The _p_r_e_p_a_r_a_ti_o_n_ course, in Xie Lei’s opinion, is most beneficial, making her understand the _a_ca_d__em__i_c_r_e_q_u_i_re_m__e_n_t_s of a Western university. To write an essay, _a_s_f_a_r_a_s_ Xie Lei’s tutor was concerned, the most important thing was her own opinion. He required her to read lots of texts containing different opinions and _a_n_a_ly_s_e_ them.
Xie Lei explained it took up all her _co_n__ce_n_t_r_a_t_io_n_ in the beginning to get used to a new way of life there. Sometimes she felt like a child because she had to learn almost everything again. Luckily, she lives with a _h_o_s_t family who can give her good advice, and also the chance to learn more about the new culture. Meanwhile, it is a substitute family to give her comfort when she ______mhisesrefsamily.