The Crossroads of Life
Emma stood at a crossroads, staring at two parallel paths stretching into the distance. Her future felt ambiguous, and uncertainty weighed heavily on her mind. She had just graduated from university, and now she had to make a crucial decision about her career.
One path led to a stable job in the city council, where she would work on policies and public projects. It was a secure option, especially during the current recession, when many people struggled to find work. Her parents encouraged this choice, often citing examples of successful government officials who had built reliable futures.
The other path was riskier but more exciting. She had an idea for a startup, something that could accelerate change in the tech industry. However, running a business required a high capacity for problem-solving, leadership, and endurance. There was no clear procedure for success, and failure was a real possibility.
Emma sat on a bench, watching people pass by in their casual clothes, enjoying their afternoon. She envied their carefree attitude. Why couldn’t making decisions be this simple?
After much thought, she realized that there was no perfect choice. Both paths had value, and no matter what she chose, she could still find success and happiness. Taking a deep breath, she stood up, ready to walk forward—whichever path she took, she would make the most of it.
Vocabulary Review
- 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
