Sports & games
These days, many people exercise to stay healthy. Do you exercise?
Yes, I play soccer every weekend. I sometimes go swimming and play table tennis with my dad, too.
No, I have a lot of homework, so I don't have time to exercise.
Today many schools use desktop or laptop to study. Do you use desktop or laptop at school?
Nowadays in Japan, some restaurants stay open 24 hours a day. Do you think the number of such restaurants will increase in the future?
Yes, some people work late at night, so it will be more convenient for them to eat if more restaurants stay open 24 hours.
No, it costs a lot of money to pay staff at night. Also, fewer people go to restaurants late, so it may not be good for business.
There are many recycling stores in Japan now. Do you like buying used things?
Yes, recycling is better for the environment. Also, used things are usually cheaper.
No, I don't like old things. I don't like if new things are a little more expensive.
Do you think libraries should have more book events for children?
Do you often go to the library?
Yes, because these events will help children to love books more.
I often read at my school library. I sometimes go to a local library near my house and borrow books, too.
These days many people exercise for their health. Do you do anything for your health?
Yes, I play soccer every weekend. I sometimes play table tennis or go swimming with my dad, too.
These days many people cycle to school and work. Do you ride a bike?
Yes, I do. I ride my bike to my piano and abacus lessons. I sometimes ride it to the park, too.
Today, many towns in Japan have shopping malls. Do you like buying things at shopping malls?
Yes, I like toy stores at shopping malls. They are big and there are many kinds of interesting toys, for example BEYBLADE X and LEGO.
No, because shopping malls in Japan are too large and always crowded.
Today, a lot of people enjoy traveling on weekends. Do you like traveling by train?
No, I don't. There are some places that we can't go by train, so I think going by car is more convenient.
Today, many people in Japan work in hospitals. Are you interested in working in a hospital?
Yes, because I can help and take care of people who are weak and sick.
No, because it's a difficult job. Also, I want to be a teacher in the future.
These days, many people play video games. Do you play video games?
Yes, I play video games for about one hour every day. I usually play games on a website called Poki.
No, because I think play video games is a waste of time. Also, it's bad for our eyes.
These days, more people are reading e-books. Do you read e-books?
No, I don't because it makes my eyes tired.
Today, there are many kinds of cafes around Japan. Do you like to go to a cafe?
Yes, I enjoy going to a cafe to chat with friends.
No, I don't drink coffee. Also, going to a cafe is expensive.
Do you think people should spend more time in nature?
Yes, walking or playing in nature is good for our health. Also, people can learn a lot of things from nature.
No, being out in nature is sometimes dangerous. People may run into animals like bears or snakes.
Today, many people use computers. Do you use a computer to study?
Yes, I do. I don't have my own computer, but I use my mom's computer to study English online and practice typing.
These days climbing mountains is becoming more popular. Do you like climbing mountains?
Yes, I feel great when reaching the top of a mountain. Also, I like spending time with my friends outdoors.
No, I think climbing mountains is tiring and dangerous.
These days there is a lot of news about foreign countries. Are you interested in news about other countries?
No, I am not. I don't read or watch news. I'm more interested in watching anime and reading comics.
Today, there are many kinds of foreign food restaurants in Japan. Do you like eating foreign foods?
Yes, I like to eat Italian food. My favorite Italian restaurant is Saizeriya. My favorite food is Vongole pasta (which means "pasta with clams").
No, I think Japanese food is more delicious and healthier.
Do you think people throw away too much garbage?
Yes, many people use plastic bags and bottles every day and throw them away. This is bad for the environment.
No, many people try to recycle and use eco bags. Some people also bring their own bottles. People are more serious in caring for the environment.
Today, many people are addicted to social networking sites. Do you enjoy these social networking sites?
No, I don't. I'm still young and I don't use social networking sites. But I sometimes enjoy seeing funny short videos on my mom's facebook.
These days, a lot of people watch foreign TV shows. Do you like to watch foreign TV shows?
Yes, some foreign TV shows are funny and interesting. I can also learn new things about other countries.
No, foreign TV shows are difficult to understand because of different languages and cultures.
Today a lot of students study abroad in other countries. Would you like to study abroad someday?
Yes, I do. I want to learn Chinese and go to China. I want to see the Great Walls of China.
These days there are many options for healthy eating, do you eat healthy foods?
Yes, I do. Every day, I eat school lunch and food that my mom makes. I don't eat much junk food or fast food.
Recently, solar panels are very popular. Do you think using solar panels is a good idea?
Yes, they make clean energy so it's good for the environment. Also, people can save money on electricity in the future.
No, they are very expensive to buy and install. Also, they don't make much energy on rainy or cloudy days, so they are not always useful.
Today, many people have been learning different languages. Are you also interested in becoming multilingual?
Yes, I'm already speaking 3 languages: Japanese, Vietnamese and English. I also want to learn Chinese in the future.