Questions to Improve Your Communication Skills
welcome to the learn English with
Jessica Channel today we will practice
common English sentences let’s begin how
was your day oh just the usual how’s it
going pretty good and you do you have a
moment yes I’m free now
what’s the time now about a quarter
tonight what do you mean no not at all
do you know what I mean
I’m not really sure would you mind
repeating that no problem what’s wrong
I’m breaking up with my girlfriend do
you need a hand that’s very kind of you
what’s on your mind I am thinking about
you would you like to join us
I’d love to what’s up with Susan her dog
has just died how does she feel now
she’s still sad could you do me a favor
okay what is it may I help you
yes please I’m looking for my jacket
would you like anything else nothing
else thank you do you have a toothache
yes and it’s very bad what’s the problem
I can’t get into my house
we’re Arianna and Bill they are in the
living room
what is Jane searching for she is
searching for her car keys
will Jim be alright doctor it’s really
too soon to tell
did you hear about the Smith family no
what happened how’s everything with your
kids they’re both fine can you switch
the light on one moment please
can you turn the light off sure I’ll do
it now what’s the day today today is
Sunday
what does WB mean WB stands for World
Bank where’s the Canadian embassy it’s
on view from the street what religion
are you I’m a Christian could you give
me a minute
hurry up what’s your opinion about this
I have no opinion do you mind if I smoke
here I prefer it if you went outside how
long will I have to wait he’s on his way
can I change the channel it doesn’t
matter where it is your train leaving
from my train leaves from platform 3
what do you think of me I find you very
friendly where is your meeting in the
conference room what floor is it on it’s
on the ground floor when will it be
ready it’ll be ready by tomorrow are you
able to repair it we can’t do it here
where should I put this box put it on
the table please
what is that noise it sounds like an
electric drill where did you find it it
was under the sofa do you know David’s
wife no I’ve never met her what time
does the game begin it’ll begin at 9
o’clock what time’s the match on at a
quarter past 10:00 what’s the score two
to one
what’s the weather like today it’s sunny
is it still raining
no it’s dry now
what’s the temperature today
today it’s 34 degrees Celsius is it hot
out yes it’s hot and windy what’s the
forecast it’s going to rain tonight how
many people in your family there are
four people in my family who do you live
with I live with my parents do you have
a boyfriend I’m singing to someone have
you got any pets I’ve got a dog and a
cat why do you sell your flag I need
more space what are you doing I’m
cooking will you be at home at 7 o’clock
o’clock yes I will
what time is your appointment 11:30 I’m
going now what did you do I cleaned my
room what do you want to do I want to
get a puppy for my brother what color is
your bedroom painted
it’s painted in pink what style do you
choose to wear well it depends on the
situation do you use a social network
yes I can hardly live without it what is
your mother language I speak English who
are you talking to my mother why do you
like it because it can bring me good
luck is it expensive nope
it is under $10 only where are you in
this photograph I’m in New York when is
your vacation it starts next week have
you ever been aboard yes I traveled to
the USA last year where did you go for
the holidays I went to Singapore what
are you so happy about I’m going to
visit Thailand this week did you have a
nice visit really nice how was your trip
it was great
what brings you to England I’m on
business how long are you planning to
stay here until August how much does it
cost tonight it costs me around one
hundred and fifty dollars a night have
you ever been to Italy
no I’ve never been there what time do
you get up I usually get up at 6 o’clock
why do you get up so early I have to be
at school by 7 how do you go to school I
prefer the bus too it’s convenient how
often do you take buses every day have
you finished the exam yes I have who’s
been is that it’s mine may I borrow your
pencil yes of course
do you like learning foreign languages
yes I do
what languages can you speak I speak
English and a little French where did
you learn France at my school who is
your best friend
it’s Jenny what does she look like she
has shoulder-length brown hair how do
you know each other we were at school
together is Alice married or single
she is single who is your favorite
teacher I like my English teacher more
than most
what does he like
he’s knowledgeable but also friendly
what do you study I’m studying economics
which year are you in I’m in my first
year which university do you go to I’m
at foreign trade University do you have
your own computer yes I own a personal
laptop he has two sisters hasn’t he yes
he’s close to both of them will Jack be
home soon
yes he’s usually back by 6 where is he
from he comes from Canada who did you
invite he’s my new friend shall we go
for a walk that’s a great idea who went
to the event with you I went there with
my friends how many people are coming at
least fifty do you want me to go with
you sure if you can are you free
Saturday night I’m not sure yet
are you doing anything on Monday night
let me check my calendar
what time shall we meet let’s meet at 8
o’clock when can I see you again see you
tomorrow
what is your favorite food I like pizza
how often do you eat out I often eat out
on weekends
do you fancy getting a bite to eat sorry
I’m busy would you like to join me for
