Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

　　在英语国家学英语是最好但并非是唯一的办法。你是否同意这种观点？

　　Learning English in an English-speaking country has many advantages. It is, therefore, a good idea to learn English in Britain or America. However, I believe it is not the only way to learn the language .

　　To begin with, most students in non-English-speaking countries learn English in high schools or universities. Although their spoken English is not usually of a very high standard, their knowledge of grammar is often quite advanced. This is certainly useful when later they come to an English-speaking country to perfect the language.

　　However, it is obviously advantageous to learn English in English-speaking countries where, every day, students will have ample chance to practise listening and speaking. In addition , students can experience the foreign culture, which greatly helps understand the language. This is especially true if they choose to live with an English or American family. Still, since students are taught by native speakers, their reading and writing skills will improve as well .

　　As every coin has two sides, learning English at home also proves effective. At home students will have less stress and fewer problems in accommodation, expensive tuition and living costs .

　　In conclusion, it is preferable to study English in an English-speaking country, but a reasonable level of English can be achieved at home, if a student is gifted and dedicated to study.

　　作文结构分析：

　　·Introduction — a good idea — YES

　　the only way , in my opinion — NO

　　· Body —

　　* learning English in high school or university , grammar advanced, useful for future study abroad

　　* advantages of learning English in English-speaking countries

　　* learning English at home — less stress and fewer problems

　　· Conclusion — preferable to study abroad, more realistic to study at home

　　作文内容分析：

　　本文为一篇议论文, 多见于托福或雅思考试题型中。其文章结构一般为“ 正说—反说—我说”。

　　单词词组：

　　to begin with 首先

　　advantageous a. 有好处的

　　ample chance 充分的机会

　　choose to + v. 选定, 宁愿

　　stress n. 压力

　　accommodation n. 住房

　　tuition n. 学费

　　living costs 生活费

　　be dedicated to 致力于