①When it comes to Chinese students thinking about studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable. Unluckily, it seems that students with those beliefs will be disappointed very soon after landing at the airport.

    ②So, what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them?

    ③Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from those in China, in need of more critical thinking（批判性思维）and teamwork. In most American classrooms, they do activities in a study group in which every person has their own responsibility(责任).

    ④So don't worry about your language or any grammar mistakes. Just watch what other students do, and don't be afraid to ask any questions. The discussions, or sometimes even arguments, that your group members and you hold, are probably to be the beginning of a friendship.

    ⑤Besides schoolwork, another important thing faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents cooking, your pets, or even your old bed. Being away from home can create bad feelings, especially when faced with the problems of getting used to a new environment.

    ⑥What I strongly suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friend-ships. Be active in school activities, and allow yourself to enjoy life at school, even if you miss home a lot. Keep a diary to check your progress. Write down three new things that you're thankful for every evening, as well as three things you're looking forward to every morning.

    ⑦Studying aboard is never simple. In fact, there will be many difficulties every day. But I'm sure you will overcome your difficulties and make your time overseas a success.

Jack is an English boy. He is a good student. He is twelve years old. Now he is in a red coat. Linda is Jack's sister. She is a nice girl. She is fourteen years old. Now she is in a green dress. Lucy and Lily are from the USA. They are students, too. They are in yellow coats. They look the same. Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are good friends. Jack, Lucy and Lily are in the same school. But Linda is not in the school. They like China.

I'm Laura，a robot（机器人）. I can tidy rooms. Say"Clean！" to me and I can do it. 

Look! A computer and some books are on the desk. A blue schoolbag, a basketball and a box are under the desk. What can you see on the bed? A white phone. A notebook, two pencils and a pen are on it too. "Clean！"It's time to do my job（工作）. 

Now look! The books are in the bookcase, and the basketball is in the box. The phone is on the desk, but you can't see it. It is behind the schoolbag. In the schoolbag are the school things——the pen, the pencils and the notebook. 

Do you like the tidy room? I can help you. 

 In the future, we might not just drive or take trains to get around. Smart people are making a new way to travel: flying cars. These cars can drive on the road like usual cars, but they can also fly in the sky like planes.

"Wow, can you imagine flying over traffic jams?" asks Tom.

"Sure, Tom!" answers Sarah. "It would save us so much time."

 Flying cars can help deal with(处理) some big travel problems. One is traffic jams. With flying cars, people can fly over them and save time. Another problem is pollution. Many flying cars are being made as electric cars, so...

"I heard these electric(电) flying cars won't pollute the air," Jack puts a word in.

"That's right, Jack," adds Emma. "They' re eco-friendly and a big step towards cleaner transportation(交通)."

 Safety(安全) is very important for new ways to travel. Engineers are using cool technology to make flying cars safe. They put safety nets into them, like parachutes and good guided system(导航系统) to help.

"Dad, are flying cars safe?" little Timmy asks.

"Yes, Timmy," his dad reassures him. "Engineers are working hard to make them as safe as possible."

 Flying cars are still being tested, but some companies have tried them out. It might take a few years, but soon we might see flying cars in our everyday life. The idea of flying cars is not just a dream any more— it's getting real.

"I can't wait for the day we can just fly to work," says Lisa, excitedly.

"Me neither," agrees Mike. "It's going to change the way we live and travel."