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1. Do you live in a house or an apartment? Please describe it a bit. I live in a metropolis, and my house is situated in the heart of the town. It is a two-story house. There are 4 rooms, three kitchens, two living rooms, and a drawing room. There is a small home garden in the backside of the house where the ladies of my house have planted vegetables and fruits. 2. What is your favorite room in your home? obviously, my favorite room is my own. I have decorated it in such a way that it gives me immense peace from time to time. 3. What have you done to your room to make it look nice? First of all, the walls of my room have been painted white and blue. Behind the bed is the focus wall that is painted in black. Since I am an art adherent, I have accumulated a variety of handicrafts from varying places. They are decorative objects and wall hangings that I have put in my room. 4. How do you expect your future house to be and why? In a few coming years, we are planning to build our property according to the highest design standards. It will have almost three bedrooms and 2 extra bathrooms. Alongside, there will be a large, open dining area. There will also be a garage and a patio. 5. Would you change anything about your home? Why/ why not? I like my house quite too much to change it entirely. However, if I have to, I would like to have a porch and a sitting area on the front side of the house, for which I am preparing as well. ** 1. What scenery can you see from the window of your home? unfortunately, the windows of my home don’t overlook a mesmerizing view. I live in the city center; thus, all I see are bustling streets, high-sky buildings, and countless vehicles contributing to noise pollution. In my opinion, living in a concrete jungle is nothing less than stressful as there is no peace. 2. Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views? Of course, I want to. In fact, one of my fantasies is to reside in a place that is surrounded by a restful neighborhood and has scenic beauty to it. I believe being close to nature helps us emotionally and spiritually. 3. Do you like looking at the scenery from your window? Not really! As I have mentioned, my windows don’t overlook any pleasing scenery. The view is nothing but an eyesore. 4. How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window? As I constantly dream of a spectacular view, it disheartens me to wake up to something that doesn’t excite me. ** 1. Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately? Yes, chasing my dreams is making me jovial lately. I believe we all have a driving force that compels us to wake up each morning and work hard. For now, the thing that is filling me up with happiness is acquiring admission to one of the putative universities to pursue a course of my choice. 2 . What do you do to stay happy? For me, feeling happy is nothing less than a roller-coaster ride. There are days I feel down in the dumps, and there are others when I feel overjoyed. However, regardless of the situation, I don’t suppress any of my feelings and don’t force myself to be happy. 3. Can you stay happy all the time? No. In fact, that is a vague myth. Humans have been blessed with several emotions. There are times when we feel anxious, worn out, and despondent. Also, there are times when we feel neutral, neither happy nor sad. So, it’s obvious that nobody can stay happy all the time. 4. Is it important to be happy? Definitely, it is. Life is too short to waste time on things that don't bring us happiness. In a way, happiness is directly related to our physical health. If we are optimistic and exuberant, we stay healthier than others. Issues like heart disease, anxiety, and depression, decrease to a great extent by being happy. ** 1. What kind of trees do people usually plant in your country? How about your hometown? Well, considering the land and population diversity in Iran, there are sundry plants here. Majorly, the plantation depends upon the type of land and weather conditions. However, Neem, Banyan, and Peepal trees are popular plants. 2. Have you ever planted trees? Yes, I have. I come from a small village in the state of ALBORZ. In my village, generally, houses are colossal, so we get a lot of space for plantations. Also, since my mother is an eager gardener, I have helped her in planting trees in our backyard. 3. What kind of trees do you plant? Out of all, I have a soft spot for flowering plants. Thus, I have planted roses, marigolds, and jasmine. Other than that, I have also planted lemon, peach, and apple trees in my backyard. 4. Do you like planting trees and why? Yes, I am really fond of planting trees. Not only are they indispensable for the environment, but also beautify the area. Trees purify the air, offer us shade and food and allow us to calm down as well. 5. Did you ever climb a tree when you were a child? Yes, I climbed plenty of trees in my childhood. Out of all, I have climbed cherry trees the most as they were planted in our own backyard. Other than that, I used to visit a nearby jungle with my friends and climb trees there. *** 1. Have you ever been to a wedding? Yes, being a social butterfly and an extrovert by nature, I love attending functions. Thus, I have been to plenty of weddings with my close friends and relatives. 2. What clothes do people wear to weddings? I believe wedding functions are not just euphoric but also give an opportunity to dress up according to the latest fashion. Right from formal suits to pure traditional clothing, dressing up for a wedding is all about ethnicity. 3. Describe a wedding ceremony. A couple of days ago, I attended a wedding with my parent that was held in my hometown. There were 100 people from each side - both bride’s and groom’s. A special reception was organized, consisting of a variety of starters and dishes. Post dinner, everybody gathered in a hall for the final ritual. The bride and groom looked mesmerizing. Once the bride was sent off with the groom, we came back to our house. 4. What sort of gifts do people buy for the bridal couple? I have seen people buying a variety of gifts as a token of endearment for the bridal couple. This seemingly is the best possible method to congratulate them. Some people buy clothes, while others buy jewelry items. Some also buy paintings. And then, there are some people who even sponsor honeymoon tickets for the newly-wed couple. 5. What kind of clothes did the bride and groom wear at the wedding? The groom’s garb was a suit that was in white color. On the other hand, the bride was dressed in white. Both of them were looking gorgeous. *** 1. What activities would you do if you were spending some leisure time at a beach or near the ocean? If I were spending leisure time at a beach, I would try my hands on some water sports like surfing or skiing. I would also play volleyball on the beach. Along with that, I would probably relish reading at the beach or making castles in the sand. 2. Why do some people like water sports? Some people prefer water sports over others because they are refreshing. Getting in and out of the water rejuvenates our senses. In fact, some people have even pursued this as a profession or a career. Also, it’s a good form of exercise as well. 3. Do you think the government should invest money in developing facilities for water sports? Yes, I think the government should invest money in developing facilities for water sports. This is one of the best ways to stimulate people so as to pursue it as a career and earn fame and name for the nation. It is also a good form of exercise that promotes physical and mental fitness. 4.Do you think that human activity is posing a threat to the oceans of the world? Yes, I do think that human activity is posing a serious threat to the oceans. The alarmingly rising levels of pollution caused by boats, ships, and oil drilling machinery are harming marine life to a great extent. The impact led to a status that a lot of aquatic animals and plants are on the verge of extinction. 5. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling on the ocean? To begin with, one of the major advantages of traveling on the ocean is that it helps us learn some facts pertaining to marine life. It’s a stress buster and a good way to spend quality time with family and friends. As far as the disadvantages are concerned, the survival chances are less during a natural crisis, like a tsunami or a storm, and the rescue work is extremely tedious. *** 1. Have you ever lost your way? Well, yes, a couple of times. Actually, I have direction-dyslexia, owing to which I tend to lose hold of my ways to an address more often than not. Thankfully, I have always been aided by someone or the other. 2. How do you find your way when you are lost? I generally ask people. Thanks to my interactive nature, I never shy away from taking help from strangers. I prefer to ask for the destinations I want to reach. In fact, I don’t get bothered by losing my way as I have this habit of asking people wherever I get bewildered. 3. Can you read a map when you get lost? Yes, maps are indeed my second most preferred option in case I am not able to find someone to direct me to the right destination. Google maps are something I'm pretty familiar with. 4. Have you ever helped someone who got lost? Yes, a lot of times. I remember there was a kid who came to our neighborhood and was wailing nonstop. I approached the little kid to console him, and it was then that I realized that shad lost the way to her uncle’s home, who she had come to visit along with her family. So, I took her to her uncle’s house.