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- Do you usually use a pen or pencil?
- Useful expressions:
- “I generally prefer…”
- “Most of the time, I use…”
- “I find that…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple tense
- Sample answer:
- “I generally prefer using a pen for most of my writing tasks. Most of the time, I use a pen because it provides a smoother and more permanent writing experience.”
- Which do you use more often, pen or pencil?
- Useful expressions:
- “I tend to use…”
- “I find myself reaching for…”
- “In my daily routine, I typically use…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple tense
- Sample answer:
- “I tend to use a pen more often than a pencil. In my daily routine, I typically use a pen for taking notes, signing documents, and jotting down ideas.”
- When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
- Useful expressions:
- “Recently…”
- “The last time I bought a pen/pencil was…”
- “I remember purchasing…”
- Grammar structure: Past simple tense
- Sample answer:
- “Recently, the last time I bought a pen was about a month ago. I remember purchasing a set of gel pens because I wanted to have different colors for organizing my notes.”
- What do you think if someone sends you a pen or pencil as a gift?
- Useful expressions:
- “I would appreciate…”
- “It’s a thoughtful gesture because…”
- “Receiving a pen/pencil as a gift would be…”
- Grammar structure: Conditional (would + base form of verb)
- Sample answer:
- “I would appreciate receiving a pen or pencil as a gift. It’s a thoughtful gesture because it shows the person knows my love for writing and appreciates practical gifts. Receiving a beautifully crafted pen or a set of high-quality pencils would be a delightful and useful addition to my stationery collection.”
