Question Set - Describe an actor or actress whom you admire - Sport Programs - Morning Time - Puzzles

Part 1

Introduction Questions
May I know your full name?
How may I address you?
May I see your ID?
Where do you come from?

Lets start with Sport Programs

Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
Sample Answer: Yes, I enjoy watching sports programs on TV and prefer them over daily soaps. I really enjoy cricket, soccer, and tennis and love to watch sports programs related to them.
Do you like to watch live sports games?
Sample Answer: I have been to the stadium to watch live games, but I would rather watch them on TV at home. It's more economical and comfortable to watch from my couch at home.
Who do you like to watch sports games with?
Sample Answer: I like to watch sports games with my family. We all enjoy watching cricket together. My mom usually makes our favorite snacks before the game. It’s a fun way to spend quality time with family.
What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
Sample Answer: I think technology will blend into sports, and with the advancement in VR/AI technology, eSports will become popular. People will be watching e-athletes wearing VR goggles battling against each other instead of traditional sports.

Lets start with Morning Time

Do you like getting up early in the morning?
Sample Answer: No, I don’t like getting up early in the morning. I normally sleep late at night, so I don’t get up early in the morning. However, my parents keep telling me that I should change this habit.
What do you usually do in the morning?
Sample Answer: I normally don’t get up early in the morning, so I just finish the basic chores like bathing, getting ready, and having my breakfast in the morning. I also read the newspaper for some time.
What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
Sample Answer: I think I pretty much did the same in my childhood too. I used to get up late, so I used to be barely able to finish my basic chores in the morning time. I had little time to do anything else.
Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
Sample Answer: No, as I said before, it is pretty much the same. There is just one small difference, in my childhood I didn’t use to read the newspaper, but nowadays I do.
Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
Sample Answer: No, on the weekends, we normally go to the Gurdwara in the morning. So, I have to get up early. On the weekends, we also eat breakfast outside.

Lets start with Puzzles

Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
Sample Answer: Yes, I loved doing puzzles in my childhood. I used to solve a lot of jigsaw puzzles when I was young.
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
Sample Answer: I think nowadays I do puzzles when I am traveling or when my younger cousins are visiting me. It is really fun to do puzzles with them.
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
Sample Answer: I like doing both word puzzles like Crossword puzzles and games like Wordle, and number puzzles like Sudoku. However, my English is weaker than my Math, so the word puzzles are much more difficult for me.
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
Sample Answer: I think puzzles are one of the best ways to keep the mind sharp and active. So, I think it is a great idea for old people to solve puzzles.

Part 2

Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes. Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Describe an actor or actress whom you admire

You should say:
  • Who he/she is
  • What he/she looks like
  • What kind of movies he/she appears in
  • And explain why you admire this actor/actress
Sample Answer:
  • • I am very fond of watching movies and TV series.
  • • And I admire all those actors and actresses who live their roles.
  • • Here I will talk about one actor Pankaj Tripathi who has really impressed me with his acting.
  • • In all the roles he has played it looks like he is the actual character and is just living his role.
  • • I saw a movie Kaagaz in which he is a wedding bandmaster and really looks like one.
  • • Another movie in which he has a lead role is Sherdil.
  • • Then I happened to watch a crime TV series Criminal justice on Hotstar.
  • • He has done the role of a lawyer in this series and has given a stellar performance.
  • • Another TV series ‘Mirzapur’ on Amazon Prime where he plays a Mafia don is worth watching.
  • • He is tall fair and must be in his mid-forties.
  • • He did minor roles in many movies but he came into the limelight after the movie Gangs of Wasseypur in which he played a negative role.
  • • I didn’t know much about him apart from his role in these movies and TV series but recently I read his interview in the Times of India newspaper.
  • • He has a very humble background.
  • • He struggled a lot to get noticed as an actor.
  • • He said that he came to Mumbai in 2004 but no one noticed him before the Gangs of Wasseypur happened in 2012.
  • • Now whenever I watch any old movie in which he has even a tiny role I feel like watching the movie to the end because of his role.
  • • He has done all sorts of roles and has added life to all the characters he has played.
  • • Many of his movies have been big hits and he has made a place for himself in Bollywood.
  • • He has also acted in some Tamil films.
  • • Pankaj Tripathi is just fabulous and deserves all the success.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe an actor or actress whom you admire, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • Are actors or actresses very interested in the work? Why?
    Sample Answer: Yes I believe actors and actresses are very interested in their work because if they were not interested then they would not put their heart and soul into acting and then they would not be successful in their life.
  • Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
    Sample Answer: Yes I believe being a professional actor or actress is a good career. If one is successful one can earn much more than in any other profession. However I also believe that it is a very demanding profession. It requires total dedication and perseverance. Only then can an actor or actress survive in today’s era of cutthroat competition.
  • What can children learn from acting?
    Sample Answer: Children can learn a lot from acting. Firstly it builds confidence. While acting they interact with people of all ages and so it also builds social skills. It also improves their public speaking skills which are very important in adult life. Acting also teaches them discipline and patience. Children have to memorize lines and so it also sharpens their memory.
  • Why do children like special costumes?
    Sample Answer: Children like special costumes because it makes them enter a world of fantasy and they imagine situations around those costumes which increases their creativity and give them happiness.
  • What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
    Sample Answer: Actors who earn much enjoy name fame and a world of luxury whereas those who earn little suffer from frustration and depression and also may have suicidal tendencies
  • What are the differences between acting in the theatre and that in the film?
    Sample Answer: Acting in the theatre and that in the film is totally different. In theatre performance actors have just one chance to get it right. There are no retakes. Secondly the distance between the audience and the actor is much more in theatre acting. So actors have to exaggerate facial expressions and gestures so that every audience member can see what’s going on. However in films the camera can get extremely close to the actor which closes the gap between the audience and the actors. So actors on film must use subtle controlled and natural expressions and body language. Finally stage actors must deliver the same performance with new energy each time they perform.

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