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366. Two People From the Same family (2) (Sept. 17, 2011)Describe two people who you know from the same family.You should say: who these two people arehow much these two people have similar personalities (characters) how much they look similar and explain how (how well) the two people get along with each other. Part 3367. An Outdoor Activity (3) (Sept. 17, 2011)Copy of Topic 292Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly). *You should say: what this activity iswhere you do it when you do it and explain why you like it. Possible follow-up questions:Part 3Outdoor Activities(Note: An activity can include outdoor work - its not just a recreational activity.) Do people in your country like to do outdoor activities? (What activities?) (Similar to above) Do people in your country do many outdoor activities? (What activities?) See Note What outdoor activities do people do in your country? What do you think are the benefits of doing outdoor activities? Do you think modern people spend more time outdoors than people in the past, or less? Do young people and old people do the same outdoor activities? (Why not?) What outdoor activities do you think are most suitable for old people? SportChildrens Play What are the pros and cons of children playing electronic games? Do you think parents should control the amount of time children spend playing electronic games? (If yes, how?) FQ 368. A Situation that Made You A Little Angry (Sept. 15, 2011)Describe a situation that made you a little angry. You should say: what it was that made you angry * where you were when this happened * what you were doing at the time * and explain why you felt angry. *Notes The first line might be, Describe an event that made you a little angry or, Describe an experience that made you a little angry. This is what something really means here. An experience focuses on you being involved, while an event might or might not focus on you being involved. Part 3Expressing Emotions Would you say people in your country are good at expressing their feelings (or, their emotions)? How do people express different emotions? How do people express anger?Getting Along With Others Do you think its important for people to get along with others? * How do you think people can get along with others? 369. An Old Person You Like to Talk to (Sep. 17, 2011) Describe an old person who you like to talk to. * You should say: who this person is * how you know them (him or her) * what you usually talk about * and explain why you like to talk to him or her. *Part 3The Role of Old People in the Family & in Society / Attitudes Towards Old People In your country, how are old people treated? Do you think the way old people are treated in your country is good? Do you think peoples attitudes towards (e.g., respect towards) old people have changed in recent years? (e.g., the past 30 years) (If yes, how and why?) FQx2 Do you think the way old people are treated (or, attitudes towards old people) will change in the future? FQ What do you think is the role of old people in the family today? Has this role changed, compared to the past? How are the views of old people different to what young people today think? * In many countries, the proportion of old people in society is increasing. How do you think society will (or, might) change in the future as a result of this trend?Problems What problems do (some) old people have? FQ (Similar to above) Would you say that old people in your country are happy? (= Do they have any problems?) FQ Do you have any suggestions on how this problem could be addressed? * What government services are there for old people in your country? * Are the old people happy with these services?Old People Taking Care of Young Children (their grandchildren) Do you think old people should have to take care of (young) children? (Similar to above) Do you think its a good idea for old people to take care of (young) children? Do you think its fair for old people (if they have to do that)? What are some reasons why old people sometimes (have to) take care of young children Retirement/Leisure In your country, at what age do people usually retire from work? FQ Is this retirement age a law or is it just the custom in your country? Do you think this is a suitable age to retire? * Do you think many old people would like to continue working after they retire? FQ (Similar to above) Do you think old people want to retire? FQ In your country, what do old people do after they retire? FQ Has this changed in the past few years (e.g., 30 years)? (Similar to above) How do old people relax? (Similar to above) What do old people (in your country) do at home? What do old people do for exercise? Are there any recreational or entertainment facilities in your hometown especially for old people?370. An Interesting Place You Would Like to Visit (Sep. 17, 2011) Describe an interesting place you would like to visit. You should say: what place this is who usually goes there why people go there and explain why you think it would be interesting to visit this place. Part 3Public Buildings Is there much difference between public buildings today and those in the past (e.g., 30 to 50 years ago)? Do modern public buildings have the same visual effect on people as those built several decades ago? Are there any difference