Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1 Work and studies Do You Work or Study? What do you like about your
subject?
Currently, I am i n my senior year of high
That is there a various of occupations
school. And I am graduating next year.
that you can do after ending Computer
What work do you do? science major and demand is high as
Now i am working hard in order to get
well as the number of jobs
passing grades because i am planning to
study abroad What do you dislike about your
What subject are you studying? studies?
I want to major in Computer science Well, my pet hate is that the
cause i have always had a strong passion school curriculum doesn’t take
for games and i don’t see myself doing into account the individual
anything else differences and capabilities of
Why did you choose this subject? students. All of us are different,
As I said earlier, I love playing games in
my free time and i thought it would be but we are supposed to study the
better to make my own apps that would same subjects at the same pace.
help people to solve severe problems Also, I don’t like the fact that our
Do you like that subject? educational system relies heavily
on teamwork. Of course, I realize
they’re trying to teach us to
I like it. In fact, I started loving it. collaborate, but I think it’s unfair
When I chose this subject, I thought I
that everyone gets the same grade
wouldn’t be able to cope up with
these new codes which are seen as
irrespective of how much each
complicated, but with the help of my person has done.
teachers and friends, the subject was Have you changed your mind on
very much easier I can be alone by your dream job?
anyone Yes, as I've grown, I've realized that I'm
better suited for a career as an engineer in
the computer industry than as a translater,
based on my talents and understanding of
Computer Science courses. I changed my
mind because my parents did not want me
to enter that field.
Is it a popular subject in your
country?
3 Home, decoration
Can you describe the place What do you like about your
where you live?/ Please house?
describe the room you live in What I like the most about my house is
Well, I live in a house which is the garden. As I said earlier, we have an
surrounded by lush garden that is amazing garden inside our house. I like
located in suburbs and it is surrounded caring about trees that we plant several
by lush. years ago and they started to give their
my house is two storied and fortunately fruits
the whole city is visible from the second
floor balcony and it is especially beautiful
at night when all the lamps are on
What kind of Which room does your
housing/accommodation do family spend the most time
you live in? in?
For the past 17 years, I have been Well, actually, my family spends our
living in a house with my family, and I time together mostly in the living room.
think if I can move out and start In this place, we can enjoy a harmonious
making a living on my own, I would atmosphere. We always try to keep
try my best to have an independent “family time” as something we cannot
place where I can plan and design a go a day without, since for us, family
house layout that suits myself bonding is important.
What color would you choose What can you see from the
to paint the walls of your windows?
room? Well I see a beautiful view to whole city
I am a big fan of simplicity, so light in front of my window. The scene of the
colour as beige or white are my go-to sun rising and sunset develops poetic
colour when it comes to choosing wall characteristics in me, and I release my
paint. Scientists have proved that white stress by watching them and taking
can make a room seem more spacious. pictures also. So it has a beautiful scene,
Plus, looking at this color will help us to whenever I open my window and enjoy
ease your mind. the breathtaking scenery.
5 Staying up late
7 Jewelry
8 Music
9 Small business
10 Weekends
11 T-shirts
12 Happiness
13 Art
14 Keys
15 Libraries
16 Schools
17 Bags
18 Wild animals
19 Rain
20 Teachers
21 Concentration
22 Friends
23 Languages
24 Ice cream
25 Fixing things
26 Week
27 Ambitions
28 Health
29 Dreams
30 Days off
31 Pets
PART 2
32 Historical period Describe a period One of the periods of history that I find particularly
interesting is the Renaissance. I learned about the
of history that you Renaissance at school, and it has fascinated me ever
find interesting since. The Renaissance was a period of great cultural
You can say: and intellectual growth that took place in Europe from
– what the period is the 14th to the 17th century. It was a time of great
artistic and scientific achievements that marked the end
– how you know of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern era.
about it
– what happened in During the Renaissance, there were many important
the period developments in art, literature, science, and philosophy.
– and say why you Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and
Raphael created some of the most famous works of art in
find it interesting history. Scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Johannes
Kepler made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy
and physics. And writers such as William Shakespeare
and Miguel de Cervantes produced some of the greatest
works of literature ever written.
