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本次作文真题讨论了去国外生活是否应该入乡随俗 讨论话题：

去国外生活是否应该入乡随俗

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国际话题

大作文题目

If people go to live in another country, they should follow the local customs and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

题目解读

去到国外生活，入乡随俗能够更快地适应当地生活，融入当地社区，而且更容易找到工作。遵守当地的习俗传统是对当地文化的尊重，有助于和本地人建立良好的关系，避免文化差异造成的误解，同时更好地适应职场工作环境。当然，入乡随俗并不意味着完全抛弃自己原来的习俗和传统，某些方面也可以有所保留。

参考范文

It is suggested that individuals who relocate to another country should embrace and adhere to the customs and traditions of their new environment. I find this viewpoint to be reasonable.

Firstly, adhering to local customs and traditions allows new settlers to adapt to the life in another country and integrate into the local community easily. By participating in the celebration of local festivals, for instance, individuals can develop a sense of belonging and connection to their new home. Also, when embracing the customs and traditions of the host country, individuals demonstrate respect and appreciation for its cultural heritage. This fosters effective communication and mutual understanding, enabling newcomers to build positive relationships with locals and receive valuable support from them.

In addition, following local customs and traditions can be advantageous for immigrants’ career prospects in the host country. Many workplaces have specific cultural expectations and norms that may differ across countries. For example, in some Asian companies, it is customary for employees to engage in extra work from home. Conversely, immigrants in European countries should be mindful that disturbing colleagues after regular work hours is considered inappropriate. Understanding and respecting these differences in the workplace can create more employment opportunities and promote career development for new settlers.

While embracing local customs is essential, it does not mean immigrants should entirely abandon their own cultures. Immigrants have their unique cultural identities and these do not necessarily conflict with the customs of their new countries. Newcomers can retain some aspects of their own cultures in the process of integrating into the new environment.

In conclusion, it is advisable for new settlers in a foreign country to respect and follow local customs and traditions, as it contributes to their successful integration and well-being.

重点词汇/语料

relocate           搬迁

embrace              欣然接受

adhere to 遵守

settler        定居者

adapt to          适应

integrate into      融入

appreciation    欣赏

heritage                 遗产

foster                   促进

prospect               前景

expectation 期望

norm             行为规范

customary      依惯例的

engage in       从事

mindful          注意

inappropriate     不合适的

cultural identity 文化身份

necessarily  必然地

retain   保留

advisable  可取的

well-being                幸福