Most Repeated Duolingo speaking questions and answers 2024
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One hobby that I really enjoy is creative writing. Specifically, I like to write short stories and books within fantasy, horror, or dystopian genres.
I enjoy writing for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, I enjoy writing because I find that it's a great way to express my feelings and also to express and develop my creativity. I think it's a great way to escape the mundane realities of life because you can be anyone, anywhere, doing anything when you create your own characters, worlds, and plots. I also find that it's a very powerful thing to do because you can really reach a lot of people with a message in your writing. Furthermore, I also enjoy the challenge of sentence-level crafting. For example, really making sure that each sentence carries impact and is very specific in the language used and the image created. Finally, I'd say I enjoy it because it gives me a certain sense of flow, which is the human experience of being very involved in a task and focused on a meaningful task. This is just a very enjoyable feeling.
How I began writing is difficult to pinpoint because I've been interested in creative writing for as long as I can remember. So, really my passion for creative writing started from reading. I always loved to read as a child and my mom always used to read to me. And as such, I always wanted to try and write books like the ones that I was reading. I got into writing further during my high school and college education where I took specific classes in this area and worked with other people to make my writing better in workshops. And so, that's why I enjoy creative writing and how I got involved in it.
Q2: Talk about a hobby or activity that you enjoy in your free time. How did you get started, and why do you like it?
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Education is extremely important in society for many reasons. Notably, education helps to create responsible adult citizens. For example, when a child goes to school and learns about the world around them, about history, politics, etc., they also learn how to be law-abiding citizens in their country when they're older and how to be a productive member of society, contributing to the greater good.
Education also plays an important role in society in terms of educating the masses about ways to keep themselves and others safe and healthy. For example, health classes and biology classes in school teach people to look out for certain symptoms, the development of diseases, and the importance of healthy habits. In the same vein, sex and drug education not only helps to keep kids aware and safe of dangerous activities when they are young, but also when they go on to being an adult in the real world.
Finally, education also plays an important role in society by giving people opportunities. For example, if a student is raised in a poor environment and is stuck in a cycle of poverty, education can help them get out of that cycle by opening doors to scholarships and later well-paying careers.
I do think one primary focus of education should be in enabling students to get the best opportunities they can to succeed in life, no matter what their background is. Similarly, a primary focus on education should be on equality, racial justice and justice for all. For example, in classes such as citizenship, history, and geography classes, etc, students can learn about people with different backgrounds than themselves, to foster a sense of empathy for others.
Another primary focus in education systems should be on creating a well-rounded individual, somebody who knows a lot about the world and a lot about various different subjects. This will not only help them to become a more empathetic and understanding person who's capable of living in a diverse world, but it will also prepare them for the diverse challenges that come with adult life. For example, while somebody might not want to focus on math in their higher education, it's important that they get a foundational basis in math as a youth, in order to be able to do things like pay their bills and taxes efficiently and accurately.
Q 3: Talk about a person who inspires you. What qualities do they possess that make them inspirational?
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One individual who inspires me is Tara Westover, the author of the memoir "Educated". Tara Westover was raised by a Mormon family in Idaho who didn't believe in formal education or modern medicine. Westover's family also had strict beliefs about gender roles such as: a woman's place should be in the domestic sphere and raising children. In the memoir, Tara describes having an increasingly tough relationship with her family, who often disagreed with her pursuit of formal education. Nevertheless, Tara Westover ended up getting her bachelor's degree at a US college and later her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge.
The reason Tara Westover inspires me is that she made her own success from her skills, talents, and hard work. During her education, she experienced a lot of mental turmoil, familial struggles, and a tough time fitting in with her peers... she persisted and was able to do really well in her studies. She also wrote an amazing best-selling novel that inspired a lot of its readers to really appreciate what they have and work hard to achieve their own goals and dreams.
As such, one of the qualities she possesses that makes her inspirational is her determination. Tara Westover wanted to become educated and, despite the hurdles in her way, she continued to seek and achieve her goals. Another quality that makes her inspirational is her talent for writing. She is a really great writer who uses really beautiful prose to convey her ideas. I also think the fact that she advocates for education, and equal opportunities for students in her writing, makes it extra powerful and impactful. Finally, the fact that she was able to think outside of her immediate environment and challenge what she learned from her upbringing is a real testament to her intelligence, openness, and creativity – qualities most people (myself included) strive to possess.
