Authentic Speaking Part 1 Questions
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Where you live
Where you live
Which town or city do you live in?
Answer: I live in Kowloon with my family. We’ve been living here for our lives. I enjoy living here and I’ve got a bunch of amazing friends here.
What do you dislike about the place you live?
Answer: Hong Kong is an international city with approximately seven million population. The city becomes very crowded, especially during weekends and holidays. I feel annoyed when the city is crowded and flooded with tourists.
Are you going to move in the near future?
Answer: I plan to move to Canada where is a beautiful city in North America. I’ve been there two years ago. The beautiful weather and delicious western food really attract me.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Trust
Trust
Who do you trust most?
Answer: I trust my parents the most because they are the ones who will never hurt me and they love me much more than others. Also, their experiences in life and work make them able to provide sensible and suitable advice for me when I meet difficulties or when I have to make choices. And my parents are quite open-minded, so they tend to listen to my ideas and then give me suggestions. We get along with each other like friends. Therefore, my parents are the ones I trust most.
Have you ever lost trust in someone?
Answer: I think I haven’t, because I’m a person who doesn’t easily make promises to others. Naturally, people around me are very trust-worthy and reliable. It will be very annoying if one cannot keep their promise, and this is true to everyone.
What kind of people do you trust?
Answer: I will trust those people who are reliable and practical. In other words, whenever they promise one thing to me, they will do it quite well and the results will probably exceed my expectations.
Do you trust artificial intelligence?
Answer: Not totally. For some simple things, like getting tourist information, artificial intelligence is worth using. While for some complex ones, like giving suggestions for management decisions, I can hardly trust them.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Eating
Eating
How often do you eat with your family?
Answer: Well, it depends on where I am. If I am in town, I definitely prefer to have dinner with my family every single day because I have only little time with them during the day. But if I am on business trip, I absolutely have to eat with my clients or colleagues.
Do you like eating healthy food?
Answer: I really enjoy eating anything healthy, such as salad, fresh fruits and some non-fried food. I particularly like salad as my dinner on a regular basis, because it can help me keep fit and the process is extremely easy.
Do you eat out a lot?
Answer: Yes, I eat out quite frequently, nearly 3 or 4 times a week. Especially at weekends, my friends and I would like to try different cuisines, like Japanese sushi, which is my favourite.
Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?
Answer: Well, I prefer eating at a restaurant. Because they offer various kinds of foods, basically, I can choose whatever I like. And it’s really time-saving if I just need a quick meal. Particularly, when I have limited time for meal, it’s the best choice.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Forest
Forest
When was the last time you went to a forest?
Answer: Going to a forest? Actually, I’ve never been to any forest. Because most of the time, I study and work in the city where has parks and zoos but not forests. This means that I have few chances to explore any forest.
Do you like going to a forest if you are free?
Answer: Yes, of course. It’s the best place to approach nature, I guess. And a few days ago, one of my friends invited me to go there for winding down. Maybe we will go there again next weekend.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Amusement Park
Amusement Park
Do you like amusement parks?
Answer: Absolutely. I’m crazy about amusement parks. There’s an amusement park not far from where I live and that’s my favorite place to release stress and have fun.
How often do you go to amusement parks?
Answer: Well, as I mentioned before, there’s an amusement park called Ocean Park nearby my place. But I only go there twice a year, not very frequently, I would say. I like to go there with my friends for gathering.
What do you usually do at amusement parks?
Answer: The first activity that comes to my mind is roller coaster, which is a classic facility in any amusement part. And of course, it has many other excellent activities, such as go-kart, water slide and so on.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Sun
Sun
Do you like sunshine?
Answer: I am not a big fan of sunshine. Sunshine gives me sunburn easily and it might cause skin cancer.
What do you do on sunny days?
Answer: I would put on a lot of sunscreen if I am going out. I usually try to stay indoors on sunny days, and chill out in the AC room.
Have you ever used sunscreen?
Answer: Yes. I always use sunscreen on sunny days, especially when I’m on holiday.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Tiredness
Tiredness
What would make you tired?
Answer: Unchanging daily routine is tiring. I would be bored with doing the same things every day.
What do you do when you feel tired?
Answer: I would do some reading or do anything within my hobby range. Working out a bit, like stretching or running, can really make me relaxed.
Who do you prefer to talk to when you feel mentally tired, your friends or your family?
Answer: I would talk to my friends because we share a lot more in common. They normally have a better understand of my feelings.
Do you want to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?
Answer: I would prefer not to. Sometimes when I feel mentally tired, I am mentally weak as well. I would probably say something that I normally would not say, which can either hurt others or concerns my personal information.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Haircut
Haircut
What ’s your favourite hairstyle?
Answer: I prefer short hair because it is easy to handle. I’ve kept short hair style for almost five years.
How often do you have your hair cut?
Answer: I go to the hairdresser’s once a month. If my schedule doesn’t allow, then I will go every two months.
How much do you usually spend on your haircut?
Answer: It usually costs me 200 dollars. It’s not too pricey at all. Those high-end hair salons charge a lot more.
Do you often change your haircut?
Answer: I rarely change my hairstyle. I only change it once every year. I enjoy starting a new year with something refreshing.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Island
Island
Have you ever been to an island?
Answer:Yes, I’ve been to an island in Thailand called Phuket, which is one of the most beautiful islands in Asia. Since it is a pretty famous tourist attraction, there are thousands of tourists from all over the world going there, especially in July and August. Due to its excessive commercialization, I didn’t feel like it, but the seafood there tastes really great with a sensible price.
Are there any island in your country?
Answer: Yes, there are many islands in Hong Kong, and two of the most famous and charming ones are Cheung Chau and Lamma Island. These two islands are both located not far from downtown and they are famous for their delicious cuisines and fantastic scenery. For example, the seafood on Lamma is popular and tasty, so Cantonese cuisines featuring seafood dishes should be a must try for tourists. Similarly, the amazing scenery of Cheung Chau also attracts many travellers thanks to a popular local TV show which was filmed there.
Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
Answer: I don’t think I would like to live on an island unless I have no choice. The main reason is that I’m not good at cooking, which means I cannot live without restaurants and take-outs in the city. Besides, I’m a shopaholic. I go shopping nearly once a week, which means I have to stay in the city with many shopping centers. To summarize, I’m a city girl, so it will be very hard for me to live at a remote place and I don’t want to live there.
What do you like to do when you are on an island?
Answer: The only reason for me to live on an island for some time should be a vacation. I mean I will only go to an island for holiday. And I think I will do some interesting things I haven’t done, like snorkeling which I want to try for a long time. Also, I will enjoy the sunshine on the beach and the fantastic seaside scenery.