I find the Renaissance interesting because it was a time
33 Group activity Talk about something For most of my life, I have been a solo player, as I am an
you enjoyed doing in
a group. introvert. But there have been a few rare situations when
You should say: I enjoyed working in a group. One of my memorable
What was it? experiences was during my senior year in college when
With whom you did
we were asked to complete a film project.
it?
When you did it?
We had to work in small groups to come up with an idea
How did you feel
and make a short five-minute film to explore it.
about it?
Everyone was in high spirits and eager to show off their
creativity. I was very lucky because my group was full of
talented people with different skill sets. We had a dancer,
an artist and even someone who knew how to play the
tabla! I took over the writing part of the project and
came up with the setting and dialogues. My teammates
really backed me in polishing the final draft of the script
with their own contributions and constructive criticism.
After this, we distributed the roles between us and took
turns filming the scenes one by one. This way, everyone
got the chance to act as well as direct it. Finally, the
footage was put together and we added some artistic
effects to give a dream-like look to the short film.
34 Unusual meal You should say: I think one of the most unusual meals f ever had was
when I was in Beijing last summer. I was with my mother
When you had it and two friends, and we decided to visit some small
remote village on the outskirts of the city and check out
Where you had it
the local cuisine. After some exploring, we found this
Whom you had it with small, family-owned restaurant that served up some
And explain why it was dishes I had never even heard of before.
unusual
The meal began with some strange-looking soup called
"Tofu Fish, served in a small bowl. It was a concoction of
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The main dish was a combination of stir-fried mung
beans, shiitake mushrooms, and samples of both
pickled and fresh ginger. It was a real flavour explosion
in my mouth - a bit salty and sweet at the same time.
35 Website Describe a website A website I love to visit is YouTube. Well, most people
that you often use know about this one since it's one of the most visited
sites in the world. I visit it every day and it's so addictive
You can say: that I can spend hours on it.
– what the website
– how you first find YouTube is basically designed for video sharing and it
out about the site makes viewing and uploading videos quite easy. What I
– what kind of like about YouTube is that I can find and play different
content / types of video content - anything from TV series, DYI
(Do it yourself videos), vlogs, and so on. A vlog is
information is on basically a video blog.
the site
– and say why you Personally, I cannot afford to go on holiday or travel
like visiting it abroad, so for me travel vlogs are a good way to find out
about places around the world and what life there is like.
Every time I watch this type of video, it feels like I'm
visiting the place with the vlogger because they share
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show that you fully appreciate someone's efforts to
record and share videos on a platform like YouTube.
36 Piece of You should say: It’s no secret that technology has become an integral
technology part of our lives. Whether it’s our smartphones,
When did you get it? computers, or other gadgets, they all make life easier in
What did you get it for? some way or another.I’m here to talk about my
How often do you use it? experience with a piece of technology that I find
How do you feel about it? challenging to use.
The piece of technology that I find difficult to use is a
smartwatch.I got the smartwatch a few years ago. It was
a gift from a family member who wanted me to be more
active and healthy. The purpose of the smartwatch was
to help me be more aware of my physical activity and to
motivate me to exercise more
I use the smartwatch a few times a week. I use it to
track my fitness activities, such as running and walking
and stay connected with my phone notifications
Overall, I’m satisfied with the smartwatch. It has helped
me be more aware of my physical activity and stay
connected with my phone notifications. However, I find it
difficult to use because it can be complicated to set up
and navigate. I don’t use many features, but I’m still
trying to figure out how to use the ones I do.
37 City Describe a country you I like travelling and exploring a lot, and I would like to
would like to visit. visit China - a truly marvellous country. China is well
You should say: known for its diverse culture and the fascinating history
of its civilisation. The country has many historical places
which country it is that I want to visi for example The Great Wall of China.
what you already know I am planning to visit this great county next year in the
about this country middle of November cause the weather condition that
when you want to visit would be suitable for me. If everything goes according to
this country my plan, I will stay there for two weeks.
and explain why you Ihave heard that it is a modern, unique and culturally
want to visit this country diverse county and I would like to go to China to witness
it all.
38 Teaching a friend Describe an experience I’d like to talk about the experience of teaching my
or relative of teaching your friend or nephew, who was in his eighth grade. He had great
family member difficulty in learning and understanding Chemistry.
