SITUATION ANSWER
1. Situation: You are considering buying a When considering how to pay for a laptop,
laptop. There are three options for how to there are three options: cash, credit card,
pay for it: (1) with cash, (2) by credit card, (3) and bank transfer. I choose bank transfer
by bank transfer. In your opinion, which one because it’s secure and ensures you only
is the best choice and why? spend what you have in your account.
Unlike cash, which can be inconvenient for
large payments, and credit cards, which
come with interest fees, a bank transfer is
straightforward and cost-effective. Overall,
it’s the safest option with no hidden costs.
2. Situation: You and your classmates are For our last summer vacation before
deciding how to spend your last summer graduating, I believe joining a volunteer trip
vacation before graduating. There are three is the best choice. Firstly, it gives us the
options to choose from: (1) going on a road chance to make a positive impact on
trip, (2) going to a beach resort, (3) joining a communities in need, which is a meaningful
volunteer trip. In your opinion, which one is way to spend our final break. Secondly, it
the best choice and why? allows us to build stronger bonds with
classmates through shared experiences of
helping others. In comparison, while a road
trip could be fun, it might not be as
meaningful, and a beach resort is relaxing
but may not offer the same sense of
fulfillment. In conclusion, a volunteer trip
offers both personal growth and the
opportunity to contribute, making it the
most rewarding choice.
3. Situation: You are looking for ways to I believe improving your interview skills
increase your chances of finding a job. There through practice and coaching is the most
are three options for you to choose from: effective way to find a job. It helps you
improving your interview skills through present yourself confidently and address
practice and coaching, polishing your questions clearly, making a strong
resume and cover letter for each job impression. While polishing your resume
application, or using social media to and using social media are useful, your
promote your professional profile. Which is interview performance is often the deciding
the most effective way? factor. In conclusion, interview preparation
gives you the best chance to succeed.
4. Situation: One of your friends spends a lot I think joining a sports team is the best
of time on Facebook. To help her get rid of choice for my friend. It keeps her active and
this habit, you are considering three healthy while also improving her social
activities: (1) learning a musical instrument, connections with teammates. While
(2) joining a sports team, (3) taking a dance learning a musical instrument or taking a
class. Which do you think would be the best dance class is fun, a sports team offers
choice for her and why? more physical activity and interaction.
Overall, joining a sports team is the most
engaging and balanced option.
5. Situation: You are looking for a course to I think self-study at home is the best option.
improve your English skills. You have three It allows me to learn at my own pace and
options: self-study at home, register for a offers great flexibility. While a language
course at a language center, or study one- center or one-on-one lessons may provide
on-one with a foreign teacher. Which do you structure, self-study is more affordable and
think is the most suitable one? convenient. Overall, self-study offers the
most freedom and control over my learning.
6. Situation: You are planning to buy clothes I believe visiting a department store is the
for a job interview. The following options are best choice. It allows me to try on clothes to
recommended: (1) shopping online, (2) ensure the fit and quality, and I can get
visiting a department store, (3) shopping at a immediate assistance from sales staff.
second-hand clothing store. In your opinion, While shopping online is convenient, I can’t
which one is the best choice and why? check the fit, and second-hand stores might
not have the right options for a job interview.
Overall, department stores offer the best
balance of quality, fit, and service.
