新生入学遇到的困难

Topic:

Many young people find their first days at high school or college difficult, because they feel very lonely.What do you think are the other difficulties they face on their first days? What can schools and colleges do to make them feel more comfortable?

英语范文

For many teenagers, dealing with their first days at a new school not only means encountering many exciting new things, but also means overcoming difficulties. They maybe[d2] delighted to start pursuing more advanced study, another step towards their future success. But on the other hand, unpleasant sentiments, including loneliness, might hit them, when they have to work under the huge psychological pressure of adjusting to a new life of study.

Part of the difficulties they face over this period is due to a changed academic environment. When proceeding to a university or a new school overseas, a student may face a different set of academic norms and expectations. The differences are significant enough to require adjustments in their learning style and attitudes to knowledge, when difficulties arise. Challenges also come from their peers. To ensure that their study performance is equal to or better than their fellow students, they need to work very hard, under great psychological pressure.

However, there are more problems when they commence their new school life. For many students, this may be their first foray beyond the borders of the family home, perhaps living in another city or country. It may take them time to acclimatize and adapt, and local food might not suit their tastes. Sharing accommodation, they may not be able to get along well with other fellow students and suffer from the strain related to interpersonal relationships with relative strangers. To make matters worse, these new students are likely to find it hard to get used to and blend into the local culture, especially in the case of overseas students. In short, lack of familiarity adds to their homesickness, making them even more uncomfortable.

School authorities may play an important role in helping students to settle in. First of all, the orientation programs could last long enough to enable students to feel at home. Furthermore, such programs should be on a more individual basis so that new students can get a clearer picture of school rules and facilities, in addition to accommodating special needs of particular students. Moreover, it would be a good idea for schools to organize some excursions and outings during the first days. Such activities would give students a better understanding of the local culture, as well as promoting better mutual understanding between peers.

题目：

　　许多高中或大学新生会有孤独感，他们在入学初还要面对哪些困难？学校可以怎么帮他们？

译文：

　　学生入新校不但会接触许多新鲜的事物，而且还要克服许多困难。他们也许因开始新的学习而高兴（这是迈向成功的一步），另一方面，当面临巨大的心理压力时，他们也会不愉快，比如感觉孤独。

　　新生面临困难一部分是由于改变了学习环境。进入大学或海外一所学校，学生会面临不同的学业要求。在出现困难时，这种差异非常重要，有时学生不得不改变他们的学习方法和对知识的态度。对于他们来说，同伴也是竞争者。为了确保自己在学习上的表现与同伴一样或者比同伴更好，他们就得在巨大的心理压力下努力学习。

　　然而，在他们开始新的学习时会发现很多问题。很多学生都是第一次离开家乡住在另一个城市或国家，他们要花时间适应那里的生活，包括饮食。他们或许与同屋的人相处很好，与那些陌生人打交道也会有压力。更糟的是，他们会发现他们很难习惯和融入当地的文化。总之，各种不适应会让新生们更想家，也会让他们觉得更不舒服。

　　校方在帮助学生适应新生活方面起着重要的作用。首先，介绍会要长一点，直到使学生有宾至如归的感觉。另外，这样的安排应该更个性化以满足个别学生的特殊要求，使他们更清楚地了解学校的规定和设施。这样的活动也会让学生更好地理解当地的文化，促进他们与同龄人的相互理解。