Part 1
Do you have good friends?
Actually, I’m not quite sure if I have good friends. But I can tell you that I have a few close friends, and they are people that I’ve known way back in primary school and a few more I have met all throughout secondary and university days. We consult everything and keep almost no secrets from each other.
Do you like long trips? Why?
Certainly, I would definitely say I’m a big fan of long trips. But in particular, I generally prefer long trips to the countryside. This is probably because, I could see a lot of trees, mountains and various body of waters along the way and these things actually are very calming. And I shouldn’t forget to mention that countryside trips let you enjoy fresh air and allow you to enjoy a a relaxed atmosphere. I suppose the reason behind this has something to do with the fact that nature is definitely a natural stress reliever and gives you the chance to escape from the busy city life.
How often do you go for long trips?
To tell you the truth, I have to say that it would really depend on the situation, like for instance if I am too busy for work then it would be possible that I would only go on overnight trips or just take a quick break. Whereas in contrast if it was the holiday season then I would most likely be on the road for several days, and that is because I will be taking advantage of not having to think about work and just as I said, long trips to the countryside is truly a pleasure for me.
What are the advantages of long trips?
Obviously, there are positive features of long trips but it goes without saying that the most apparent would be the chance to allow me to catch up on my sleep. This is favorable because cars, trains and bus rides allow me sleep, because I think the vibrating and humming sounds from these transports / vehicles make me feel like I’m being lulled to sleep. As well as this a further favorable aspect would be that long trips offer scenic views, fresh air and some healthy dose of vitamin D. Clearly, because of tall these it generally lets us feel good and be in a relaxed state of mind.
What makes your hometown special?
Well there’s definitely a variety of things I could tell you that makes my hometown special but I think the local food should be a good way to start. As you may know, my hometown is famous for its food, whether it’s a fancy restaurant or an old family owned restaurant, almost all of them serve delicious and one of a kind food. The reason as to why is because the local people love to experiment with different flavors and the influence of culture as well. The taste of the city is in its food, and this is what makes it unforgettable to its residents and tourists.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Actually, this question is something I’ve not thought about for a long time. For some reason, I feel that I should just let it go since I’m now an adult but if you must know as a child I wanted to be a flight attendant. Mainly, because I thought they lived a life of adventure since they traveled so often and their work required them to always maintain a presentable appearance. As innocent as I was, I assumed that becoming an FA was easy and fun and therefore I found it an intriguing lifestyle. In conclusion, I may not have achieved what my childhood dream was but I’ve still accomplished so much and I guess I can say that I’m absolutely okay with that.
What kind of jobs do people do in your country?
Well as you know, there is an assortment of jobs that people do in my country and I will tell you about the one that I’m familiar with. To begin with, one of the most common jobs in my country is being a salesperson in either Business toBusiness or Business to Consumer environments. This kind of job is what most people in my country do because of the fact that it does pay well and it can assure you job security since companies rely on more sales revenue to grow and being in sales can also lead you towards a management position in the future.
Part 2
Describe something which you have learned outside school
What it is?
When and where did you learn about it?
How did you benefit from it?
Initially then I’d like to get started to share with you the one worthwhile thing I’ve learned outside of school and I think I would have to say it is my presentation skills . what I would also like to add here is that presentation skills being taught in school is completely different to what I learnt in real life and this is maybe due to the fact that in school when you learn about how to make a presentation, it is merely to fulfill a certain exam or assignment. Whereas in the real world, knowing how to present well would make a significant difference to your career path and social life.
Going forward with when and where I learned about it and what I have to mention here is that this was during my final days at school when I got an opportunity to work as an intern for a company in the city I lived. Being an intern opened a lot of ideas and knowledge for me and most likely because it was in a totally different environment. I was also challenged to make presentations to various stakeholders, and I quite enjoyed this steep learning curve.
As a final point, when I think about how I benefited from this learning, let me emphasize here that it was an absolutely useful experience & skill to be equipped with because of the fact that it helped me be prepared for my future career path. This is due to the fact that I was made aware that people are making presentations almost every day. If you think about it, trying to convince your mother to give you some pocket money is a mini presentation itself. Therefore, if you understand the correct framework to present your case, with solid justification and relevance included, you would have a high chance of convincing people around you. Adding to this, I was exposed to different personalities which gave me an idea about what kind of presentation styles would work effectively for certain group of people. I believe, it has been very helpful.