dinner maybe another time how about
eating out tonight that sounds great
what type of food do you enjoy eating
I’m interested in Asian food could I see
a menu please
certainly here you are
waiter could we have the bill please
your bill is $18 why don’t we go to the
Japanese restaurant
that’s a great idea how do you know
about the restaurant
my cousin recommended it to me would you
like something to drink
yes I’d like a coke have you ever tried
that cake yes at least once what is
special about that coffee shop
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the drinks are what makes them different
can I get you something to drink
a cup of coffee please how do you take
it just a little sugar what do you drink
after supper tea helps me relax could
you pass the sugar please here you are
would you like a glass of wine
no thank you would you like some more
I’m full what’s for dessert I like
cheesecake what time does the concert
begin it starts at 7 o’clock can I get
some tickets for the play yes how many
tickets do you want where would you like
to sit I’d like to sit in the middle
section have you seen it no it’s just
been released do you already have your
tickets yes here you are did you like
the play it was really good would you
like to go to the cinema what a pity
I’m busy now did you see avatar
yes it’s a great movie what is your
hobby I like playing sports what do you
like to do in your free time
I usually play football who do you play
football with I play it with my friends
is it easy to play yes quite easy who
shares the same interest as you my
family especially my brother what do you
do I’m an engineer where do you work I
work in a factory who do you work for I
have my own business what do you do for
a living I work as a journalist
what is your desired job I would like to
be a doctor what kind of work do you do
I’m a cashier at a supermarket how do
you get to work I get to work by car how
far is it to work about 12 kilometers
what’s your email address it’s someone
at gmail.com what’s the salary 490
dollars a month how’s your new job it’s
quite interesting where do you want to
go 70 pass dear Street please should we
turn left or right here
we turn right where are we going to stop
well stop at the convenience store is it
a long way it’s not far are we nearly
there about five minutes I guess may I
see your license
I’m afraid I’ve left it at home
can I Drive you there sure thank you
could you give me a lift
sure where do you want to go would you
care to dance no thanks I have hurt my
foot do you play any instruments yes I
play the guitar what sort of music do
you like
I like pop music who is your favorite
singer I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift is
she famous yes she’s well-known all over
the world what do you usually shop for I
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usually shop for food what’s in that box
a new dress do you like my new dress
it looks terrific
how much is it it’s only $30 is this on
sale yes they always have good sales
which flowers did you choose
I chose orchids what color do you like I
like white how long have you been using
it I’ve been using it for around 2 years
how did it change your life well I can
enjoy my life more what is your favorite
item of clothing my favorite one is a
dress which hat do you prefer the red
one when did you buy this machine I
bought it last week how many books did
you buy I bought three books have you
read Harry Potter yes I just finished it
what time did your store open at 8:30
what time do you close today at 9
o’clock
do you have any postcards
sorry we don’t sell them have you got
anything cheaper yes I’ll show you
does it come with a guarantee
it comes with a two-year guarantee do
you deliver yes please give me your
address
where can I find green tea sorry it’s
out of stock how much would you like
I’d like 300 grams do you want to try it
on okay where’s the fitting room could I
try these shoes on certainly what size
do you take I take a size 37 is that a
good fit it’s just right how would you
like to pay I’ll pay in cash can I pay
by card yes what’s your card number it’s
an apple tree isn’t it I think it’s a
pear tree
is there any garden that you like yes I
love the Rose Garden in my backyard why
do you like the garden because the roses
smell so sweet what color is the sky
it’s blue where is the gas station it’s
next to the barbershop can you tell me
the way to the nearest bank yes it’s on
Geneva Street can you show me on the map
okay of course where shall we go
let’s go to the park where are you going
I’m going to the post office is there a
bakery near here yes you can get there
in five minutes
why are you going to the bakery to buy a
birthday cake
when does the festival take place
it occurs in January where was the
wedding organized it was held in a
restaurant how does it take to get your
passport about a month what do I need to
do fill out an application form and wait
who’s calling please it’s Thomas Frank
would you like to leave a message no
I’ll call back later can you hear me
clearly I can’t hear you very well may I
speak with Liam James
I’m sorry he isn’t here right now could
you ask him to call me back
sure what’s your phone number could I
use your phone
help yourself when can I see dr. Josh he
won’t be free until tomorrow can I make
an appointment sure how about tomorrow
at 7 p.m. what is your favorite TV
program
well I watch a lot but the one I like
best is how it’s made
is that an international TV program yes
it is it’s available in Canada Europe
Australia New Zealand Southeast Asia and
so on what is the TV programme about its
name somehow describes the content which
is about the process of making things
