24  SHOPPING

1. Do you like shopping?

Yes, I’m a shopaholic.

2. What do you usually shop for?

I usually shop for clothes. I’m a big fashion fan.

3. Where do you go shopping?

At some fashion boutiques in my neighborhood.

4. Are there many shops in your neighborhood?

Yes. My area is the city center, so I have many choices of where to shop.

5. Do you spend much money on shopping?

Yes and I’m usually broke at the end of the month.

6. Do you usually shop online? What items?

Yes, but not really often. I only buy furniture online.

27  A PRACTICAL SKILL

1. What practical skill have you learned?

Cooking is a practical skill that I have practiced recently.

2. Who taught you that skill?

My mom is the best cook. She taught me everything about how to make soup, salad, omelettes, cake, etc.

3. How did you learn it?

She shows me how to buy food, prepare ingredients, and cook meals whenever she’s in the kitchen. I learn how to boil, grill, steam, fry, braise, etc. day by day.

4. Why did you learn it?

I just want to be a good cook like my mom when I get married. I will prepare the best dishes for my husband and children.

5. How long did it take for you to learn it?

I learned it in 4 years. The skill seems to be strengthened when I live apart from my family for studying.

6. How often do you use this skill?

I cook every day. I also love homemade food.

7. How has this skill helped you?

It makes me more confident whenever I go on a picnic outside. I’m always responsible for the BBQ.

8. Do people in your family know this skill, too?

My younger sister knows how to cook, too. She has just started learning.

9. Do all skills need learning?

Yes, they do. ‘’Practice makes perfect.’’

10. How is this skill important to you?

It’s an essential life skill. All women need to know this to keep their family warm and happy.

28  SPORTS

1. What sport do you like?

I like playing badminton.

2. Is it easy to play that sport?

Yes, it’s pretty easy to play.

3. Is that sport popular in your country?

Yes, it is.

4. How long have you been practicing that sport?

I have been practicing it for 5 years.

5. Who do you play sports with?

I play badminton with my friends, sometimes with my brother.

6. How often do you play that sport?

I play badminton every weekend.

7. What benefits can you get from that sport?

It helps strengthen my muscles because while playing, I have to move continuously. It is good to burn calories as well.

8. Do you like watching football? Online or offline?

Yes, I do. I prefer watching football offline and online. Going to the stadium, shouting and cheering are good to release stress.

9. What is your favorite football team?

I like the Manchester United Football Club, also known as “The Red Devils”.

10. Why is sport important?

Sports are sources of recreation. People can learn how to encourage team spirit when they play sports, too.