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⚖️ Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result (Part 2) + Transcript

2025/5/20
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Rory: 我最近做了一个艰难的决定,那就是参加雅思考试。这个决定源于我想检验自己教学内容的正确性,并找出可以改进的地方。我认为参加雅思考试是实现这个目标的最佳途径。虽然这看起来很简单,但实际上并非如此。如果我犯了错误,不仅会显得很愚蠢,还会影响到我的学生。为了考好,我付出了很多努力,包括观看视频、参加课程,并向专家请教。最终,我获得了口语9分,这让我非常高兴。更重要的是,我学习到了不同的口语表达方式和应试策略。对我来说,这次考试不仅是关于结果,也是关于过程。我很高兴在这两方面都取得了积极的成果。 Maria: 描述一个艰难的决定,可以从选择大学开始,并说明这个决定带来了好的结果。讲述这个故事时,应该使用过去时、过去完成时和过去进行时。如果你最近做了一个艰难的决定,可以用现在完成时来表达。你可以讲述参加雅思考试的决定,因为它既昂贵又需要大量的准备工作。参加雅思考试需要支付考试费、培训费、住宿费等,对于一些人来说,这是一个艰难的决定。很多人需要到不同的城市甚至国家参加雅思考试,这是一项重要的投资。有些人需要长途跋涉才能参加雅思考试,这使得这个决定更加艰难。你可以说,即使这是一个艰难的决定,你还是做出了选择,因为你想得到同事和学生的认可。可以用 'satisfied,' 'content,' 'glad,' 或 'over the moon' 来表达对结果的满意。即使你还不知道雅思考试的成绩,你仍然可以谈论积极的结果,因为备考过程本身就能提高你的词汇量。即使没有成绩,你也可以告诉考官,你学到了很多,这是一个很棒的结果。

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Rory's decision to take the IELTS test, made at the beginning of the year, was difficult because of the potential impact on his reputation and the well-being of his students. He had to prepare extensively and risked looking foolish if he didn't perform well. The positive outcome was not just the band 9 score but also the learning process.
  • Decision to take IELTS test
  • Potential impact on students and reputation
  • Extensive preparation
  • Achieved band 9 score
  • Positive learning experience

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