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Favorite ✓ ”What is your go-to book?” ✓ ”’As long as the lemon trees grow’ by Zoulfa
things Katouh is my go-to book.”
✓ ”Do you have a favorite series?” ✓ ”’Squid Game’ and ’Money Heist’ are my
favorite.”
✓ ”What color do you like the most?” ✓ ”I have been into yellow lately.”

Study or ✓ ”Where do you study?” ✓ ”I am a student in UMY.”
job ✓ ”What do you study?” ✓ ”I study electrical engineering.”
✓ ”What is your major?” ✓ ”I am majoring in Enviromental Science.”
✓ ”What do you do?” ✓ ”I work as a business consultant in an
✓ ”Where do you work?” international trade company.”

Let’s get some practice!

Read and complete the conversation below using the correct expression. Then, read aloud the conversation
with a partner.

Harry : Hey, is this the spot for the student organization welcome event?
Kim : Oh, hi! Yes, I think so. The sign says it starts here in about 15 minutes.
Harry : Awesome, thanks. Mind if I sit here?
Kim : No, go ahead!
Harry : Cool. 1) ___________________________ (stating name), by the way. First year. Just trying to figure
this place out.
Kim : Nice to meet you, Harry. I’m Kim. I’m also a first-year student. 2) ___________________________
(stating country origin – South Korea).
Harry : Oh wow, that’s awesome. Is this your first time in New York?
Kim : Yes, actually! I arrived about two weeks ago. Everything still feels new. But I’m excited. What
about you? 3) ___________________________ (asking for origin)?
Harry : Yeah, I grew up in Queens, so I’m kind of local. But the campus still feels like its own little world.
Kim : It really does. 4) ___________________________ (asking for study major)?
Harry : 5) ___________________________ (stating study major) in Political Science. I’m really into
government systems and social justice topics. How about you?
Kim : I’m studying Environmental Science. I’ve always been interested in sustainability and climate
change. It’s a big issue in Korea too.
Harry : That’s awesome. I actually took an environmental politics class in high school—it’s such a
relevant topic. 6) ___________________________ (asking research interest)?
Kim : Maybe something about urban sustainability or renewable energy in big cities. I’d like to
compare Seoul and New York someday. What about you?
Harry : 7) ___________________________ (stating research interest - policy reform and voter
engagement). Maybe research around how young people interact with politics.
Kim : That’s really important, especially now.
Harry : Totally agree. So, 8) ___________________________ (asking about hobby)?

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