91. Noise
1. How is the noise level in your city?
My city is an industrial city and on top of that it is on the national highway. So, the noise levels are very high.
2. Where does noise in urban areas come from?
The noise in urban areas comes from pressure horns of vehicles, industries and loud speakers.
3. Do you think it is important to be alone sometimes?
It is very important to be alone sometimes. Everyone needs to introspect at times. One needs to know about ones likes and dislikes and everyone needs time for one’s personal work which can be best done in solitude.
4. What is the importance of belonging to a certain group?
There is a lot of importance of belonging to a social group. Man is a social animal and cannot live alone for long. One needs to share one’s happiness and sorrows with others. That is why we join social groups and feel part of these groups. Social groups are a sort of support system. They give us support when we are low in life. It is mentally unhealthy to be alone for long.
5. What are problem you could have if you go out together in big group?
There could be a lot of problems in a big group. It is difficult to organise a big group. Mismanagement can lead to conflicts. It could end up in a lot of wastage of time. It has been well said that “two is a company and three is a crowd”.
92. Bus or Taxi
1. How often do you take the bus?
I take the bus everyday. I go to school/college by bus.
2. When was the first time you took a taxi?
The last time I took a taxi was about two months ago. I went to Delhi to visit my relatives. I hired a cab from the railway station to their home.
3. What are the advantages of taking a taxi compared with buses.
The advantages of taxi are that you don’t have to wait for the bus. You can start at anytime. A taxi takes you from one destination to the other whereas the bus will drop you at the bus stop.
4. Is it convenient to take the bus/taxi in your city?
The bus service in my city is very good and frequent. The taxi service is also very good, but I normally take the bus as it is much cheaper.
93. Mobile phones
1. How often do you use your mobile phone?
I use my mobile phone very often, in fact every day.
2. Can you describe your mobile phone?
I have an iPhone 5s. It is in golden color. It is rectangular in shape. It has two cameras. It has a 8GB Space. It has many features. It is like a mini computer in my hands.
3. What was your first mobile phone?
My first mobile phone was a Nokia phone. I don’t remember the model but it was a very basic phone.
4. Would you buy a new one in the future?
I don’t have any plans to buy a new phone in the future. I’m quite happy with my iPhone.
5. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
My basic mobile phone was it enough to change my life. It kept me connected with my family all the time, but my iPhone is a smart phone and is much more than a phone for mere connectivity. I can check my emails on my phone. I can surf the net on my phone. I can play games on my phone. I can do calculations on my phone. I can do so many other things on my phone.
94. HISTORY
1. Do you like (to learn about) history?
Yes, I like to learn about history. It is through history we come to know about the important events that gave way or shaped the way to progress or changes in any country. Also, history teaches us important lessons and we can learn from the achievements or mistakes of our ancestors. Everything in this world has its history. It’s through that we value what we have today. For example, we value our independence today because of the knowledge of the independence struggle.
2. What historical event do you find most interesting?
The historical event I find the most interesting is the day India became an independent nation, on 15th August 1947.
3. Do you think history is important?
Yes, I think history is very important. We can learn a lot from history. We come to know about the way of life, culture and traditions of the past times. We can come to know about the important historical events that paved way for progress and development, like the Industrial revolution. We can get motivation by learning about the achievements of some people and we can also learn from the mistakes of our ancestors.
4. Do you like to watch programmes on TV about history?
Yes I like to watch programmes on TV about history. In fact, the History channel is one of my favourite TV channels. It has some great shows about history of different parts of the world.
5. Do you think you can really learn history from films and TV programmes?
Yes, definitely. TV programs and films make learning about history interesting and easy. Reading about history may become very boring after a while. Children also learn history better if an audiovisual medium is used.
6. Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?
Yes, Internet is a good way to learn about history. It is a vast source of knowledge. We can search about any topic related to history and get all the information we need. There are also videos, documentaries, podcasts, e-books etc. also available on the Internet.
7. Can you name a person from history whom you would like to learn more about?
I would like to learn more about martyr Bhagat Singh, who was a freedom fighter in the struggle for Independent India.
8. Why would you like to learn more about him/her?
I would like to learn more about him because he is a motivation for the youth of today. I do not know much about him, but I know that his role in India’s freedom struggle was integral and the British rulers hanged him at a very young age of 23 for the assassination of a British police officer.
95. Magazine
1. Do you read magazines?
Yes, I read magazines. Reader’s Digest is the one I usually read.