like lipsticks balls candy toys
chocolate and so on how often do you
watch that TV program almost every day
after dinner who watches that programme
with you
my family watches it together
my younger brother can’t wait to turn on
the TV what channel is it on a very
common one Disney Channel which focuses
on popular science technology and
history
why do you like that TV program
love learning new things especially
about how everything is produced I would
love to run a business about handmade
cosmetics
how does that TV program change you I
know more about the world around me
it also supports me in my career path to
make my dream come true who is its
target audience it particularly aims
families and younger audiences would you
recommend that TV program to your
friends yes of course they would be
crazy about the program I bet what is
the most impressive building you visited
its the patroness twin tower in Malaysia
where is it located
of Malaysia Kuala lumper how tall is it
they were the tallest buildings in the
world from 1998 to 2004 it reaches the
height of 450 1.9 meters
who was the architect
Cesar Pelli an Argentine American
architect
is it well-known all over the world
sure tourists can’t miss it when
visiting Malaysia
do you have to purchase a ticket in
order to visit the tower yes I do
it’s fold online
when did you see it I saw it two years
ago
will you come back there again of course
I’m looking forward to seeing again
someday
what kind of electronic media is popular
in your country
there are some popular kinds radio TV
and online news what’s your favorite
kind
I like online news because I have to
work with computers every day it’s
easier for me to read online why do you
like it
due to its convenience
I love reading anyway
how often do you access to that kind of
electronic media
every morning before I start working
what’s interesting about it
instead of watching TV or listening to
radio passively I’d rather read and
think about the news
is it convenient to access that kind of
electronic media yes with a computer
smartphone connected to the Internet you
can read electronic news anytime and
anywhere
does your family like that electronic
media too
no my dad likes radio and my mom likes
TV
how has mass media changed recently
their more modern and user-friendly
what is your desired job
well my dream changes in accordance to
age up to now I’d like to be a great
English teacher is that a demanding job
yes I think so although people suppose
that being a teacher is easy and boring
what challenge do you have when doing
that job
I have some problems with classroom
management maybe I have to improve that
skill a lot in order to be a good
teacher
is it hard to make your dream come true
needs time and effort and teacher does
as well apart from the academic
knowledge I was taught in university I
have to learn many other soft skills
why do you choose that job
I really admired my high school English
teacher and I want to be like her
what requirements and characteristics do
you need to do that job
let’s see you need to be patient
thoughtful and sympathetic
does the job have something to do with
your major at university
sure I studied English linguistics and
literature majored in English teaching
the major does support me a lot in my
career path
what does the society think about your
job
I am not quite sure but I’m proud to be
a teacher an honor job
do you make much money with that job not
at all
teacher is one of the lowest paying jobs
in my country
have you ever thought of leaving your
job
I haven’t thought of that before but I
believe in what I’m doing right now what
is the most impressive competition
you’ve entered
I took part in an eloquence competition
organized by my University last year
what was it about the competition er was
to find out the best public speaker in
the university were there many
participants in the competition yes
there were around 500 participants
totally
what prize did you get well I didn’t get
a very high price but it didn’t matter I
was still happy with the result what
could you learn from the competition
I learned the way to develop ideas for a
speech besides some body language tips
in public speaking did you have to
prepare a lot for the competition yes I
did
I read various materials about eloquence
as well as rehearsed a lot how did you
know about the competition the
competition was informed in the school
poster did you do your best then yes I
think so
after the competition I know I have to
try more
is the competition useful in your
opinion
it helps students learn soft skills as
well as become more confident in life
is there any garden that you like yes I
love the strawberry garden in my
neighborhood
where is it
it’s in the highland area where I live
when did you first see it
I accidentally saw it when I had a
picnic in the Highland
what were planted in the garden
strawberries of course there are also
some boxes of cucumbers next to the
strawberry beds
why do you like the garden
picking red strawberries the garden
brings me closer to nature as well
what is special about the garden the
strawberries there are organic
how do people do the gardening
keeping the beds mulched is important
since it helps reduce water needs
often do you visit the garden
just when I have leisure time since I’m
quite busy
is there any relation between the green
garden and your mood
yes at least for me the green will help
me chill out
do you want to be a gardener honestly no
I’m not used to manual work
where’s your hometown
my hometown is a coastal state of us is
it the city or the countryside
I live in a suburb area
what’s it known for
it’s famous for tobacco’s what do people