Q4: Describe an environmental issue that concerns you. What steps can individuals and governments take to address this issue?
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One environmental issue that concerns me is the current state of the meat industry. The consumption of meat is very detrimental to the environment for a plethora of reasons. Firstly, when we excessively breed cattle for the purpose of producing meat, their defecation releases methane, which is incredibly damaging to the ozone layer. In turn, the sun's rays are better able to heat up the earth, contributing to global warming. Like a chain reaction, global warming leads to the melting of the ice caps and numerous natural disasters such as floods. This can impact not only humans but the creatures that live on Earth as well. Other environmental issues resulting from the meat industry include water pollution from animal waste, deforestation and habitat destruction to create farms, and inhumane animal practices. The last consequence is particularly disturbing to me. Not only are most of these animals raised in inhumane conditions, in small cages and with little food, but they are also killed in extremely distressing and brutal ways.
Individuals can address this issue by reducing or eliminating their meat consumption. They can also join protests about the conditions of cattle on farms and only purchase from farms that raise animals in humane conditions. Governments can try to address this issue by encouraging their people and citizens to reduce their meat consumption through education about the meat industry and its impact on the environment. Agencies should also impose regulations on the meat industry in terms of how much they can produce and waste, how they dispose of waste, and how they care for their animals; strict penalties for unsafe or inhumane practices should also be implemented.
Q5: Discuss a cultural custom or tradition from your country. What is its significance, and how is it celebrated?
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Halloween is a popular tradition in the United States of America, but had its origins in ancient Celtic festivals, such as Samhain, which used to mark the end of the harvest and the start of winter. Back then, it was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred on this night, so spirits could cross over into the living world. Most Americans no longer celebrate Samhain or believe that spirits can cross over to Earth on Halloween, but the celebration is still associated with spooky things like ghosts, witches and vampires.
Halloween is often celebrated by trick-or-treating, where children go out in the neighborhood, announce "trick-or-treat?" at the door, and receive candy in return. Children (and adults) also enjoy dressing up in costumes on Halloween before attending gatherings and parties. These costumes are usually inspired by things that are ordinarily scary, such as ghostly entities and horror movie characters. Finally, another Halloween tradition is to go to a local farm and pick pumpkins and apples. Usually, Americans will carve up the pumpkins and put lights in them; they'll turn the apples into baked goods, such as apple pies. Using these fruits and vegetables are ways to celebrate the harvest, so we can see the ancient ties to Samhain coming back through in that.
While some people argue Halloween is just a commercial endeavor for companies, Halloween remains a significant and important time of the year for many Americans. Firstly, Halloween brings the community together because it involves lots of neighborhood gatherings! Another reason is that Halloween encourages people to use their creativity, whether it's in baking goods, carving pumpkins, or decorating the home; many children and adults alike also handmake costumes and decorations to create a festive atmosphere. Halloween is also a great opportunity to have fun with friends and family, watch spooky movies, and/or attend celebrations. While it can seem macabre from an outside perspective, it's a great opportunity for people to explore darker ideas like death and magic in a lighthearted way.
As such, Halloween encourages everybody to work together and use their creative skills to create a fun atmosphere and celebrate the fall. Whilst it no longer has its roots in the ancient Celtic festivals, it still remains a very well-loved holiday for all the family.
Q6: What is your favorite holiday and why? Describe how your family celebrates it and any special traditions related to it.
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My favorite holiday is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th every year in my country. Christmas is my favorite holiday because it's the one time a year that the whole family gets together, despite being in various places and being extremely busy throughout the rest of the year. It's also a very meaningful time that is spent valuing friends and family by gifting them thoughtful presents and spending quality time together.
My family celebrates Christmas with many special traditions. In the lead-up to Christmas, we put candies or little gifts into an advent calendar for each other. This way, every day in December, we receive something small to boost our anticipation for the 25th. Another tradition is going Christmas shopping to pick out presents for loved ones. Once purchased, presents are then wrapped up in gift paper so that they remain a surprise until the day itself. Sometimes you'll also write special cards to family and friends too, wishing them a happy holiday season.
