家庭寄宿：另一種生活

江麗

家庭寄宿主要是指留學(xué)生為了解決住宿問題，提高自己的外語水平，增進(jìn)對外國文化的了解，以及更好地融入外國社會而短期或長期居住在當(dāng)?shù)厝思依铩?/p>

When it comes to learning abroad， you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely important in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. Here are some reasons.

Imagine if you could find a warm greeting upon arrival at your chosen travel destination. Your homesickness will be cured by the quality time you spend with your host family. Sharing conversations， trying each others hobbies or enjoying a movie evening together can create bonds and friendships that last a lifetime.

While you live with a local family， you can make the most out of everyday conversations in a relaxed environment， which will encourage you to learn new words in new ways that you cant always pick up in the classroom. You will make much faster progress in your learning as youll be putting your skills to use outside the classroom as well with native speakers.

While you live with your host family， you will eat the local cuisine and get to know the true character of the local culinary （烹飪的） culture. Although each family does it differently， this will give you invaluable insights into local life. You may even learn some delicious family recipes and should also share yours.

While exploring unknown pathways can be exciting， sometimes you just have to be somewhere on time. Living with a host family will teach you how to travel like a local and navigate the London Underground like a pro （老手） and read a train schedule with so much confidence that a native speaker asks you for directions.

Daily life with your host family will teach you so much about the culture and traditions of the country you are living in. It will also teach you to embrace cultural differences. Not only will you return home with new language skills， but you will hopefully also come home with a second family abroad—a true home away from home.

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while作連詞的常見用法

①while引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句，意為“當(dāng)……時”。

We must strike while the iron is hot. 我們必須趁熱打鐵。

②while引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，意為“雖然……”。

While he loves his students， he is strict with them. 雖然他愛他的學(xué)生們，但他對他們很嚴(yán)格。

③while引導(dǎo)條件狀語從句，意為“只要”。

While there is life， there is hope. 只要有生命存在，就有一線希望。

④while作并列連詞，表示對比，意為“然而”。

Some people waste food while others dont have enough. 有些人浪費糧食，然而有些人卻吃不飽。