do there
agriculture is the main industry in my
hometown most of the people here plant
and sell tobacco
how is the atmosphere there well it’s
quite peaceful
I enjoy the fresh air here
how are people there they’re friendly
and hospitable would you like to live in
your hometown or somewhere else
yes I would I just wish I can live here
forever
is it easy to find a job there
manual work is easy to find I’m not sure
about the white-collar jobs
is it a good environment for young
people
I don’t think so the pace of life here
is quite slow if they want to work in a
dynamic environment
they’d better move to the city
is traffic congestion a big problem in
your hometown
not at all we couldn’t be happier with
the traffic system here
what is your favorite item of clothing
my favorite one is a maxi dress I wear
it when hanging out with my friends or
attending parties when did you buy it
my friend gave it to me as a birthday
present when I turned 21
where did you buy it
I had no idea where my close friend
bought it
what color is it
it’s blue my favorite color
was it expensive
yes I guessed why do you like it
well I’m kind of short and plump so it’s
hard to find a piece of clothing that
fits me perfectly but that one does I
also love the color and style
do clothes help to build your personal
brand
yes I agree with it to some extent I
still believe that personal brand can be
built from the inside rather than the
outside however what you wear also plays
an important role in saying who you are
have you seen anybody wearing unusual
clothes
yes I have but I don’t think any fashion
style is weird I believe everybody has
her own taste of fashion
how has your fashion style changed
recently
I always wore formal shirt and trousers
whenever hanging out two years ago but
now I change into casuals like jeans and
t-shirt
what is your favorite advertisement
I’m quite impressed with the
advertisement about surf a laundry
detergent made by Unilever
where did you see it
I accidentally saw it on TV two years
ago what happened in the advertisement
the ad told a story of a family in which
the children all love their stepmother
due to the white shirts she prepared for
them
why do you like it
I just can’t stop loving the story in
the ad it’s such a sweet story was there
any famous actor or actress in the
advertisement
not at all the actors were not very well
known I think
did it attract much attention
I have no idea but I saw in many public
places
what do you like the most in the
advertisement
well the vivid images and sound effects
did attract me do you believe in
advertisements
not really ads always say good things
neglect to mention bad thing is about a
product for obvious reasons
how have advertisements changed recently
they’re more modern digital marketing
has proved successful in many fields
what project did you work on I made an
English poster about our environment
was that an indoor or outdoor project
the project was carried out mostly
outdoor only the last phase was
conducted indoor
who was involved in the project
my teammates in an advisory teacher what
did you do
we had a field trip to the countryside
where we studied insects and plants was
it a successful project
yes we received compliments from our
professor
who was your advisory teacher
our science teacher mr. John we learned
a lot from him
what did you learn after the project
I learned how to write content and
decorate posters
did you like your partners
yes most of them were very friendly and
responsible and particularly liked
Michael the leader of my team what did
you get after the project
after the project I know how to work in
a team and cooperate well with my
teammates
have you ever attended someone’s wedding
who was he or she
yes a lot but the most memorable one is
my best friends who went with you
I went with one of my classmates where
was the wedding organized
it was held in a restaurant downtown
what did people do in the wedding
they enjoyed wedding feast sang and
danced together after giving the couple
best wishes of everlasting happiness
what did the bride and groom wear
the bride wore a white wedding gown
while the groom wore a black suit and
tie
what was the most interesting ritual in
the wedding
exchanging rings is the ritual I’m quite
interested in
our weddings a special event of one’s
life in your country
yes along with birthdays
do people in your country get married
early
not really the average age to get
married for women is 27 and for men is
29
what is the ideal age to get married in
your opinion
well 27 would be my ideal age women are
most charming and mature that age I
guess
how have weddings changed recently
the most noticeable change is the reduce
of rituals in a wedding there used to be
more steps in wedding years ago than
there are now
what’s your favorite coffee shop
my favorite one is the coffeehouse a
local coffee shop in my neighborhood
where is it it’s 500 meters far from my
house
often do you visit that coffee shop
every weekend when I hang out with my
friends the coffeehouse is always our
first choice
who do you go with I meet my friends
there they love the place
- what drinks does it serve many kinds
coffee chocolate cocktail smoothie tea
juice of various tastes my favorite one
is hot chocolate
are the waiters there friendly yes they
couldn’t be nicer
do you like the decorations of that
coffee shop
yes I love it I fancy the green space
they’re put in each corner of the room
when was the last time you went there
I went there last Monday
what is special about that coffee shop
the drinks are what makes them different
people are just addicted to full-bodied
coffee and chocolate there
how do you know about that coffee shop
