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Table of Contents
PART 1 ....................................................................................................................7
Work and Studies .................................................................................................................................. 7
Hometown (always in use) .................................................................................................................... 9
Advertisements .................................................................................................................................... 11
Boring things ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Watches ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Computers ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Old buildings ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Reading ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Meeting places...................................................................................................................................... 15
Talents .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Sports programs .................................................................................................................................. 16
Evening time ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Collecting things .................................................................................................................................. 18
Science .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Sitting .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Snacks ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Names ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Weather ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Birthdays .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Transportation ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Cooking................................................................................................................................................. 23
Singing .................................................................................................................................................. 24

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Technology ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Writing ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Social media ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Geography ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Puzzles .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Hair ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Morning time ....................................................................................................................................... 27

PART 2 ..................................................................................................................28
Describe a day out that didn’t cost a lot ............................................................................................ 28
Describe a positive change in your life .............................................................................................. 28
Describe a quiet place that you like to go to...................................................................................... 29
Describe an occasion when you got stuck in a traffic jam ............................................................... 30
Describe a time when you lost something and then got it back....................................................... 31
Describe in important river or lake in your country ....................................................................... 32
Describe a completion (music, sports, etc.) You would like to take part in ................................... 32
Describe an interesting neighbor ....................................................................................................... 33
Describe an important event that you celebrated............................................................................. 33
Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy .......................................................................... 34
Describe something that surprised you ............................................................................................. 35
Describe a product from your area (a food or handicraft).............................................................. 36
Describe something you do to keep yourself concentrated .............................................................. 36
Describe an invention that changed the world for the better .......................................................... 37
Describe a time when you were very busy ........................................................................................ 38

Describe a time when you helped a child .......................................................................................... 39
Something you do to save time ........................................................................................................... 39
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Describe a family member you'd like to work with ......................................................................... 40
Describe a difficult decision that you once made.............................................................................. 41
Describe a person famous in your country ....................................................................................... 41
Describe a time when you used your cellphone to do something important .................................. 42
Describe a person you enjoyed talking with ..................................................................................... 43
Describe a time when you gave advice to others............................................................................... 44
Describe a place you visited (not your hometown) that you recommend others to live in ........... 44
Describe a popular place for sports ................................................................................................... 45
Describe a time when you received money on your birthday.......................................................... 45
Describe a story you've heard ............................................................................................................ 46
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college) ............................................... 47
Describe a photo you took that you're proud of ............................................................................... 47
Describe a movie you watched recently and want to watch again .................................................. 48
Describe a time when you received money on your birthday.......................................................... 49
Describe a TV program you like ........................................................................................................ 50
Describe an experience of online shopping ....................................................................................... 50
Describe a time when you shared something with others ................................................................ 51
Describe an object that you think is beautiful .................................................................................. 52

Describe a time you forgot an appointment ...................................................................................... 52
Describe a friend from your childhood ............................................................................................. 53
Describe an impressive English lesson............................................................................................... 53
Describe a song or piece of music you like ........................................................................................ 54
Describe an occasion when you made a decision to wait for something......................................... 55
Describe a person from a different culture ....................................................................................... 56
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place ........................................................................ 56

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Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting ................................................... 57
Describe an interesting place in your country that you'd like to recommend to tourists............. 58
Describe a disagreement you had with someone .............................................................................. 59
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (vegetables, fruits, flowers) ..................... 59
Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably ............................................................................. 60
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste ........................................................................ 61
Describe a house or apartment you often visit.................................................................................. 61
Describe something you did that was difficult but successful ......................................................... 62

PART 3 ..................................................................................................................64
Quiet places noise ................................................................................................................................ 64
Losing things ........................................................................................................................................ 65

Neighbors ............................................................................................................................................. 67
Festivals, important events ................................................................................................................. 68
Sports, health and keeping fit ............................................................................................................. 69
Happiness ............................................................................................................................................. 71
Traditional products, traditions......................................................................................................... 73
Concentration ...................................................................................................................................... 74
Inventions ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Being busy ............................................................................................................................................ 77
Volunteering, helping others .............................................................................................................. 78
Time management ............................................................................................................................... 79
Making decisions ................................................................................................................................. 81
Popularity ............................................................................................................................................. 82
Encouraging people ............................................................................................................................. 83
Mobile phones ...................................................................................................................................... 85
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Meeting friends, communication........................................................................................................ 86
Opinions and advice ............................................................................................................................ 87
Cities, countryside, relocating ............................................................................................................ 89
Money ................................................................................................................................................... 92
Stories ................................................................................................................................................... 93
Learning new things ............................................................................................................................ 94

