Describe your family?

 Do you have a large or small family? I have a small family it only consists of my mom,
my dad, and me. Im the only child.
 How much time do you spend with your family? Because im in college, I live in a dorm,
so I don’t see my family that often.
 What do you like to do together as a family? I usually go out for a dinner with my
family, going shopping, maybe once a year going on a holiday together.
 Do you get along well with your family? Not so much, even tho im the only child I
argue with my mom all the time.
 Are people in your country generally close to their families?
Yes because we live with them until we get married, we usually are more dependent
than children in other countries. So yeah we are close.

WORK
 What do you do?
 What are your responsibilities?
 How many hours do you work each day?
 Do you enjoy your work?
 Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
 If you could change your job or profession, what would you do?
 Describe the process of getting a job in your country. First we have to submit a cv, and
if it pass we have to arrange the interview. And then the result will be given by
whatsapp or maybe a call
 Describe the company or organization you work for.
 What is your position?
 What do you like about your job?
 What do you dislike about your job?

EDUCATION
 Describe your education.
 What kind of school did you go to as a child? I went to a private catholic school when I
was a child. The rules are quite strict.
 Did you go to a co-educational school? No I have never go.
 What was your favourite subject as a child? I used to loveeee English subject
 Who was your favourite teacher? My favorite teacher was mr adam, hes my English
teacher and from Canada.
 What is the education system like in your country? The education system in my country
consist of 6 years of elementary school, 3 years both for the junio and senior high
school, and last 4 years for university
 Do you think your country has an effective education system?
That’s a tricky question, but I don’t think so… in Indonesia, the education are quite
slow. They are much more theories rather than practical. .

STUDIES
 What are you studying now?
Im studying event management now as my major.
 What is your area of specialization?

HOMETOWN
 Describe your hometown.
I live in South Jakarta. It’s the capital city of indonesia
 What’s special about it? Whats so special about my country is…there are so many
people from other countries or region, lots of varities of race and religion. There are
lots of mega -malls here too
 Where is your hometown located?
 Is it easy to travel around your hometown? Not so, the traffic is horrible here because
we usually use car to go everywhere.
 What is it known for? Known for its friendly people.
  What do people in your town do? Such as hobbies? People spend their time hanging out
at the malls on weekends, watching movies in the cinema, there are lots of smokers
tho here in Jakarta, they smoke everywhere.
 What are the main industries in your hometown? Ciggaretes industries, food industries
are the common major industries.
 What problems face your hometown?
- Traffic, littering, not safe- Pickpcketing.
 What languages are spoken in your hometown?
- We usually speak with Indonesian language but we learn English in
elementary.
 What are the advantages of living in your hometown?
- Lots of yummy food here even lots of 24 hours restaurant, everything
is so instant here.
 What are some problems faced by your hometown?
 Compare your hometown with another city. I will compare my hometown (Jakarta ) and
my old city (Sentull) 1. The neighborhood, the relationship I had with my neighbor in
Sentul city are quite close. In Jakarta, I rarely talk or even see with my neighbor. The
food varieties in Jakarta are sooo many and in Sentul I have to order because its quite
far and not so many restaurant.
 What are some environmental problems faced by your hometown?
Littering, the water is not that clean or pure.

WEATHER
 What’s the weather like in your country?
 Does the weather affect your mood?
 How do rainy days make you feel?
 What’s your favourite season of the year?
 What do you like to do when it’s hot?
 What do you usually do in the winter?
 How many seasons does your country have?

HOME
 Describe your home.
 What kind of building do you live in?
 How long have you lived there?

WEDDING
 Have you ever been to a wedding?
 Whose wedding was it?
 Where was it held?
 What clothes do people wear?
 Describe the wedding ceremony.
 What sort of gifts do people buy for the bridal couple?
 What kind of clothes did the bride and groom wear?

