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What kind of neighborhood do you live in?
I live in a fairly lively neighborhood. There are many children in the area, so I often hear them playing and their parents calling out to them.
Do you live in a quiet or noisy neighborhood?
It is rather noisy because there are many children in my neighborhood. I can often hear them playing and their parents yelling at them.
How many years have you been living in this neighborhood?
I have lived there for about two years, since I came to university.
Do you know any of your neighbors?
I don't know them very well because we seldom meet. When we do meet, we usually just say hi or smile at each other.
Do you wear a watch?
I have a watch that my boyfriend gave me as a birthday gift, but I don't wear it very often because I am worried about damaging it.
Why do you think some people buy expensive watches?
I think some people see expensive watches as a symbol of social status. They may also wear them to show off.
Do you think people will continue wearing watches in the future?
Yes, I think so. Some people will still wear delicate, expensive watches to show their status, while others will choose electronic watches because they can record heart rate and other health data.
Do you like science?
Yes, I am interested in natural science, although I don't read much about it because I spend most of my time studying philosophy. If I read about science, I usually choose topics related to the mind or psychology because they overlap with my major.
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Yes. If programs such as Animal World or How It's Made count as science programs, I enjoy watching them. They help me relax and pick up some knowledge at the same time.
Did you read about science when you were a kid?
Yes. There was a period of time when I was really interested in astronomy, especially stories about UFOs and aliens. I was obsessed with those mysterious topics when I was a child.
Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.
At the end of this semester, my teachers asked me to organize an event for students who were about to graduate. I worked on it with two friends who also major in philosophy.
At the beginning, we focused on promoting the event. We printed posters and posted information about it on social media. As a result, many students wanted to join us and perform at the event.
On the day of the event, there were many enjoyable performances. I played some classic rock songs with my band, while other students sang and danced. We also invited two professors and the head of our department. They gave short talks, offered advice, and congratulated the graduating students.
At the end, we took pictures together. Everyone was smiling, so I felt that the event had been successful and that it was a very good night.
What kinds of jobs require people to have good communication, coordination, and organizational skills?
I think most jobs require communication skills, but they are especially important in jobs where people work with many others. For example, employees in international companies may work with colleagues from different backgrounds. People can have different ways of speaking, so workers sometimes need to read between the lines and understand indirect feedback. This requires strong communication and coordination skills.
Some people prefer to work individually, while others prefer to work as a group. Which do you prefer and why?
Personally, I prefer working by myself. Group work can require a lot of time because people need to communicate and share information with one another. If I work individually, I can spend more of that time on the task itself. Also, an unlucky group may include freeloaders, which can be very disappointing.
On what occasions do people need to be organized?
People need to be especially organized when an event involves many participants. They have to find and book a place that can accommodate everyone. Since different people have different availabilities, the organizers also need to coordinate everyone's schedule. Before the event, they must share information and collect feedback from the participants, which takes a lot of time and effort.
How can parents help children to be more organized?
Parents can act as role models and show children how to organize things through their own actions. They can also offer guidance and practical help. Sometimes children are not disorganized because they are unwilling to improve; they simply do not know how to do it. In that situation, clear guidance and positive feedback can help.