Photos ................................................................................................................................................... 95
Watching movies.................................................................................................................................. 96
Information and Internet .................................................................................................................... 96
TV programs ........................................................................................................................................ 97
Service................................................................................................................................................... 98
Sharing things ...................................................................................................................................... 99
Beauty, beautiful things .................................................................................................................... 101
Remembering and forgetting things ................................................................................................ 101
Friendship, social media ................................................................................................................... 101
Learning languages ........................................................................................................................... 102
Music................................................................................................................................................... 103
Patience............................................................................................................................................... 103
Cultures .............................................................................................................................................. 104
Outdoor activities, risk...................................................................................................................... 106
Leadership .......................................................................................................................................... 106
Travelling ........................................................................................................................................... 106
Disagreements .................................................................................................................................... 107
Farming .............................................................................................................................................. 107
Fashion ............................................................................................................................................... 109

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Plastic .................................................................................................................................................. 109
Accommodation, buildings ............................................................................................................... 109
Success ................................................................................................................................................ 110

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PART 1
Work and Studies
IDIOMS ABOUT WORK:
1. to be between jobs (to be unemployed)
2. to work one's fingers to the bone (to work very hard)
3. to go the extra mile (to go beyond what is necessary)
4. to learn the ropes (to learn how to do a particular job or task)
5. to be a change of pace (to be a variation in routine)
IDIOMS THAT CAN BE USED TALKING ABOUT STUDIES:
1. to miss the boat (to lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act): I've missed the boat
for the fall semester, so ....
Do you work or are you a student?
I've been working as an English teacher for about 15 years now, and for the last 10 years I've specialized
exclusively in teaching IELTS. And I absolutely love what I do. Of course, sometimes I feel tired and
emotionally drained, especially when I have to mark my students’ essays until midnight... but I just don't
see myself being happier doing anything else.

What work do you do? What subjects are you studying?
I'm a student, and this is my final year at school. Now I'm working hard in order to get passing grades to
enter college in Canada. If everything is ok, six months from now I'll already be studying there. I want to
major in Journalism as I like writing essays and articles and want to work for some famous magazine or
newspaper. I'm going to do a three-year course at X college.
Why did you choose that job?
Well, I guess the primary reason why I decided to pursue a career in Finance was that I really loved Maths
at school as I was always good at numbers. And because of this, I thought it was the only possible choice
I could make. So it wasn't a tough decision. And, thank God, I have never regretted it.
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Back in the day when I was a high school student, I had an idea that I might like to do something related
to fashion, but my parents insisted on my choosing. Accounting. Frankly, I wish I hadn't listened to them
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as I don't really enjoy being an accountant.
Do you like your job?
I do. Mainly because it's never boring. I love challenges, tasks. In fact, the more challenging, the better.
Of course, I usually spend a lot of time and energy, and put in a lot of effort in order to complete such
tasks successfully, but the job satisfaction that it gives me significantly outweighs the hours, the stress and
the hard work. Among other things, there’s nothing to complain about as my remuneration is more than
adequate, let alone all the perks that my employer provides.
Is there anything you dislike about your job?

Well, I hate that I often have to work against the clock to meet deadlines and it seems that I'll never be
able to escape this constant rat race. I feel this jam packed schedule is robbing me of my life.
What was your dream job when you were young?
Oh, when I was younger, I wanted to either become a CEO of a big company or be selfemployed. I was
really sure that this would bring me adequate remuneration and, as a result, a sense of satisfaction. What
is more, I understood that I was good at problemsolving and managing people, could take on responsibility
and work under pressure, which was very important for pursuing, such careers.
Have you changed your mind on your dream job?
Well, on the whole, 'no' as this is what I still dream about. However, now I realize that there are quite a lot
of things in this career which I didn’t think about at a younger age, for example, the fact that working
under pressure is robbing people of their life, taking them from their families and pushing them to
participate in the rat race in order to get recognition and good money.
What do you like about your studies?
I will probably sound a bit nerdy, but I'm happy that school provides me with an opportunity to acquire
knowledge about things I didn’t know before. I guess that most subjects, we are taught, will help US to
succeed in the future. So I never miss lessons and complete all the assignments on time.
What do you dislike about your studies?
As a high school student, I can safely say that I dislike school very strongly mainly because the teachers
pile so much work onto US that we hardly get 5 hours of sleep a night during an average school week.
You see, no matter when I go to bed, I have to wake up early, because my classes usually start at 8 am. To
top it off, most subjects are boring and irrelevant to our future careers. So it causes a lot of stress, making
me and my fellow students reluctant to study.