Before Christmas day, celebrating families decorate the house with traditional items like wreaths, holly, ivy, candles, and of course a Christmas tree, which is decorated with tinsel and glass and plastic ornaments. Usually, a star or an angel is also put on top of the tree, and stockings, which have little presents put in them on Christmas Eve, will be put around fireplaces.
On Christmas Day, the family meets up and shares a large meal with vegetables, meat, potatoes, and various desserts. It's a tradition in our family to eat a lot of food, listen to festive songs, and watch Christmas movies on the day itself, although many families celebrate religiously by attending church services in their local communities.
Q7: Explain the importance of friendship in your life. How do your friends help you grow and support you in difficult times?
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Friendship is important to me for many reasons. One such reason is that friends can support you during difficult times in a plethora of ways. For example, friends can provide you with advice during hard times, which can be a great way to guide you forward when you're not sure what next step to take. Friends can also provide you with emotional support in challenging times by listening to your thoughts and feelings on the event. It can make a problem feel much smaller when you say it aloud and express your feelings about it in a non-judgmental, validating space! Friends can also, of course, provide physical support during hard times. For example, they can help you clean your house or give you food if you're struggling or you're extremely busy. They can also give you money if you're in a financial struggle or housing when you're in between places, which can ultimately be life-saving. This support from friends can be invaluable pillars in life, when it gets tough! Finally, an often overlooked (but important) aspect of friendship is that friends can provide you with fun and distraction when you're going through a hard time, which can be an great way to clear your mind so you can make the best decisions and choices. On a basic level, it also heightens the joy that can be derived from everyday events.
Friends also help you grow as a person by providing you with a unique perspective on things. For example, they might introduce you to a new activity or point of view you hadn't considered before, broadening the mind and making you more a well-rounded person. Friends may also challenge your values and beliefs in a way that makes you upset, but that in and of itself teaches you conflict resolution, communication, and cooperation skills. Friends can also help your growth by believing in you and encouraging you when times are hard to keep going; most friends have known you for a very long time and can see the situation from an outside perspective, for this reason can give you the motivation and inspiration in a way that nobody else could provide. In conclusion, friends are almost like the family you choose and are one of the most important, enjoyable aspects of life!
Q 8: What is your favorite mode of transportation and why? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using that mode of transportation.
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My favorite mode of transportation is driving by car. The advantages of driving by car and why I like it so much is that you can play your own music, e-books, or podcasts on the journey, making it much more entertaining. Another reason I enjoy travelling by car is that you can fill the car with all the things you need for the journey. If you're moving, you can fill it with your packed boxes; even if you're not moving, you can fill it with the snacks and food that you need for the journey and/or a change of clothes. Another reason why cars are my favorite method of transportation is that you can spend the time with friends and family, only the people that you want in your car will be in your car. For this reason, it makes it a much more private and personal way of getting around. I also enjoy travelling by car because you can see the sights. For example, when you're driving through the USA, you can get a good sense of the scenery and some really fantastic views through the window. Finally, an advantage of driving by car is that you can control the temperature of the car. For example, if it's a hot day, you can turn up the AC and if it's a cold day, you can turn on the heating. In summary, you really can personalize the journey to your needs.
However, while travelling by car is my favorite method of transportations, you have to acknowledge that there are some disadvantages. Driving by car can be infuriating if you live in a big city: you can get stuck in traffic and are often involved in difficult driving circumstances such as erratic bikers and pedestrians. Another disadvantage of this mode of transportation is that it's quite bad for the environment. Driving has a much higher carbon emission than something like biking or walking or even using public transportation. Further, when you're driving, you definitely cannot read or text like you can with other methods of transportation. Even if you're in the passenger, reading can make some people feel extremely sick in the car, due to the motion. And so, those are the advantages and disadvantages of driving by car. But I would still say that being a passenger in a car is my preferred mode of transportation for the reasons listed, the most primary reason being that you can definitely take in the sights and personalize your journey to your needs.