my cousin recommended it to me and I did
give it a try
which culture do you belong to
I was born and raised in America where
my culture was shaped
is that a multicultural society
yes it is my culture is a diverse mix of
customs and traditions of various races
and ethnicities
how long has your country been
practicing those customs
well it has a long history around ten
thousand years ago
what custom do you like the most
I like practicing dining etiquette
that’s what makes me American whenever I
travel to other countries
what are traditional customs of men and
women in your country
cowboy hats and boots are American
styles but nowadays jeans and t-shirts
are more preferable
are you comfortable with the traditions
and customs of your culture
course I was born with it
how do people greet each other
well it depends on the situation in an
informal communication people just say
hi have you ever felt drawn to another
land
yes I’m interested in Indian culture I
wish I can get there someday to attend a
typical Indian wedding what is the most
popular means of transport in your
country
most people in my country travel by car
how do you go to school or work
I prefer busts due to its convenience I
enjoy reading books while sitting on the
bus
how often do you take buses
every day I went to school by bus two
years ago and the bus is still my best
choice do people in your country like
traveling by bus
not really they have their own cars
what are some benefits of traveling by
bicycle
it’s a good way of getting exercise we
can protect our environment as well
do you prefer public transport or
private transport
public transport is much cheaper
do you think buses should replace other
means of transport
sure in the future buses should be used
widely by commuters
what does the government do to encourage
people to use public transport
it’s a good idea to make public
transport as convenient as private
transport besides more campaigns should
be launched to raise the awareness of
protecting our environment
how has the transport changed recently
there are more cars in a household now
than before which partially leads to
traffic jams in some cosmopolitan cities
who is your favorite politician
she’s Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton in
American politician
where is she from she comes from the USA
does she appear on TV
yes quite often she usually shows up on
TV and news programs what is appealing
about her she’s a democratic politician
is she famous yes she’s well-known all
over the world
does she have a great influence on
people yes I think so she fights for
human rights she has a very
controversial and influential speech
that human rights are women’s rights and
women rights are human rights
do you want to be like her
being a politician has never been my
dream actually
why do you admire her
she’s one of the few women who succeed
in politics
what did she do that you can tell others
Oh a lot of things she cares for
people’s health
she also tackles the issues of adoption
and family safety
what’s your favorite means of
communication
prefer talking directly to people how do
you keep in touch with your friends
I’m so busy that I don’t often hang out
with my friends so I usually get in
touch with them using social networks
phone do you get in touch with your
family by phone
yes I do I live far away from my family
so phone would be an ideal means of
communication
do you usually write letters or emails
I used to write letters when the
Internet hasn’t been used widely now I
prefer emails due to its convenience
what are some advantages of using a
mobile phone
that’s the easiest means of
communication I think mobile phones are
portable to style the numbers and you
can immediately get connected with
anyone you want
do you like handwriting letters
yes I do I like to keep handwriting
letters as keepsakes
do you use social networks yes the youth
now can hardly live without social
networks
do you need communication skills using
social networks
sure even in social networks how
social networks changed communication
people prefer talking online rather than
directly because the illusion of social
networks people tend to forget necessary
skills to communicate with others in
real life
do you have good communication skills in
your opinion
maybe yes people are quite happy talking
to me
are you studying or working
I left school three years ago I’m
working now
are you self-employed or working for a
company
I’m self-employed I used to work for a
company two years ago are you running
any business
yes I’m running a small business
what does your business sell I make and
sell handmade cosmetics
do you have any difficulty when running
that business
yes I had some difficulties in
attracting customers at first but
everything is getting better now is that
an online or offline business
I saw products online it’s easier to
sell online than offline because I can
take full advantage of my social network
when did you start the business
I started running my own business two
years ago
what are some advantages of running your
own business
I can take some days off whenever I feel
tired and I can make much more money
compared to working for a company
do you have your own computer
yes I own a personal laptop when I was
at University
how often do you use the computer
almost everyday I can’t work without
using a computer
have you ever joined any computer class
yes years ago I learned about Microsoft
Word and Excel
what do you use the computer fur
you know I’m an accountant so managing
business records would be much easier
for me if using a computer
what are some advantages of using the
computer
with a computer connected to the
Internet we can shop pay bills or do