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Hometown (always in use)
Please describe your hometown a little.
Well, Delhi is the capital of India and by far the largest city in the country. It’s a densely- populated place,
so the city is always crowded and noisy. Also, Delhi has the highest number of vehicles, therefore traffic
congestion is a norm here. Also, it has a very rich history. For this reason, it’s really popular with tourists
who come to visit our wonderful temples and experience Indian culture. It’s never boring to live here as
the city provides a wide array of entertainment options. It is also home to our government and all major
institutions.
What is your town well-known for?
You see, as it's an industrial city, I’m afraid, there’s nothing it can boast of. There are neither ancient
buildings nor other places of interest that could possibly attract tourists. However, it is in my city that the
best shoes are produced.
Do you like your hometown?
Yeah, it is never boring no matter what your intere It's a large city, so you can easily find where to go and
what to do. One thing I particularly like about it is although it is vast, there are a thousand small and
intimate places there such as peaceful gardens and small friendly restaurants.
Is that a big city or a small place?
It’s neither small nor big. Actually, it largely depends on what city you compare it with. I would say it's
big. enough to provide city dwellers with all necessary facilities, whereas it's nowhere near as large as
New York or Sydney, for example.
How long have you been living there?
Well, I've been living there since I was born. At times I leave the city just for a while when I go on holidays.
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
Every time an opportunity to move to a different place turns up, I come to realise that I want to be here
above everywhere else as the city is rich in everything you could possibly desire. There are lots of things
to do and places to go. What is most important for me is that X is the city of infinite possibilities for
ambitious and career driven people like me as a lot of large international companies have chosen it for

their headquarters.

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Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
Oh-no! Not until I retire! I’m only 25 and dreaming of a high-flying career, but I’m afraid that living in
the countryside will leave my career in tatters. Besides, I’m a very active and sociable person, so I think I
will be bored to death being deprived of an active social life and abundance of entertainment options a big
city provides.
Have you ever lived in the countryside?
Do you ever spend time in the countryside?
Well, this isn’t what I'm dreaming of. I’d rather say I don’t mind swapping city life for a rural idyll. I’m
tired of the constant rat race and I'll definitely enjoy a slower pace of life. Also, I want to live in a house
with multiple rooms, a garage and swimming pool which is obviously not possible until I move out of the
city.
What is the difference between living in the countryside and the city?
I guess that the most striking difference is that in the countryside there isn't much traffic even during rush
hours. Again, as there are fewer vehicles emitting exhaust fumes, rural areas are nowhere near as polluted
as urban ones. So the air is definitely fresher. This is why it's highly likely that people living in the country
live longer. However, there may be a number of people who won't appreciate these benefits as there aren't
many opportunities for professional growth and the choice of facilities is limited.
What do people living in the countryside like to do?

What do you like to do in the countryside?
There’s generally not much to do in the countryside, especially in the winter, so I'm sure the majority of
young people like to chat with their friends online or play computer games. They may also like to get
together in order to play football, ride bicycles or explore the surroundings. This is because if children are
not glued to their devices, they usually have active pastimes. The more adventurous, the better. Again, as
the number of recreational facilities is severely limited in the countryside, it seems to me that the most
popular activity with adults is having barbeque parties or just chatting with their neighbours over the fence.
How has your town changed over the last 20 years?
Oh, I would say it has undergone sweeping changes 'cause those who haven't been there for a long time
can hardly recognise it. First of all, the general quality of the city landscape has improved, so it's way more
beautiful now. For instance, many ancient buildings have been restored and modern ones have been
erected. Therefore, it has turned into a remarkable tourist attraction

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Advertisements
Do you watch ads from the beginning to the end?
Oh no. Never. When I watch videos on YouTube, always press the SKIP AD button as soon as it appears
on the screen. When I watch TV, I always switch to another TV channel during ad breaks to avoid ads and
go back to a channel when advertisements end. You see, if ads were different every time, and if they were
similar to those produced by Procter & Gamble or Nike, I would definitely watch them from the beginning
to the end. But it's just unbearable to watch the same ad every day 20 times per day.

