ESL Podcast 904 – Working Overseas

 　　Danielle: I’m so excited! I just got my new posting overseas. I can’t wait to live abroad and work as an expat.

　　Angus: I remember my first overseas assignment. It was interesting, but the adjustment took some time.

　　Danielle: I won’t have any problems. I already have my work permit and vaccinations¹, and I speak the language fairly well. And remember, I don’t have any family to relocate.

　　Angus: I didn’t think I’d have any problems either, but when I got to McQuillanland, I was in culture shock.

　　Danielle: I’m ready for the differences in the cost of living. I’ll be getting a housing allowance, which will offset² the increase in living expenses.

　　Angus: I wasn’t thinking so much about the expense of living abroad. I was referring to a different pace of life and the many cultural differences that affect every facet³ of life.

　　Danielle: That’s what I’m looking forward to. It’ll all be so exciting.

　　Angus: I’m glad you’re in euphoria right now, but be prepared for some bumps in the road.

　　Danielle: No problem. To me, smooth sailing would be boring!

1 vaccinations   

n.种痘，接种( vaccination的名词复数 )；牛痘疤

参考例句：

• Vaccinations ensure one against diseases. 接种疫苗可以预防疾病。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's. 在医生那儿候诊时，我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 offset   

n.分支，补偿；v.抵消，补偿

参考例句：

• Their wage increases would be offset by higher prices.他们增加的工资会被物价上涨所抵消。
• He put up his prices to offset the increased cost of materials.他提高了售价以补偿材料成本的增加。

3 facet   

n.(问题等的)一个方面；(多面体的)面

参考例句：

• He has perfected himself in every facet of his job.他已使自己对工作的各个方面都得心应手。
• Every facet of college life is fascinating.大学生活的每个方面都令人兴奋。