Q9: Describe your favorite type of weather and explain how it affects your mood and daily activities.
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My favorite type of weather is definitely the rain. One of the reasons why rain is my favorite type of weather is because it definitely calms me down and makes me feel lethargic when I can hear the sound of raindrops in the window at night. The sound is very calming and as such often leads me to feel very relaxed. Some activities that I engage in when it's raining include going for a walk, obviously wearing rain clothes, just to enjoy the weather outside. Another activity is just curling up with a good book indoors and a cup of coffee. As a kid I definitely also enjoyed the rain because I found that it cheered me up. Specifically the prospect of putting on my rain boots and jumping around and splashing in puddles. I definitely liked to engage in those pastimes as a kid. Nowadays I just prefer to stay warm inside when it's raining. I also really enjoy the way that the rain often reflects the light of the city around me. I think it can make for a very beautiful scene and a very rare looking scene because rain doesn't occur often where I live. Another thing about the rain that I enjoy is the fact that it can cool me down on a very hot day. When it's a really hot and humid day and the rain's coming down it can be a great way to cool off and to feel refreshed. Certainly I think that rain can also be associated with some of my favorite places to visit. For example, I really enjoy visiting the UK and the rain in the UK is quintessential to the British experience. For this reason it reminds me of the UK and encourages me to reflect on fonder times, boosting my mood and encouraging reminiscence. So those are all the reasons that rain is my favorite type of weather.
Q 10: If you could travel to any country in the world, which one would you choose and why? What attracts you to that country?
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If I could travel to any country in the world, it would be Iceland. I would like to travel to Iceland for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, it's always been on my bucket list to see the Northern Lights and you can see the Northern Lights in Iceland from certain locations and times of year. The Northern Lights attract me to Iceland because it's one of the natural wonders of the world; I think it would be a real sight to behold. And as with anything in the sky, like constellations, it not only interests me but definitely forces me to think more philosophically about my life and how small I am in a very large universe. Another reason that I'm attracted to visiting Iceland is the fact that it has "midsummer" during the summer months. I've never experienced being in a country where it's light outside all of the time, even at like two o'clock in the morning and night time. I'm very attracted to novel experiences, so I feel like this would definitely be interesting for me to not only view but to see how the locals adjust to constant sunlight. In the same vein, I'm also very interested to learn more about the history, geography and language of the Icelandic people. Because I'm curious about other cultures, languages and experiences beyond my own. Another reason why I'd like to go to Iceland is because of the very varied landscapes. There are mountains in Iceland and hot pools that are self-heating. There's also just a lot of different beautiful scenery landscapes to view. Finally, I'm also interested in going to Iceland because it's quite a remote country and I feel like it would be a great way to spend quality time with myself, given that it's not very busy or populated. So for these reasons and more, I'm definitely planning to go visit Iceland in the future.
Q11: What is your favorite piece of technology and why? How has it improved your life and the lives of others?
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My favorite piece of technology is my smartphone, more specifically my iPhone. The iPhone is my favorite piece of technology because it has significantly improved my life and others' lives in a multitude of ways. For example, now that I have a GPS built into my phone via Apple Maps, I am much better able to navigate new geographical locations. This makes traveling much easier and it also saves a lot of time, energy, and money in trying to navigate towards new places even when I'm not traveling, such as on my way to a job interview or a friend's home. Smartphones have also vastly improved communication. Now I have a smartphone, I'm better able to communicate with friends and family who do not live nearby; I'm also able to make better connections professionally via my iPhone, such as contacting professionals and employers from a distance. Prior to smartphones, people used to have to make phone calls from a payphone or a home phone, now we don't even have to memorize the numbers or have the numbers; you can look them up online if you're trying to contact somebody. Furthermore, the iPhone makes it very convenient to take and retain photographs. The quality of the iPhone is much better than many cameras used to be. Subsequently, you have all your photos and memories at your fingertips. This can also be a great way to show people pictures of things on the go because you will nearly always have your iPhone with you. Finally, the iPhone is extremely useful because it allows you to access the internet from wherever you are. For this reason, it means that if I'm stuck about something or have a question, no matter where I am or what I'm doing, I can quickly Google the answer and find out. This is much easier than researching before smartphones existed when you would have to be on the home computer or even in a library sorting through many files that might not even have the answer. We can now have a wealth of information at our fingertips. For all these reasons, the smartphone or the iPhone is my favorite piece of technology. It allows you to travel, communicate and find out information much more conveniently.
