When you move to a new country, it is not uncommon that you will face many interesting challenges and perhaps some difficult situations. At times you may feel helpless, confused or lonely. Do not despair, since there are numerous community resources to help you overcome these problems. Churches, volunteer agencies and community centres are all good places for immigrants to get counselling if they have adjustment problems, marital difficulties or are lonely.
      A good way to prevent such difficulties is to become actively involved in your community. It is fortunate that in Canada, most cities and towns offer a good variety of activities suitable for people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Choices range from classes in cooking, music, art, sports to English conversation. These programs are generally given through churches, community centres, YMCA, cultural centres or other volunteer agencies.

      Language Notes 語文註解
      1. challenges = situations which test or require one’s skills or abilities 富挑戰的情況
      2 at times = sometimes 有時候
      3. helpless = unable to do something without help 無助
      4. confused = unable to think clearly or not knowing what to do 迷惘
      5. despair = lose hope; give up 感到沮喪
      6. numerous = many 很多
      7. community resources = 社區內的資源
      8. overcome a problem = solve a problem; deal successfully with a problem 解決難題
      9. volunteer agency = 志願機構
      10. immigrant = 移民
      11. counselling = 輔導
      12. adjustment problem = 適應上的難題
      13. marital = related to marriage 有關婚姻的
      14. become involved in some activity = 投入某項活動或事情
      15. It is fortunate that ... = 幸好
      16. cultural background = 文化背景
      17. program = 活動計劃
      18. YMCA = Young Men's Christian Association 基督教男青年會

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