Where have you been with your class?, We went to Nosvosibirsk zoo last year, What transport do you usually use when you go on a trip?, We usually go by bus, What events do you celebrate with your class?, We celebrate several events with my class. We usually have parties for New Year and the end of the school year. Sometimes we also celebrate birthdays of our classmates., What hobbies are popular with Russian teenagers?, Many Russian teenagers like playing computer games, listening to music, and using social media. Some also enjoy sports like football or basketball, and a few do art or photography., What hobby would you like to take up, and why?, I would like to learn to play the guitar because I love music. It would be fun to play songs for my friends., Do your friends share your interests?…, Yes, some of my friends share my interests. For example, two of my friends also like music and we sometimes listen to songs together., What kinds of hobbies do you have?, My hobbies are reading books, drawing, and playing volleyball with my friends. I also like watching films in English to improve my language skills., How much time do you spend on your hobbies?, I usually spend about two hours a day on my hobbies. At weekends, I can spend more time — maybe three or four hours., What skills do they develop?, My hobbies help me to be more creative and patient. Reading improves my vocabulary, and volleyball teaches me to work in a team., Why do people collect things?, People collect things because it’s interesting and fun. It can help them learn about different things, like history or culture. Also, collecting makes people happy — it’s like a small adventure., What do you collect or what would you like to collect?, I don’t collect anything now, but I would like to collect postcards from different countries. I think it’s a nice way to remember places and learn about other cultures., What books do you like to read?, I like to read adventure and fantasy books. My favourite book is Harry Potter. I also enjoy reading short stories by Russian authors., Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why?, I prefer paper books because I like the feeling of real pages and the smell of a new book. Also, it’s easier for me to focus on paper than on a screen., How long is your school’s list of books?, My school’s reading list has about 20 books. Some books are Russian classics, like Pushkin and Tolstoy, and some are foreign authors., Would you like to write a book, and why or why not?, Yes, I would like to write a book. I want to create my own fantasy world with interesting characters. It would be amazing to share my stories with other people., What qualities are necessary for a good writer?, A good writer needs to be creative, patient, and curious. They should have a rich vocabulary and be able to imagine different situations. It’s also important to be hard‑working and not give up easily., How do you choose a book to read? …, I choose a book by looking at the cover and reading the description on the back. Sometimes I ask my friends or teachers for recommendations. If I like the author or the genre, I will probably read it.

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