《英语流行话题阅读:语境识词3500》Unit 27 住学校宿舍还是在校外租房

　　Unit 27
Living On-Campus vs. Off-Campus
It's the question that every college student must answer. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages so it is important for you to weigh your choice before you make a final decision. To help you between the two, here are some pros¹ and cons² of both.
On-Campus
Accessibility to the school. If you live on-campus, you can easily walk to classes, libraries, computer labs, etc. You don't have to waste time and money on driving to school, finding a parking space, and so forth³.
Simplicity⁴. If you live on-campus, you don't have to worry about monthly rent payments, utility bills, and grocery shopping. Most students living in a dorm get easy and convenient meals.
Increased social life. Living on-campus will allow you to meet more people and establish more friendships than if you live off-campus. Living in a dorm means that there will always be someone around to hang out with. You will also usually be aware of any campus activities and how to be involved in them.
Cons:
Little privacy. The close living space means little privacy. You may have quiet time in you dorm because there will always be something going on.
Limited space. At most colleges, the dorm rooms are tiny. You have to limit what you bring to school, or your space will be too crowded.
Possible low grade. Because dorm life is very social, your grades may be affected⁵ in a negative way. If you constantly choose hanging out with your dorm buddies⁶ over studying at the library, then your GPA will suffer.
Off-Campus
Pros:
Independence. Dorms have several rules that students must follow. Living off-campus will give you freedom from those rules and allow you to set your own.
Privacy. Living off-campus means that you will more than likely have your own bedroom so you can have a place to sneak⁷ off and have time lone⁸ away from your roommates.
Sense of responsibility. Living off-campus will help you be more responsible. If you live off-campus, you will be in charge of paying bills, cleaning house, grocery shopping, and cooking.
Cons:
More expenses. Utilities and cable can be an added monthly expense. You will also need to buy furniture, kitchen essentials, bath necessities, cleaning supplies, etc. , which can be a big start-up cost. Traffic can also be an issue, too. Whether you drive your car or use public transportation, it is still going to cost you money.
Isolation⁹. If you live off-campus, you may be less involved with campus activities, and this could cause you to feel a sense of detachment with your college.

1 pros   

abbr.prosecuting 起诉；prosecutor 起诉人；professionals 自由职业者；proscenium （舞台）前部n.赞成的意见( pro的名词复数 )；赞成的理由；抵偿物；交换物

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 cons   

n.欺骗，骗局( con的名词复数 )v.诈骗，哄骗( con的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 forth   

adv.向前；向外，往外

参考例句：

• The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
• He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。

4 simplicity   

n.简单，简易；朴素；直率，单纯

参考例句：

• She dressed with elegant simplicity.她穿着朴素高雅。
• The beauty of this plan is its simplicity.简明扼要是这个计划的一大特点。

5 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

6 buddies   

n.密友( buddy的名词复数 )；同伴；弟兄；（用于称呼男子，常带怒气）家伙v.（如密友、战友、伙伴、弟兄般）交往( buddy的第三人称单数 )；做朋友；亲近（…）；伴护艾滋病人

参考例句：

• We became great buddies. 我们成了非常好的朋友。 来自辞典例句
• The two of them have become great buddies. 他们俩成了要好的朋友。 来自辞典例句

7 sneak   

vt.潜行(隐藏,填石缝)；偷偷摸摸做；n.潜行；adj.暗中进行

参考例句：

• He raised his spear and sneak forward.他提起长矛悄悄地前进。
• I saw him sneak away from us.我看见他悄悄地从我们身边走开。

8 lone   

adj.孤寂的，单独的；唯一的

参考例句：

• A lone sea gull flew across the sky.一只孤独的海鸥在空中飞过。
• She could see a lone figure on the deserted beach.她在空旷的海滩上能看到一个孤独的身影。

9 isolation   

n.隔离，孤立，分解，分离

参考例句：

• The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
• He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后，生活比较孤寂。