Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “irrespective” in the last paragraph?

我们的企业在转型过程中，急需有海外工作经验的人。

Topic: Follow the ideas in “Culture Shock” by Oberg, write for a group of students who are going to study abroad to prepare them for the culture shock.

You can use this outline:

1. Briefly explain the causes of culture shock.

2. Explain the four stages of culture shock.

3. Express wishes for the students.

冠军选手说他永远不会忘记和他共同经历了欢乐与悲伤的队友们。

他们合作失败的根源在于缺乏相互信任。

你认为谁最有可能成为下届学生会主席?

和同时代的歌手相比，她的嗓音比别人都甜美。

The company shouldn’t let the customers ________ the extra cost. (shoulder)

People engaged in normal ________ work will have a high temperature during the hours of wakefulness and a low one at night. (time, day)

Better wages have stimulated the ________ to work harder. (employ)

A person’s ability to communicate ________ via e-mail depends highly on his or her writing skills. (effective)