Interview with my 12th-Grade English Student Paula

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

"Usually I take my lunchbox with me, and I eat it during school breaks. My favorite lunch is rice pilaf."

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

"We speak Romanian in school, and hello is Buna Ziua."

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

"The most common names for boys are Ion, Daniel and Vlad. For girls, there are many Anastasias, Alexandras and Evelinas."

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

"I study Romanian, physics, mathematics, informatics, geography, history, English, PE and self-development."

What is your homework like?:

"I typically have individual, written homework that usually takes about two hours per day."

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

"I enjoy reading, running, making crafts and volunteering at America House Balti after school."

Who is your favorite famous person?:

"I am inspired by Thomas Edison, because he discovered the lightbulb. Even though he was criticized and rejected by many, he remained persistent."

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

"I listen to American and British pop, in particular Ariana Grande, Adele and Dua Lipa."

What would you like to be when you grow up?:

"I hope to become a financial analyst, to gain opportunities working with successful companies."

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