中国学生海外留学偏好发生转变

Shift in Overseas Study Preferences Among Chinese Students

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刘立军供稿

Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. Why are Chinese students increasingly choosing Asian universities over traditional destinations in Europe and North America?

A. Because of closer location, lower costs, and strong growth in the region.

B. Because of cultural diversity, advanced technology, and better infrastructure.  

C. To experience different teaching styles and explore new academic fields.  

D. As a result of declining educational quality in Western countries.  

Q2. What can be inferred about the trend of returnees from Asian universities?

A. The trend is driven primarily by undergraduate degree holders.  

B. Asian universities provide fewer job opportunities for returnees.  

C. Returnees from Asian universities face more cultural challenges.  

D. More graduates from Asian universities are returning home each year.  

Q3. What percentage of returning PhD holders studied in Asia in 2023?

A. 16.3%.  

B. 31.7%.  

C. 53.07%.  

D. 25.62%.  

Q4. Why has South Korea gained popularity among Chinese students?

A. Its advanced academic programs and global rankings.  

B. Its shared cultural ties, lower costs, and safer environment.

C. Its proximity to China and flexible admission policies.  

D. Its emphasis on postgraduate research opportunities.  

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

Shift in Overseas Study Preferences Among Chinese Students

(Q1) A growing number of Chinese students are choosing Asian universities over traditional destinations in Europe and North America for overseas study, experts say. Factors driving this trend include proximity, affordability, safety, and regional development strategies like the Belt and Road Initiative.

proximity n. 接近，邻近

Malaysia has emerged as a popular choice, particularly for postgraduate studies, according to Noor Azuan, President of Universiti Malaya. The improving global reputation of Asian universities and better job opportunities have also contributed to their appeal.

postgraduate adj. 研究生的  

Safety concerns in the US and Europe, including gun violence and geopolitical tensions, further influence the shift. (Q2) The 2024 Blue Paper for Chinese Overseas Students Returning to China for Employment shows a steady rise in returnees from Asian universities, with their share increasing from 21.61% in 2020 to 31.35% in 2023. In contrast, returnees from North America dropped from 25.62% to 18.73% during the same period.

geopolitical adj. 地缘政治的

The trend is especially notable among postgraduate degree holders. (Q3) In 2023, 53.07% of returning PhD holders studied in Asia, while only 16.3% came from North America. For master’s degrees, 31.7% of returnees studied in Asia, compared to 13.73% in North America.

South Korea has also gained popularity, ranking second for returning PhDs since 2021. (Q4) Zhang Ying of Daegu Catholic University noted South Korea’s cultural similarity, affordability, and safety as key factors attracting Chinese students.

Part III. KEY

Q1. A. 主旨与细节题。题目出处为：A growing number of Chinese students are choosing Asian universities over traditional destinations in Europe and North America for overseas study, experts say ... Factors driving this trend include proximity, affordability, safety, and regional development strategies like the Belt and Road Initiative. 意为：“专家表示，越来越多的中国学生选择亚洲大学而非欧洲和北美的传统留学目的地。推动这一趋势的因素包括地理位置接近、经济实惠、安全以及区域发展战略（如‘一带一路’倡议）。” 本题结合了文章的主旨和具体驱动因素，正确答案为A。

Q2. D. 推理题。题目出处为：The 2024 Blue Paper for Chinese Overseas Students Returning to China for Employment shows a steady rise in returnees from Asian universities, with their share increasing from 21.61% in 2020 to 31.35% in 2023. 意为：“《中国留学回国就业蓝皮书2024》显示，来自亚洲大学的回国留学生比例稳步上升，从2020年的21.61%增加到2023年的31.35%。”根据该句可以推断来自亚洲大学的回国留学生比例持续增长，因此正确答案为D。

Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为：In 2023, 53.07% of returning PhD holders studied in Asia, while only 16.3% came from North America. 意为：“2023年，53.07%的回国博士学位持有者曾在亚洲学习，而仅有16.3%来自北美。”该句明确指出亚洲留学博士回国比例为53.07%，因此正确答案为C。

Q4. B. 细节题。题目出处：Zhang Ying of Daegu Catholic University noted South Korea’s cultural similarity, affordability, and safety as key factors attracting Chinese students. 意为：“韩国大邱加图立大学的张颖（译名）指出，韩国的文化相似性、经济实惠和安全性是吸引中国学生的关键因素。”该句明确指出韩国受欢迎的原因是其文化相似性、经济实惠和安全性，因此正确答案为B。

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