Question Set - Describe something you taught to your friend/relative. - Happy things - Talent - Singing

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 Happy things

Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
Sample Answer: Yes, my father gifted me a new phone last month. It was my dream phone and I feel really happy when I use this phone.
What made you happy when you were little?
Sample Answer: When my parents bought me gifts on my birthday, I used to feel very happy.
What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
Sample Answer: I’ll be happy in the future when I fulfill my dreams and achieve success in life.
When do you feel happy at work? Why?
Sample Answer: Whenever I finish my pending tasks, it gives me a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
Do you feel happy when buying new things?
Sample Answer: Yes, I have always been happy whenever I have bought something new. There is a different kind of charm to buying new things.
Do you think people are happy when buying new?
Sample Answer: Of course, yes, people always feel happy when they buy something new. For example, almost everyone loves the smell of a new car, and it makes them smile.

Lets start with Talent

Do you have any talents?
Sample Answer: Yes, I have a few talents. I am good at cooking and I can also play the guitar.
What talents do you wish you had?
Sample Answer: I wish I could sing and dance. I think it would be fun to perform on stage.
Do you think it's important to have a talent?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important to have a talent as it can give us a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important to develop a talent?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important to develop a talent as it can give us a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for parents to develop their children's talents?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for parents to develop their children's talents as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for schools to develop children's talents?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for schools to develop children's talents as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for adults to develop their talents?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for adults to develop their talents as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for adults to learn new skills?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for adults to learn new skills as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for adults to learn new skills?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for adults to learn new skills as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Do you think it's important for adults to learn new skills?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think it's important for adults to learn new skills as it can give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Lets start with Singing

Do you like singing?
Sample Answer: Yes, I enjoy singing a lot. It's a great way for me to relax and express my emotions.
When do you usually sing?
Sample Answer: I usually sing in the shower and sometimes during family gatherings or parties.
Have you ever taken singing lessons?
Sample Answer: No, I haven't taken any formal singing lessons, but I would love to improve my singing skills in the future.
What kind of songs do you like to sing?
Sample Answer: I like to sing a variety of songs, including pop, rock, and sometimes classical songs. It depends on my mood and the occasion.

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 something you taught to your friend/relative.

You should say:
  • What you taught him/her?
  • When it was?
  • How long it was for?
  • And explain how you felt about it.
Sample Answer:
  • • My sister lives in the US.
  • • Last summer, she and her children visited us in India during the summer vacations.
  • • Both her children, my niece and nephew, are quite inquisitive and always keen on learning something new.
  • • One day, they saw me playing chess online and immediately developed an interest in chess.
  • • They requested me to teach them.
  • • They visit India very rarely, so I thought it would be a nice way to spend some quality time with them.
  • • They were visiting for 2 months, so we had plenty of time.
  • • I started with the basics and explained how each chess piece moved.
  • • With time, I covered some of the complex mechanics like castling and en passant.
  • • I also bought them a membership at chess.com so they could practice alone when I was busy.
  • • The website has nice puzzles which teach how to think in difficult positions.
  • • They played against computer bots and other players.
  • • Chess is about practice, and the more they played different players, the more they learnt.
  • • They were very quick to pick up things, and by the end of two months, they had also beaten me two or three times.
  • • In fact, I also learnt a few special moves from them.
  • • It was a very fulfilling experience overall.
  • • I think it was the first time I taught someone something.
  • • I felt very proud when they picked up things, and them beating me was icing on the cake.
  • • I lost as a player, but I succeeded as a teacher.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe something you taught to your friend/relative., and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • What are things that young people can teach old people to do?
    Sample Answer: Young people can teach old people many things they are good at, especially the use of technology like mobile phone features, apps, and computer software.
  • What skills can young people teach the old besides technology?
    Sample Answer: Young people can teach older individuals the ability to change and adapt. They can help them overcome hesitancy and unwillingness to take risks, which are necessary in today's world.
  • Why older people have problems in learning new things?
    Sample Answer: Older people may have difficulties learning new things due to memory deterioration. For instance, they may forget previous steps when learning, but can pick up again with repetition.
  • Do you think showing is a better way than telling during education?
    Sample Answer: Yes, showing is often a better method than telling in education. Visual memory tends to be stronger, and showing reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings that can arise from verbal explanations.
  • Do you think constant training is important for people to study something?
    Sample Answer: Constant training is crucial for success in any field. Practice helps people become experts, as exemplified by spending 1200 hours on a subject to gain proficiency.
  • How can the young teach the old?
    Sample Answer: The best way for young people to teach the old is by showing them how to do things rather than just telling them. Patience is key, as older individuals may take more time to learn.

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