bank transactions online listening to
music watching movies are even more
convenient
do you use other high-tech devices
beside computers
yes apart from a computer I also use a
smartphone
should children learn how to use the
computer
yes I think so children should be given
chances to approach the computer but
under the control of their parents do
you usually exercise
yes I do doing exercise is one of my
good habits
what sport do you play swimming is my
favorite I also play tennis
how often do you exercise
I go jogging almost every day before
breakfast when did you start doing
exercise
just last year actually
is there anyone who does exercise with
you I go jogging with my older brother
he’s a good company of mine
what benefits can you get from
exercising well a lot exercise helps
reduce fat and builds muscle it also
keeps me awake mentally during the whole
day where do you exercise
at a nearby park there are some exercise
machines for people to use
why do you exercise
like moving for me life without moving
is like a picture without color do
people in your country do much exercises
don’t think so they’re so busy working
that they forget to do exercise what if
people don’t do enough exercise
obviously they’ll gain weight fast and
become obese
what is your current short-term goal
I’m determined to get a scholarship to
study postgraduate a blood
when did you start thinking about this
goal
I started thinking about it when I left
University
what difficulties do you have in order
to achieve it
spending a lot of time searching it I
haven’t found any scholarships that fit
my needs do you need any help to achieve
that goal
I really need spiritual encouragement
from my family and friends
do your parents support you to achieve
that goal
yes they do you’re always by my side and
support me when needed
do you think it’s important to set goals
sure we all need to have some goals to
drive ourselves towards them setting
goals is a necessary step to do in order
to succeed in doing something
what are the important qualities to
achieve goals
well you need to be persistent to what
you desire to get commitment and
patience are needed to
what’s your favorite work of art
there’s a special photograph named the
Napalm girl when did you see it
I accidentally saw it five years ago
when I traveled to Vietnam
where did you see it
in Museum of Vietnamese history the
photo was solemnly hung in an
eye-catching position in the room why do
you like it
the photo captured a naked nine-year a
girl running away from the napalm attack
which is really touching
what’s special about it
thanks to the photo the photograph was
awarded the Pulitzer Prize for spot news
photography
your friends liked it too
yes they do the photo did touch their
souls - do you want to be an artist
nope although I’m quite interested in
art what qualities does a person need to
be an artist
an artist needs to be creative and
sensitive to things around him I think
how do children develop their talent for
art children’s talent for art should be
recognized and nurtured as early as
possible so that they can reach their
full potential
are you a big fan of fashion
yes I am I believe every girl is crazy
about fashion
what style do you choose to wear
well my favorite piece of clothes is a
dress depending on the situation I
choose a formal or informal dress to
wear
do you enjoy shopping for clothes
yes I’m a Shopaholic actually is there
any fashion icon who you want to wear
the same
yes I admired Taylor Swift and wish to
wear like her
do you create your own fashion style
a fashionista so most of the time I just
follow the fashion trend
do you prefer vintage or modern style
why
honestly I love vintage style wearing
classic clothes makes me feel like I’m
special have you ever attended in any
fashion show
not in real life I just watched them on
TV
what do people think about your fashion
style
I don’t know exactly and I don’t care
much about it I just wear what makes me
comfortable and confident
are you going to change your fashion
style in the future
well I can’t tell maybe fashion is
changeable and I am too
is fashion important to people
yes in my opinion fashion can partially
reveal who you are
what’s your favorite item of jewelry
well I have quite a lot of ornaments but
my favorite one is the necklace
when did you buy it
I don’t remember exactly one but I guess
I bought it years ago what’s it made of
it’s made of silver how does it look
it looks gorgeous with a ruby clover
shaped pendant why do you like it I
believe it can bring me good luck in
everything I do
what’s special about it
the vintage style of my necklace it
really goes with my classic dresses
does it remind you of something
yes I spent my first month’s salary
buying it so the necklace encouraged me
to work hard and earn more money every
day
how much does it cost
around $400 if I’m not mistaken do you
usually wear it yes I just wear it all
the time I’ll be missing it if I don’t
see it
what’s your favorite cosmetic item
my favorite cosmetic item is a cherry
red lipstick
when did you buy it I bought it in a
colocalization do you use it almost
every day I sometimes change the color
how did it change your physical
appearance
Oh at first I was hesitant to tried
because I thought it wouldn’t match my
skin undertone but when putting it on
the cherry red color did make me more
charming and gorgeous
is it expensive nope
it is under $21 only is the brand name
famous
yes I think Mac is well-known all around
the world
Mac lipstick is an iconic product of the
producer
how important are Cosmetics according to
you
well frankly cosmetics are really
important to women although I agree that
