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1. Do you often carry coins with you?
- Useful expressions:
- “I rarely carry coins because…“
- “I always keep some coins with me for…“
- “It depends on the situation, but usually…“
- Grammar structure: Present Simple (general habits), Present Continuous (current trends), Conditionals (If I need change, I carry coins).
- Sample answer:
I don’t usually carry coins with me because I prefer using cards or mobile payments, which are more convenient. However, if I know I’ll need small change for parking meters or vending machines, I try to keep a few coins in my wallet. It can be useful, but carrying too many coins makes my wallet heavy.
2. Have you ever collected coins?
- Useful expressions:
- “When I was younger, I used to collect…“
- “I’ve never been interested in collecting coins, but…“
- “I have a small collection of…“
- Grammar structure: Present Perfect (I have collected before), Past Simple (talking about past experiences), Used to (past habits).
- Sample answer:
Yes, when I was younger, I used to collect coins from different countries. Whenever my relatives traveled abroad, they would bring me some foreign coins, and I found them fascinating. I still have a small collection, but I don’t actively collect them anymore.
3. Do you think it’s convenient to use coins?
- Useful expressions:
- “Coins can be useful for…“
- “One downside of using coins is…“
- “Nowadays, most people prefer digital payments because…“
- Grammar structure: Comparatives (coins are heavier than banknotes), Present Simple (general opinions), Passive Voice (coins are commonly used for small transactions).
- Sample answer:
I think coins can be useful for small purchases, such as buying snacks or taking public transport. However, one downside is that they can be quite heavy and take up a lot of space in a wallet. Nowadays, most people prefer digital payments because they are faster and more convenient.
4. Did you use coins as a child?
- Useful expressions:
- “I remember using coins a lot when…“
- “As a child, I often used coins to…“
- “Back then, digital payments weren’t as common, so…“
- Grammar structure: Past Simple (talking about childhood experiences), Used to (past habits), Past Continuous (I was always saving coins when… ).
- Sample answer:
Yes, as a child, I often used coins to buy snacks from small shops. Back then, digital payments weren’t as common, so most people carried cash and coins for daily purchases. I also remember saving coins in a piggy bank, which was quite exciting because I would count them every few months to see how much I had saved.
5. Do you think coins will still be used in the future?
- Useful expressions:
- “I think coins will become less common because…“
- “It’s possible that in the future, people will stop using…“
- “Unless there’s a specific need, digital payments might replace…“
- Grammar structure: Future Simple (coins will disappear), Future Continuous (people will be using digital payments more often), Conditionals (If technology advances, coins might disappear).
- Sample answer:
I think coins will become less common in the future because more people are switching to cashless transactions. Many shops and businesses now encourage digital payments, and even public transportation in some cities doesn’t accept cash anymore. Unless there’s a specific need for coins, they might eventually disappear, just like how checks are rarely used these days.