Is there much advertising in your country?
Yeah, nowadays there seems to be no place beyond the reach of `advertising. Ads plaster urban areas,
interrupt TV shows and constantly pop up on the screen of a computer or smartphone.
What are the different places where we see advertisements?
Oh, they seem to be plastering the whole city. Even in the most unlikely locations... We cannot even go to
a bathroom in a cafe without being bombarded by marketing messages.
What advertising do you have in your country?
Nowadays, there are numerous ways that companies use to target their audience. If you watch a football
match, you are likely to see an example of corporate sponsorship. I mean a logo of some company on each
player’s T-shirt. There are also banner ads that clutter up the Internet. Finally, oftentimes, you can see
people distributing leaflets. And, of course, there are hoardings that literally plaster cities.
How do you feel about advertisements?
Well, I hate ads as they've become simply unbearable. For example, there are magazines 200 pages long
with only about 50, if that many, readable pages. I also hate it when I look for some information on the
Net and constantly come across the pages where the content exists just to serve the marketing purposes or
the most valuable information is buried under a heap of ads.
Do you like advertisements?
I don't really like ads, so I just try to tune out. You know, you get used to ads being all around you and it's
kind of like anything in your home, once it's been there for a while, you just stop paying your attention to
it.
Do you like advertisements on TV?
I actually ignore advertisements as much as I can as they are nothing more than just an annoyance bet plot
twists in my favorite TV shows and films, is off the sound on TV during ads. I installed an AdBlocker on
my browser because incessant pop-up ads used to distract my attention and slow down my surfing the Net,
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thus, making it next to impossible to actually enjoy content on the page.
What kind of ads do you dislike?
I don't really like ads, so I just try to tune out. You know, you get used to ads being all around you and it’s
kind of like anything in your home, once it's been there for a while, you just stop paying your attention to
it.
What do you think is the purpose of advertising?
Well, competition is fierce, so you have to always remind your customers that you are still there and ready
to address their needs. More importantly, advertising helps you to tell your customers why you are a better
choice than your competitors. If companies don’t advertise, customers will quickly forget about them and
switch to competing brands.
Do you think advertising plays a very important role in today’s world?
Well, competition is fierce nowadays and if competing companies advertised and you didn’t, it would take
you ages to enhance sales and expand markets because no one would know that your products exist. Being
bombarded by advertisements of your rivals, customers won't bother spending time on finding out whether
our company has what to offer or not. They are likely what they have already seen advertised or what I
see advertised on a regular basis.
Why do you think companies advertise themselves or their products?
Well, to promote new products is one of the reasons why companies launch advertising campaigns. By
informing people about a product and highlighting its benefits, companies stimulate people's interest if
they manage to show that the product will address the needs of customers.

Boring things
What things are boring to you?
Well, to be honest, lots of things make you feel bored. But the ones that top the list are doing chores,
queuing, being stuck in traffic jams and filling in some documents.
What do you do when you feel bored?

Oh, I try to find something that will bring me pleasure like planning my next vacation, watching a movie
or just going for a walk. The main thing is to switch off.
Do you ever get bored?
Thank god, almost never. I can get bored only if I lack interest in something I do, do the same thing over
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and over again or do nothing at all, which happens once in a blue moon.
Do you feel more bored than when you were young?
Fortunately not as I have learnt how to deal with boredom for years of my life. Being a teenager I just
didn’t have any experience in combating this psychological state and so suffered from it more often. Now,
the moment I start feeling bored, I do my best to switch off.

Watches
Do you like to wear watches?
Do you think a watch is important for you?
No, I don’t feel the necessity to have a watch on my wrist as I’m used to checking the time with my phone.
Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
When I was a child, my parents gave me a watch on my birthday as I was learning to tell time then, so I
was dreaming of having my own watch and kept asking parents to buy it.
Why do people like expensive watches?
Well, expensive watches are a status symbol and a symbol of success. So it’s a great way to show
everybody how wealthy you are without saying a single word. For some people wearing an expensive

watch is as natural as breathing, whereas others like to buy expensive watches just to impress their business
partners or attract women although they may not be rich enough to afford such buys.

