Như đề bài mỗi câu hỏi đã chỉ rất rõ: Write “No” – if the statement contradicts the view of the writer Write “False” – If the statement contradicts the information in the text Write “Not Given” – If there is no information about this or If it is impossible to say what the writer thinks of this. Vấn đề nằm ở đây chính là chữ “contradict” và “No”, liệu rằng thông tin trong câu hỏi là đối lập nhau hay hoàn toàn không có thông tin ở câu hỏi xuất hiện trong bài đọc? Bài “Hướng dẫn phân biệt NoFalse và Not given” hôm nay sẽ giúp bạn giải đáp câu hỏi đó
ĐỀ SPEAKING DỰ ĐOÁN T9-T12 Part YOUR HOME 1.Where you live? I live on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, in a district called Thu Duc, about 15 km from the city centre 2.Do you live in a house or a flat? I live in a room for rent in Thu Duc district with my roommate 3.Who you live with? You know I just a student So I share my room with my classmate 4.Is it a big place? It’s pretty big for a room for rent Because I should share my room with guys It has large bathroom and large bedroom We also have kitchen, it is small but it is enough for me 5.What is your favourite room? Honestly, I keen on to live alone So my favourite room is like a private room with a lot of digital equipment such as television, laptop, air conditioner 6.How is your apartment decorated? You know, I just a student and I just live in a room for rent alone So I the freedom to decorate my room I have some pictures on the wall, and some flowers put along the window Because I think that is a great way to help them grown 7.Is there anything you would like to change about your flat? Definitely, Yes You know, I really concerned about my parking lot It’s just very small and I must be share with my neighbours I didn't like it and I want to change it 8.Do you plan to live there for a long time? Definitely, Yes You know I go to HCM city from a poor province for study So I have the plan to live for a long time here I mean HCM city Because I believe that I can make lucrative income when I stay here 9.Do you have a garden? Well, unfortunately I have to says no You know, I just a student and I live in a room for rent So, that place not allow me to have a garden But I really have one garden in the future with a lot of fresh vegetables 10.Are there many amenities? Well, unfortunately I have to says no You know, I just a student and I live in a room for rent So my room just has some things to serve for my life such as laptop, fan, light If I have to use some things like pools, good meals, good drinks I should go to about 20 minutes by motorbike STUDY What are you studying at the moment? You know, I’m a senior at University Technology and Education of HCM city Which is one of the top universities in Vietnam My majoring in Mechanical Engineering Which is a job very hot in Vietnam nowadays Why did you choose that major? You know, when I was young I saw adults drive motorbikes, cars I usually ask myself Why it’s can move while it’s not life And it has given me a passion to research about engines, motors, machines And that why I choose this major Is it a popular subject at your university? Well, Honestly, I absolutely to says Yes Majoring is one of the top majors in my university with over thousand students with high quality If you could change to another subject, what would it be? Well, unfortunately I have to say No Because, you know, I’m a big fan of mechanical So I’m never give up my passion. What you like most about your studies? Well, Honestly I have to says that I learn a lot of things from my major But one thing I really love is that research about machines, about how to them work, how to fix when they broke and how to manufacturing machines What you hope to in the future when you have finished? Well, honestly, I have to say that I hope I will have enough IELTS mark to study abroad in Canada to improve my knowledge about mechanicals and it also make me have a lucrative income NAME 1) How did your parents choose your name? Well, Honestly, I have to say that I don’t know why my parents choose my name because I never ask them about that But I still love my name because This is a part of my life and a valuable gift from my parents 2) Does your name have any special meaning? Well, I absolutely say Yes Because my name is very special, that is unique You will very difficult to find some guys the same my name You know, my university have over 30 thousand students But, there are only guys the same my name 3) Is your name common or unusual in your country? Well, I absolutely say Yes Because my name is very special, that is unique You will very difficult to find some guys the same my name You know, my university have over 30 thousand students But, there are only guys the same my name. 4) If you could change your name, would you? Well, unfortunately, I have to say No Because my name is very special, that is unique So it made people remember my name It’s also a valuable gift from my parents I love it so much JEWELRY What kind of jewelleries you like? Well, Unfortunately, I have to say that I’m not keen on any jewelleries Because I’m a man and I didn’t really care about my outside Have you given other people jewelleries? Well, I absolutely say YES But just one time, that is unique I used to give my girlfriend a ring when her birthday Why people like it? Well, Honestly, you know I have to say that most people like it because that makes them more beautiful, more luxurious when they hang out What is your attitude toward jewellery? Well, Unfortunately, I have to say that I’m not keen on any jewelleries Because I’m a man and I didn’t really care about my outside But I think it is suitable for women because I think it makes them more beautiful Why so many people choose to buy expensive jewellery to maintain value? Well, Honestly, you know I have to say that there are several reasons make people buy expensive jewellery I guess they want to invest money to make lucrative income or basically for decorating How often you wear jewellery? Well, Honestly, I have to say that, I never wear jewellery last time Exception in a watch Because it reminds me of time problem FRUIT Do you usually eat fruit and vegetables every day? • Definitely yes You know, I’m a big fan of fresh fruit I eat them a lot of times, exactly every single day Because, you know, I think that is a great way to get lean What kind of fruit you enjoy the most? Well, Honestly, you know, I have to say that I love several fruits but one thing makes me never forget is the banana Because I keen on that taste and that is good for my health Did you enjoy the same type of fruit when you were a child? Well, I absolutely say Yes Because when I was young I really love banana And now I still love it It is delicious and good for my health Do you prefer to eat fruit or vegetables? Well, Generally speaking, I have to say that depends on the exact case But I think I love fruit more than vegetables 5.Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why? Well, definitely yes, you know, most people in the world didn’t like green onion, and I’m not the exception I really hate green onion Because of this taste, this is very disgusting with me 6.Do most people eat vegetables in your country? Well, I absolutely say YES Most people in my country eat vegetables so much Especially adults Because they believe that it good for their health 7.Are there many vegetarians in your country? Well, I absolutely say YES There are a lot of people in my country eat vegetables so much Especially people believe in Buddha Because they believe that it good for their health and their life LETTER 1.At work or in your studies, you often write things? Well, Unfortunately, I have to say No You know I didn't have a habit to write some things in my job I'm just taking note on my hand phone Because I think it’s more convenient 2.How often you send e-mails? Well, Honestly I have to say that, I just send e-mails about or times a week Because I believe that it’s makes me more time than take a phone 3.Do you prefer to write by hand or on a computer? Well, Honestly, I have to say that, I prefer writing on a computer to writing by hands Because writing on a computer faster than writing by hands 4.Do you prefer to send letters or emails? Well, Honestly, I have to say that I prefer sending emails to sending letters Because I believe that sending emails faster than sending letters 5.Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting? Well, I absolutely say Yes Because, nowadays, the computer has become very popular in the world Most schools teach their students about how to use the computer when they were young HISTORY Do you like to learn about history? Well, unfortunately, I have to say No Because, you know, I a big fan of maths So with me, history is very boring Do you think history is important? Well, I absolutely say Yes History is very important Because, you know We can know many things in the past when we learn history Do you think you can really learn history from films or TV programs? Well, I absolutely say Yes Because, you know We will feel comfortable when we some things we like Films or TV programs are the methods make history became not boring Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history? Well, unfortunately, I have to say No Because Not every source is right We can learn some wrong information I think it’s not good for my knowledge I believe that we should learn history from our schools It’s the best way to learn history exactly 5.Do young people feel that history is very important? Well, unfortunately, I have to say No You know, with young people, they keen on about money while others fond of about power They don't care about history Because it does not help them make a lucrative income 6.What is the value of learning about history? Well, Honestly, I have to say that There are a lot of valuable knowledge we can learn from history We can know how to people has created, how to weapons has invented, the result of many wars in the world TRANSPORTATION How did you get here today? Well, actually, you know I get here by motorbike, and it makes me about 30 minutes from Thu Duc district Do you often use public transport? Well, unfortunately, I have to say No Because, you know, in Vietnam, It usually has traffic jams So public transport usually makes me a lot of time On the other hand, I also have car-sick when I use public transport How could the transportation system be improved in your country? Well, Honestly, I have to say that, Nowadays, In Vietnam, the government has given a lot of policy to improve the transportation They repair the roads, building a lot of new bridges 4.What form of transport you prefer to use? Why? Well, Honestly, I have to say that I hope I will travel by plane to some countries in the world Because, you know, I never have a chance to go somewhere by plane It's my dream from young to now 5.How much time you spend travelling on a normal day? Well, Honestly, I have to say that, I just spent about or hours to go some places special in HCM city such as around District 1, Village University in Thu Duc district 6.What you while you are travelling? Well, Actually, I have to say that There are a lot of activities I can when I'm going to travel Firstly, I keen on to snap some photos and post them on my Facebook account Secondly, I fond of to eat many local foods, and finally, I think I will visit some landscape 7.Do you ever have problems with transport? Well, I absolutely say Yes When I was a freshman This time, I stay in the finals I have a test on the 8:00 a.m This day, I get up very early on 6:30 am But I still late my test Because, you know, I have a big problem with traffic jams As the result, I fall this subject It’s the bad memories FRIENDS Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? Most of my friends are about the same age as me because we met at school or university I've got one or two friends who are older or younger that I met through work 2 Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends because everyone's too busy during the week 3 The last time you saw your friends, what did you together? It was one of my friends' birthday last weekend Six of us went out for a meal to celebrate 4 In what ways are your friends important to you? I think it's important to have friends that you can talk to and share experiences with My friends make me laugh, but I know I can also rely on them whenever I need help or support 5 Do you like to make friends? Answer 1: I like to that on a regular basis I’m a social person, so if I can’t have more friends, I’ll be bored Answer 2: Kind of I don’t need too many friends, but it’s good to have some new ones It’s necessary for me 6 What are the differences between best friends and other friends? A best friend is someone you may not talk to very often, but you never feel distant General friends are easy to lose so you need to talk to them often Magazine 1.Which you prefer, reading newspapers or magazines? I would say I prefer newspapers Newspapers in just ten or eight pages give you a glimpse of the entire world, including all the sections From fashion to the general news to comics to sports to almost everything In just one newspaper, you have access to the entire world 2.What type of stories you like to read about? I love reading autobiographies and non-fiction Autobiographies because they give a glimpse of lifestyle of a very successful person You get to know them when they were the mango people and what they did to become what they became Their struggle, the inner story, their point of view and for some reasons I find it quite exciting Other than this, I like reading non-fiction 3.Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? [When/Why?] Yes, all the time I lived in another country for several years, so reading in a foreign language was a normal activity for me, not just newspapers and magazines, but all kinds of documents and literature I still it to maintain my reading skills 4.Do you think reading a newspaper and magazine can help you learn a language? Yes, but it depends on your language level If you are just beginning to learn a language then it can be very difficult and frustrating – certainly not the best way to try and learn a foreign language – but as you progress and develop your vocabulary it is a good way to learn expressions and phrases related to common topics in the news and current affairs, or related to a specific topic in the case of magazines 5.Why you think some people prefer magazines to newspapers? I think the reason might be that magazines are more specific So, for example if I am interested in reading about like sports, then a magazine will offer me better articles and more specific, to be concise It also de clutters all the things that one does not wants to read 6.Which magazines and newspapers you read (why)? Answer A) I prefer reading magazines on travel Being a travel host, it is very important for me to know about more places and understand them theoretically, before taking on my camera and team along side Travel magazine also help me to understand the perspective of the other person for a same place that I have also visited Apart from it, I like fashion magazines as well Not for the reasons of fashion, I find them good entertainer when one wants to just spend time idly Answer B) I only read magazines and newspapers if I’m waiting someplace and they are there, and there is no other alternative Most of the time, I prefer doing something on my phone But, either ways, I like to read sports magazine Cars and their engines excite me for the most part I mean, there are fantastic cars out there and in magazines, a perfect description is given Newspapers, I rarely read I prefer getting the news on either phone or television Holiday 1.What kind of holiday you like? I try to avoid tourist traps I like to get away from it all and prefer going somewhere off the beaten track last year I had the holiday of a lifetime a two week wildlife safari in Kenya 2 What you like to when you’re on holiday? I enjoy visiting the local places of interest I like to go sightseeing and always sign up for guided tours as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photographs one of my hobbies 3 Do you have many tourists in your country? Yes we have a lot of holiday resorts along the coast that are popular with tourists most people come on package holidays and stay in one of the many hotels and self- catering apartments 4 Do you like holidays? Why / why not? Yes, I love holidays because I get the chance to take a break from work, to relax and unwind, and to spend time with my family 5 Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why? If I can I prefer to travel It's nice to get away from everything and to have a change of scenery Also, I like visiting new places and doing some sightseeing 6 What most people during their holidays in your country? Why? During the summer especially, I think most British people go somewhere hot and sunny, to escape from the British weather! 7 When you prefer to take your holidays? Why? I like taking my holidays just outside the main summer season, which is July and August If you go on holiday in May, June or September, everything is cheaper and places aren't so crowded with tourists Shoe 1.Do you like shopping for shoes? It's ok I suppose, but it's not something I especially enjoy doing You know, for me it's just a matter of finding the right shoes and buying them, and the faster I can get it done, the better! 