Speaking Part 1

Bus or Taxi How often do you take the bus? I usually take the bus only when I have to travel intercity as in my hometown I prefer to use my own vehicle to cover short distances. When was the first time you took a taxi? I remember it was my cousin’s first birthday and my uncle threw a party and invited us all. I had to travel to Chandigarh for the same with my grandparents and parents. It was…

Noise How is the noise level in your city? The noise level in my city is quite high as it is an industrial hub. Also, the number of vehicles on the road is very high in my city which contributes to the increasing levels of noise from engines and horns. Where does noise in urban areas come from? In urban areas, most of the noise comes from motor vehicle traffic and industries. Do you think it is important to be…

Hats Do you like to wear hats? No, I am not very fond of wearing hats but during summers, I like to wear caps in order to avoid the heat of the sun. What kinds of hats do you have? As I do not wear hats often, I have only two or three baseball caps. Where do you like to buy hats? I have bought these caps online from the famous Amazon site as they give discount offers. Is wearing…

Dance When was the last time you went to a place where people go dancing in your country? On my last birthday, I went to a nightclub with my friends to celebrate my birthday. When was the last occasion when you danced a lot? Two months back, I attended my cousin’s wedding in Delhi. On the Sangeet night, when all the relatives come together to sing and dance, I enjoyed dancing a lot. I remember dancing to almost every song…

Museums Are there many (or any) museums in your hometown? Yes, there are many museums in my hometown out of which the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum is the most famous one. Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country? Yes, I think museums are of great use for visitors to my hometown as they educate people on the history and periodical development of my hometown. Also, visitors can learn about the artistic and cultural aspects of…

Being in a hurry When was the last time you did something in a hurry? I remember that during one of my exams I had to catch a bus as I had to travel to some other city. It was the time when I had to hurry in order to catch the bus on time. Do you like to finish things quickly? I would say that I like to finish things on time as I try to avoid procrastination. But…

Computer Do you use computers very much? Yes, I use computers almost every day for my studies as well as recreational activities. When do you use a computer? Mostly, I use a computer in the evenings after coming back from my school and tuition classes.  What do you use a computer for? I use a computer to do my homework or school projects. Also, I like to play video games and use social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram…

Birthdays How do children celebrate birthdays in your country? Children in my country celebrate their birthdays by inviting friends and relatives to their homes. They love to cut the cake and play indoor games at birthday parties. How did you celebrate your last birthday? For my last birthday, I went on a two days trip to Kasauli with my family members. We went sightseeing and enjoyed a lot during that trip. My parents even kept a surprise party planned for…

Names Does your name have any special meaning? Yes, my name has a special meaning. It means ‘’desire’’. Is your surname very common in India? Yes, as my surname is …….. It is quite common in the Indian community. Do you like your name? Yes, I like my name a lot because it is my identity and has a beautiful meaning. Also, it is quite rare too. Would you like to change your name? As I like my name and…