21  A LETTER

1. Who wrote the letter to you?

My dad wrote the letter to me when he was on a business trip.

2. Did you keep the letter?

Yes, I put it in a folder. Whenever I’m down, reading his letter would be a good way to cheer me up.

3. What was the letter about?

He told me about his new workplace and how things were there.

4. How did you feel about the letter?

I was glad to know that he was fine in another city.

5. Do you have a letter collection?

Yes. I collect all the letters from family and friends. It’s one of my hobbies.

6. Do you like writing letters or emails?

I prefer writing paper letters.

7. Do people in your country usually write letters?

Years ago they did. Now people prefer emails.

9. Why should we write letters to friends or relatives?

It’s a good way to show love to people you care about.

22  HOBBIES

1. What is your hobby?

I like playing sports, especially swimming.

2. Is your hobby common in your country?

Yes, kids, adults, and senior citizens all like swimming in my country.

3. Is your hobby the same as when you were a child?

Yes, I was fond of swimming when I was a little girl.

4. When did you start practicing that hobby?

I started swimming when I was 5 years old.

5. Is there anybody in your family who you share your hobby with?

My dad, he taught me how to swim.

6. How much time do you spend on your hobby?

I usually go to the swimming pool twice a week.

7. What benefits do you get from it?

Swimming is a really good workout. It helps me keep fit and chill out after a long day working.

8. Have you ever heard of someone having a very unusual hobby? What was it?

Yes, my cousin loves tattooing vehicles. He puts stickers everywhere on his car.

9. What do you think about someone having weird hobbies?

I don’t think any hobby is weird. It’s just what you like to do, so I don’t judge others.

10. What hobbies are usually expensive in your country?

Playing golf is a really expensive hobby. Only the rich can afford to buy golf supplies.

23  MUSIC

1. What kind of music do you like?

I’m crazy about Pop music.

2. Is that the kind of music preferred in your country?

It varies. Normally the youth enjoy Rock and Pop while middle-aged citizens prefer country music.

3. Who is your favorite singer?

I’m a big fan of Miley Cyrus, a talented US singer, songwriter, and actress.

4. What piece of music do you like? Who sang that song?

My favorite song is Jolene, sung by Miley Cyrus.

5. How much time a day do you spend listening to music?

I usually listen to music all day with an MP3 player.

6. Do you feel relaxed listening to music?

Sure. I feel like there are no more worries in the world.

7. Why is music important to us?

Music has the power of beautifying our life.

8. Do you usually go to bars or clubs?

Not often. I sometimes go there on weekends.

9. What do you think about the teenagers’ music style?

Teenagers tend to choose loud and fast music like Rock or Rap. Everyone has their own taste of music though.

10. Have you ever thought of forming a music band?

No, I don’t have any talent for music.