2 How often you buy shoes? Let me have a little think…um, I guess probably something like once every few months, cos I mean, the shoes I buy tend to last quite a long time, sometimes even a year or so, before I need to get another pair So yeah, on average I'd say I buy a couple of pairs a year Something like that! 3 What kinds of shoes you usually buy? Well, thinking about it, the shoes I normally buy are just plain, simple walking shoes, cos that's all I really need Oh and I also occasionally buy trainers for running, but that's pretty much it! Pretty much = more or less 4 Do you prefer comfortable shoes or good-looking shoes? Ah, that's an easy one! I much prefer comfortable shoes, cos for me, comfort is definitely the number one priority But that's not to say I don't care at all about how they look I mean, I don't wanna go around wearing shoes that look hideous! You know, that would be pretty embarrassing But as long as they're ok looking, then that's good enough for me 5 What kind of shoes you usually wear? A) I mostly wear flat shoes rather than high heeled shoes because I find them more comfortable I also go for shoes that aren’t lace-ups so that I can slip them on and off whenever I need to 6 Do you think the type of shoes someone wears reflects their character? A) Yes, I People say that first impressions are important and I think that goes for shoes too If you see a person wearing a worn out pair of shoes, it gives you the impression that they that are sloppy On the other hand, if you see someone wearing brand name shoes that cost a fortune, you know that the person has plenty of money to splash around and doesn’t care about costs So, shoes can tell you a lot about someone’s character Teacher 1.Do you have a favorite teacher? / Who was your favorite teacher when you were young? A: Certainly I was lucky enough to study with a few amazing teachers, but the most impressive one is probably a lecturer in my university The most impressive one is- Another possible answer:Of course, Yes I studied with many teachers during my academic career, but the person who inspired me the most was my Maths teacher in high school 2.What you have learnt from this teacher? Besides knowledge, he also teaches us how to adapt to the society I have learnt comprehensive skills from him, such as how to get along with other people, how to overcome difficulties and so on, which are essential to be an useful citizen in the society 3.Do you still keep in touch with your teacher? yes, I often send them text messages on teachers' day Sometimes i go back to school to visit them When we have a class reunion, we also invite them as well 4.Why people become teachers? I personally love this profession I think that people become teachers because they want to help other people Teachers play a very important role in the character development of a student In my opinion they are serving the society in a very good way 5.Do you think you could be a teacher? I don’t think I am suitable to be a teacher, I am not a patient man and cannot bear to repeat the same things frequently Teachers’ job is really boring to me, you have to make your explanations as easy as possible for students to fully understand It is a challenging job, I am afraid I cannot it In the future, you think machines will replace humans for doing housework? Not completely, no, because, as I mentioned just now, machines often need humans to operate them, so I think, in all likelihood, it will continue to be a combination of both machines and humans Forgetting thing 1.What you remember to every day? Well, there are many things I have to remember to every day For example, after getting up in the morning, I need to take some simple physical exercises like doing some crunches and push-ups Besides, another important thing that I should keep in mind is to teach my son to read the traditional Chinese poems in the evening 2 What helps people to remember things? Well, it’s kind of hard to say but people I know around me use the to-do-list apps in their mobile phones to help them remember what to next; but maybe for others, they may probably write the urgent things down in the notebooks 3 Why old people forget about things easily? Well, I guess it’s quite normal that people are more and more forgetful when they are becoming ageing Apart from some negative emotional factors like stress and depression, elderly people are easier to forget things because of their normal ageing 4 Have you ever forgotten something important? Oh yes, I nearly forgot the birthday of a woman I liked last time I once asked her what her birthday was, and told her I would send her a gift, but I just unbelievably forgot it until the evening that day Fortunately I asked her out to dinner to celebrate with her 5.Why people often forget small things? Well, I suppose it could be because they have a lot of things to think about or remember and sometimes it’s easy to remember big important things - but little things are more easily forgotten 6 What kind of things you have to bring when you go out? Cell phone, of course I take it with me wherever I go And my keys, wallet, lipstick are also must-have items I always put them together in a small handbag 7.Did you ever forget to bring something? I rarely forget to bring something as I have a good memory But there was a time when I forgot to take my house key before I left home What was worse, my parents were on their trip So I had to stay with my friend for onenight 8.How you remind yourself? I always write a note about what I should bring, and stick it to the refrigerator door Everyday before I leave my home, I check it to find out what is missing And it really works 9.Do you carry different things in the morning and in the evening? For me, there is no difference between the things carried in the morning and in the evening, almost the same SCHOOL 1.How old were you when you started school? My school is in the vicinity of my house.I went there when I was years old, because it is not allowed to start school before than 2.How did you get to school each day? My school was just located near my home, so every day I walked to school with myself, or sometimes with my neighbours 3.Tell me something about the school My school is called the Haiyang Elementary School, which was established 50 years ago in my hometown The school was quite spacious as it was large but there were no many students Besides, the teachers there were always kindhearted and responsible for their teaching 4.What subjects did you study in secondary school (=high school)? There were many subjects we had to learn at secondary school, such as maths, English, physics, chemistry, history, geography, and so on So you can see we had a heavy burden at that time 5.Have you ever returned to see your old school again? Yes, every time I go back to my hometown, I’d like to visit my old school and I’ll be very delighted to see how my school developed I was really proud of it 6.Can you describe yourself as a good student? Well, overall I think I am a good student I am not an eager beaver, nor the teacher's pet but I'm good at scientific subjects and, most importantly, I like studying 7.Do you study English now? Yes, of course I've taken an intensive course this year, where I've attend classes three times a week And I plan on pursuing my studies in the future, too 8.Did you enjoy/Do you enjoy studying at school? I've never really liked school I'm not a bookworm and a lot of humanities subjects seemed too boring to me However, the workload was not too big The other good thing about school is being able to see your friends And fortunately, I had wonderful classmates 9.What kind of school did you go as a child? I have always gone to co-ed schools, right from primary to intermediate and it has helped me to be more comfortable while interacting with opposite sex ROBOTS 1.Are you interested in robots? Why? Yes, i have to say that i am fanatical about robots I used to watch a very touching movie named Cyborg girl, which tells about the love story of a robot and her owner we often think that robots can not think and love, but the movie has shown the opposite, by which i was deeply impressed 2.Why are robots part of many TV shows and movies? That's a very interesting question ! Scientists and science researchers improve techniques by testing advanced technologies with robots to better understand our world as well as the universe in the film-making field The audience feel like they have superpowers while the television or film is speaking to them 3 Would you like a robot to help out around the home? I hope so ! I'm in charge of making sure that everyone and everything is in the right place at home Almost every day I am in need of urgent help A robot , my I was a bit of a strange child because I didn’t really like cartoons like most of the other kids But there were a few shows I loved like The A-Team, Knight Rider and Air Wolf They were so cool and always had great action scenes I was a bit obsessed with violent action films when I was kid When I think about them though they weren’t really all that violent compared to shows these days, I don’t think one person was ever killed in any of those programmes NEWSPAPER 1.Which you prefer, reading newspapers or magazines? I would say I prefer newspapers Newspapers in just ten or eight pages give you a glimpse of the entire world, including all the sections From fashion to the general news to comics to sports to almost everything In just one newspaper, you have access to the entire world 2.What type of stories you like to read about? I love reading autobiographies and non-fiction Autobiographies because they give a glimpse of lifestyle of a very successful person You get to know them when they were the mango people and what they did to become what they became Their struggle, the inner story, their point of view and for some reasons I find it quite exciting Other than this, I like reading non-fiction 3.Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? [When/Why?] Yes, all the time I lived in another country for several years, so reading in a foreign language was a normal activity for me, not just newspapers and magazines, but all kinds of documents and literature I still it to maintain my reading skills 4.Do you think reading a newspaper and magazine can help you learn a language? Yes, but it depends on your language level If you are just beginning to learn a language then it can be very difficult and frustrating – certainly not the best way to try and learn a foreign language – but as you progress and develop your vocabulary it is a good way to learn expressions and phrases related to common topics in the news and current affairs, or related to a specific topic in the case of magazines 5.Why you think some people prefer magazines to newspapers? I think the reason might be that magazines are more specific So, for example if I am interested in reading about like sports, then a magazine will offer me better articles and more specific, to be concise It also de clutters all the things that one does not wants to read 6.Which magazines and newspapers you read (why)? Answer A) I prefer reading magazines on travel Being a travel host, it is very important for me to know about more places and understand them theoretically, before taking on my camera and team along side Travel magazine also help me to understand the perspective of the other person for a same place that I have also visited Apart from it, I like fashion magazines as well Not for the reasons of fashion, I find them good entertainer when one wants to just spend time idly Answer B) I only read magazines and newspapers if I’m waiting someplace and they are there, and there is no other alternative Most of the time, I prefer doing something on my phone But, either ways, I like to read sports magazine Cars and their engines excite me for the most part I mean, there are fantastic cars out there and in magazines, a perfect description is given Newspapers, I rarely read I prefer getting the news on either phone or television PHOTOGRAPH 1 Do you like to take photographs? Why? If it were to years ago the answer would be a big no But now it has become one of my hobbies and I’m actually thinking of learning more about it I had no idea what I can with my iPhone until I learned to make use of its wonderful camera as well as some miracle apps Unlike some people, I indeed want my photos to look unique, lively and a little bit professional Vocabulary To make use of (v) to use someone or something for a particular purpose, especially one that brings a benefit to you Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your photos? Why? It would be way more comfortable taking photos myself, as I can see crystalclear how ridiculous my face expression looks like or if there’s something on my hair or stuck between my teeth And in case it’s a scenery photo, I can apply the techniques I’ve learned to produce stunning photos Vocabulary Crystal-clear (adj) absolutely clear 3 How long have you liked taking photographs? Just recently As a final year student, I no longer can spend hours on drawing, reading or singing Only photography which is way more instant suits me now to document my life And as I enjoy my life on this campus, for example the road I walk to school everyday, the sunset, the rainbow, the trees, photography is the best way to store my memories Vocabulary Document one’s life (expression) record the detail of one’s life 4 In what situations you take photographs? As I’ve mentioned, I snap a photo of anything that catches my eyes when I’m in a good mood So I take photos when my friends and I hang out or when I participate in social activities of the university and meet amazing people However, when it comes to practicing for professional photography, I prefer taking photos of scenery and foods Vocabulary In a good mood (idiom) a cheerful, well-disposed state of mind When it comes to Sth/V-ing (adv) as for something; speaking about something 5 What kind of photos you like to take? Why? Food and scenery are definitely my inspiration I just can’t sit still when beautiful breakfasts and stunning landscape keep appearing on my Instagram everyday What is more, it is my natural instinct that helps me to go find the simple uniqueness of my university, namely the sunset, the lake, the trees and flowers and show people how beautiful my university is However, I’m not good at taking photos of people so activities or street-life is not my style Vocabulary Sit still (idiom) to remain seated Natural instinct (collocation) the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn 6 How (why) did you become interested in photography? The situation was quite all of a sudden I posted some scenery photos I took on the spur of the moment on Instagram and received lots of compliments, even from those whom I’m not following Then I realized I should develop this skill, you know, should take it seriously and keep up the good work And the more I learn about it, the more passionate I become Vocabulary On the spur of the moment (idiom) without planning, suddenly All of a sudden (idiom) suddenly To keep up the good work (phrase) used to encourage SO for continuing what they are doing well 7 How often you take photographs? Not too often I must say Since I really don’t like posting boring photos with the same object all the time, so timing is everything I believe my guts will know exactly when and how I should flick to produce high-quality photos Vocabulary Guts (n) to be used in reference to a feeling or reaction based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought 8 Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery? I think I’m gonna go for taking scenery photos As a beginner, the knowledge of human facial expression, the part that needs focus, the harmonization between them and their surroundings are a bit too advanced for me I can’t really make the person in my photo become lively as I with the scenery Besides, looking at the beauty of nature and capturing it is kind of mind-purifying to me and is a good way to escape from the artificial world So yeah, scenery is safer and more enjoyable Vocabulary Mind-purifying (adj) make your mind naturally pure, free from negative thoughts 9 Who you take photos of? Although I’m not good at taking photos of people, I take selfies with new friends whom I meet when I participate in social activities To me it’s more like a reminder or something to look back, reminding me that yeah, this time last year I went out, I met amazing people and had lots of fun Vocabulary To look back (v) to think about a time or event in the past 10 How you keep your photos? Printing the photos out, making an album or sticking them on the wall for decoration sound so common and also interesting But I don’t think photos are worth that much time and budget, unless what I captured is apparently important to me, otherwise I only keep them in my iPhone 11 Do you keep your photographs on your computer? I don’t think I need to so Firstly, because my memory is somewhat similar to goldfish memory, storing in different devices would drive me crazy Plus, my iPhone has large memory storage so I think I won’t need computer for storage Vocabulary Goldfish memory (n) SO who quickly forgets things 12 Are there any photos on the walls of your house? Since my parents love decorating our