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?
Yes,
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 watching movies is a good way to learn English?
Yes, because if we watch with subtitles, we can learn new words. Also, we can learn how native speakers talk in daily conversations.
No, just watching movies doesn't help us learn English. Some words used in movies are too difficult to understand.
Do you think people should exercise every day?
Yes, because exercising helps us to stay healthy and strong.
No, because people are usually busy with work and study, so they don't have time to exercise every day.
Do you think schools should provide cooking lessons to students?
Yes, cooking lessons are useful because students can cook by themselves when they grow up and have to live alone.
No, we can learn how to cook at home. We should spend time learning more important things at school.
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.
Do you think traveling by airplane is better than traveling by train?
Yes, traveling by airplane is faster, so we can go to farther places in shorter time.
No, traveling by airplane is more expensive and it takes time to go to the airport. Traveling by train is easier and more convenient because train stations are everywhere.
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.
Do you think it is important to learn things from older people?
No, sometimes their ideas are old and not useful today. I think we can learn more from the internet or books.
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.
Do you think studying alone is better than studying in groups?
Yes, studying alone is better because we can concentrate more on our studies.
No, I think in studying in groups is better because if there's something we don't know, we can ask our friends.
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.
Do you think more people will read digital books in the future?
Yes, more people will use smartphones or tablets in the future, so reading digital books is more convenient.
No, some people think reading digital books is not good for their eyes.
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.
Do you think more Japanese students will choose to study abroad in the future?
Yes, more Japanese students are interested in learning English and experiencing foreign cultures.
No, Japan already has many good universities, so Japanese students do not need to study abroad.
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.
Do you think fathers will play more active roles in raising children in the future?
Yes, there will be more working mothers in the future, so fathers should be more active in taking care of the children.
No, because fathers usually work long hours. They don't have much time to spend with their children.
Do you think people should eat breakfast every morning?
Yes, eating breakfast gives us energy to start the day, so we can study or work better.
No, some people go to work or school early in the morning, so they don't have time to make and eat breakfast. Also, some people do not feel hungry in the morning.
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.
Do you think it's a good idea for students to work part-time?
Yes, because they can learn important skills while they are working. Also, they can earn money to buy the things they like.
No, because most students are busy with their studies and club activities. They don't have time to do part-time jobs.