Computers

How often do you use a computer?
What do you usually use your computer for?
Well, I guess I do it every waking hour because there is such a wide choice of what to use it for from
storing and calculating data to browsing the Internet and socializing.
What kinds of copters are popular in your country?
It seems to me that computers that are in high demand these days are laptops and tablet PCs. I think it’s
because they are small, flexible and mobile and at the same time rather powerful.
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Who taught you how to use a computer?
When was the first time you used a computer?
It was my dad who did it. I was around 3 or 4 years old when he taught me basic computer concepts. He
used some really engaging software programs to enhance my learning experience and desire to learn and
he did it in such a way that I thought I was playing rather than learning.
Do you think computers have changed your life?
Surely, they have. They have done it by facilitating my and people’s living and creating effective learning,
production and medical care as well as relieving the severity of travelling difficulties.

Old buildings
Should old buildings be preserved?
I guess ‘Yes’, especially if they are a symbol of architectural heritage. Such buildings usually create a
lasting imprint on the area they are in and provide an insight into the history of the country. This draws
attention to the country and provides important income attracting great numbers of tourists.
What aspect of culture do old buildings reflect?
I'd say that both old and new buildings reflect three most important aspects of culture. The first is the type
of behavior of the people of the time, for example, the speed of their life reflected in construction materials
they used and design of the buildings. The second is the art of the time. I mean a variety of forms common
to a particular historical period or the techniques builders of the time used. And the third aspect is religion
that is beliefs people had and reflected in the buildings they constructed.
How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?
Well, they add some inexplicable charm to the area creating a tractive and mixed environment and making
the place distinctive. What is more, they create the context defining the style of the buildings around and
completing the skyline in accordance with them

Reading
Do you like reading?
Oh, I’m really passionate about books. If it weren’t for them, I guess my life would be boring in a sense.
While I’m reading, I become so deeply immersed into a different world that I feel almost like I’m
experiencing it myself. Books offer hundreds of lands to explore, the past and future to navigate, and of
course an infinite number of lives to step into. I feel as though I’m actually thee with the characters.

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What books do you like to read?
To be honest, It doesn’t really matter what books to read provided that they blow my mind and leave me
pensive long after I have finished reading. I also like books that describe life situations that help me find
solutions to my problems or learn some lessons.
What book did you read recently?
Recently I finished reading Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee
Vance because it was one of the most-cited books of 2015. In this book the author looks inside the
extraordinary life of Elon Musk and tells US about his incredible projects such as Tesla, Paypal, SpaceX
and SolarCity. I would like to say it’s one of the most interesting and inspiring books I have ever read.
What did you learn from it?
I guess the most valuable insight is that impossible is nothing. If Elon Musk and other inventors had
listened to people around them or if he had hesitated whether to try or not, he wouldn’t have launched his
wonderful projects that benefit people worldwide.
Have your reading habits changed since you were younger?
Not too much, I used to read ebooks only because I was obsessed with being productive, and therefore I
tried to always keep myself busy. So I had an ebook reader, and I read a book whenever I had a spare
moment. Now I prefer printed books to digital ones. And now I’m reading for pleasure.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I remember I borrowed a Harry Potter book from my classmate and it appeared to be a real page turner. I
still consider it to be by far the best book ever.

Meeting places
Where do you usually meet your friends?
Well, in all kinds of places where we can have a pleasant experience together like guestrooms, cinemas,
live sporting events and restaurants, as well as all those places where we can have a lot of fun, for instance,
amusement parks or karaoke clubs. Also, I often meet my friends in places where we can walk and do

something active together. I mean parks, embankments and even fitness centers. On special occasions, we
get together with friends in spa-centers, saunas or baths. In winter time, our most popular places for friend
gatherings are skating-rinks and pubs. In summer time we love meeting on beaches and in countryside
resorts.
Do you think there are some places that are more suitable for meeting others?
Well, definitely, there are as not all places are welcoming and accessible to everyone as well as not all
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places help people feel safe and comfortable. What's more, in order to be suitable for a meeting, a place
must meet that very purpose of the meeting. For example, if I want to meet my friends and chat with them,
I'll opt for inviting them to my flat or a cafe with light background music. If I plan to have a party, I'll
definitely opt for a pub, a bar or a restaurant with live music or even disco. If I want to meet my colleagues
or business partners and discuss some work issues, I'll probably organize a meeting in my office or rent a
meeting room somewhere.

