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.

29  A SCHOOL

1. What school did you go to?

I went to Millennium high school, founded in 1999.

2. Where is the school located?

It’s located in New York City, United States.

3. Do you like the architecture of the school?

Yes, I do. The architecture is not really impressive, but I like it that the building’s architects left plenty of space for lounging.

4. What are the teachers like?

Most of the teachers there are helpful and friendly. I especially like Mr. Mike, my Physics teacher.

5. How long have you spent there?

I have spent 3 years of upper secondary school there.

6. Is that a single-sex school?

No, it isn’t. This is a unisex school.

7. Do you like the school uniform?

We don’t wear uniforms at school, actually.

8. Why do you enjoy the time there?

Although I had to deal with quite a heavy workload, I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere when hanging out with friends in the cafeteria there.

9. What important lesson did you learn from school?

I learned how to work in a group in which there are many friends coming from different cultures. That’s the lesson of cooperation.

10. Will you recommend that school to others?

Yes, of course. I’m proud to recommend Millennium High School to anyone who is searching for a good place to learn.