雅思写作题目与高分范文：海外工作利弊

What do you imagine are the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad，as far as individuals and countries are concerned？

 

在经济全球化的时代，出国工作成为了一股不可阻挡的潮流。最近的一项研究表明，全球海外工作人员的数量还在上升。这种趋势对于国家和个人来说有什么影响呢？

 

In an era of economy globalization，working abroad is emerging as an inevitable trend. A recent study has revealed that the number of people who are employed overseas across the world still keeps rising. What does this tendency imply for individuals and nations？

 

这种经历有好的一面。深入到不同的文化氛围，人们可以清楚的了解其他民族的生活。海外工作经历可以开阔一个人的视野。从多种渠道和不同的文化角度来观察事物，有助于让人形成更为客观的态度并最终变得更加宽容。如果这样的人增加到一定数量，就会产生减少冲突、促进和平的集体效应。对于一些人口过剩、失业率居高不下的国家，出国工作还有另外一个好处那就是这种潮流能够减少就业压力。需要劳动力的国家可以接纳这些劳动力。

 

Advantages can be expected from such an experience. Being exposed to different cultures，individuals can get a clear picture of the way other people live.Work experience oversea can also broaden one’s horizons about the world and lead one to a more objective attitudes toward it. This results from being able to view things in different ways and from different cultural angles. Ultimately，one could also become more tolerant. When this is the case for a great number of individuals，the collective impact may even produce less conflict and promote peace between countries. As far as nations suffering from overpopulation and high unemployment are concerned，another benefit from the trend of working abroad can be perceived，as it may ease employment pressure there. For countries that receive employees，the influx might satisfy the demand for labour.

 

然而，在某些情况下，海外工作还可能来一些意想不到的后果。当海外工作者努力适应当地的文化和风俗时，将会出现语言障碍或文化冲突。在海外生活会远离家人，使家庭纽带松懈。夫妻长期两地分居往往会造成离婚就是这方面的例子。此外，有才干的人往往喜欢去发达地区，因此在这些地方就会汇集很多专家。而不发达的国家恰恰又急缺专家。

 

However，in some cases，overseas employment may bring some undesirable consequences for individuals as well as nations involved. There is a likelihood of encountering language barriers and culture shock，when one finds oneself to try to adapt to local customs and culture. Living overseas also means being away from one’s family and，as a consequence，this weakens family ties. A good case in point is that a couple who live apart often end up divorcing. In addition，because talented people prefer developed areas as their destinations，these places are more liable to become overcrowded with high-caliber experts. At the same time，the underdeveloped countries are in urgent need of such people.

 

总之，我认为海外工作利大于弊。

 

On the whole，I would say that the advantages of working overseas far outweigh its disadvantages.