house, putting photos nicely on the walls of my house is an essential part of their decoration style Some photos go with frame or plastic cover, some are stuck directly onto the wall in heart-shaped However, it’s quite ridiculous for me to see myself grinning everywhere in the house so I told them to let me decorate my room on my own Vocabulary To see one’s-self doing Sth (n) to have an eye on SO doing Sth On my own (adv) Sth alone 13 Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos? Although I don’t usually print my photos out, I think I would store some photos of me with my high school friends or me with my family And framing helps preventing scratching and is good for long-term storage, so this is probably a good alternative beside albums 14 Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?) Firstly, the postcards are made of thicker paper, which makes it way more convenient for long-term storage as well as decoration Secondly, the process of sending and receiving postcards appeared to be simpler and faster compared to photos For those reasons I think I probably go with sending postcards BIRTHDAY 1.What kind of holiday you like? I try to avoid tourist traps I like to get away from it alland prefer going somewhereoff the beaten track last year I had the holiday of a lifetime a twoweek wildlife safariin Kenya 2 What you like to when you’re on holiday? I enjoy visiting the local places of interest I like to go sightseeing and always sign up for guided tours as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photographs one of my hobbies 3 Do you have many tourists in your country? Yes we have a lot of holiday resorts along the coast that are popular with tourists most people come on package holidays and stay in one of the many hotels and self- catering apartments 4 Do you like holidays? Why / why not? Yes, I love holidays because I get the chance to take a break from work, to relax and unwind, and to spend time with my family 5 Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why? If I can I prefer to travel It's nice to get away from everything and to have a change of scenery Also, I like visiting new places and doing some sightseeing 6 What most people during their holidays in your country? Why? During the summer especially, I think most British people go somewhere hot and sunny, to escape from the British weather! 7 When you prefer to take your holidays? Why? I like taking my holidays just outside the main summer season, which is July and August If you go on holiday in May, June or September, everything is cheaper and places aren't so crowded with tourists HOUSEWORK 1 Do you like doing housework? No I can’t stand doing housework to be honest with you I mean, I just find it a lot of effort And I also don’t like getting my hands dirty, so I avoid it whenever I can! Another possible answer: No, I wouldn’t say I do, cos I find it kind of tedious But saying that, I get quite a nice feeling when I’ve finished it and everything looks clean and tidy! Tedious - ; ; ; If you describe something such as a job, task, or situation as tedious, you mean it is boring and rather frustrating 2 How you think housework could be made more interesting? That’s a good question I guess um it could be made into a game, I suppose, for example have a competition with your friend to see who can, like, clean a room the fastest That could possibly make it a bit more interesting and exciting Um… What else? Uh let me see that’s all I can really think of, I’m afraid – just make some game out of it! Other ideas: Put on the radio on while you’re doing the housework Listen to an audio book or something while you’re doing it 3 Did your parents ask you to housework when you were a child? Yeah they did Mainly it was, like, tidying my room, cos it was always quite messy Yeah, that was the main thing And uh, what else? Oh yeah, sometimes they would ask me to help with the washing up, but that was pretty much it So I guess I’m kind of lucky, in that my mum did most of the housework If no: No, on the whole, they didn’t because they wanted me to focus on my homework Occasionally, I did a little bit to help, like sweeping or mopping the floor, if there was a lot to be done, but by and large, I escaped doing most of the household chores, so I was pretty lucky I suppose! 4 Do you think children should some housework? Yeah I think it’s a good thing for children to You know, I’d say it kind of prevents them from taking things for granted, and um, it also helps develop a good work ethic 5 Which you think is better for doing housework, a machine or a person? I think, on the whole, a person is better, because a machine might miss out a few bits Just to give you an example, I’ve seen in some electrical appliance stores these robots that move in a random motion sucking up the dust off the floor And to me it looks pretty inefficient, because they might go over the same spots repeatedly whilst missing out other areas And this is not something a person would Having said that, I think a combination of both – i.e humans operating certain machines, like vacuum cleaners, is probably the most ideal way to housework In the future, you think machines will replace humans for doing housework? Not completely, no, because, as I mentioned just now, machines often need humans to operate them, so I think, in all likelihood, it will continue to be a combination of both machines and humans NEIGHBOUR 1.How much you know your neighbours? To be honest,my neighbours and I only have a nodding acquaintance We don't really communicate that often because there are not many common activities to together in my neghbourhood 2.Do you think neighbours should help each other? Absolutely, neighbours are the people who live just next door to you.If you have any kind of emergency,they are the people that actually will jump up and give a hand to you In this regard,neighbours should help each other 3.Do you see your neighbours often? Not really My neighbours are all busy businessmen.I don't see them too often.I probably only see them twice a week in the corridor 4.Do you get along with your neighbours? Yes, I really respect my neighbours There are not any problems between us In China,we have an old saying that goes like this,"a far-off relative is not as helpful as a near neighbour" From that old proverb you can see people really respect their nelghbours in Chinese culture 5.What would be the problem between you and your neighbours? There is not really a problem between my neighbours and me If I had to mention one,I would say it would be the amount of noise I hear from them One of my neighbours always likes to play music really loud.Sometimes, it can be disturbing Apart from that,everything else is fine BRINGING THINGS 1.What you remember to every day? Well, there are many things I have to remember to every day For example, after getting up in the morning, I need to take some simple physical exercises like doing some crunches and push-ups Besides, another important thing that I should keep in mind is to teach my son to read the traditional Chinese poems in the evening 2 What helps people to remember things? Well, it’s kind of hard to say but people I know around me use the to-do-list apps in their mobile phones to help them remember what to next; but maybe for others, they may probably write the urgent things down in the notebooks 3 Why old people forget about things easily? Well, I guess it’s quite normal that people are more and more forgetful when they are becoming ageing Apart from some negative emotional factors like stress and depression, elderly people are easier to forget things because of their normal ageing 4 Have you ever forgotten something important? Oh yes, I nearly forgot the birthday of a woman I liked last time I once asked her what her birthday was, and told her I would send her a gift, but I just unbelievably forgot it until the evening that day Fortunately I asked her out to dinner to celebrate with her 5.Why people often forget small things? Well, I suppose it could be because they have a lot of things to think about or remember and sometimes it’s easy to remember big important things - but little things are more easily forgotten 6 What kind of things you have to bring when you go out? Cell phone, of course I take it with me wherever I go And my keys, wallet, lipstick are also must-have items I always put them together in a small handbag 7.Did you ever forget to bring something? I rarely forget to bring something as I have a good memory But there was a time when I forgot to take my house key before I left home What was worse, my parents were on their trip So I had to stay with my friend for onenight 8.How you remind yourself? I always write a note