Identity and Culture Exam Review

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts from the lecture on identity and culture.

Tell me something about your family. Do you have any siblings? Describe your brother/sister.

I have no brother or sister, but my parents are very nice and caring. I have cousins, but they are loud and annoying.

How do you get on with your parents? Why?

I get along well with my parents. We have fun together and laugh a lot.

Can you describe your best friend?

My best friend is Aaliyah and she is amazing. She is very smart and funny. Aaliyah has green eyes and curly hair.

What should a best friend be like?

A best friend should be supportive, loyal, and fun to be around.

What would you change about your family life if you could?

I would change certain dynamics to make interactions more enjoyable.

Do you want to get married in the future? Why?

In the future, I want to get married so I can celebrate a big wedding with my family and friends.

Can you describe your ideal man/woman?

My ideal man would be tall and have curly hair and brown eyes.

Are you for or against divorce?

I think divorce is okay because some people have problems with their partner, but it can be expensive.

What is better – Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, or Instagram? Why?

I think Snapchat is better because I can call my friends and text them too. Snapchat also has cool filters that are fun to use.

What do you use your mobile for?

I use my mobile to stay in touch with my family and friends. Sometimes I also use it to play games.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of new technology?

The advantage of technology is that it's easy to communicate with others, but the disadvantage is that it can lead to online bullying.

What do you think the world was like before new technology?

I believe the world was very boring before technology, and people couldn't often communicate with their families and friends.

What kind of music do you like best?

I like pop music the most because it has a great beat and it's fun to listen to.

Do you have a favourite singer/band? Why do you like her/him/them?

My favorite singer is pnd because they have great songs and are very popular.

What role does music play in your life?

Music helps me relax and be stress-free after a long school day. I also enjoy listening to music when I'm on the bus.

Do you like going to the cinema? Why?

Yes, I enjoy going to the cinema because it's very exciting and I love eating at the cinema with my friends.

What did you eat last time you went to a restaurant? What sort of restaurant was it? Did you like it? Why?

The last time I went to a restaurant, I had Indian food. I ate curry and rice and it was delicious.

What is your favorite food and why?

My favorite food is pizza and pasta because I really love Italian food.

What is your favorite festival? Why?

My favorite festival is Holi because I can have a water fight with my cousins and we throw colors at each other.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

My sporting role model is Usain Bolt because he runs very fast and holds a world record.

What do you do to keep fit?

To keep fit, I drink a lot of water and work out every day at the gym.

Would you like to work for a charity in the future?

In the future, I would like to work for a charity so that I can help people and donate to the poor.

What do you do to protect the environment?

To protect the environment, I always recycle plastic and take my waste to the recycling center.

What would you like to do in the future to keep fit?

In the future, I would like to diet and drink more water to stay fit.

What is your favorite subject and why?

My favorite subject is German because my teacher is very supportive and always helpful.

What don't you like?

I don't like English because you have to write a lot, and that's tiring.

What would you study if you could?

I would like to study French because it seems very interesting and I would also like to study Art because you can be very creative.

How could your school be improved?

My school could be improved if the cafeteria had better food and we were given more break time.