1.Why do many people want to go abroad for an extended period of time? Well, people decide to immigrate for different reasons. In my country, many Chinese first
decide to study overseas, and if they like it over there, they might try to find a job and settle down.
Many Chinese who decide to stay overseas think that China is overpopulated, and that the
competition back home is too fierce
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They think it is easier to get a job in Australia or Canada, and
if they do, they will enjoy a better salary, as well as a peaceful environment compared to that in
China. My father also told me that the welfare system in some Western countries was also better
for the citizens there. I guess governments can allocate (=give) a better pension since they don't
have a billion people to look after. However, many Chinese only go overseas to study or gain
some work experience before coming back here to China. Because China is developing, there are
many good opportunities for qualified people.
2. What should these people do before going abroad? They need to get some information about the country they want to go to, and they need to
find out where they can study, where they can stay, and how much it is going to cost them. In
addition, they need to learn the language, because it is essential to speak the local language if they
really want to get used to their new environment. Once they speak the language, they can fill out
all the paperwork there is before getting a visa or a green card. It takes time and lots of effort to
immigrate.
3. What would you miss the most if you went abroad for an extended period of time? I would definitely miss my family and my friends
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I think it's very obvious
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You know, the
people around me play a fundamental role in my life and it would be hard to say goodbye. In
addition, I’d miss the food, all the local specialties and snacks that I would probably not be able to
get overseas. I might miss the atmosphere around the festivals too, but I could probably find some
Chinese to celebrate with them too. Chinese people can be found all over the world!