the true beauty does come from inside is
it important to have a good-looking
appearance
sure you will be given more
opportunities if you’re good-looking
our cosmetics harmful
yes I guess some toxic chemicals and
cosmetics may cause skin cancer do you
think beauty products are a waste of
money
not really yes for me I just spend my
saving money on cosmetics
what indoor game do you like to play
um I’m fond of playing bowling when did
you start playing it
I have just started bullying it’s been
three weeks so far who do you play it
with most of the time I play with my
friends when we hang out together
sometimes I also go bowling with my
cousins where do you play at a nearby
shopping mall there is an entertainment
area where people can play various games
is it easy to play
yes quite easy the bowler has to knock
down as many pins as possible ideally
all of them are you usually the winner
nope
because I’m just a beginner my friends
are much more experienced in playing it
why do you like it well going bowling is
quite enjoyable I love it when my
friends cheer me up
is it popular in your country yes people
play bowling almost everywhere there are
nearly 3000 bowling centers in my
country
what are other indoor games in your
country
there are many such as board game table
tennis squash boxing and so on
do you usually talk on the phone yes I
do it’s a good way to keep in touch
what was your favorite phone
conversation
it was when I talked to my interviewer
he did give me the good news but that I
got the job when did you have the
conversation
I don’t remember exactly but it’s been
two years so far I guess who did you
talk to
I talked to the owner of the restaurant
where I’m working as the cashier
what did you talk about
he offered me the position and
congratulated me
why did you find the conversation
interesting
actually it was more exciting than
interesting I was waiting for it for so
long and finally he did make it come
true
do you prefer talking directly or
talking on the phone personally talking
directly is much better to me since is
more lively and authentic who do you
usually talk to on the phone
I talked to my mom almost every day I
will be missing the conversation every
evening with mom if one day she stops
calling me
what are the differences between talking
directly and phoning well talking
directly seems more exciting since you
can see facial expressions eye contact
while talking on the phone you can only
listen to the voice do you like learning
languages yes I do I love traveling and
talking to the local people and their
mother tongue what is your mother
language I speak English
what second language are you learning
I’m learning Spanish I fell in love with
Spanish when I traveled to Spain last
year is that language popular in your
country yes people in my country come
from every corner of the world in
Spanish is the second popular language
spoken here according to the statistic
how often do you use that language quite
a lot I see Spanish people every day in
the restaurants banks or supermarkets
how long have you been learning that
language
I’ve been learning it for five years I’m
in advanced class now why do you choose
to learn that language
I’m interested in Spanish culture and
I’d like to use language as a tool to
discover Spanish cultural values
who is your teacher
an old Spanish teacher she can also
speak English fluently
why do people learn a second language
there are many purposes some learn to do
business some learn to travel some just
learn for fun
who is the creative person that you
admire
well I really admire mr. Tom who is an
extremely creative math teacher
why do you admire him
for me math is quite boring because I
have to do work with long hours I used
to hate math so much before I had
lessons with mr. Tom he has thousands of
ways to teach that boring subject which
inspires me a lot
how did he become so creative
I’m not quite sure but I think that’s
his inborn talent
do people you know admire him too
of course all my classmates just love
and respect him for his creative
teaching
what does he like
he has a good sense of humor he always
tells jokes and we just can’t help
laughing do you think creativity can be
learned and practiced
yes I definitely do creativity like any
other qualities can be trained
how is creativity important in study or
work
it generates energy and makes things
more inspiring without creativity work
and study are just dull and tiring
who is a famous celebrity that you
admire well I’m a big fan of Miley Ray
Cyrus an American singer-songwriter and
actress
why do you admire her
well she’s at my age but what she’s
achieved is acknowledged worldwide
what is special about her
I just fall in love with her beautiful
voice I can’t stop singing to her songs
again and again my favorite songs of
hers are Jolene and wrecking ball is she
well known worldwide yes she is
she’s a teen idol
do you see her on TV or in reality
most of the time I see her on TV
do your friends love her too yes they do
we usually enjoy her songs movies
together
do you want to be like her
yes being a well-known singer is my
dream
what health problem did you have
had measles when I was 18
how did you have that health problem
I’d catch measles from someone when they
cough or sneeze was that serious
not really but it was unpleasant I
recovered after 10 days staying at home
what were some symptoms of that health
problem
I had a cold and fever with a cough a
runny nose the small grayish white spots
appeared on my body - did you take any
medical treatment
no I didn’t the situation wasn’t serious
enough to be sent to the hospital then
how could you recover from it
well let me see I drank a lot of water
