you some advice.

Why do it?

Living in another country will help you learn a language and learn about another. You will see the world in a new way and learn more about yourself. Studying abroad is also training for the working world. Many companies want employees who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

To choose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: For how long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with a host family,1 with roommates, or alone? How much can I afford to pay? If you aren't sure how to answer these questions, our experienced staff can help!

Getting ready to go

Based on our experience, it's best to get your passport and visa2 early! Before you go, learn as much of the language as you can and read about the customs of your host country. Also, talk with people who have experience studying abroad. And call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you - get there. Make sure to bring some local money and a credit card.

Once you are there

Be curious and open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Don't expect to always be comfortable. After the first few weeks it's usual to feel a little homesick.3 You'll miss your family and friends. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. Try to keep in touch with the people back home.

TraveLingua helps you get started on you,r.,journey by doing all this, and more. Choose us as your travel partner, and we'll be sure to get you where you want to go!

1 A host family is a family that students live with while they're abroad.
2 A visa is the paper or stamp in your passport that lets you enter and stay in another country.
3 If you feel homesick, you miss your home, family, and friends while traveling.

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