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CUE CARD: A DIFFICULT DECISION

Đề: Describe a difficult decision that you made.

You should say:

• what decision it was

• what difficulties you faced

• how you made the decision  

And explain why it was a difficult decision.

Bài trả lời mẫu:

It was when I prepared the application form for the university entrance exam that I had to make an important but difficult decision. At that time, I was at a crossroads, where I had to decide which university to apply for. Actually, my interest was in economics, which was taught in two separate universities, one of which specialized in international trade while the other focused more on the national economy.

Fortunately, my sister, who graduated from an economics college, gave me some sound advice. Having weighed up the pros and cons of each school, she encouraged me to choose the university specializing in international trade. Finally, I applied for this school after thinking carefully about all the options.

At present, I feel so satisfied with the learning environment of this university that I am always thankful for my decision as well as my sister’s advice. Without her guidance, I probably wouldn’t be as content with my university life as I am.

Phân tích từ vựng:

– at a crossroads: [expression] at an important point in someone’s life or development. (thời điểm bước ngoặc, đến lúc quyết định)
Example: His life was at a crossroads – whether to join the army or to continue studying at university.

– economics: (noun) the way in which trade, industry, or money is organized, or the study of this (kinh tế học)

Example: She's in her third year of studying economics at York University.

– sound advice: [adjective and noun combination] sensible and reliable advice. (lời khuyên hợp lý, bổ ích, đáng tin cậy)
Example: My parents gave me sound advice about my choice of career.

– weighed up the pros and cons: [expression] considered carefully the advantages and disadvantages of something. (cân nhắc/xem xét các ưu khuyết điểm)
Example: Having weighed up the pros and cons, I decided that it would be more useful for me to learn English rather than French.