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HUE UNIVERSITY INFORMATICS AND OPEN INSTITUTE Họ tên: Nguyễn Thị Trang Linh Mã sinh viên: 7052900615 Ngày sinh: 02/07/1999 AMERICAN LITERATURE 1&2 Part Write a short professional bio data about your profession, responsibilities, education, interests and current work (no more than 150 words) My full name is Nguyen Thi Trang Linh I am in my 20s I graduated from Academy of Finance in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Corporation Finance and was recruited by the General Department of Customs Currently, I am a civil servant working at the Nghe An Customs Department I work in the Customs Operations Department that responsible for overseeing various key tasks including: Customs inspection and surveillance of exported and imported goods, transit, outbound and inbound transportation means; Organizing the implementation of technical measures for risk management in customs operations; Ensuring compliance with tax laws and other applicable regulations for exported and imported goods; Utilizing information technology and customs statistics Because of the specific nature of work, I have a hobby of going camping with friends every weekend to relax and re-energize for the next working week That is what I would like to share about myself Part Choose one of these questions which are given in the task and answer it in a 300 words essay “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost has a universal theme for all the people in the world Can you use your understanding about the theme to prove that? Have you ever stood at a crossroads and hesitated to decide what road to take in your real life? How? "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost indeed explores a universal theme that resonates with people worldwide The poem's theme revolves around the idea of choices, the uncertainty of decision-making, and the consequences that follow It speaks to the human experience of standing at a crossroads and reflecting on the paths we take in life The poem presents a speaker faced with two diverging paths in a metaphorical forest The choice between the two paths symbolizes the choices we encounter throughout our lives The speaker expresses the dilemma of selecting the right path, uncertain of what lies ahead and fearful of making the wrong choice This dilemma captures a universal experience shared by people from various cultures and backgrounds The theme of "The Road Not Taken" extends beyond its literal interpretation It speaks to the deeper question of personal identity and individuality The speaker acknowledges that choosing one path over the other will shape their future and define who they become This theme resonates with individuals worldwide, as we all confront decisions that shape our lives and mold our sense of self In my own life, I have experienced standing at a crossroads and hesitating to make a decision A notable example was when I had to choose between taking the civil service exam and working for a foreign company The decision presents a conflict between future stability and preferences at the time I stood at the crossroads, contemplating the potential outcomes of each path The fear of failure and future commitments weighed heavily on me In the end, I chose the safer route at that time However, up to now, that choice has brought me a lot of new experiences Or due to the specific nature of the job, unlike other office jobs, this job has to contact many people, covers many fields and is high risk That ignited my desire to learn Reflecting on this experience, I find a parallel to the theme of "The Road Not Taken." It reminds me that life is defined by the choices we make and the paths we choose to embark upon Although the decision can be difficult and the outcome uncertain, no matter what choice we make, there is always a chance to discover our authentic selves In conclusion, "The Road Not Taken" explores a universal theme that resonates with people worldwide It captures the essence of decision-making, the uncertainty of choices, and the consequences that shape our lives Personally, I stood at a crossroads, hesitated and finally chose my own path Through this experience, I have come to appreciate the universal relevance of the poem's theme in the lives of people around the world