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17 Parties
1. On what occasions do people in your country
celebrate parties?
There
are many occasions when people throw parties such as New Year’s eve, wedding
engagments, family reunions, birthdays, etc, but sometimes people hold parties
just when they meet up and want to have something fun to do.
2. Are you a party animal?
Yes,
I am. I’m crazy about going to parties. I love meeting friends, drinking, and
talking.
3. When do parties often start and finish?
It
depends on what kind of party it is. I believe the perfect time to have
a party is in the evening, from 8-11 pm.
4. Where are the parties thrown?
They
are held inside or outside. Some formal events like weddings/housewarmings are
organized inside while others like family reunions and birthdays may
be held outside.
5. What do you usually wear when you come to
a party?
I
often wear casual clothes like a T-shirt and jeans if I go to informal parties,
and a dress for formal ones.
6. What do people do in the parties you
attended?
At
the party, people talk, eat and drink together. Some go there to find business
opportunities and new partners.
7. Do you enjoy drinking alcohol at the
parties?
Yes,
a little beer can cheer me up.
8. Do people have to bring anything to the
party?
It’s
not required, but sometimes visitors bring some gifts to show their love for
the host.
Why
do people, especially the youth, love going to parties?
It’s
just a good way for them to chill out after a long day.
18 A TEACHER
1. Who is your favorite teacher?
I
like Mr. Tom the most, he is my English teacher.
2. Is he a foreign teacher?
Yes,
he’s from the US.
3. What do you like about his lessons?
I have
fallen in love with his American accent and he always shows us something new
about the world outside of textbooks.
4. What’s he like?
He’s
not only knowledgeable but also very friendly. He always treats us like
friends, not students.
5. What does he usually wear when coming to
class?
He
usually wears a gray suit when he comes to class.
6. Do you love his subject?
Yes,
I enjoy English a lot.
7. Do students in your class like him?
Yes,
all of us admire him.
8. Do you want to be a teacher like him?
No, although
I like him, my dream is not to become a teacher. I would like to be a chef.
9. Have you ever been punished by him?
No,
he rarely punishes anyone.
10. Do you want to see him again?
Of
course, he’s a great mentor.
19 A FRIEND
1. Who’s your best friend?
It’s
Jenny. She’s my best friend.
2. What does she look like?
She
has shoulder-length brown hair. I just love her lovely smile.
3. How and when did you meet?
I
first met her when we were in high school.
4. How often do you see this friend?
I see
her every day. We’re in the same class.
5. What’s she like?
She’s
not only thoughtful but also very understanding. She’s always by my side to
cheer me up whenever I’m in trouble.
6. Do you and her share anything in common?
Yes,
a lot. We both love shopping and playing sports.
7. What do you and her do together?
We
usually do homework and read books together.
8. Have you and her ever quarreled?
Yes,
but we seldom quarrel. When we do argue, afterwards we seem to understand more
about each other.
9. Does she know how to cook?
Yes,
but she’s not a great cook.
10. Do your parents like her?
Yes,
a lot. They always ask Jenny to come over for dinner.
11. Why is a friend important in life?
A
good friend can make your life better in many ways. I don’t think anyone can
stand loneliness.