Compare what you dreamed of becoming as a child with what you want now. How have things changed?

B Natural answer

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a pilot because I loved planes and the idea of seeing the world from above. It felt adventurous and exciting, and I liked telling people that I would travel all the time. Now my goals are different. I want to work with technology and build a career that keeps growing over time. I’m also more interested in jobs that help people directly, not just things that sound impressive. Another big change is that I think about money, stress, and lifestyle much more than I did before. I still like the idea of freedom, but now I want a path that is practical, useful, and sustainable. So instead of chasing a childhood dream, I’m trying to choose a future that fits who I am today.

Key phrases in this answer

• a pilot — someone who flies an airplane“As a child, I dreamed of becoming a pilot.”
• work with technology — have a job that involves computers, software, or technical tools“Now I want to work with technology.”
• help people directly — support people in a clear, hands-on way“I’m more interested in jobs that help people directly.”
• a famous soccer player — someone who is well known for playing soccer professionally“When I was a kid, I wanted to be a famous soccer player.”
• something more realistic — a goal that is practical and likely to happen“Now I want something more realistic.”
• build something useful — create a product or service that has real value“I want to build something useful that people can rely on.”