: I usually have six lessons a day. But on Tuesday I have an extra English lesson to prepare for the exam.
What subject do you find the most difficult?
: I find mathematics the most difficult subject because I often get confused with so many formulae. And frankly speaking, I lack motivation for this subject because I dont relate my future career to mathematics.
What is your favourite weekday? Why do you like it?
: Well, my favourite weekday is Sunday. I like it because there is no school on this day. Sometimes, my friends and I have parties on Sunday, or we go to the cinema or theatre.
What sport facilities do you have in your school?
: We have a number of sport facilities in our school: a swimming pool, a gym. There is also an athletic field near the school. The junior schoolchildren enjoy swimming in the pool most of all, while the senior schoolchildren like working out with weights in the gym.
Do you think school uniform is necessary, or not. Why do you think so?
: As for me, I think school uniform is necessary because it makes schoolchildren more disciplined and focused on the study. If schoolchildren are allowed to wear whatever they want, they put on ripped jeans, T-shirts of different colors and what not. It is like they come to school to have a ball, but not to learn.
What would you recommend your friends do to improve their English?
: I would recommend them to watch English lessons made by native speakers on YouTube. They are very exciting and easy to understand. In addition to it, I would recommend my friends to read English books, because reading makes your vocabulary richer.
This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.
What teenagers think about the modern film industry?
Hello, its the electronic assistant of the film center. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what teenagers think about the modern film industry. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You dont have to give your name. So, lets get started.
How often do you go to the cinema?
: I usually go to the cinema once or twice a month. In summer I go oftener because I have vacations and a lot of free time.
What kinds of films do you like most?
: I like science-fiction films most because they are full of ideas to think about, and these films have more visual effects.
Why do you think many people prefer watching films at home?
: Many people prefer watching films at home for a number of reasons. The main reason is that they can download films from the Internet for free. In addition to it, they can stop the film at any moment and then start again.
What do you like to do in your free time?
: Frankly speaking, I dont have much free time because I have to prepare for the exams. Anyway, I like surfing the Internet very much. I usually watch videos, communicate with friends in social nets, and so on.
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How can films in English help students improve their English?
: First of all, films in English help students improve their listening skills. You gradually get accustomed to the variety of accents, slurring of words, slang, and the like. If you find difficulties in understanding English, you can use subtitles.
What film would you recommend your friends see, and why?
: I would recommend my friends to watch sitcoms. For example, ow I Met Your Mother. Firstly, this sitcom is very funny. As for me, I cant help laughing when watching it. Secondly, this sitcom has a lot of real spoken English.
This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.
Teenagers reading habits
Hello, its the electronic assistant of the city library. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out about teenagers reading habits. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You dont have to give your name. So, lets get started.
What kinds of books do you like to read?
: As for me, I like to read science fiction books because they are full of ideas to think about. Science fiction writers help us to imagine the future world, and they make us more broad-minded.
Who is your favourite writer?
: Actually, I have two favourite writers; they are the brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. I strongly believe they were the greatest Soviet-Russian science fiction authors whose works are just awesome.
How often do you borrow books from the library?
: Frankly speaking, I dont borrow books from the library at all. As a rule, I buy and download books from the Internet. I think it is more convenient than going somewhere to borrow a book. I am sure more and more people will do like that in the nearest future.
Why do you think teenagers are reading less and less now?
: Actually, I dont think so at all. In my opinion, its the other way round. Teenagers like reading very much, but they prefer reading e-books to paper-books. To download and read an e-book, they just need a smartphone. They dont need to go to libraries any more.
How can reading English books help student improve their English?
: First of all, reading English books enriches students vocabulary. For example, fiction books include words and phrases of different styles. When reading a fiction book, you deal with basic vocabulary, slang, set expressions, and the like. In addition to it, you pick up some grammar as well.
What book would you recommend to your friend who wants to read something for pleasure and why?
: I would recommend books about Sherlock Holms by Agatha Christie. It is not difficult to read and understand these books. Besides, the plot of Sherlock Holms stories is splendid.
This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.
What teenagers think about shopping and shopping centres
Hello, its the electronic assistant of the new supermarket net. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what teenagers think about shopping and shopping centres. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You dont have to give your name. So, lets get started.
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Who usually does the shopping in your family?
: My mother usually does the shopping in our family, but each of us helps her to do this. At the weekend, we do the shopping all together.
What can you buy in your nearest shopping centre?
: You can buy whatever you want. There is a lot of groceries, household chemicals and appliances, clothes, handicrafts, perfumes, and so on. The nearest shopping centre is really big, and if you go there, you are sure to find a thing to your liking.
How often do you usually go shopping?