TRAVEL
 Do you like to travel? Yes I love to travel, I think travelling helps people clear their
minds
 What kind of places have you visited in your life? I haven’t visited lots of country, I only
have visited Singapore, china, and Europe.
 Which place would you really like to visit? Why? I always wanted to go to Iceland,
because of its aurora. The northern lights.
 What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?
Because I haven’t visited lots of places I probably say eastern Europe. I love old
buildings and beautiful sceneries.

COMPUTERS
 Do you think computers help society?
 Yes in some ways, becauase the computers help them connect with the society.
Through emails and the help of the internet. It help society vy the weather broadcast
 Do you think computers are bad for health? Yes if we use it too often.
 How do you think computers have changed the world?
Yes it has changed,. computer exists, people cant communicate to electronic devices.
Or help them count

INTERNET
 Do you use the Internet much during the day?
 What do you usually do on the Internet?
 What are some advantages of the Internet?
 What are some disadvantages?
 Do people in your country use the Internet a lot?
 Do you do any shopping on the Internet?
EMAIL
 Do you send and receive email regularly?
-Yes because all my school schedule is in my student email, we have our personal
student email in my university.
 Who do you usually communicate with?
I usually communicate with my friends with a chat application, called LINE. I USE
whatsapp to communicate with my family too.
 How often do you check your email? everyday
 Do you think writing email has strengthened or weakened people’s writing skills?
Yes it really helps people to strength their writing skills.
 What are some disadvantages of email?
- Its free and the most professional way to communicate,

FRIEND
 Describe a friend.
 How long have you known each other?
 What do usually do together?
 What do you like the most about him / her?
 How often do you see each other?
PLACE
 Describe a place you like to go.
 Why is this place special to you?
 When did you first visit this place?
 Where is this place located?
 What language is spoken here? Do you speak this language?
SMOKING
 What do you feel about smoking in public places?
 Do you think smoking should be banned in people’s homes?
MARRIAGE
 What is the attitude toward marriage in your country?
 Do most young people plan on getting married in your country?
Yes, young people in my country get married, karna ortu kolot
 What are some of the advantages of marriage?
Emmm, emmm, emmm, dpt pengalaman, hving person as a partner, bisa “complete”
you, ga alone, have perfection love, (ada tempat berbagi entah kesenangan,
kesedihan, beban, dll)
 What are some of the disadvantages?
Emm, you must spent your time together until dieeee, kadang tuh bisa bosen gilakk,
harus commitment
 Is the divorce rate high in your country?
No,
 Do you think people should be allowed to get divorced?
HOBBIES
 Do you have any hobbies?
No, sleeping-eating-going to the event
  What are some of your hobbies?
 When did you first develop this hobby?
 What are some of the advantages of having a hobby?
 How much time do you spend on your hobby?
FILMS
 Do you enjoy watching movies?
 What’s your favourite film? Disney – moral values
 Who are your favourite actors?
 How often do you watch films?
SHOPPING
 Do you enjoy shopping?
 How do you feel about shopping?
 Do you like shopping on the Internet?
 Do you have any favourite stores?
 What don’t you like about shopping?
 Which is the most popular place to shop in your hometown?

SPORTS
 Do you like sports?
-I used to love playing sports in my highschool because it was mandatory, but now I
rarely exercise because I don’t have the time.
 Do you enjoy watching sports?
-Yes I do, I love watching soccer match.
 Do you enjoy participating in any sports?
 Which sports are most popular in your country?
-I think the most popular sports here is soccer. The hype is way out of control.
 What’s your favourite sport?
Swimming I love to swim
 When did you first become interested in sports?
When I was 5 I think , that was the first time I took swimming lesson
 How often do you participate in sports?
 What equipment do you need for your favourite sport?

