A、Learning a new language. B、Earning a large sum of money. C、Becoming more knowledgeable. D、Fostering cross-cultural communicati

M: Hey, Linda. Welcome to our Campus Broadcasting Studio. Today we would like to ask you some questions about studying abroad. You have a plan to continue studying abroad, right?
W: Yes, I have asked myself the following questions; Do I like travelling to unfamiliar places? Am I comfortable being away from family and friends for an extend period of time? Will I shape myself academically, professionally and personally with the study abroad? My answers to these questions are " Yes, " and that means studying abroad is probably a great choice for me. But I have some issues to consider.
M: What are the issues you are considering?
W: First, I face the financial problem to go overseas. I should be very selective to decide which university will be the best for me.
M: Yes, that’s really a big problem! But don’t be frustrated! You can take some part-time jobs or apply for the scholarship to help you out of the financial trouble.
W: That sounds great!
M: Besides the financial problem, what else are you considering?
W: I am also thinking about how to choose the best university for me.
M: Do you think that education in our nation is still lagging behind other countries?
W: Yes, I do. We tend to adopt systems from other countries without considering our own culture. We should also make sure that the students have a good balance between studies and life skills.
M: How can we balance between studies and life skills?
W: Give the students more concern to explore subjects that suit the personal interests of the students. Motivate them to be able to self-learn rather than to follow the crowd.
M: What about our curriculum nowadays?
W: We still place too much emphasis on cognitive skills.
M: What do you think will be the advantages besides obtaining a degree when you are studying abroad?
W: Studying in a foreign country permits students to become more independent and cultured and at the same time helps them foster their cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.
M: We will see that. Thank you for being here.
W: My pleasure.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
5. What did the woman do before deciding to study abroad?
6. What is the man’s suggestion to solve the financial problem?
7. How can the students balance between studies and life skills?
8. Which is an advantage of studying abroad according to the woman?