Talents
Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
Well, all my relatives say that I'm a natural-born entrepreneur. And they all say that if I were a business
person, I would make lots and lots of money. So everyone says that it's a pity that I used this talent of mine
only when I was a kid. And probably they are right. As far as I remember, as a child, I came up with lots
of quick and easy ways to make money almost every day. For example, I did a lot of garage sales. When
I ran out of junk from my parents' garage to sell, I asked my friends if we could organize garage sales at

their houses. Also, I sold homemade lemonade in the summer and lots of other things like this.

Sports programs

Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
Yeah, I love watching sports programs on TV 'cause it’s a lot more comfortable than doing so at a stadium.
First of all, a cozy seat or couch is much better than a cheap plastic seat with minimal legroom. And you're
not standing in long lines for food and toilet like you do when you watch it at a stadium. Plus, you can
watch a game with the sound off or turn down the volume if you don't want to hear crowds cheering as
well as stadium or arena music. What's more, I know that some people go to the game and then watch it
on TV after they get home because they feel they miss being there too much as there’s no replay.
What sports do you like?
Oh, I am really fond of playing tennis as it is one of the most dynamic sports requiring my total
involvement. It encourages interaction, communication and just plain fun and is a great stress reliever
which makes it even more loveable.
What sports do people in your country like to play?
Oh, I would say all kinds of ball games. People in my country are fond of football because it has simple
rules, can be played just with a ball almost anywhere, is very entertaining to watch and play and very short
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which makes viewers actively involved in the game from the beginning to the end. There are also a lot of
basketball and volleyball fans.

Do you like to watch live sports games?
What is the difference between watching sports events at home and at the stadium?
Well, watching a game at home gives people more comfort as they don't have to queue for food or toilets
for hours, get cold if the weather is not really good and waste hours after the game to get out of the parking
lots. Instead, they can enjoy the warmth of their home, the company of their close friends and unlimited
snack breaks during long timeouts and halftime. They can also easily_pause the game and not miss out on
any of the action and, of course, replay the episodes they want to see one more time.
Watching a match at the stadium people get first hand touch of the event and create long-lasting memories
of the fun and entertaining atmosphere created by a large number of fans. One more advantage they get
being at the stadium is a chance to focus on anything that catches their attention as they are not restricted
to a particular view of the camera, which is unfortunately impossible watching a game on TV. Oh, and the
last difference I see is the fact that going to the stadium can cost people quite a bit of money, while enjoying
the game at home is for free.
Who do you like to watch live sports games with?
Well, I enjoy watching live sports games with my father and brother as it brings US closer to each other.
Plus, we have a really good time together with food, beverages and entertainment all in one place. And of
course, it also makes the game much more special for the three of US.
Do you like sports?
Oh yeah, I do as it's the only way for me to release stress and improve my general health. What's more, it's
my favorite way to make friends and enjoy social interaction. So, definitely yes!
Do most people in your country like sports?
Well, I guess yes as sport helps people stay in shape and in some cases even find a purpose in life.
Moreover, playing sports makes life more interesting and filled with positive emotions ’cause sports
communication brings fun into everyday routine. So, yeah, I am more than sure that most people in my
country like it.
Where is your favourite place to sit?
It's my new loveseat sofa in the kitchen. It's very soft and comfortable. This is where I sit back and relax
after a hard working day. Also, it’s a comfy reading corner. It's big enough. It has low armrests and thick,
comfy, cushions. The cushions are filled with memory foam that adapts to the contours of your body, but
they easily regain their shape when a person rises. The high back provides comfortable support for my

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body and neck.

Evening time

Do you like the morning or the evening?
Well, I actually love both the morning and the evening but for different reasons. I love the morning setting,
the tone for my day as well as for the newness and possibilities it offers. At the same time, I always wait
for the evening to unwind and reflect on my day or accomplish overdue assignments when I'm still full of
energy after a hard day at work.
What do you usually do in the evening?
Well, in the evening I really love to take a stroll in order to exercise, get some fresh air and relax. Also, I
always have dinner with my family in the evening and then spend some time either taking a soothing bath
or not doing anything at all except for reflecting on my day and trying to make some plans for the next
day.

