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1. Have you kept a lot of things from your childhood? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I’ve kept a few things, like…”
- “I wish I had kept more, but…”
- “They hold a lot of sentimental value because…”
- Grammar structure: Present perfect (have kept)
- Sample answer:
- I have kept a few things, like old notebooks, small toys, and some childhood photos. They hold a lot of sentimental value because they remind me of my younger days and bring back happy memories. I wish I had kept more, but over the years, I lost or threw away a lot of things while moving houses.
2. Do you prefer to keep things for a long time or to throw them away? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I tend to keep things for a long time because…”
- “I try not to keep unnecessary things, but…”
- “Sometimes, it’s hard to let go of things because…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I tend to keep things for a long time because I get attached to them, especially if they have sentimental value. I try not to keep unnecessary things, but sometimes it’s hard to throw things away, especially gifts or souvenirs from trips. Sometimes, it’s hard to let go of things because they remind me of special moments or people in my life.
3. Where do you usually keep things that you need every day, like money or keys? (Why?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I always keep my keys and wallet in…”
- “I make sure to put them in the same place because…”
- “That way, I never have to worry about losing them…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I always keep my keys and wallet in my bag or on a small shelf near the door. I make sure to put them in the same place because I don’t want to waste time looking for them when I need to go out. That way, I never have to worry about losing them or forgetting where I left them.
4. Do you like to keep all the photos you take? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I take a lot of photos, but I don’t keep all of them because…”
- “I prefer to keep only the best ones because…”
- “Otherwise, my phone would be full of random pictures…”
- Grammar structure: Present simple
- Sample answer:
- I take a lot of photos, but I don’t keep all of them because some are blurry or not very interesting. I prefer to keep only the best ones because they capture special moments or emotions. Otherwise, my phone would be full of random pictures that I’d never look at again. I also back up my favorite photos so I won’t lose them.