Q 12: Talk about a historical figure you admire. What do you find inspiring about their accomplishments and life story?
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One historical figure that I admire is Sigmund Freud, the psychologist. Sigmund Freud coined so many terms in psychology that we now take them for granted. What's inspiring about his accomplishments is, again, that we use many of his terms and concepts today without even thinking. And in this way, it has spurned so much research and investigation in the field of psychology and neurology. For example, when we say things without meaning to say them, this is called a Freudian slip, which comes from Freud's examination of the unconscious mind. Further, Freud was one of the first people to come up with the idea of an unconscious mind in psychology. For this reason, he is greatly accomplished because decades and decades later, there are still studies going into the unconscious mind and it's something that we generally accept as part of the human psyche. In this sense, his accomplishments transcend his timeline and lifetime, speaking to his talent as a psychologist.
In the same vein, Freud's theory, the psychodynamic theory, is still used today to treat patients for a variety of mental illnesses and has been validated by empirical research articles. This is inspiring because it just shows how timeless and important his work was. What I find particularly inspiring about his life story is that he was originally a doctor of medicine. Because he thought out of the box and didn't give up when he wasn't excelling in medicine, he was able to transcend current knowledge and essentially coin so much of what we know about psychology today. Freud also worked doggedly to get his theories out into the world with the purpose of making many people's lives better. So whilst Freud is frequently attacked for his views and theories, and particularly for the quality of his research, it can't be denied that he shaped the field enormously and has subsequently helped so many people with his ideas.
Q13: Talk about a historical figure you admire. What do you find inspiring about their accomplishments and life story?
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One book that has had a significant impact on my life is The Diary of Anne Frank. The book describes Anne Frank's life in hiding during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands, during which she describes the turmoils of fighting for her life alongside her family. I learned from this book the importance of humanizing statistics in tragic events. A lot of the time on the news when things are reported, and in history books when things are described, statistics will be listed for the amount of people that were affected or killed by an event such as the Holocaust. When we read testimonials like Anne Frank's, it really brings the person behind the statistic to life. In turn, this helps us to better empathize with victims/survivors, see that they're not so much different from us, and thus feel more encouraged to mourn their loss and pass on the lessons learned from historical events.
Another thing that I learned from the book is how some people survived the Holocaust. For example, by hiding as Anne Frank did. I didn't know much about this aspect of the Holocaust before reading the book and came to know about it through Anne Frank's journal. Anne Frank's journal is also important to me because it's such a coming-of-age story. We see this young woman go through all the same feelings that we go through as we grow older, even in captivity. This just really speaks to so many elements of the human condition, and of childhood emerging into adulthood. Again, going back to my first point, this humanizes the people behind the statistics.
Another aspect the diary taught me about was the daily life in Nazi-occupied Germany. Before this moment, I knew a lot about the concentration camps, but not what life was like leading up to the concentration camps, and how some people successfully evaded them. Through learning about Anne Frank's daily life, I also got to know what some people did to resist the occupation. For example, housing Jewish people from the Nazi-German people. This is an incredibly valuable and important lesson because it shows that you can defy bad and evil with even just a small-scale good deed.
Q14: Talk about a skill that you have learned or would like to learn in the future. How will it benefit you in your personal or professional life?
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One skill that I have learned recently is how to sculpt clay to make ceramic pieces and or jewelry. I really enjoy doing this because it lets me use my creativity, it's also just a great way to focus the mind and slow it down. For this reason, it's certainly benefited me so far in my personal life. In addition, learning how to sculpt things like jewelry boxes and jewelry has definitely helped me in my personal life by helping me to make gifts for loved ones. In this way, when I make a ceramic piece, I can make a very meaningful gift that I spent a lot of time on that's personalized to the person without spending a lot of money. Having skills in this area of art has also helped me to make friends within a community of artists. For example, I've made friends who also like to do the same pastime and in turn, they have taught me how to hone my skills using what they know. Engaging in ceramics has also helped me to strengthen friendships with people who I had existing relationships with. For example, people who share the same interests as me or want to learn in this area have come over and enjoyed taking part side by side. It's also been useful for creating unique decorations for my home. It helps me to save money by creating my own pieces instead of buying ones that are less tailored to my taste. And so, for all of these reasons, I definitely find that clay ceramics have been a great help in my personal life.