FOOD
 What are some of your favourite foods?
- I love japaneese food and western food like sushi and chicken wings.
 What foods are popular in your country?
Western food is quite popular , when have lots of franchise western restaurant here,
and lots of food variety.
 What are some of the famous dishes of your country?
- Chicken satay, beef rendang; stewed beef with spices, fried rice
 Do you enjoy cooking?
I don’t cook often, but I can make simple dish like noodle and fried rice

FESTIVAL
 What’s the most important festival in your country?
PRJ, its like a food festival that is held annually, and edm music festival is quite popular
 How do people celebrate this festival?
Yes lots of people go there even from different city
 What special food is associated with this festival?
Lots of traditional dish such is kerak telor, cracked egg with coconut,
 What special activities are associated with this festival?
Food festival, brand launching (like cars), furniture bazaar, et cetera
 What do you enjoy most about this festival?
I love the discount that I get from here.
 Do you think festivals are important for a society?
It is part of leisure, I think festival is important for people to relax on weekends.

TELEVISION
  Do you watch television a lot?
Not anymore, when I was a kid I usually watch tv all the time
 What do you usually watch on television?
I love Disney channels and e news, I watched news related
 How many hours of television do you usually watch?
5 hours a day
 What are the most popular shows in your country?
Now we a show called Indonesian idol it is adapted from American idol.
 What kind of shows do you like to watch?
 What are some advantages of television?
We get the latest information besides the internet, and the entertainment without
streaming
 What are someof the disadvantages of television?
It has lots of commercial break and can make you forget what time is it
 What did you last watch on television?
Last week I guess when my grandma watch Korean dramas
 Why do you think certain TV shows are so popular?
It because people talk about it so others are curious.

TOURISM
 Which places would you recommend to a visitor to your country?
 Do a lot of tourists visit your country?
 What do they usually do there?
 How has tourism changed your country?
 Is your country expensive for most tourists?
 What are some famous landmarks in your country?

DAILY ROUTINE
 Describe your daily routine.
 What do you usually do?
 What do you do on the weekend?
 What is you typical weekday like?
 Does your life change much from week to week?
 Do you have any free time during the week?

YOUR COUNTRY
 Which country are you from?
 Where is this country located?
 Which part of the country do most people live in?
 What are the main industries in your country?
 Is it easy to travel around your country?

CLOTHES
 What type of clothes do you like to wear? I wear simple and casual clothing, like shirts
and cullotes
 What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear? The people in our country
are kind of fashionable we usually see and follow the trend.
 How important is fashion to you?
For me, fashion is like an identity, it will give people impression about you.
 What kind of clothes do you dislike?
I don’t like rubbery shoes, its weird this days to wear that kind of shoes.
 Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?
Yes from my personal beliefs, I sometimes feel confident wearing some clothes, like I
feel confident wearing dresses.
 What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country?
It depends on the company they are working for, but I usually see people going to
work wearing some formal clothing like shirts/blouse and sometimes tux.
 Are clothes expensive in your country?
Yes that’s why we usually import clothes from other countries
 GOING OUT
 Do you like going out or staying at home?
It depends on my mood, but I prefer going out every weekends,
 What do you like to do when you go out?
I usually spend time going to the malls or goings to café to chill.
 How often do you go out?
 Do people in your country go out a lot?
Yes that’s why malls are so crowded when it comes to weekends.
 How and where do people in your country usually socialize?
 What kind of entertainment is popular in your country?
GAMES
 Do you enjoy playing any games?
 What kind of games do you play?
 Do you think adults should play games?
 What do children learn from games? How to do decision makings, time management
how to balance from studying snd eisure, imaginary
 What kind of games did you play when you were a child?
 What games are popular in your country today?
 What kind of games were popular when you were young?
 Do you think mental games like chess are good for you?
 COLOURS
 Do you have a favourite colour?
 What are your country’s colours?
Quite mainstream like pink, red, blue, black, and white.
 Do you think colours affect our moods?
 Can you learn anything about a person from the colours he / she likes?
 Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were a child?
MUSIC
 Do you like music?
 What kind of music do you like?
 When do you usually listen to music?
 What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
 What kind of music is popular in your country? In my country, the number of people
who love edm music increase significantly. There are lots of edm music festival.
 Do you play any musical instruments?
 Do you wish you could play any musical instruments?
 Which is your favourite instrument?