You should say: Moreover, his academic performance in chemistry was
Whom you taught not up to the mark, and as his final exams were nearing,
When it was my brother asked me to tutor him for a few weeks. He
What subject you taught was a dunce and helping him with the complicated
And explain how you felt topics of chemistry was not an easy task at all. But then,
about teaching this friend I decided to give it a shot and started teaching him. He
or family member was struggling with the equations and formulas, so I told
him intriguing stories of how each and every component
was discovered. I could sense that he became
interested. I taught him for a month, and slowly, he
progressed. Later, when his results were out, I was
shocked to see that he had achieved a good score in
Chemistry. Consequently, my brother thanked me for
helping his son. I felt extremely proud that my coaching
and training had made my nephew score good marks.
39 Meeting you
missed or were
late for
40 Polluted place
41 Old person
42 Development in
your city
43 Feeling proud
47 Complaint
48 Something you
would like to learn
49 Movie character
50 Noisy place
52 Good news
56 Advertisement
you don’t like
58 Getting lost
59 Piece a clothing
60 Incorrect
information
61 Game
62 Place to visit in
the future
63 Enjoyable
experience in your
childhood
64 New shop
65 Invention
66 Car journey
67 Book
68 Person who
moved into new
accommodation
69 Popular person
70 Helpful person
71 Ideal house or
apartment
73 Adventure you’d
like to take
74 Important
decision
75 Expensive gift
76 Water sport
78 Crowded place
79 Interesting job
80 Traditional festival
81 Sports program
Foreign culture 4
PART 3
82 History Do you like(to learn Who should pay for the preservation of
about)history? historic buildings?
Yes,I like to learn about From my perspective, it seems that the preservation
history.It is through history we of historical buildings, monuments, and artifacts
come to know about the should be the responsibility of everyone. In other
important events that gave words, their upkeep should be funded from tax
way or shaped the way to revenue and also from visitors paying a small
progress or changes in any entrance fee to view them.
country.Also,history teaches
us important lessons and we What are the differences between learning
can learn from the
achievements or mistakes of
history from books and from videos?
Learning history from books and from videos can be
our ancestors.Everything in
different. Books can provide more in-depth
this world has its history.It’s
information, but videos can provide a more visual
through that we value what we
and interactive experience. Videos can also make
have today.For example,we
the historical events more relatable for people and
value our independence today
make it easier to understand the context and
because of the knowledge of
background information.
the independence struggle.
The Internet and television The differences between old and young people
are both forms of media for using the Internet are generally related to their
accessing information and technology experience, preferences, and
entertainment, but there are objectives. Older individuals may be less
significant differences. tech-savvy, while younger individuals may be
more familiar with the latest technology and
The Internet is interactive social media.
and provides access to a
vast amount of information, Additionally, older people may use the Internet
including news, primarily for practical purposes, such as staying
entertainment, and in touch with family, finding information or
educational content, while shopping, while younger individuals may use it
television is primarily a for entertainment and social interaction. These
one-way medium for differences may also vary based on individual
watching live and lifesty-personal experiences.
pre-recorded programs.
Why do people like to read the news on the
Additionally, the Internet is internet instead of on TV?
portable, while television is
usually stationary. The People prefer to read news on the internet
Internet also offers greater instead of TV because it offers more
access to user-generated convenience and options.
content, whereas television
primarily features content They can access news anytime and anywhere
produced by media with their smartphones or computers, choose
companies. from a wide variety of sources, and customize
their news feed to fit their interests.
86 Technology
87 Cities
88 Skills
89 Being late
90 Pollution
91 Transportation
92 Old people,
selfishness
93 Goals, rewards,
feeling proud
94 Leisure time
95 Classmates,
colleagues
96 Gifts and
rewards
97 Complaints
98 Making
decision,
learning things
99 Actors
100 Noise
101 Routines
105 Meeting
people,
communication
106 Advertising
107 Bringing up
children
109 Clothes
110 Traveling
111 Memory
112 Games
113 Shops
114 Inventions
116 Books
118 Popularity,
famous people
119 Movies
121 Adventure
122 Money
124 Communication
125 Queues,
crowds of
people
126 Careers
127 Traditional
festivals