Question Set - Describe a difficult decision that you once made - Photography - Jewelry - Staying Up

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 Photography

Do you like to take photographs?
Sample Answer: Yes, I like to take photographs. I have a DSLR camera and I like to take photographs of nature, people, places, etc.
How often do you take photographs?
Sample Answer: I take photographs whenever I go out with my friends or family. I also take photographs when I go on a vacation.
In what situations do you take photographs?
Sample Answer: I take photographs when I go out with my friends or family. I also take photographs when I go on a vacation.
Do you like to take photographs of yourself?
Sample Answer: No, I don’t like to take photographs of myself. I like to take photographs of nature, people, places, etc.
Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos?
Sample Answer: I prefer to take photos myself. I have a DSLR camera and I like to take photographs of nature, people, places, etc.

Lets start with Jewelry

Do you often wear jewelry?
Sample Answer: Yes, I like to wear jewelry because it looks good on me. I think it is a good way to express one’s creativity.
Do you usually buy jewelry?
Sample Answer: I don’t buy much jewelry. Most of the jewelry I have are gifts from my friends.
Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
Sample Answer: I think some people believe that wearing jewelry is lucky for them that is why some people buy rings which have stones of different colors.

Lets start with Staying Up

Do you often stay up late?
Sample Answer: Yes, I call myself a night person and I normally don’t sleep before midnight.
Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
Sample Answer: No, at that time my parents used to put me to bed early because I had school early in the morning.
What do you do when you stay up late?
Sample Answer: Normally I like to read online articles or browse through social media posts.
What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?
Sample Answer: It doesn’t feel much different now because my morning routine is not that busy. So, I get up late and casually go about things.
Do you think staying up late is a good habit?
Sample Answer: It depends on the individual and their lifestyle. For some people, staying up late works well, while for others it may not be a good habit.
Do you think people need less sleep as they get older?
Sample Answer: It varies from person to person. Some people may need less sleep as they get older, while others may still require the same amount of sleep.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of staying up late?
Sample Answer: The advantage of staying up late is that it provides quiet and uninterrupted time for personal activities. However, the disadvantage is that it can lead to sleep deprivation and affect overall health.
Do you think students should be allowed to stay up late to study?
Sample Answer: It depends on the situation. While staying up late occasionally for studying may be necessary, it's important for students to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
Do you think it's better to stay up late to finish work or to wake up early the next day to do it?
Sample Answer: It depends on the individual's productivity patterns. Some people may find it more effective to stay up late to finish work, while others may prefer waking up early to do it.

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 difficult decision that you once made

You should say:
  • What the decision was
  • When you made the decision
  • How long did it take you to make the decision
  • And explain why it was a difficult decision to make
Sample Answer:
  • • I think each decision is difficult in its own way because we gain something and lose something when we make any decision.
  • • And in today’s world I think making decisions is all the more difficult because of the increasing number of choices.
  • • One of the most crucial and difficult decisions of my life was when I had to decide which stream to opt for during my senior secondary education.
  • • I made the decision around three years ago after graduating from high school.
  • • It took me nearly one month to make the decision.
  • • I was confused because I didn’t know what each stream entailed.
  • • During childhood I never had a fixed dream job like others.
  • • Somedays I wanted to become a doctor then there was a phase I wanted to become an astronaut.
  • • There was also a time I wanted to become an actor.
  • • Some of my close friends were taking non-medical.
  • • So I was also afraid that if I opted for some other stream I would lose my friends.
  • • Every person I asked for advice gave me a different perspective.
  • • That was also a mistake I made I asked too many people.
  • • Now when I ask for advice I only ask a few of my friends and my parents.
  • • Ultimately my parents helped me make the decision.
  • • They asked me to take a 2 day exam which tested my aptitude for different fields.
  • • After the test they told me that I should consider only two things my gut feeling and the results of the test.
  • • I should ignore everyone else’s advice and after making the decision I should not regret the decision.
  • • Ultimately I opted for commerce and I am really glad that I made that choice.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe a difficult decision that you once made, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • What decisions do people generally make in their daily life?
    Sample Answer: We are always making decisions in our life. People make decisions about small things like what to eat, what to wear, when to do something, and what to watch. Our whole life is nothing but the millions of decisions we take every day.
  • Which is easier making a decision by oneself or making a decision after a group discussion?
    Sample Answer: It is definitely easier to make a decision after a group discussion because we have the advantage of knowing different perspectives on the issue. However, I also believe that we should not get influenced by others and listen to our gut feeling when finally making the decision.
  • Why are many young people unwilling to listen to their parent’s advice?
    Sample Answer: I think many young people think that their parent’s thinking might be outdated for today’s time. Also, in general, young people by nature have a problem listening to figures of authority.
  • Why do middle-aged people tend to second guess their decision?
    Sample Answer: I think second guessing has nothing to do with age. We all tend to second guess our decisions when it’s a difficult decision and when we are not confident about the decision. I think the best way to avoid second guessing or rethinking the decision is to limit the choices and discuss it with close friends and family members.

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