【答案解析】● Tell me about your neighbourhood.
My neighbourhood is pretty quiet, with lots of apartment blocks and high rise buildings. It also has lots of parks and green areas, which is nice.
● Which are some of your favourite areas in the neighbourhood? Why?
My favourite area is probably the shopping mall because it has so many great stores and I love to shop whenever I can!
● What type of people tend to live in your neighbourhood?
It"s mainly families with children and retired couples. Lots of young people like to live closer to the city centre so it"s not very popular with them.
● Tell me about your studies.
I"m studying at senior high school and then I hope to enter university to study architecture and town planning.
● Are you a full-time student or a part-time student?
Full time, of course, because I"m still at school. When I start university I"ll also be full time because my parents will support me while I"m studying.
● What are your goals after completing your studies?
After completing my architecture degree I hope to study at postgraduate level in either Spain or Italy. That"s my dream anyway.
● How do you find out about news?
I read the national newspaper every day or every second day. I like to keep up with what"s going on here and overseas so I make an effort to buy it and read it quite often.
● Do you always use the same method of accessing news? Why?
Yes, actually I do. I think it"s because I have become used to this way and I know where to find my favourite columnists and articles, as well as the TV listings. It"s familiar.
● Which type of news do you enjoy reading the most? Why?
I like international news, and analysis. Then for fun I enjoy the magazine lift out section which has all sorts—recipes, fashion, feature articles and so on. It"s more magazine style but it comes free with the newspaper so that"s a bonus.
● Which type of news do you enjoy the least? Why?
Well, I have to say I don"t really enjoy the motoring or finance sections, but then I"m not really interested in either of those topics. Also I don"t really enjoy sports news either.
● What kind of things make you feel happy? Why?
Um, I guess the kinds of things which make me feel happy are mainly when I"m with people that I care about. Oh and I love hiking and enjoying nature so if I"m outside in the forest or the mountains I"m usually pretty happy. And I love chocolate: that makes me pretty happy.
● What do you tend to do when you feel this way? Why?
Well I suppose I just enjoy it while it lasts and try to make it last for a long time!
● Have similar things always made you happy?
Now that I think about it, yes. I"ve always been happy when I"m around people and just relaxing and talking. Of course when I was a child I wasn"t able to go off hiking or anything but I still used to enjoy beaches and parks so I enjoyed the outdoors that way.
● Do you feel it"s important to feel happy every day? Why?
Definitely. I mean not all day, every day, but I do think it"s important to have some happiness in a small part every day. Otherwise life can get you down a bit so I think it"s good to know what makes you happy and seek it out.
● Where do you typically go on holiday?
Oh, I like a bit of excitement on my holidays, so I prefer to go somewhere where there are lots of young people and activities to do, and also some night life for the evenings. I don"t really care where it is, as long as it"s fun!
● What kinds of things do you enjoy doing on holiday? Why?
I like adventure sports, like bungee jumping or white water rafting. I love the adrenaline rush from these things and it"s such a change from a 9 to 5 office job, isn"t it? And then, in the evenings I like to go somewhere where there"s a good band and I can have a few drinks with my friends and maybe some dancing. I like my holidays to be full &action! oh, and I love shopping, too so if there are some nice clothes shops nearby that"s always a bonus.
● What form of transport do you usually use to get to your holiday destinations? Why?
Oh, plane is definitely best. It"s so much quicker than driving, and I love it when the weather is a bit windy and the plane bumps along. It"s like an exciting start to the holiday! It makes me feel like I have left home and I have gone somewhere new, with no responsibilities for a few days.
● Do you prefer to travel in a large group or a small group? Why?
Well, I think on balance I prefer a smallish group, but not just one person. I find that a bit intense. Three or four good friends are ideal, because I can be by myself for a while if I want or I can join in the group if I want company. I don"t like large groups much; it feels too much like a package holiday then.