Ceramics and arts and crafts have also been extremely helpful in my professional life. Having hobbies in this way and skills in this way is not only interesting to an employer and helps them get to know you more, but it also showcases your creativity. I've also used it to acquire additional educational certificates in this area, helping me to fulfill requirements for school curriculums. As such, learning how to use clay to create ceramics has been an incredible help in multiple areas of my life.
Q15: Describe a valuable lesson you have learned from a family member or friend. How has it shaped your life and the way you approach challenges?
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Unfortunately, one of my family members has been extremely sick. And whilst this has been a very negative experience for everyone involved, it has also taught me lots of valuable lessons. Firstly, the way that this family member showed resilience despite the pain they were enduring has been extremely motivational to me and has taught me that no matter what challenges or dark times come my way, I can keep my head held high, my dignity in place, and can still achieve the dreams and goals that I have in place for myself. This family member never let their illness get in the way of the things that they wanted to do.
Another lesson that I learned is that life is incredibly short and unpredictable. My family member wasn't very old when they became sick, and their life expectancy has been drastically shortened. In turn, this has taught me to seize the day and to not put off opportunities out of fear or procrastination. In a sense, it's taught me to just go for it, because you never know how much time you have left. Equally, it's taught me to make sure that I always tell my loved ones that I love them because you never know when their time will get cut short, or if yours will. This moral shaped the way that I now approach challenges and shape my life philosophy.
Finally, this family member has taught me the value of relationships and family in life. Despite being sick, this person still continues to care for those around them and prioritize them. This is incredibly inspirational because it shows just how selfless they are. In turn, it's inspired me to be more selfless myself and to try to display care not only for this person but all other people in my life. It's also shown me that you never know what somebody's going through. This person doesn't often talk about their illness or the things they're going through, despite all they have suffered, and for this reason, I've learned that it's important to show everyone loving kindness when possible because you just never know when someone's going through something difficult. In turn, you can hope that people will show you the courtesy.
In conclusion, this person taught me that you never know when your health might decline, your time run out, or opportunities will change. So, go for that job, take that trip, and kiss your loved one.
Q16: Discuss a subject you're passionate about and explain why you find it interesting and how you continue learning about it.
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One subject that I'm incredibly passionate about and interested in is criminal psychology. I'm interested in this subject because it's so multifaceted. Firstly, many offenders are themselves mentally ill and or suffer from substance abuse. This has interesting implications for the criminal justice system as a whole and raises interesting questions like what is justice, how can we reduce recidivism in the United States, and how we can improve the justice system as a whole. This is something that I find incredibly meaningful and engaging to think about because "justice" upholds society at its core. In general, I also find criminal psychology fascinating because the brain is one of the body's most complex and interesting organs - it controls everything that humans do. So, when we can understand a little bit more about the human brain (and where it goes wrong), we're just so much closer to understanding everything there is to know about human life as we know it. There can't be a much more interesting topic than that.
I continue to learn about criminal psychology in a plethora of ways. One thing I really enjoy doing is reading scientific articles in this area, particularly when they involve neuroscience and psycho-biological processes. I find this interesting because in general, I'd like to learn more about the very complicated inner workings of the human brain and how they control everything that we do. Furthermore, the argument of nature versus nurture in the criminal world is also informed by these articles. Another way that I try to continue learning about criminal psychology is by listening to criminal psychology podcasts and reading criminal psychology books. My favorite is learning from professionals who work in the field, such as FBI behavioral profilers and or criminal psychologists. I find that this is a great way to get to know how cases are investigated, and solved, and the sentences for such cases. One can learn a lot from hearing professionals in this area talk about the work they do in the field. And so in all of these ways I continue to learn about this subject and that's why it interests me.
