Sample Answer
What kinds of things do people usually find?
Well, lots of people are forgetful these days, so I think it’s pretty common to find small objects like sunglasses and keys lying around. Those things can easily fall out of people’s pockets. Sometimes people even lose their phones, which is pretty unfortunate. I remember just the other day my friend and I found someone’s wallet on a bench at a shopping mall. We didn’t have time to contact the owner myself so we gave it to the lost and found of the shopping mall.
What would normal people do when they find something doesn’t belong to them?
I think the normal response is to bring the item to the lost and found. Normally, people don’t take things they find for themselves. After all, it’s rude to take something that doesn’t belong to you. So it seems to me that the proper protocol is bringing the item somewhere it can be found by its owner. Another good idea is to give it to the authorities, but usually that’s just if it’s a big-ticket item like a laptop.
How should parents educate their children when they find something that doesn’t belong to them?
Parents should be gentle but firm if their children have something that doesn’t belong to them. They have to teach them that it’s wrong to take something that isn’t yours. But the child might not know that, so the parents should patiently explain it. If possible, maybe they can get the child to return the item to its proper owner. When I was little, I accidentally took a toy from my friend, and my parents corrected me right away.
Generally speaking, why do some people like to collect things?
Well, some people like collecting things because it relaxes them. It’s a good habit to develop if you want something to wind you down at the end of a long day. It gives you something to focus on other than your own stress and worries. For example, many office workers are comic books collectors; this is a good way for them to unwind. I also think collecting things can be really satisfying. When you find something to add to the collection, it gives you a sense of fulfillment.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping collections?
I suppose one big advantage is that it’s a cool subject of conversation. You can bond over it with people who have similar collections or people who are interested in what you collect. Another advantage is that it gives you an interesting habit. But on the flip side, it can create a lot of clutter in your house. Plus, keeping collections can stress you out if you take them too seriously. For example, my cousin collects stamps. Whenever a new kind of stamp comes out, he is so worried about not being able to get it, because most stamps are limited edition
Vocab Highlights
just the other day
the normal response is to
protocol
a big-ticket item
gentle but firm
unwind
bond over sth
clutter