2008新托福TOEFL-iBT写作思维训练(二)

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 (with an) American family if he can becuase (because) they can give him the support (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 support (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 (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 for danger (dangerous) situations.

Iwill conclude by saying that even if the student has to put up(up with) being treated like a child sometimes, he is better off the live (living) with an American family which they (who) can help him. He will find kindness and support when he is new in the country. Also, he will speak English most of the time.

Writing  4

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.

Writing 5

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 language (English), your best bet would be to chose (choose) living with an American family. But, if your comprehension level is so low, in which a (that) basic communication is not possible, then(then it) would be wise to(for) you to choose(choose) living with people of your same country and/or language.