Question Set - Describe a piece of good news you heard from others - Names - Mirrors - Music

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 Names

Does your name have any special meaning?
Sample Answer: My name is Indroop. According to Hindu mythology, my name means an Avatar of Lord Inder.
How would you choose names for your next generation?
Sample Answer: I would choose names for my next generation based on their meanings and cultural significance. I would also consider family traditions and personal preferences.
Do you have any special traditions for naming babies in your culture?
Sample Answer: In my culture, there are traditional rituals and customs for naming babies. For example, traditionally, people used to take the first letter for the name from the holy book, and then the elder people used to suggest a name beginning with that letter.
Are there any differences between how Indians name their children now and in the past?
Sample Answer: I think nowadays, people don’t follow many rituals and traditions, and names are kept without following any rules.
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Sample Answer: No, I am the only one in my family with this name. I think my parents wanted to keep a unique name for me and so they kept it Indroop.
Are there any names that are more popular than others in India?
Sample Answer: India is a large and diverse country. Different regions have different names. For example, in Punjab, names like Gagan and Jaspreet are very common.

Lets start with Mirrors

Do you often look in the mirror?
Sample Answer: Yes, I often look in the mirror to check my appearance before going out.
Do you often buy mirrors?
Sample Answer: No, I don't often buy mirrors. I only buy them when I need to replace an old one or when I move to a new place.
Do you like mirrors?
Sample Answer: Yes, I like mirrors as they are useful for checking my appearance and can also be used as decorative items.
Do you think mirrors are necessary?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think mirrors are necessary as they are useful for checking one's appearance and can also be used as decorative items.
Do you think mirrors are suitable as gifts?
Sample Answer: Yes, I think mirrors can be suitable as gifts as they are useful and can also be used as decorative items.

Lets start with Music

Do you often (like to) listen to music?
Sample Answer: Yes, I often listen to music. I like listening to film songs and Punjabi folk songs.
What kind of music do you like?
Sample Answer: I like listening to film songs, Punjabi folk songs, and sometimes pop music.
Do you like to sing or play any musical instruments?
Sample Answer: No, I don't sing or play any musical instruments.
Do you think music is important?
Sample Answer: Yes, music is important as it can have a positive impact on mental health and can be a source of entertainment and relaxation.
What kind of music is popular in your country?
Sample Answer: In my country, Bollywood music is very popular, along with regional music like Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu music.
Do you think music can bring people together?
Sample Answer: Yes, music can bring people together as it is a universal language that can be enjoyed by people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Do you think it's important for children to learn music?
Sample Answer: Yes, learning music can have a positive impact on a child's cognitive and emotional development.
Do you think music can be used as a form of therapy?
Sample Answer: Yes, music therapy is a recognized form of therapy that can help individuals with mental health issues, physical disabilities, and other conditions.
Do you prefer listening to music alone or with others?
Sample Answer: It depends on my mood. Sometimes I prefer listening to music alone, while other times I enjoy listening to music with friends or family.
Have you ever been to a concert?
Sample Answer: Yes, I have been to a concert once. There is a village near my hometown where a famous Punjabi singer comes once a year to perform for charity. Last year I went with my friends. He performed live. It was an electrifying performance.
Do you like to listen to live music?
Sample Answer: Yes, I do like to listen live music. It is a different experience. In many restaurants and also in marriage functions, they have live music going on, which is very enjoyable. Concerts are also live music.
When did you start listening to this type of music?
Sample Answer: I remember, I specially went for GurdasMaan’s live performance in a concert last year. Before that I had never been for a live music show.

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 piece of good news you heard from others

You should say:
  • What it was
  • When you received this news
  • How you received this news
  • Why you feel it was good news
Sample Answer:
  • • In our day-to-day life we hear a lot of news from others.
  • • Some are good and some are not so good
  • • Here I would like to talk about news which I heard from my neighbours.
  • • The news was that an international level sports stadium is going to open in my home town.
  • • About six months ago as I was walking in a park near my home I saw some neighbours standing in a group and discussing something.
  • • I joined them and came to know that they were talking about this stadium.
  • • As it is the sports facilities in my hometown are not so good and the young people do not have a place to develop their sporting talent.
  • • Many young people who are serious to do sports as a career have joined academies in Jalandhar and Phillaur.
  • • If there will be such facilities locally then many more youngsters would be encouraged to do sports regularly.
  • • I feel it is good news because we are leading sedentary lives.
  • • There is hardly any physical activity.
  • • Obesity has become a common problem among the people especially young children.
  • • The youth is going towards drugs and other such vices.
  • • An NGO run by some NRIs of my home town have donated two acres of land for this project.
  • • Our local MLA has got the approval for this and is being very proactive for fetching funds for this project.
  • • This stadium would have an underground car parking to accommodate 500 cars.
  • • The construction work has already started.
  • • The stadium would have a seating capacity of 5000.
  • • It would have covered seating areas also.
  • • There would be changing rooms for the sportsmen and washrooms for the public.
  • • There would be drinking water facility at regular intervals.
  • • There would also be surveillance cameras all over so that no untoward incidence happens.
  • • If people know they are being watched then they refrain from doing anti-social things such as petty crime.
  • • There would be lights run by solar energy.
  • • The stadium would be so well lit even at nights that sports could be played there 24/7.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe a piece of good news you heard from others, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • How do people share good news?
    Sample Answer: People share good news in many ways. They just tell each other face to face. They also use social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Whatsapp. They also call the other person and tell about any good news. They write e-mails also for this purpose.
  • Why do people share news on social media and is it good to share news on social media?
    Sample Answer: Social media is a quick and time-saving platform for sharing news. People just have to post one message and it reaches a very wide audience instantaneously. I generally don’t see any harm in sharing something on social media. However, it should be done privately with one’s family and friends instead of publicly.
  • How does modern technology affect the delivery of information?
    Sample Answer: It affects in many ways. It has made the delivery of information instant. You just update your status on Facebook or Whatsapp and all your friends and group members are reached at once.
  • Should the media only publish good news?
    Sample Answer: Definitely not. I think it's important to publish both. Nowadays a lot of media just focuses on crime and disasters as they get them better TRP. Fair media should depict both the positive and negative stories - so that viewers can get a better image about what’s happening in the world.
  • When do people share good news?
    Sample Answer: People share good news when they want their near and dear ones to know what good has happened to them. For example, if anyone becomes a parent he wants to share this news with everyone. If anyone buys a new home or a new car then he wants his friends and relatives to know about that. If anybody clears an exam or gets a new job he wants others to know about it.
  • What kinds of good news have you received before?
    Sample Answer: I have received many kinds of good news. I received the good news that my cousin was blessed with a baby girl. I also received the good news that my cousin had topped in his class. I also received the good news that my friend had got a job in a multinational company.

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