about what I should bring, and stick it to the refrigerator door Everyday before I leave my home, I check it to find out what is missing And it really works 9.Do you carry different things in the morning and in the evening? For me, there is no difference between the things carried in the morning and in the evening, almost the same DREAM Do you often have dreams at night? Yes, actually I dream a lot at night Some may say it indicates poor sleeping quality, while I quite enjoy them I think dreams are like filtered reality It might add something like magic to our normal life 2 Have you had a bad dream before? Truth to be told, I had a really bad dream these days I dreamt about how I performed poorly in today's IELTS' exam I remember the topic was to describe a famous person in your country, which I had completely no idea with the one who impressed me a lot Well, I hope things will be fine today 3 What's the strangest dream you have had? Well, the strangest dream I've had was being the alumni of Harry Porter During that period, I was enchanted by the Harry Potter world and watched Harry Porter movie series several times In that dreams, I was admitted in Gryffindor, Hogwarts The exitement I felt when I held the magic wand was so fresh that I was quite disappointed when I woke up Truth to be told, I want more of these kind of strange dreams 4 What you usually dream about? I usually dream about what happened in the daytime For example, during the exam week, I even take exams in my dreams It's like an endless nightmare, given that I already suffered a lot in real life 5.Do you usually remember your dreams after wakingup? Well, I can remember some immediately after I wake up But I will forget everything several minutes later I kind of remember the feeling but I can’t recall any details 6.Do you like listening to others talking abouttheir dreams? Yeah, definitely I mean, dreams are always so fascinating Sometimes it is like listening to many interesting stories And sometimes you can know more about the person who tells the dream because sometime dreams reflect some kind of reality There is an old saying in Chinese which says ‘you will dream of something at night if you are thinking about it in the day time.’ I think it makes great sense because sometimes when I miss my parents, they will appear in my dream 7.Can you talk about a dream you had and remember? Well honestly, now I can’t recall any dreams I had, especially the complete one I usually forget the dreams I had immediately after I get up But I can recall some nightmares, such as being chased by a dog or by some bad guys Also, I remember I had a car accident in the dream Well, those dreams were terrible and so frightening I wish I would never have that kind of dream ever 8.Do you think dreams always have special meanings? Well, I am afraid I don’t much about the special meanings of dreams But my grandmother used to tell me that if I dream of a snake, it means I will get lucky And I heard of a book called Dream Interpretation written by Freud who proposed some explanations to different dreams Hope one day I can read that book to know more about dreams MIRROR How often you look at yourself in the mirror everyday? I would say, counteless times I think it is very common for a girl/boy to so In addition, I am a big fan of makeup, so I would like to treat my face better 2 Have you ever bought mirror? Surely, I have to say that I can't live without a mirror From time to time I need to check my makeup and how I look in front of others I think caring about your own image is a kind of showing respect to others 3 Would you use mirrors to decorate rooms? Yes, actually, I once installed a mirrored wall to decorate my study You know, this room looks really larger than before It's easy for me to check my appearance as well as making my study looks bigger 4 Do you often look at mirrors? Definitely yes I often look at mirrors in order to check my appearance I'd like to guarantee that I look tidy and everything goes on well before leaving my home 5 When you look at yourself in the mirror, why? Well, I think it's at any time I want In most of the case, I usually so in the morning and in the evening Generally speaking, I think every girl likes looking at herself in the mirror 6 Do you check yourself when you decided to buy a mirror? Yes, I will Before buying a mirror, I think I need to assure that I look elegant and tidy In this case, I need to make a good preparation WATCH 1 How often you wear a watch? Well, actually, I wear my watch everyday and I think the watch plays an important role in our daily life Everyday, I need to use my smart watch not only to check the time and arrange my schedules but also record my daily movements as well as my sleep habits So, my watch is very important to me, without which it would be impossible to with time management as well as keeping up with my health 2 What was your first watch like? Well, that was an electronic watch My mother bought it as a gift for my tenth birthday The watch was golden, and there was a big Mickey mouse on its tail It was really lovely 3 What kinds of watches you like to wear? Well, actually, I like wearing the mechanical watch It is widely acknowledge that the mechanical watch doesn't need battery, so there is no such recomsumption I have to pay for this watch I suppose that it is quite convenient 4 Do people still wear watches in your country? Definitely yes, in the current society, people believe that it is very important to be punctual In order to guarantee that they will never be late for the appointment, people always wear watches in my country Besides, developments in technology allow people to record their personal health data easily on smart watch The sales of smart watches is soaring during these years HOBBY 1 Have you got a hobby? If so, what is it? 2 Is it an expensive hobby in your country? 3 What teenagers like doing in your country? 4 What hobbies are usually expensive in your country? 5 What you like about your hobby? 6 How much time you spend on your hobby? 7 Is your hobby a common hobby in your country? 8 Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? 1.Yes, I am a big fan of photograph for a couple of years Although it would definitely cost me so much because the camera and lens are both quite expensive, I am the kind of person who wants the best or nothing and I believe they are totally worth it 2.It depends If people want to take photos which are a bit different and professional than the ordinary ones, they should probably invest a great amount of money in the gears; on the other hand, if people just have fun with the pictures, they could buy the cheap devices, too They are affordable and won’t cost much 3.It’s kind of hard to say but the young people that I know around me tend to play football so much in the football pitch, but maybe for others, they just want to play computer games at home all day long 4.Well, in my country, apart from my hobby, there are also several hobbies that need you spend a great amount of money For example, the musical instruments, such as piano and violin, will bankrupt you As well as that, if people decide to embrace high end audio equipments, that would appear to be a bottomless money sink 5.I have been in the habit of it for almost years The main factor is that I can capture the precious moment in my life, such as the graduation ceremony, or the sweet moment with my girlfriend, and also I believe the photography will cultivate my mental development 6.Not so much time actually, I take photos from time to time Normally if I’m free in my spare time, I will go out to the natural sceneries with all my gears to find and capture the stunning moments because I find it quite entertaining to that; but if I have lots of on my hands I’ll probably focus on my work 7.Oh, yes, it’s definitely a common hobby in my country as photography has been gone through a long way in history You can easily see people taking photos of portraits or landscape in the parks or any natural sceneries in China 8.Well, recently I went to running in the park because I wanted to keep me fitness and get toned Besides, keeping a running track in my iPhone and sharing it with my friends are really entertaining Moreover, I wanted to try some traditional English Oxford shoes because they really look cool and trendy, and would suit my new coat well READING BOOKS Do you like reading? Yes, I like reading a lot I read all sorts of things, including novels, newspapers, magazines, and online articles 2 Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes? Well, I have to a certain amount of reading as part of my job, but I probably read more for enjoyment I pick up a newspaper most days, and I usually