1、Convincing a friend,Task,Step 1: finding information,Page 26 A (Tapescript) Host: In the past decades, many people went abroad to pursue their studies or find a job, and did not return to China. What we are discussing today is how this trend has changed, with many people now returning to China. Id l
2、ike to welcome Mr Zhu, who will tell us about his experiences abroad.,Zhu Lin: Thank you. When I graduated from university, I looked at the other graduates who also wanted jobs, and I thought, what makes me special or better than they are? I realized that in order to really get a good job, I needed
3、more training. Back then, many of the best places to get certain special degrees were outside of China. I did research and found a university course in the UK that was perfect.,Zhu Lin: I lived in the UK for five years. After I received my degree, I was offered a job in London. I thought about comin
4、g home to China, but eventually felt that I couldnt refuse the position. I also thought that after working in a Western country and learning how they do things, I could bring that knowledge back to China and become a more valuable worker.,Host: Why did you decide to come back? Zhu Lin: By then, inte
5、rnational companies had opened offices in China and I felt that there were new opportunities for work. I started calling companies in Shanghai and Beijing to find work before I left, and found a new job only a few weeks after returning. Do you know what the funniest thing is? Host: No. what?,Zhu Lin
6、: I stayed abroad because I thought Id have better opportunities and more money, but my job here is much better than the one I had in London!Host: We have to take a break now, and when we come back, well take phone calls from viewers at home.,Answers,A (1) university (2) London/the UK(3) opportuniti
7、es (4) companies(5) training (6) refuse(7) London (8) five years(9) better1 e 2 a 3 h 4 g 5 f6 c 7 d 8 b 9 i,Page 26 B (Tapescript) Zhu Lin: Hello? Student: Hello! Is that Zhu Lin? Zhu Lin: Yes, speaking. Student: Oh, hello! Im a student with a question. A friend of mine is studying in the UK and is
8、 hesitating about returning to China after her studies. Shes worried there are no good job opportunities for her here. Do you have any advice for her?,Zhu Lin: Well, as I said earlier, I first thought there were more opportunities for me abroad. However, after doing some research, I realized that th
9、ere were just as many opportunities in China. Student: Do you think she will find a good job here? Zhu Lin: Yes, I think so. Companies, especially big international ones, like to hire people who have lived or studied abroad.,Student: Why? Zhu Lin: Well, first of all, because your friend has lived an
10、d studied in an English-speaking country for some time, her English must be very good. With more and more international companies opening offices in China, its more important than ever that their workers are able to communicate with English-speaking customers. She also has direct experience of livin
11、g in another culture,and is more likely to understand people from that culture. Finally, she may also know how business is done in another country and so may be very valuable to any company in China that is trying to sell something there. Student: Thats great! Thank you so much. Ill be sure to tell my friend everything you said. Zhu Lin: Im glad I could help. Student: Goodbye! Zhu Lin: Bye!,Answers,B 1 English2 living in another culture3 business,