Question Set - Describe something you received for free - Geography - Happy things - 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 Geography

Do you like geography?
Sample Answer: Yes, I like geography. In fact, it was one of my favourite subjects when I was in school.
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Sample Answer: Yes, I studied geography when I was at school.
Are you good at reading a map?
Sample Answer: Well, I don’t think I am good at reading maps, but I am able to read them decently, so I don’t have trouble while I am travelling.
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
Sample Answer: Yes, I love visiting coastal countries. I want to visit Maldives and Seychelles when I grow older.

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 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 received for free

You should say:
  • What it was
  • Who you received it from
  • Where you received it
  • And how you felt about it
Sample Answer:
  • • I have received many free things in my life but I would like to talk about a free coffee which I got on my birthday.
  • • When I visit Delhi or Chandigarh I love to visit Starbucks as I love their coffee.
  • • During one of my first few visits one of the salespersons in Starbucks told me to get a Starbucks Card as I am a regular coffee drinker.
  • • She told me that the card was free and there are some amazing perks for regular coffee drinkers.
  • • I was sceptical at first as there is no Starbucks in my city and I was wondering how many times would I actually drink one.
  • • But after some persuasion by the salesgirl I got one nonetheless.
  • • One of the benefits was a free coffee during the birthday month.
  • • I didn’t know this.
  • • So by chance I visited a Starbucks in June which is my birthday month.
  • • When I was about to pay the salesperson asked me if I was due a free coffee because of my birthday month and should he make this order the free one.
  • • I wasn’t expecting it but more than that I didn’t ask for it he offered it.
  • • I then inquired whether it could be any coffee and if I could make modifications like adding whip cream.
  • • When he said I told them to make it a mocha and add whip cream.
  • • I normally don’t make these additions because their coffee is already very expensive.
  • • I thought there would be no better opportunity to try it.
  • • So I went for it.
  • • I really enjoyed the coffee.
  • • If I would have paid for it it would have cost me around Rs 400.
  • • It wasn’t a big amount but it made me so happy like I had won a lottery.
  • • That day I got a card made for my mother and my sister as well.
  • • However then the salesperson told me that the free birthday month coffee is applicable only when we buy coffee worth Rs 5000 in a year.
  • • I don’t think they will drink so much coffee but I have already started looking forward to next June and the next free coffee.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe something you received for free, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • Do you think people should pay for higher education? Why?
    Sample Answer: I definitely think that people should pay for higher education themselves. I think people should only go for higher education when they are really interested. Paying it for ourselves means- we do it only when we really want to. At the same time I also feel that government should provide scholarships and loans to poor students so that they don’t leave education because of money.
  • Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?
    Sample Answer: I think free primary education is good because everyone should get primary education but I think higher education should be paid for by the student themselves. Actually I don’t think it is possible for the government to fund higher education for everyone.
  • What free gifts do companies usually give to their customers?
    Sample Answer: In India I think companies give small gifts like pens calendars and cups etc to customers. They are free gifts for customers but in a way they are advertising for the company. Then there are also deals like buy one- get one free which are technically gifts but in a way - the prices factor in the free gift such that the company is still in profit.
  • Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
    Sample Answer: I think there is no better feeling than getting something for free. It is just human nature when we get something for free- we feel lucky. When we buy something we are always thinking whether we could have gotten something better for the same price whether we were cheated but when we get something for free we feel like we couldn’t get a better deal because what’s better than free.

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