have a book on the go 3 What was your favourite book or story when you were a child? The first book that I remember really enjoying was ' ' It only took me a few days to read because I liked it so much that I couldn't put it down 4 Do you think it's important that children read regularly? Definitely I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education 5.What kinds of books you like to read? I'd say I like reading quite a variety of books, both fiction as well as nonfiction So for example, I'm a big fan of detective novels, because I enjoy trying to solve the crimes while I'm reading, although I have to admit I'm pretty useless at it most of the time! And as for nonfiction stuff, I'd say I mostly like reading things like selfhelp books and biographies of various people I admire, such as the new book on Steve Jobs, which I'm currently in the middle of reading 6.Are you reading any books at the moment? Yeah, I'm actually halfway through a couple of books right now One of them's a novel which a friend of mine lent me, and the other is a book on business, which I bought about a year ago, but didn't get round to reading until now 7.Do you read the same kind of books now that you read when you were a child? Not really, no Actually I didn't read that much when I was a child, but if I did it was mainly fiction books, such as fairy tales Things like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Fantasy things 8.When you think is the best time to read? I think any time is ok, but when I read I like to concentrate, so I can't read for a short time like on a bus ride like some people I like to put time aside to enjoy it So if I have some free time at the weekend I might read for a few hours And I nearly always read before I go to bed - this really helps me to sleep OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES What you in your spare time? 2 Do you like outdoor activities? 3 What outdoor activities you most like to do? 4 How often you that? 5 What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country? 1.Well, there are lots of things I can if I’m free For instance, I stay at home sometimes to read books to enjoy the leisure hours with myself, or I’ll go with my friends to some outdoor activities such as playing football and hiking 2.Yes, I’m really into outdoor activities You know, the main factor is that I can take some physical to keep me fit, so I always go hiking or jogging if I am free 3.Normally I’ll go for a jogging around my house in the morning so that I can take some physical exercises while enjoying the fresh air, but if I can invite some more friends I would go for a simple football match with them because football is a sociable activities so that I can have more fun with my friends and make new friends as well 4.Well, I these physical exercises from time to time Normally if I’m not busy with my work, I will go for a jogging around my house in the morning to take some physical exercises while enjoying the fresh air, probably four times in a week; but if I have lots of on things my hands I’ll probably focus on my work 5.It’s kind of hard to say but people that I know around me tend to go jogging in the morning or take a walk after dinner, but maybe for others, they probably like to take some indoor activities like swimming and yoga PARKS Do you like going to parks and/or public gardens? (If yes:) Yeah, on the whole I do, as long as the weather’s nice of course! You know, I think they’re nice places to go to get some fresh air and enjoy the natural environment And I always tend to feel a bit less stressed out when I’m in a garden or park (If no:) No I don’t, because I kind of think there’s not really that much to in parks I mean, most of the ones near to where I live have nothing! You know, all you can really is just wander around, and after you’ve been to them so many times, they kind of get a bit boring, if you know what I mean! 2 When was the last time you went to a park? Um… let me see…when was the last time? I suppose it must have been about … it must have been about two or three months ago, a bit before Christmas, cos I remember that day the sky was really clear for a change! And so I thought it would be nice to go out for a walk somewhere, which I did 3 Do you think the parks and gardens where you live could be improved in any ways? Yeah I I think they could be improved quite a bit Cos as I mentioned just now, there’s not really that much you can there, so I think some facilities could be added For example, it would be nice if there was a café or something where you could sit and enjoy the surroundings with a cup of coffee And uh what else? Oh yeah, another thing that I think’s lacking is children’s play areas, you know, like climbing frames, swings and slides, because I’ve noticed that most parks have exercise equipment for adults, but nothing really for children So this is another aspect in which I think parks could really improve on 4 Would you like to see more parks and gardens in your hometown? Yeah I would, because we only have a very small number at the moment, and considering there are several million people living here, I think it would definitely be good to have a few more! 5 Do you prefer to relax with your friends in a park or an indoor place? I’d say I generally prefer to relax with my friends somewhere indoors, because I mean, if I’m meeting up with them in a park, then everything could be ruined by the weather So it’s a bit easier arranging to meet somewhere indoors Having said that though, if it’s a really nice day out, then I suppose I would prefer to be outside with them somewhere, like a park PARENTS 1.Should parents be strict to their children? yeah strict rules is a must.strict discipline causes the child to have values such as perseverance, hard work and fair play instilled in them 2.What’s the most valuable thing parents can give to their children? my mother is the most loving person I could possibly meet in my life She taught me the basic values of life and she put a great effort to teach me to distinguish the right from wrong She is a virtuous and benevolent women and I have a great admiration for her 3.Are parents the best teachers for children? of course they are!Parents are more engaged in their children’s activities than any other person because they spend more time with them than even teachers in schools, so they can find more deeply their children’s personality weaknesses.Sensationally, they feel closer to their children than any other people are Bonding helps mothers to love their children more than any other else 4.Do your parents teach you lots of things than cannot be learnt in school? yes,my mother never hesitates to inspire me whenever I something good She is the best critic I can possibly have and because of her, I have learned computer programming, art and other important skills She is a hard working woman who has devoted her entire life for her family I learned the importance and necessity of a close family from her FAMILY 1.Describe your family I live in a nuclear family, with my parents and a younger brother My father is an engineer and lives in Aligarh whereas my mother is a home maker My brother is currently doing his Bachelors in technology in Electronic Communication from Dwarahat 2.How much time you spend with your family? I really love spending time with my family, however, my present job, which is a host for a show with fox traveler, requires me to travel a lot, so I am not able spend that much time with them However, whenever I get time I either call them to wherever I am or go to meet them at home 3.What is your personal contribution to your family? Towards my family, I make sure that I spend at least days a month with my parents and my brother So, most of the time we all make plans to make sure that we spend those two days together, no matter where we are Other than this, I give 5% of whatever my earnings are to my family 4.What type of task you to assist your family members? Well, most of the time I am doing the work that requires me to move out of house, like paying bills, buying grocery or going to bank 5.Whom you like most in your family? Why? I love both my parents a lot For me, nothing comes before them, so they are the first priority To an extent this is because, I believe that who I am now is because of them They have supported me through the toughest phase of my life and have enjoyed every moment of my success with me They have given me so much that I don’t even find myself capable enough to say that I will return your love So, for sure they are the ones that I love the most SPORTS 1.What kind of sport you prefer? I don't prefer a specific kind of sport, but I really like working out in the gym… That