Q17: What is an important lesson you've learned in your life? How did you learn it, and how has it influenced your decisions?
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I learned an important lesson when I finished my undergraduate studies and went to work at my first proper full-time job. There I had a very difficult boss who I found very challenging to work with. She was sometimes extremely uncommunicative and often quite rude to me. The lesson that I learned from this was that sometimes people leave jobs, not managers. It's very important to properly vet who you'll be working under when looking for jobs. I also learned that it's extremely important to learn different communication styles in order to work with people who are different to you. So, adjusting the way that you communicate and the way you do work according to that person. This has influenced my decisions in various ways. Now when I go for job interviews, I tend to interview the other person as well as letting them interview me. I also like to ask questions about their managerial style. Further, I like to make sure that the person I'm working under will be respectful in their approach towards me so that I can maximize how much I'm learning from them and actually enjoy the work day. I also learned just how important it is to have a good boss and to enjoy your work life because a lot of that is about balance. That is definitely something that I've carried forward throughout my career and will continue to do so. A big part of this lesson was also learning to advocate for myself. For example, when my boss would say comments that were personally attacking, I learned to set boundaries but also learned not to take other people's opinions personally as well. Of course, within that, you also learn self-love, self-advocacy, and self-respect as well. Finally, this experience has taught me how to be a better supervisor myself. To avoid being that kind of boss, I definitely try to incorporate communication, empathy, and an open-door policy in my own leadership style.
Q18: Describe a favorite dish from your culture. What are its ingredients, and how is it prepared? What makes it special to you?
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A favorite dish from my culture is jambalaya, creole style. Jambalaya is made using three different types of meat, usually chicken or pork, sausage, including chorizo or smoked sausage, and seafood like crawfish or shrimp. It's then also mixed with a few different vegetables such as onion, bell peppers, and celery. Once all of these ingredients are chopped and cooked, they're mixed in with rice, seasoning, and broth and cooked together in one pot until the rice is done. You can also have tomato sauce added in some different types, but I prefer to cook without it. Jambalaya can also be made as a very delicious spicy dish, and that's one of the reasons why I really enjoyed the taste; I love spicy foods. It also has a very rich flavor, but what makes it special to me is that it reminds me of one of my favorite places on earth, which is home, New Orleans, Louisiana. The reason this dish is to special to me is because the recipe was passed down through generations from my granma to my mom to me, so it definitely has a lot of rich familial history in there too. In turn, I really enjoy sharing the recipe with people who haven't tried it. What makes it special too is I think it's extremely unique to that area of the United States, in part because of the French influence in that area which brought the dish to the United States. I think also that it tastes really great when it's actually prepared and made in that specific area because often the crawfish and shrimp are extremely fresh. As such, jambalaya is very special to me because it reminds me of home, reminds me of family, and just has a lot of unique flavors that I don't think can be found anywhere else in the US, let alone the world. It's also a really easy dish to cook, given that it can all be cooked in one pot, so it's just something that is a really easy go-to dish, one that can be even more filling when served with homemade cornbread, as is the American way.
Q19: Discuss a book, movie, or show that made a significant impact on you. What was the story about, and what emotions did it evoke?
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One movie or movie series that made a significant impact on me is the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story is about a hobbit who is presented with a magical ring by a wizard and his great-uncle, a fellow hobbit. With a team of friends, the young hobbit and wizard have to travel to Mordor to destroy the ring because it has the potential for great destruction and negative power. The story made a significant impact on me because it was one of the first fantastical novels that I read and inspired me to write similar novels someday. The story is also so impressive because it encompasses lots of different languages, species, etc. And so in that sense, it invokes awe in me because the author created essentially a whole different world for the story. Further, the story elicited significant emotions and morals within me. In terms of morals, the story shows you to never give up. Even if the odds are against you like they were against Frodo Baggins being a small hobbit, it shows that you can work together with friends and family to achieve your goals. And that everybody contributes something unique and important to a team. Another moral provided by The Lord of the Rings is this argument between industry and nature. So, it definitely evoked emotions in me to protect the beautiful nature that we have and prevent environmental pollution from industry destroying that nature. Because the characters are so likable, the story also evokes a lot of feelings in me: a sense of sadness when the characters are losing, fear for the characters when faced with evil characters, and a sense of camaraderie and hope when things are going well.
