出国留学or 参加高考? Nowadays, studying abroad is becoming more and more popular among middle school students. And with the college entrance examination approaching, they’ll find themselves standing at a crossroads, wondering which way to take. Conventionally, taking the college entrance examination is the common practice. Compared to/with the high tuition for seeking further education abroad, this choice helps to save a lot of money. Besides, students will go through fewer challenges like culture shock or being homesick. But the problem with this choice is the fierce competition and the pressure that accompanies. Thus as an alternative, studying abroad has the advantage of less academic competition as well as broadening one’s horizons and enriching multicultural experiences. But life in a foreign country can be hard for teenagers as they’ll have to balance their studies, afterschool activities and part-time jobs. As for me, I would like to apply for scholarship to study abroad, for I don’t want to put pressure on my parents to live my dream. Therefore, working hard is my best policy. 热点一:国庆6 0 周年 新中国成立60 周年来,我国发生了翻天覆地的变化,请你据此写一篇120 字的英语作文,谈谈自己的感想。 要求: 1. 列出生活中反映一两件家乡变化的事, 如购新车、住新房等。 2. 列出最近发生的一两件国家大事, 如成功举办奥运、“神舟七号” 顺利升空等。 3. 要表达出你的喜悦和自豪之情,并谈谈你的感想。 Great changes have taken place since our country was founded 60 years ago. In the past we lived in the small and old houses and now we move into new broad ones which are more than one hundred square meters. At the same time, many families have own their new cars. Besides, our country hosted the 29th Olympic Games successfully in 2008 a...