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一般在雅思話題裡碰到「決定」、「選擇」或者「計劃」啥的，咱們烤鴨就說「出國留學」就OK。這樣就可以把之前準備過的study abroad的優缺點或者留在國內深造的優缺點分別講出來湊時間了。既然是個「選擇」，就說明各有利弊，我們需要一個權衡的過程，於是就把這個思考的心理過程講出來即可。
The most important decision I had to make so far is whether or not I should go abroad to pursue a master’s degree. And I’m really grateful to my dad for helping me make this decision.
About a few months ago, I started to think about my future, and I have two choices: find a job immediately after graduation or go on to a graduate school.
If I get a job, I could finally be financially independent, I mean, I don’t have to ask my parents for money anymore, and I could buy myself whatever I want. However, I will lose the freedom that a student has, I mean, no more summer and winter vacations. Plus, I have to face too much pressure from my boss, or maybe other coworkers. And dealing with the complicated relationships could really give me a headache.
And the other option, going abroad, sounds tempting at first, 『cause I could travel in a different country and try all those tasty food, but living alone in a foreign country can be really challenging for me. So I was completely torn.
My dad and I had a serious conversation about it. He said getting a master’s degree in a foreign country is better for me, 『cause not only can I learn about a different culture, I could also develop my independent skills. I would grow into a big boy after I come back.
And that’s how I made the decision, so here I am.
雅思口語語言點解析：
so far = thus far = until now, up to this point例如：
What do you think of the show so far?
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death.
master’s degree = master’s = a further university degree that you study for after a first degree
grateful = feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked例如：
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
We would be grateful for any information you can give us.
She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all.
He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident.
graduate school = a part of a college or university where you can study for a second or further degree
tempting = something that is tempting is attractive, and makes people want to have it, do it, etc. 例如：
It was a tempting offer.
That cake looks very tempting.
It's tempting to speculate about what might have happened.
A weekend in Rome? Mm, sounds tempting!
be torn (between A and B) = to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings例如：
I was torn between my parents and my friend.
grow into something = to gradually develop into a particular type of person over a period of time例如：
He's grown into a handsome young man.
作者簡介：
朱博，新東方吉林學校雅思口語美女講師，畢業於985院校大連理工大學，碩士保送一等獎學金。在校期間曾遊學美國，任出版社英語出版中心校對四年，工作嚴謹，活潑開朗，讓大家快樂的學習英語。
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