If you are studying abroad to improve your language skillsand learn as much as you can about the culture， then livingwith a Native-English-speaking host family is probably yourbest option. If you are mostly interested in making friends， thenstaying in a dormitory may be more appropriate. If instead youare studying abroad to better understand what it would be liketo live in that country (e.g.， if you are considering an overseasjob after graduation)， then renting a private apartment willbe the best way to preview daily life as an expatriate in thatcountry.
Some personality-related factors to consider includeyour needs for privacy and independence， whether youhave previously lived alone or with others， whether you areextroverted or introverted， your willingness to try new foods，and your commitment to learning the language. Outgoing，sociable individuals may have no problem meeting peoplewhile renting a private apartment， whereas more introvertedindividuals may find the experience to be too isolating.
Also， younger students who have always lived with familyor roommates are likely to enjoy the companionship that ahomestay or dormitory offers， but older students who havelived on their own for years are likely to find the constantpresence of others and the lack of privacy and independenceto be irritating.
Finally， your financial resources should be a factor in yourdecision. Living with a host family is usually the cheapest livingarrangement， as the host families receive a modest stipendto cover the increased expenses of utilities and food. Rentinga private apartment is generally the most expensive option，and the process of finding and leasing an apartment can beextremely frustrating and time-consuming. The cost of stayingin a university dormitory usually falls somewhere betweenthe cost of a homestay and a private apartment， but it varieswidely depending on the country and the university.
By carefully considering all of these factors， you should beable to identify the type of living arrangement that will giveyou the study abroad experience you have always dreamed of.
国外留学，怎样选择住宿
住宿问题也许是国外留学的一个最重要的问题。许多留学项目给留学生提供家庭寄宿、大学宿舍、租住公寓等选择，但问题是哪个是最佳的选择呢？
经过仔细考量，国外留学的住宿问题一般基于以下三项因素来作出决定：留学的原因；个人性格；资金资助情况。
如果你留学的目的是想提高语言技能和学习当地文化，寄宿在一个英语为母语的家庭可能是最佳的选择。如果目的是结交更多的朋友，那么住学校宿舍是再恰当不过的了。如果留学是为了体验国外普通人的生活（例如考虑毕业后在国外找工作），那么最好像侨民一样租住一间公寓过日常生活。
个人性格方面考虑，包括个人隐私和个人独立，以前是单独住还是与其他人一起住，外向的还是内向的，能否适应饮食，有无学习语言的兴趣等。外向的，善于交际的人，租住在个人公寓里是没问题的，而内向的人住公寓会感到孤独。习惯与家人或室友住一起的年纪小点的学生，可能享受宿舍家庭式的集体氛围，但是年龄大点的学生常常被他人的烦扰和侵犯隐私和独立空间感到恼火。
最后，资金来源也是要考虑的。家庭寄宿是相对经济的住宿安排，因为寄宿家庭有稳定的收入支付生活成本和食物费用的上涨。租住公寓一般是最昂贵的选择，寻找和租住公寓既费钱又费时。住学校宿舍的花销介于家庭寄宿和租住公寓，而且还因不同的国家，不同的大学而不同。
考虑以上这些因素，你就基本可以确定理想的国外留学的住宿安排了。
Section 9 上课迟到
Being Late for Class
国外大学跟国内大学也一样，学生上课迟到也不是什么新鲜事，但是迟到了，要非常注重礼节，不要大声喧哗，打扰他人。
口头应急句
1. You have been late for classes many times this week.
这周上课你迟到很多次了。
2. Sorry， that's because I have something to do and was late forclass.
抱歉，我因为有事情要做所以上课迟到了。
3. Can you explain why you are late again？
你能解释为何又迟到吗？
4. Why are you late today？
你今天为什么迟到？
5. You have been late for one and a half hour.
你已经迟到了一个半钟头了。
6. I swear I will never be late again.
我发誓下次再也不迟到了。
7. You'd better hurry， or we are going to be late for class.
你最好快点， 我们上课就要迟到啦。
8. I was almost late for the first class.
我第一节课差点迟到。
9. I am really sorry to be late again.
真抱歉，我又来晚了。
10.I’m afraid it’s getting late for the math class.
我恐怕去上数学课要迟到了。
11.I'm sorry for being late again.
对不起，我又迟到了。
12.You're supposed to be here an hour ago.
一个小时前，你就该到这了。
13.Sorry， I overslept this morning.
抱歉，我今早睡过头了。
超经典情景对话链接
经典一
Dean： We're going to be late for the Chemistry course. Hurry up！
Frank： I'm not going to the class today. I'm sick.
Dean： You're not sick. You're playing hooky. You're not going to put thisover on our professor. He'll know you're faking. Get up！ Let's go！
Frank： Fine， let's go.
Dean： Excuse me， could we come in？
Professor： You were supposed to be here for an hour ago.
Dean： Sorry， we have got into some troubles， traffic jam.
Professor： You have been late for classes five times this week. And theexcuse does not make any sense. I don't think you can get the credit ofthis course by this attitude.
Dean： We are sorry. We promise we will not be late again.
Frank： Then you know how to deal with your trouble， come here on time.
Go back to your seat quietly， please.
Dean： Thank you， sir.
迪恩：化学课要迟到了，快点！
弗朗克：我不想去上课了，生病了。
迪恩：你没生病。你想翘课，你骗不过教授的，他知道你编造的。起来，走！
弗朗克：好吧，我们走。
迪恩：请问我们可以进来吗？
教授：你们一个小时前就该到这里了。
迪恩：对不起，我们遇到麻烦了，堵车了。
教授：这周你们已经迟到5次了，而这些理由完全不靠谱。这样你们肯定拿不到这门课的学分的。
迪恩：对不起，我们保证再也不迟到了。
教授：那么你们该知道如何解决迟到的问题，准时到。请悄悄回到座位上去。
迪恩：谢谢您！
要点提示：
be late for 迟到 hurry up 着急，赶快
play hooky 逃课，翘课 get up 起床
get into trouble 遇到麻烦，陷入困境make sense 有道理，讲得通
deal with 处理 come in 进来
obey the rules 遵守纪律 from now on 从现在开始，从今往后
经典二
Jerry： May I come in？
Tutor： Yes， please.
Jerry： I'm sorry for being late again.
Tutor： Why are you late？
Jerry： I overslept because I stayed up too late last night.
Tutor： Please on time from now on. You should obey the school rules.
杰瑞：我可以进来吗？
导师：请进。
杰瑞：对不起，我迟到了。
导师：为什么迟到？
杰瑞：因为我昨晚睡得太晚，睡过头了。
导师：以后要注意准时到校。你要遵守校规。
词汇补给站
Chemistry ['kem?str?] n. 化学
hooky [?h?ki] n. 逃课，逃学
professor[pr??fes?(r)] n. 教授，讲师
fake [fe?k] adj. 伪造，篡改
suppose [s?'p??z] v. 假定，猜测
traffic ['tr?f?k] n. 交通
credit ['kred?t] n. 学分
attitude[??titju：d] n. 态度，看法
quietly ['kwa??tl?] adv. 静静地，悄悄地
oversleep [???v?'sli：p] v. 睡过头
obey [?'be?] v. 遵守，听从
点滴文化情
5 Etiquette Tips for Being Late for Class
Once you are late， you're late. There is no way around it.
Professors will be a lot more forgiving if you don't interruptclass and make a scene. Follow these classroom etiquette tipsto ensure that your professor is still thankful that you came toclass：
1. Enter the room quietly and sit in the back (or an aisleseat).
If you storm into the classroom， everyone will be distractedby the door opening loudly and your stomping to your seat.