Beauty & Fashion
What’s the difference between “trendy” and “classic”?
Trendy = popular now, temporary.
Classic = always fashionable, timeless.
What does “buy one, get one free” mean?
If you buy one product, you get another free.
What’s the difference between “mystery” and “secret”?
Mystery = something unexplained or unknown.
Secret = information hidden intentionally
Name 2 things a smartphone can do that people in 1990 couldn’t imagine.
Smartphones: video calls, GPS navigation, instant translation, internet in pocket.
What's the capital of Japan
Tokyo
Give 3 adjectives to describe clothing style (not “good/bad”).
Examples: stylish, elegant, casual, sporty, formal, glamorous.
Why do companies use celebrities in ads?
Celebrities attract attention, influence fans, build trust
Complete the sentence: “I was walking home when suddenly…” (tell 2–3 sentences).
Example: “I was walking home when suddenly I saw a shadow behind me. Someone was following me!”
What does “AI” mean?
AI = Artificial Intelligence (computers that learn/think).
Give 2 differences between traveling alone and with friends.
Alone = independence, freedom. With friends = safety, shared experiences.
Which global fashion city is known as the capital of fashion?
Paris (also acceptable: Milan, New York, London).
Finish: “We were watching TV when suddenly…” → she invents ending.
Open answer: a kid in a yellow raincoat knocked on our door.
Name a famous mystery (book, movie, or real case). What’s strange about it?
Examples: Bermuda Triangle, Loch Ness Monster, Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes stories.
Would you rather travel to space or upload your brain into a computer? Why?
Open choice. Sample answers:
Space = exciting, discover new worlds.
Upload brain = live forever, new experiences.
If a tourist comes to Kazakhstan, what 3 places should they visit?
Examples: Almaty mountains, Charyn Canyon, Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Astana (Baiterek)
Explain: “Fast fashion is harmful.” Why? Give 2 reasons.
Fast fashion = cheap + quick production → reasons: bad for environment (waste, pollution), unfair labor (low wages, poor conditions), low quality.
Debate challenge: Ads are more powerful than parents in teaching kids values. Agree or disagree? Explain.
No fixed answer. Strong points: kids see ads more often, ads affect desires, but parents give values.
Grammar challenge: Make 2 sentences in past continuous with a mystery situation.
Sample sentences:
“I was reading a letter when I heard a strange noise.”
“They were walking in the forest when they found a key.”
Debate challenge: “Robots will replace teachers.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
Sample:
Arguments for: robots can teach faster, no mistakes.
Arguments against: lack emotions, creativity, human connection.
Explain the phrase: “Travel is the best education.” Do you agree?
Open. Strong answer: travel teaches culture, independence, problem-solving, real-world experience.
Imagine you’re a fashion designer. Describe one outfit for a big event (use at least 3 descriptive words).
Open answers. Example: “I designed a long, elegant, red silk dress with golden details and high heels.”
Imagine you get $1,000 but you can only spend it on advertising your own idea. What would you advertise, and how?
Open creative answers. Example: “I’d advertise eco-friendly water bottles on social media, using funny videos to attract teenagers.”
Imagine you’re Sherlock Holmes. You enter a room and see signs of a crime. Describe 3 things you notice.
Example: “The window was open, there was blood on the floor, and a glass was broken.”
Invent a future gadget. Explain its name, purpose, and why people need it.
Open. Example: “A Sleep Helmet that lets you learn languages while dreaming.”
Imagine you are in a country where you don’t speak the language. How would you survive the first 24 hours?
Open survival strategies:
Use Google Translate.
Draw pictures.
Ask strangers for help with gestures.
Find Wi-Fi and contact someone.