helps me to keep my body in a good shape… A few years ago I had a sports coach, but now I developed my own fitness program and train alone… 2.Do you any kind of sports during weekends? Yes, sure! I have a lot of spare time during weekends and I javelin on Saturdays… In summertime I also go cycling with my friends Generally, I don’t like staying at home all day I prefer active rest… 3.Tell me about your hobbies Is there anything you like to in your leisure time? I used to play tennis as a hobby… But a few months ago my family moved to a new place, and there were no tennis courtsnearby That's why I took up wrestling But I still play tennis every once in a while 4 Do you like sports? / Do you enjoy playing any games? Answer A: Undoubtedly yes! There are many sports that I find interesting and fun The reason behind this is their endless benefits It is well-known that different types of sports contribute to good health and keep us fit and active Answer B: Definitely yes I really enjoy playing both outdoor and indoor games, with cricket and chess being my favorite I like them because they help me to relax and ease out the daily stress 5 Do you enjoy watching sports? Answer A: It’s really entertaining to watch sports In fact, I have subscribed to various sports television channels like Zee sports and CNBC etc at my home Moreover, I am a great admirer of cricket as my country has given many worldclass cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Viral Kohli Answer B: Frankly speaking, I don’t like watching sports much Basically, I don’t understand the rules and regulations associated with various sports which makes me a novice in this particular field 6 What kind of games you play? / Do you enjoy participating in any sport? Answer A: I really love playing cricket and chess But I also enjoy kho-kho, table tennis, ludo and monopoly I think playing monopoly or cricket with your family members is the best retreat Answer B: Yes! I love to participate in sports In my school days, I even had the privilege of representing my state in National Badminton Championship Apart from that, I enjoy team games like Volleyball and Basketball Answer C: To be very honest, I don’t have a keen interest in sports Instead of participating in outdoor games, I prefer to sit at home and watch some music channels like MTV or VH 7 Do you think grown ups should play games? I believe games and age have no connection One can play any game whenever they like It is the best way to a physical exercise with some emotional advantages as well 8 What kind of games did you play as a child? Answer: As a child, I used to play outdoor games more often than indoor games We were a group of ten to twelve people and loved playing either hide and seek or kho-kho or go cycling We even played badminton, football and sometimes dumb sharads 9.When did you first become interested in sports? Answer: As far as I remember, there was a cricket match between India and Pakistan and my entire family was watching that on television After sometime, the match became dicey and I also started participating in the conversation That match fueled my interest in sports and I found myself close to the fields after that day 10 What games are popular in your country? / Which sports are most popular in your country? Answer A: People in my country are crazy about cricket You can see almost everyone playing and enjoying it Apart from cricket, tennis and badminton have been some of the most watched games However, with time, games such as football, hockey , boxing are also being watched and liked by people Answer B: Well, my country has witnessed the love for various sports Athletics, cricket, hockey and chess etc all have gotten the same respect in my country and people appreciate the hard work of sportsmen But, I have noticed that most of the people are crazy about cricket 11.What according to you is the importance of mental games? Answer: Mental games help and individual to enhance his memory and keep him mentally fit Our brain has different sub parts and playing games such as chess, monopoly or vocab-builder allows the individual to keep all parts of the brain active 12.What children learn from games? Answer: I think it depends on what they want to learn For instance, children playing cricket or football learn team work, time management, stress handling Those who play chess or monopoly improve on their mental skills ADVERTISEMENT 1.Are advertisements important? Definitely, yes Advertisements bring out the idea of the new products and their features in a nut shell They prove to be beneficial for both the customers and the company But, with advertisement market rising up, I think companies have learnt the art of deceiving the customers as well You can easily find products being depicted as something else in the advertisements Also, with so many ads coming in, it becomes quite difficult and overwhelming for the customer to choose the product Having said that, I think advertisements are vital but then there should be more truth to them than flashy statements 2.Do you watch advertisements on television or on internet? I give more preference to the internet as compared to television I rarely watch TV, so most of the ads that I see are on internet while surfing you tube videos or any other web site 3.Are there many advertisements in your country? Yes, advertising industry has seen a rise in my country Earlier there were only few advertisements and that to repetitive but in today’s time companies are making great advertisements, most of them being short stories, instead of simply saying buy our product Also, there is a change of advertisement every month or quarter by the company, which makes it all the more exciting 4.Why you think there are so many advertisements now? With the coming of Internet and globalization, the world has become a more connected place We have come out of our houses and stepped onto a world of possibilities Advertisements have grown in recent times because firstly, people have less time So, companies need to make the impact of a product on the customer as fast as possible Also, with coming of globalization there is a lot of competition amongst companies, so they turn towards ads to grab the customer’s attention 5.Where are the places we see advertisements? Almost everywhere, I would say They are there on television, internet, newspapers, radios and then we can see those big banners and hoardings all over We find them in different pallets and these days, one can get messages on phone about the various products and offers from companies 6.How you feel about advertisements? I really love watching advertisements For some reasons, I get awed by how someone could just make a product stuck in our minds Some use stories, others have that twist and it is more often not the product that strikes us, it is actually how the advertisement of it relates to our life 7.What kind of advertisements you like the most? I love watching the advertisements which have some story behind So, instead of those 10 seconds ads, I would say I prefer the ones that span over at least 45 seconds and strike the chord with something that is affecting us socially Like, there was recent ad by Biba which did not talked about Biba, but about a strong women and how she fought back dowry So, now all the strong women will buy Biba 8.What type of advertisements you prefer to use for getting information? I like static ads to get information about a particular product, instead of the motion ads Surely, the motion ads are more interesting and fun to see but when it comes to getting information, I would say the ones that come in newspapers or pamphlets are easier to fathom the information 9.Do advertisements influence your choice of product? Surely, it does Advertisements have come about to affect our choices in way like never before With so many companies launching products and all of them being so similar, it is often the advertisement that helps in deciding the product to buy But, when it comes to choosing between a well known or trusted company and the newly established, irrespective of the ad I prefer the trusted one ... horizons, giving me a broader aspect of life 11 .If you had a child, what leisure places would you go with your child? I think I would like to take my child to library and a field ( could be of... lucky I suppose! 4 Do you think children should some housework? Yeah I think it’s a good thing for children to You know, I’d say it kind of prevents them from taking things for granted, and... games 6 Do you think the young people should spend a lot of time on playing games? Well, I think so I think the children can make many friends when playing games together and I think it is a