Collecting things
Do you collect things?
Well, actually, I do as it is the collection of the things I love and value that brings back my happy
memories., connects me to some important periods of my life and gives me personal pleasure and
enjoyment. What's more, it satisfies my natural hunting instinct and lets me enjoy the social interaction

with fellow collectors. So, yeah, I do collect things, but I'm not a crazy collector. I don't spend all my
money and free time on building out a collection.

Science
Do you like science?
Did you like science classes when you were young?
Of course I do. Science is what lets US make progress as a race, it is something never- ending and so really
addicting. It defines US, our world and our universe, allows US to know where things come from and
explains absolutely everything in life. This is why I adore it.

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Do you think school children should have both science classes and art classes?
I'm sure that kids need to study both science and art because they are equally important for kids’
development. Science classes teach children about the way the world works and help kids create a
hypothesis in their mind as well as form a healthy dose of skepticism. While art classes connect kids more
deeply to the world, opening them to new ways of seeing, promoting activity in their brain and nurturing,
inventiveness that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation and self-motivation.
So definitely both are important.
Do you think science is important to our society?
No doubt it is. It is part of our daily lives. It is something that pushes back the boundaries constraining our
knowledge and transforms our world at an incredible pace. What is more, science allows US to define,

investigate and try to understand the world we live in and how it works as well as provides the potential
for long-term benefit worldwide.

Sitting
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Snacks
What is your opinion on snacks between meals?
Is it healthy to eat snacks?
Well, I guess unhealthy snacks like pizza, cakes and chocolates add extra calories to our day, which makes
it difficult to keep weight under control. They also destabilize blood sugar and lead to tooth decay as the
sugar left in the mouth after eating sugary snacks provides a breeding ground for bacteria. But healthy
ones like fruits and vegetables provide valuable nutrition.
What kind of snacks do you like to eat?
Honestly speaking, I adore all kinds of junk and sugary snacks such as pizza, cakes, pies or muffins, but I
often replace them with oatmeal cookies, muesli bars and dried fruit in order to satisfy my sweet tooth and
at the same time not ruin my health.
What kind of snacks do children in your country like to eat now?
I guess it depends on their family's food preferences. What I think kids like are apples, bananas, yogurt
covered cereal, cheese, chocolates and all kinds of biscuits.
What was the most popular snack when you were young?

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Well, let me recall! Cottage cheese with fruits and honey and granny's pies took the lead in my child' at
least it was so in my and my friends' families, chocolates, breads and apples played second fiddle to them.
When do you usually eat them?
Well, I usually eat some sweet snacks in the mid morning between breakfast and lunch and some healthy
stuff like nuts, raisins, yogurts or fruits in the mid afternoon between lunch and dinner.
Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?
They do, but only healthy ones like fresh or dried fruits and vegetables or Greek yogurt. They don't let me
eat junk foods, though as they say they don't want me to ruin my health.

Names
Is there any tradition about naming babies?
How do you choose names for your next generation?
Well, of course, there is but naming traditions vary from country to country and culture to culture. For
example, here in India many parents choose a baby's name according to his or her birth star. There are 27
birth stars altogether, each with associated letters to start the baby's name.
Does your name have any special meaning?
Well, definitely 'yes' like all other names, actually. My name is Sophia and it's a Greek word for wisdom
or being wise as far as I know. It's quite a popular name these days, and I think it's, first of all, because all
parents want their daughters to be wise as it’s the shortest way to happiness.
Do you like your name?
Oh yeah, I have always loved it. It has a great sound and it's easy to spell. What's more, it's quite common
in my country, and because of this I can easily find personalized items with my name on. I mean coffee
mugs, pendants and bracelets.
Would you like to change your name?
Definitely not. I like my current name and I can't imagine myself without it. So, no. I wouldn't change it.
Not for the world.
Do people in your country ever change their names?
I guess it happens from time to time. For example, when people dislike their current name or want to

anglicize it. They can also do so when they want to have a unique name or would like to change their life
by starting it with a new name.
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