Question Set - Describe a toy you liked in your childhood - Sport Programs - Writing - 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 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 Writing

Do you write a lot?
Sample Answer: I don’t write a lot these days. However, I am trying to start a habit of maintaining a journal.
What do you like to write? Why?
Sample Answer: Nowadays, I don’t write anything, but in the past, I used to write my views about different political issues. Writing was just a means for me to express myself.
Do you think the things you write would change?
Sample Answer: I am not sure. I think I write only when I am very passionate about something. So, if in the future I am passionate about something, I would write about that.
Do you think writing by hand will disappear?
Sample Answer: I don’t think so. Although people are using computers and mobile phones for writing, there are still many people who prefer to write by hand.
Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting?
Sample Answer: I don’t think so. Although computers are very convenient, there are still many people who prefer to write by hand.

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 a toy you liked in your childhood

You should say:
  • What kind of toy it is
  • When you received it
  • How you played it
  • And how you felt about it
Sample Answer:
  • • I had many toys in my childhood but here I am going to talk about my electric toy car.
  • • My father gifted it to me on my 11th birthday.
  • • I used to spend hours playing with it.
  • • I was greatly fascinated by it
  • • It was red in colour
  • • It worked with four pen torch batteries fixed in a box under the car
  • • When I switched it on it would move in all directions
  • • If there was an obstacle on the way then the car could change directions
  • • Along with that it had lights which flickered at times.
  • • I was so fascinated by this car that I used to finish its batteries very soon.
  • • I used to show it to my friends with pride.
  • • None of my other friends had such a beautiful toy car.
  • • I just loved it when I saw the jealous look in their eyes.
  • • I remember once I took it to school in my bag.
  • • When I came home I got a big spanking from my mother.
  • • I was very possessive about my car and never used to let anyone touch it.
  • • Even though I don’t play with the car any more I still have it in my room
  • • Its colour has faded now but it has emotional value for me.
  • • That is why I have never thought of giving it away to my younger cousins.
  • • It brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe a toy you liked in your childhood, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys?
    Sample Answer: Traditionally girls used to like toys like dolls, kitchen sets, fairies, and butterflies. Boys normally preferred aggressive toys like guns, cars, and things to build and things which make a lot of noise. The other difference was that boys normally picked blue, brown, and green, while girls chose pink with a tinge of purple. These differences have been disappearing over the years.
  • Do you think toys really help in children’s development?
    Sample Answer: Yes, toys play a big role in children’s development. They help to develop their motor and sensory skills and also their cognitive abilities. At the same time, they also lead to their social development, especially when they play with other children. Children also learn responsibility when parents ask them to properly store their toys.
  • Does modern technology have an influence on children’s toys?
    Sample Answer: Yes, modern technology has a big influence on toys. Both the type of toys available and the children’s preferences for toys have changed over time. Today robots and app-controlled cars are more popular. Board games are becoming less and less popular. Simple action figures and dolls have also become much more detailed.
  • Have we lost our hand skills such as sewing?
    Sample Answer: Sewing by hand has definitely become a thing of the past. Sewing machines have come up in a big way, but manual sewing machines are still used. These have a hand pedal or a foot pedal. My mother has a fully automatic computerized sewing machine, but she has to operate it herself when she sews.

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