地道美语听力练习:国外退休

Wanda:I just heard the news. You're moving to McQuillanland?

George:I am. I've decided to retire abroad.

Wanda:Why?

George:It makes a lot of sense for people with a fixed income.

Social Security will only go so far here, but the cost of living is much lower in other countries, including McQuillanland.

I can live it up at a fraction of the cost of living modestly here.

Wanda:But you're moving away from all of your friends and family.

George:I can stay in touch remotely and there is an American expat community there so I can make new friends.

I am a little worried about learning the language and adjusting to life abroad, but I'll be living a simpler life there and there'll be less stress.

Wanda:But sometimes things aren't so reliable when you live abroad.

George:Like what?

Wanda:I've heard that the Internet services can be unreliable and power outages are common in McQuillanland.

Are you sure you want to put down stakes in a foreign country?

George:What do I have to lose?

I already have my residency visa and a condo on the beach waiting for me.

The real question is:when are you going to take the plunge?