Story:
Emma had always found her future ambiguous. She wasn’t sure which career path to take. While her friends pursued stable jobs, she wanted something different.
One day, she attended a meeting held by the city council, where experts discussed ways to accelerate economic growth. They worried about the recent recession, which had reduced the country’s capacity to support businesses.
Emma was fascinated by the discussion. She decided to study economics and learn about financial procedures that help businesses recover. She also noticed how history books cite past crises and solutions to avoid future mistakes.
Meanwhile, Emma’s friend Jake worked in fashion. His designs followed parallel trends to those in big cities, but he preferred a more casual style.
Years later, Emma became an economist, helping businesses grow. Looking back, she realized that her once ambiguous future had become clear.
Words with Pronunciation & Meanings:
- ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ - 模棱两可的
- parallel /ˈpær.ə.lɛl/ - 平行的
- career /kəˈrɪər/ - 职业
- accelerate /əkˈsɛl.ə.reɪt/ - 加速
- capacity /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/ - 容量，能力
- procedure /prəˈsiː.dʒər/ - 程序，步骤
- recession /rɪˈsɛʃ.ən/ - 经济衰退
- casual /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/ - 休闲的，随意的
- council /ˈkaʊn.sɪl/ - 议会，委员会
- cite /saɪt/ - 引用
