I’d like to talk about my mother who made the decision that had a significant impact on my career path. This happened when I was 18 right after I graduated from high school and passed the university entrance exams. At that time, our family was facing severe financial difficulties and we didn’t have enough money to pay for my university tuition. My father was also ill, which made the situation even harder. I was deeply upset as I thought I might have to give up on my dream of pursuing higher education. However, my mother didn’t give up on me. He took it upon herself to borrow money from relatives and friends to cover my tuition fees. I believe her decision was a good one because if she hadn’t done that, I would have to have to abandon my studies and likely end up in manual labor instead of pursuing a professional career. Her determination not only secure my education but also opened up better opportunities for me in the future. I felt incredibly grateful for her sacrifice and commitment. Thanks to her decision, I was able to attend university and eventually land a job that I’m passionate about. It was truly a turning point in my life and I always appreciate her for giving me that change.
Band 8+: Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently. You should say: - Who he/she is - When he/she made the decision - What decision he/she made - Why it was a good decision - And explain how you felt about the decision
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I'd like to talk about my mother who made a decision that had a significant impact on my career path. This happened when I was 18, right after I graduated from high school and passed the university entrance exams. At that time, our family was facing severe financial difficulties, and we didn't have enough money to pay for my university tuition. My father was also ill, which made the situation even harder. I was deeply upset as I thought I might have to give up on my dream of pursuing higher education. However, my mother didn't give up on me. She took it upon herself to borrow money from relatives and friends to cover my tuition fees. I believe her decision was a good one because if she hadn't done that, I would have had to abandon my studies and likely end up in manual labor instead of pursuing a professional career. Her determination not only secured my education but also opened up better opportunities for me in the future. I felt incredibly grateful for her sacrifice and commitment. Thanks to her decision, I was able to attend university and eventually land a job that I'm passionate about. It was truly a turning point in my life, and I always appreciate her for giving me that chance.
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