时间冲突: Time Conflict
用法:problem of a time conflict between a and b.
*a与b的高频:
Work (part-time job) vs. Study (for a… test/exam)
Play (visit/tour) vs. Study (for a… test/exam)
Preference: ____=a balanced solution (既a又b)
Reason: I think the man/woman should____(preference) because finding a balanced solution is the best way for him/her to do (a) and in the meantime/at the same time, do (b). In the process, the man/woman can acquire an ability of doing time management which does good to his/her future since only being efficient can make him/her more competitive. (when he/she is hunting for a job/comparative advantage/ make a well-organized plan/ make a tight schedule)
左右为难: Dilemma Choice
用法: problem of a dilemma choice (of____) between a and b.
*a与b的高频:
a. internship/job: 两个行业
b. play (academic trip) vs. play (tour, visit=family-beach)
2) Preference:
a. ____=what makes him/her happy or what he/she is really interested in.
b. ____=academic trip
3) Reasons:
a. because doing things that make him/her really interested in will offer him/her greatest passion. So the man/woman will devote/dedicate more time to it to make more contributions. Only in that way, can he/she have the greatest personal satisfaction. (According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
b. because it is good to be on his/her study record with the practical research experience. Gathering an experience like this is also helpful to his/her future when he/she is looking for a job. For the reunion with his/her family, there are more chances in the next time. So he/she should grasp/seize this great opportunity.
3. 校园问题:
1) 选课的问题:
用法:problem that he/she cannot choose/take/register/sign up for___=course because it is already full/filled up.
Preference: talking to the instructor
Reason: because it is the fastest way to solve the problem. Through the conversation with the instructor, the man/woman has a chance to convince the person with his/her strong will to study for the course and passion for devotion/dedication to it. After that, the instructor may let him/her in.
Pro: she cannot choose econ she needs for graduation because it is filled up.
*advisor, summer school, community college
突发事件(Emergency)
a 用法:She/He has a problem that she/he has an emergency on___. / she/he has trouble with___.
b. Preference: talking to the person who is in charge
c. Reason: because it is the most efficient way to solve the problem. By talking to the person who is in charge, the woman/man will have the direct chance to explain the situation and find the fastest way out of the trouble. After all, solving the problem is the first thing she/he needs to worry about.
4. 室友问题 (Roommate Issue)
1) 问题列表:
a. Too noisy and loud
b. Borrow the money and never pay back
c. Take away your goods without informing you
2) Preference: talking to him/her
3) Reason: because talking to him/her will explain the problem face to face. Through this communication, the man/woman can tell the roommate about what he/she is thinking in the mind. It is also good to wipe out the troubles without hurting anybody. Besides, the man/woman can improve the social skills.