avoided the direct light and I had to
stay off of school for ten days
what difficulties did you face because
of that problem
I couldn’t go out for a few days which
was boring I’m not allowed to play
outside and I felt so bad about it
what do people do to prevent that health
problem
by having measles vaccine
is that health problem common in your
country not really due to the
effectiveness of vaccinations
are you a tech and gadget lover
yes I am I love shopping for new gadgets
what is an important technological
advancement you know
that’s the emergence of online payment
systems like credit cards or PayPal
thanks to the development of the
Internet I think
what do you use it for
I use these services to do shopping
online now I can book flight tickets in
advance without the need to go to the
agency how long have you been using it
I’ve been using these services for
around three years
does it make your life easier
sure it’s fast simple and convenient how
did it change your life
well I can enjoy my life more I can do a
plenty of things online like shopping
transferring money booking tickets and
so on
how often do you use it at least once a
week
what are other technological
advancements you know
there are many electricity smartphone
the internet robot and so on
what is a famous landmark in your
hometown
well I can’t hide my prior to talk about
the Statue of Liberty
when was it built
I read on newspapers that it was
constructed in 1886
where is it
it’s located on Liberty Island in New
York Harbor what does it look like
that’s a woman known as the Roman
goddess bearing a torch and a broken
chain lies at her feet what was it made
of
the main material was copper
who was the architect mr. Gustave Eiffel
who also designed the tower of Eiffel
what is special about it
actually it was gifted to my country the
USA from the people of France
does it symbolize something
the statue is a symbol of freedom we all
love it and are so proud to share with
international friends about it does it
attract many tourists to come yep it
attracts 4 million visitors each year
according to the statistic
do you love handcraft items
yeah my accessories are all handmade
what handcraft item do you like
well I’ve got many items but I really
all in love with my bamboo handbag where
did you buy it
I bought it in a trip to the countryside
people make handicapped items from
bamboo there why do you like it
because it’s unique I travel quite a lot
but can hardly find a similar one what
is it made of
it’s made of 100% bamboo what does it
look like
being made of traditional material it
looks trendy though my handicraft bag
has a4 paper size which is large enough
to carry a bunch of stuff make up things
a wallet and tissues how is it made
luckily I had a chance to see how it is
made
people spend the whole day knitting
hundreds of small bamboo fibers together
to make one bag
is it easy to make
nope I’m not really skillful and patient
so handcraft seems super hard for me
what is special about it
the material itself is what makes it
special it’s eco-friendly as well
does it remind you of something
yep it reminds me of the peaceful and
quiet atmosphere of the countryside
where I visited
is plastic surgery popular in your
country
not really people in my country are not
so interested in plastic surgery
what do you think about people having
plastic surgery
it’s hard to say as long as they find
happiness and what they’re doing it’s
fine with me why do you think people do
it
they want to gain a better look I
believe that’s understandable is plastic
surgery bad
it’s bad for health in the long run does
it do harm to your health
sure there are several unhealthy
substances in the medical treatments
which may be harmful to your body
do you think changing your look is a
good thing yes I can’t deny that
changing for a better appearance is what
people should do but don’t abuse plastic
surgery or you will face with serious
health problems later on
do you think the development of plastic
surgery is a positive or negative trend
it’s more positive trend I guess thanks
to plastic surgery people who think they
don’t look good can now make themselves
more attractive
do you care more about your outlook or
inner soul as for me the inner soul does
matter more although outside appearance
is important too
what is the part of your face that you
wish to change
although I have some imperfect parts I
have no wish to change anything I love
the natural appearance my parents gave
me
what success did you achieve
I don’t know if it matters to someone or
not but passing the entrance exam to
university was a huge success for me
when did you get that success I got it
six years ago it’s been two years since
I left University
was there anyone who supported you
supported me a lot my mom prepared good
meals for me while my dad helps me with
hard math problems
was it hard to get that success
it was hard for me since I wasn’t good
at academic subjects at all
what were some difficulties in achieving
success
the period before the exam was quite
stressful I was so obsessed with it that
I had a serious headache
how did you get it I stuck to books day
and night
I just stopped reading and writing when
I knew thoroughly about the matters how
did you feel when you were successful I
was over the moon then I was looking
forward to campus life how did your life
change after that success
chance to learn my favorite major at my
desired University and then got a
well-paid job in an active working
environment
what is your key to success
I don’t particularly have any key to
success just work hard and try your best
everything good will come to you that’s
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