2. Who prefers to read magazines – younger or older people?
I think it is a matter of personal choice and is not related to age.
3. Have you ever read online magazines?
Yes, I have read online magazines. But I prefer traditional printed magazines to online ones.
4. Did you read magazines when you were young?
No, I didn’t read magazines, but I read comic books and other children’s books when I was young.
I started reading magazines in my late teenage years.
5. What kind of magazines are popular in your country?
There are many types of magazines popular in my country, like fashion magazines, sports magazines, housekeeping magazines, automobiles magazines, art & craft magazines and many more.
96. Internet
1. Do you use internet (very much)?
Yes, I use the internet a lot, especially for research for my studies. I also use the internet for chatting with my friends, watching movies and playing games.
2. When was the first time you used the internet?
The first time I used the internet was when I was in around 10-11 years old. We got a computer and an internet connection set up at our home.
3. Is the internet very important (or useful) to you?
Yes, the internet is very important/useful for me. I mostly use it for research purposes for my studies. It also helps me stay connected with my friends.
4. Do you think you can (or could) live without the internet?
It is very hard to imagine a life without the internet. The communication and connectivity we have now because of the internet will suffer greatly. I would feel alienated/cut off from the world without the internet.
97. Neighbor –
1. Do you know your neighbors?
Yes, I know my neighbors well. I meet them daily and we are like a family.
1. Do you like your neighbors?
Yes, I like my neighbors. They are very friendly and helpful. In fact, we are like a family.
1. Why are neighbors important?
Neighbours are very important because they are next to our family. In fact, in today’s era of nuclear families, neighbours are the only family we have in times of emergencies. Neighbours are the people with whom we share our walls. They are the first ones to help us in times of need.
1. When do you meet your neighbors?
I meet my neighbors in the evenings. We usually meet them in the park or outside my home. Sometimes we have some celebrations in our neighborhood or some community programs, where I get to meet my neighbors.
1. How often do you meet your neighbors?
I meet my neighbors very often, in fact almost daily.
98. Pop star
1. Who’s your favorite pop star?
My favorite pop star is the famous Punjabi singer, DiljeetDosanjh. He is an excellent singer, performer and an actor.
2. Do you want to be a pop star?
No, I don’t have the qualities or talent to be a pop star.
3. Do you like to go to concerts?
Yes, I like to go to concerts. I think live performances are very enjoyable and much different from listening to recorded music. We get to meet like-minded people, with similar interests.
4. Do you prefer live music or recorded music?
I don’t prefer one to the other. I enjoy both equally. Live music has its own charm and energy, whereas recorded music can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere
99. Teenagers –
1. Do you like to spend time with teenagers?
I have a few cousins who are in their teenage years and I like to spend time with them. I get to know about what is the latest trend and what kinds of apps are popular among them.
2. Do you know anything about the kind of fashion that teenagers like?
Yes, I know about the kind of fashion that teenagers like, through the TV shows and movies. I also see a lot of teenagers when I go out and get a sense of the kind of fashion they follow.
3. What are the best things of being a teenager?
I think that the best part of being a teenager is the sense of responsibility that is developed in those years. It is also a stage of life, which brings a little more freedom, than the younger years.
4. How do teenagers entertain themselves?
Teenagers usually entertain themselves by watching movies, listening to music, hanging out with friends, chatting online with friends, playing outdoor sports, and other such activities.
100. Films
1.Do you like to watch films?
Yes, I love to watch films. I think it is a very good form of entertainment and gives us the much needed break in our busy life. It is also a good way to spend quality time with friends and family.
2.Do you prefer foreign films or Indian films?
I like watching both, Indian and foreign films. I think that the Indian films keep us connected to our culture and roots and through the foreign films, we get knowledge about other cultures. Both are an equally good source of entertainment.
3.How often do you go to cinema to watch a movie?
I go to cinema to watch a movie quite often, at least once or twice a month.
4.Do Indian people like to go to cinema to watch a film?
Yes, Indian people like to go to cinema to watch films. It is evident from the increasing number of multiplexes that are opening in every city and are almost always full of people.
5.What kinds of movies do you like the best?
I like movies that have a good story, with some good lessons or a message and those with good acting and direction.
6.What was the first film you watched?
I don’t remember exactly, but one of the first films I remember from my childhood is ______________________. (Add a couple of lines about the kind of movie and the story/what was it about).