【正文】 all my other activities. For example, I used to love playing tennis, but these days I simply do not have the time. In addition, I used to swim often, as I believe it kept me fit without the danger of being injured. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program? Yes, I often watch TV. My favorite program is called ?Discovery?. it is a documentary on real life events and happenings. And it often has items about nature. Do you think watching TV is a waste of time? No, I do not think watching TV is a waste of time. Firstly, one can learn a lot from watching TV, and secondly, it is a good way to relax. Lastly, I believe that TV has bee the best source of information these days. What do you usually do on weekdays and on weekends? On weekdays I go to school. On weekends I like to stay at home. I can easily spend a weekend watching TV and just relaxing. What do you usually do when you go out? I usually go shopping with my mother. Often we don?t actually buy anything, but just browse around looking at all the clothes and paring prices and quality. ? Friends What does friendship mean to you? One of the aspects I could tell you about regarding this topic is that friendship is very important to me. I believe that friendship should be the basis for many of our relationships. Do you have a lot of friends? Yes, I have a lot of friends. Some of them are only casual friends like my friends at work, but I also have some best friends. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? I prefer to be alone. Because I like reading, which takes a lot of my time. Reading to me is a way of studying, so I have to do it alone. What do you usually do with your friends? Firstly, we often visit the nearest bar for a number of reasons. Sometimes we chat to young people abroad. We often spend hours there at a time. Secondly, we like to play basketball. For example, we would challenge another group to play against us. ? Reading Do you like reading? Yes. I like reading very much. I believe that all of us should read a lot. What kinds of books do you like best? I like cartoons. I think cartoons are a special form of art. For example, the Japanese cartoons that are mon in China, have excellent illustrations. Describe a book that you have read recently. 3 I have read a book about the life of Michael Jordan. I am sorry, but I have fotten the name of the book. I also like to read Japanese cartoons. Do you often read the newspapers? No, I never read a newspaper. I watch TV if I want to know what is happening in China and the world. Newspapers take to much time to read. ? Hobbies Do you have a hobby? Yes. My hobby is stamp collecting. I have been collecting stamps for the past two years now. What are good hobbies, and what are bad hobbies? In my opinion, good hobbies are those ones that give you the opportunity to develop a new skill. For example, collecting stamps teaches you to be systematic. Bad hobbies on the other hand may result in you acquiring bad habits. For example, TV and puter games will result in you neglecting your studies. What color do you like? Why? I like red. In China, red is associated with life and good luck. For example, a bride will wear something red on her wedding day, in the hope that it will bring her and her bridegroom some luck in future. ? Shopping Do you like / enjoy shopping? Yes, I love shopping. Firstly, I usually buy clothes for myself. I like to go to the shops and see what they have to offer. I browse around and pare the prices before buy something. Secondly, I do the shopping of all our household needs. I love to find out about any new products on the market and how they can possibly make my life easier. Who do you go shopping with? I go shopping with my friends， sometimes with my parents. I often ask them for advice. How often do you go shopping? I?m not sure. I usually go the supermarket once a week. Where do you like to go shopping? There is a shopping mall called Jinyuan near my home and I can walk there. ? Movies Do you often go to the cinema? Yes, I go to the cinema as often as possible. I usually go with some friends to watch the latest action movies or edies. Do you often go to the theater? No. I have never been to the theater. Firstly, it is too expensive for me. I prefer to go to the cinema. Secondly, I believe that the theater is boring. Who is your favorite movie star? Describe him / her. My favorite movie star is Jackie Cheng. He is handsome, and very funny. He always has a smile on his face, and never seems to be worried about the situations that he finds himself in. 4 ? Music Do you think music is important? Yes, I like music very much. That is to say, I cannot imagine what my life would be like without music. What kind of music do you enjoy most? I like pop music very much. Pop music is lively, and suits me at my age. What I mean to say is that youngsters like to listen to music that fits in with the way we feel How long do you listen to music every day? I guess I listen to music for about half an hour every day. I would, for example, listen when I get home from school, or in the evenings before I go to bed. ? Traveling Do you like traveling? Yes, I like traveling. I think traveling is always educational. How do you usually travel? In China I like to travel by train. Because when I travel by train I am able to see more of China. In addition, the trains in China are convenient and fortable. For example, I can travel to any city, and I am able to sleep on the train. Lastly, traveling on a train is a social event as well. For example, one can chat to the other passengers about where they are going, and why they are traveling. What kind of places do you like to visit? I like to visit places where there is a lot of entertainment. I like to visit the ci