1. Do you often feel bored? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “To be honest, I don’t get bored easily because…”
- “But sometimes, I do feel bored when…”
- “I try to keep myself busy by…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- To be honest, I don’t get bored easily because I always find something to do. If I have free time, I’ll watch a movie or listen to music. But sometimes, I do feel bored when I have to wait in long lines or sit through a slow lecture. I try to keep myself busy by reading or playing games on my phone.
2. Did you ever find school boring when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “Back then, I thought some subjects were quite boring, especially…”
- “But there were also subjects I really enjoyed, like…”
- “Looking back, I realize that…”
- Grammar structure: Past simple
- Sample answer:
- Back then, I thought some subjects were quite boring, especially history because it was just memorizing facts. But there were also subjects I really enjoyed, like English and music. Looking back, I realize that learning was actually fun, but I didn’t appreciate it at the time!
3. What sort of things do you find most boring now? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I get bored when I have to…”
- “I find it hard to stay focused on…”
- “That’s why I try to…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple & gerund
- Sample answer:
- I get bored when I have to do repetitive tasks, like filling out forms or waiting for slow internet. I find it hard to stay focused on long meetings or lectures with no interaction. That’s why I try to keep things interesting by taking breaks or listening to music.
4. What do you do to stop yourself from feeling bored? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “When I feel bored, I usually…”
- “One thing that helps me is…”
- “It works well because…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- When I feel bored, I usually watch YouTube videos or go for a walk. One thing that helps me is listening to podcasts because they keep my mind engaged. It works well because I can learn something new while passing the time.