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Weighing up options B1

Thinking aloud about choices before you decide.

Weighing the choices

consider options — think about choicesA: Are you going to accept the job offer?
B: I'm not sure yet. I want to consider my options first.

completely different — totally not the sameA: Did you like the new movie?
B: Honestly, it was completely different from what I expected.

Falling back on a plan

a last resort — final optionA: Have you tried talking to your boss about your workload?
B: I have, but nothing's changed. I might have to look for another job as a last resort.

common sense — practical judgmentA: Should I unplug the iron before I go out?
B: Of course! That’s just common sense.

What would you do?

Ella: I'm trying to consider my options before I commit to anything.

Noah: Sensible. There's no rush, is there?

Ella: Not really, but moving abroad would be a completely different life.

Noah: True. Sleep on it — the right call usually feels obvious in the morning.

Last option on the table

Hana: Honestly, asking my parents for help would be a last resort.

Leo: I get that. Have you tried everything else first?

Hana: Pretty much. A bit of common sense says I should just be upfront with them.

Leo: Yeah, they'd probably rather you asked than struggled on your own.

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