壹苹派生活美语　难以抉择的学涯规画（二）

R: Rebecca　　F: Father

Rebecca and her father are discussing her study plan for the following school year.

R: Dad, my school guidance counselor said I should talk to you about my class choices next fall.

F: Sure, Rebecca. What about them?

R: I’m torn between the science and liberal arts fields.

F: I see. Are you still interested in becoming a doctor?

R: Yes, I am.

F: Then choose science.

R: But I’ve also thought of becoming a lawyer like you.

F: Well, in that case, you should probably choose liberal arts.

R: I’m so confused.

蕾贝嘉和她爸爸正在讨论她下学年的读书计划。

蕾贝嘉： 爸爸，我学校的辅导老师说我应该和你谈谈下个秋季我应该选什么课程。

爸　爸： 好啊，蕾贝嘉。跟什么有关？

蕾贝嘉： 我在理科和文科领域间左右为难。

爸　爸： 我明白了。妳仍然对当医生有兴趣吗？

蕾贝嘉： 嗯，还是有兴趣。

爸　爸： 那就选择理科。

蕾贝嘉： 但我也想过要像你一样当律师。

爸　爸： 嗯，那样的话，妳或许应该选文科。

蕾贝嘉： 我好困惑啊。

 

生活必备字词：

be torn between A and B　　在 A 与 B 之间左右为难∕难以取舍

in that case　　那样的话

confused　a. 感到困惑的

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