Describe a Day out that cost you nothing
With whom did you go?
What activities did you do?
What are the things that don’t cost you a lot of money?
So I guess I could kick off by telling you about a day out that cost me nothing and I think I’d have to go for that holiday I had in my hometown 2 months ago. What I would like to add is that it was a wonderful vacation and I was devastated when it was about to end. Now on the subject of who I went with and what I would like to share is that my sister accompanied me. And what I would also like to add here is that we decided to walk around our hometown during that fine summer day because we’ve missed it so much.
Going to the point about what activities we did and I want to state once more that our hometown is familiar to us but we haven’t had much time to do the things we did so I guess I could say that this was a memorable one for us. One of the many things we did was to sit at the nearby town’s park and just watch people pass by. This was quite nostalgic to us because of the fact that we did this exact same thing when we were small and it felt just the same back then. Another activity we did was eating ice cream just outside the park and this is due to the fact the old ice cream shop was still there and it was just fitting to taste the tantalizingly delicious stuff again. It added a sense of belongingness for us since this was one of our favorite places to go to back then.
As a final point, if you want me to talk about the first thing that comes to my mind that doesn’t cost a lot of money and I would have to say it would be our smiles. I thought about smile because it is literally for free and it’s a matter of choice that we give it to ourselves and to others. Smiling can certainly brighten someone’s day and it’s for free and there is an abundance of them to give. To add to this, another thing that I reckon does not cost anything is our happy memories. Because of our happy memories, we are motivated to make more of them, especially with our loved ones.
Part 3
What do children learn from their parents?
To tell you the truth there are heaps of things that children would learn from their parents and the most important one I would like to begin with is the ability to persevere. One of the things my parents taught me is to be strong in all challenges that life could throw at me. The reason why they instilled it upon me is probably because it’s what kept them through as well in life. In addition to this, another crucial skill children would learn from their parents are different family values. This will make children become responsible adults both to their friends and family members. As a result of this, the society could become more harmonious and orderly.
Do you think learning is the most important thing in a person’s life?
Frankly speaking, I would say that learning is the most important thing in our lives. For example I firmly believe getting up from falling down is proves this. This could be because, I think when you rise up from falling, its meant to prove that you’ve gained wisdom, experience and basically learned a lesson the hard way. Additionally, as things around us change and evolve constantly, such as technology & behaviors, we would need to constantly adapt to these changes through learning. Take technology for example, both the young and elderly generations are learning how to use smart phones and computers as the way we shop and communicate are being closely intertwined within them. All in all, it’s safe to say that we should be constantly learning to both stay ahead of the competition and to stay relevant in the society.
Do you think today’s generation uses their knowledge properly?
If truth be told, I would say that today’s generation don’t really seem to be making practical use of their knowledge. The reason I am saying this is because the current generation have various influences that surround them. Their parents may be one source of learning but there are several more outside our homes. For example, our peers whom we spend more time with especially during the adolescent stage of our lives. As this is something unavoidable, I reckon parents should take advantage of encouraging children to choose the people they connect with. Since, it is possible that we are affected by whom with share our time, ideas and experiences with. Additionally, the influence of technology is also affecting how the current generation utilize their knowledge. This is because many existing theories being taught in schools are slowly becoming obsolete, and therefore there would be less opportunities to practically use them in the society.
Where do people usually go for outings?
Surely without a doubt, I can say that the decision around where people would go on outings would really depend on the situation. For example, if the weather didn’t agree with what was planned, then an indoor resort would have to be considered as a solution. On the contrary, if the weather was excellent the park, beach or a mountain resort will definitely be perfect for an outing. After all, an “outing” should really be spent in the outdoors right?
Does Weather affect outings?
Certainly, I am sure that most people would agree that the weather is a major influencing factor for outings. The main reason is probably because when the weather is great everything will be more convenient from transportation and the venue selected. For example, if the weather is perfectly sunny, there would be less traffic congestions and plenty of open space for people to safely enjoy. A secondary factor is that having a good weather can surely make the day more productive for outdoor activities. This is because there would be a lot more activities that are available during a fine day, otherwise activities such as mountain climbing would definitely be too dangerous to perform if it is rainy. In conclusion, I can definitely say that the weather can have a big effect in a planned outing.
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