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pletely controlled by fashion And women, I’m embarrassed to admit, even more than men, have always seemed to be at the mercy of fashion. Explanation: And as a member of women, I’m embarrassed to admit that women are less capable than men of resisting the temptation of fashion. Para. 4 Being older is preferable to being younger in another way. Obviously, I still have important choices to make about my life, but I have already made many of the critical decisions that confront those just starting out. I chose the man I wanted to marry. I decided to have children. I elected to return to college to plete my education. … but I have already made many of the critical decisions that confront those just starting out. Translation: 但是當(dāng)剛剛踏入社會(huì)的年輕人在為生活中的每個(gè)重要決策感到焦頭爛額之時(shí),我已經(jīng)做過很多重要的決斷。 Para. 4 But when you are young, major decisions await you at every turn. “What college should I attend? What career should I pursue? Should I have children?” These are just a few of the issues facing young people. It’s no wonder that, despite their carefree fa231。ade, they are often confused, uncertain, and troubled by all the unknowns in their future. Para. 5 But the greatest benefit of being forty is knowing who I am. The most unsettling aspect of youth is the uncertainty you feel about your values, goals, and dreams. Being young means wondering what is worth working for. Being young means feeling happy with yourself one day and wishing you were never born the next. It means trying on new selves by taking up with different crowds. It means resenting your parents and their way of life one minute and then feeling you will never be as good or