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What activities do people do at a birthday party in your country? Also, what traditional foods do people prepare and eat at such events?
HELPFUL TIP: Are you having a difficult time picking out a birthday present for a friend? Then, consider getting him or her a gift

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What kinds of items would you expect to find at a fast food restaurant? Also, name three possible problems that could occur at such a restaurant in terms of service and food preparation.
HELPFUL TIP: Fast food menus now provide a wider selection of healthy choices including salads. Consumers are [...]

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I-pods and other MP3 media players are becoming popular to play music on the go. Try and name at least 7 different types of music. Which are most popular in your country? Do you download music files from the Internet? If so, do you download them to a portable [...]

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Finding budget plane tickets, hotels, and tours packages might sound difficult in Tokyo, Japan. However, after you arrive, you still need to find your way around the city, especially like one as big as Tokyo. What are two of the most common forms of public transportation in your [...]

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Imagine that your 16-year-old daughter is about to leave on her first date. What questions do you ask your her before she leaves? Are you concerned at all? Why or why not?
HELPFUL TIP: For some people, going to the movies is a common dating activity, but it’s hard to [...]

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What five questions could you ask someone about his or her family (e.g., What does your father do?)?
HELPFUL TIP: Spend time with your parents and siblings as much as you can. They are often all you have when times get difficult in your life. Extended family including grandparents can [...]

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Imagine you are a five-year-old girl, and your father asks you about your day. What activities do little children (in this case, a little girl) do during the day at that age?
HELPFUL TIP: Kids really don’t care what you do with them, but what matters most is that you [...]

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