Question Set - Describe an activity you do to keep fit - Books - Morning Time - School

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 Books

Do you often read books? When?
Sample Answer: I do read books but not as often as I did in the past. Nowadays, I don’t find time to read as much as I did before.
Are your reading habits different than in the past?
Sample Answer: There is a major difference. In my childhood, I used to read books continuously without stress and worries. But now, I barely finish a book in a month and have shifted from reading fiction to nonfiction.
Have you ever read a book that has been adapted into film?
Sample Answer: Yes, I have read many novels that have been adapted into films. Among them, Harry Potter is the most famous one I have read.
What do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
Sample Answer: I prefer watching movies these days as I lack the time for reading books. However, I feel some movies don't do justice to the books, so it really depends on the adaptation.

Lets start with Morning Time

Do you like getting up early in the morning?
Sample Answer: No, I don’t like getting up early in the morning. I normally sleep late at night, so I don’t get up early in the morning. However, my parents keep telling me that I should change this habit.
What do you usually do in the morning?
Sample Answer: I normally don’t get up early in the morning, so I just finish the basic chores like bathing, getting ready, and having my breakfast in the morning. I also read the newspaper for some time.
What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
Sample Answer: I think I pretty much did the same in my childhood too. I used to get up late, so I used to be barely able to finish my basic chores in the morning time. I had little time to do anything else.
Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
Sample Answer: No, as I said before, it is pretty much the same. There is just one small difference, in my childhood I didn’t use to read the newspaper, but nowadays I do.
Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
Sample Answer: No, on the weekends, we normally go to the Gurdwara in the morning. So, I have to get up early. On the weekends, we also eat breakfast outside.

Lets start with School

Where do you go to school?
Sample Answer: I recently completed my senior secondary education, so I don’t go to school anymore.
Do you go to a good school?
Sample Answer: The school I went to was the best school in my town.
Do you like your teachers?
Sample Answer: Yes, I loved my teachers at my previous school.
Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
Sample Answer: At present, I am preparing for my higher education, so there is not much pressure of studies and exams.
What are the differences between your school and other schools?
Sample Answer: I have hardly met students from other schools, so I can't say much on how the other schools are different.
Is there anything you want to change about your school?
Sample Answer: Yes, I would like to add more sports facilities for students, especially for indoor sports.
Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
Sample Answer: Yes, there was a chapter on the solar system in my science book. So, I read about the different planets in our solar system.
Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
Sample Answer: Yes, I love science fiction movies because they are a great source of entertainment. My favorite science fiction movie is Avatar.
Do you want to know more about outer space?
Sample Answer: Yes, I want to know about black holes and how the universe was formed.
Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
Sample Answer: Yes, I want to see how our planet looks from space and also to experience zero gravity.

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 an activity you do to keep fit

You should say:
  • What the activity is
  • When and where you usually do it
  • How you do it
  • Explain why it can keep your fit
Sample Answer:
  • • I do a lot of things to stay healthy such as morning walk, yoga, cycling and so on but here I would like to talk about the morning walk.
  • • Every day I get up early in the morning and go for morning walk.
  • • I go with my grandfather, who is 95.
  • • He has never missed his morning walk in his life.
  • • In fact his secret of good health is the morning walk.
  • • I joined him about a year ago and ever since I also have been very regular.
  • • We go to a park near our home.
  • • There is a jogging track in the park which is full of activity in those early morning hours.
  • • My grandfather and I both wear our track suits and walking shoes while walking.
  • • During our walk, my grandpa tells me a lot of stories.
  • • He has a lot to tell and sometimes I am surprised at his memory.
  • • Morning walk has a lot of benefits.
  • • I used to be very fat, in fact a couch potato, but now I am very fit - all because of the walk and all because of my grandfather who made me do it.
  • • Morning walk also improves the blood circulation.
  • • It is a good exercise for all age groups.
  • • The young can do a brisk walk and the elderly can do a leisurely stroll.
  • • There is a laughter club in my home town.
  • • Sometimes they too are there in the park at that time.
  • • They come there to laugh out their stress and worries.
  • • Their laughter is so infectious that when they laugh we also can't help laughing with them.
  • • So a morning walk is the activity which I do to stay healthy.

Part 3

We've been talking about Describe an activity you do to keep fit, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this

  • What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
    Sample Answer: Old people do a lot to keep fit. They do yoga, go for walks, eat healthy food, avoid junk food and take proper food supplements.
  • What kinds of sports are popular in India?
    Sample Answer: India is a diverse country. All types of sports are popular such as cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, tennis and so on.
  • Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?
    Sample Answer: Yes, they should if they want to. However, they should do so under proper supervision and after undergoing proper training from licensed companies.
  • What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?
    Sample Answer: People can avoid fast foods and eat healthy and balanced diet.
  • What can parents do to make their children like sports?
    Sample Answer: They can make them join sports classes. They can act as role models. If they themselves play outdoor sports, their children will automatically follow them. Even if they don’t play themselves, they can go out with their children and watch them play.

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