Q20: Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors did you consider, and how did you reach your decision?
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One time I had to make a difficult decision was when I was deciding what I was going to major in college. I was deciding between two subjects that I really, really enjoyed and I often find the hardest choices can be when we have multiple great options.
The factors that I considered were multitude. One factor that I considered was the job prospects offered within each major. I asked myself: how easy it would be to get a job after graduation in that field? What kind of jobs would be available in that field with the degree that I would get? What kind of salaries that would be offered within that field?Another factor that I considered when making that decision was the kind of assessments that would be given to me within that major. For example, whether I would enjoy the kind of assessments that would be given, which would be essays in one, exams in the other. I also pondered how good I was at taking those specific types of assessments.
A final factor that I considered was perhaps the most important: which subject did I enjoy the most and find the most meaning in? I deeply considered in what ways I would use the skills gained from that major later down the line. And how those skills would be able to create meaning in my life and other people’s lives.
Interestingly, how I reached my decision was to not make a decision at all! I decided to major in both subjects, even though it involved a lot more work and was only an option at a few certain schools. And so how I came to this conclusion was I realized that I enjoyed and was good at both different types of assessments. I enjoyed learning about and found both meaningful in distinct but also interlinking ways. And the job prospects offered by both, again, fed into each other. And so, looking at it from that perspective was extremely helpful. And how I reached that decision was realizing that I couldn't give up on either one - it would feel like a great loss.
Other people also really helped shape this decision. They taught me that you don't always have to choose. You can do it all!
Q21: Explain the importance of learning a new language. How can it benefit individuals and society?
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Learning a new language is incredibly important for many reasons. Firstly, learning a new language is important because the world is increasingly globalized. So, when somebody learns a new language, it opens their job and education prospects, allowing them to travel for work or even work or study in a different country. This flexibility and demonstration of worldliness is increasingly appealing to many careers and employers.
Another way that learning another language can benefit individuals and society is by giving people a better understanding of different cultures. A lot of culture is derived from the language that we use. As such, you can gain a better insight into a culture or another country through the language that's used. In turn, this promotes a more open-minded worldview and one that celebrates cultural differences and understands cultural differences. This can lead to greater respect amongst people and subsequently a greater peace between people.Another importance of learning a new language is that it allows people who travel to another country to stay safe. There are always people who will need help or assistance when traveling to another country. As such, if you speak another language or that person's language, you'll be able to help them in a difficult scenario and/or seek help yourself.
Learning a new language also means that an individual can gain more from their travel, excursions, and expatriate experiences. This is because it allows them to seamlessly integrate into the culture and interact with locals, gaining a better understanding of the culture, making friends in the new culture, and eventually being better able to settle into that new culture. This can benefit the individual by giving them a more enriched travel experience but can also aid the society in which they are living because that way they can teach about their own culture to the locals of the new culture as well.
Finally, I've developed this skill in adulthood by looking at the recipe when I go home after a great meal and attempting to prepare it myself, learning from mistakes when something doesn't come out quite as I had hoped, and figuring out where I went wrong. I also think one of the best ways to develop cooking skills is by sharing tips, hints, and tricks with people around you.
The third place that you can go in Disney World that I enjoy is called Animal Kingdom. What makes it special to me is that you get to see a lot of different animals all in one place there. The animals are very well taken care of and it's just wonderful to see animals from across the world. It's a rare opportunity. Another aspect I love about Disney World is the quality of the food. There are lots of delicious foods to enjoy there of high quality and it's just very special sometimes to just enjoy a really great meal with whoever you're in a unique setting, for example, the restaurant that is underneath the aquarium.
So, all in all, there's a wide range of things to do at Disney World and all of those things are usually fun, interesting, and very unique.
We also have better access to information. Any question we have, we now have the answer at our fingertips. This makes learning and researching, but also sharing research and news and information, extremely easy,
Another way technology has been great and important has been allowing entertainment to burgeon, allowing the creation and accessibility of more interesting interactive experiences. For instance, things like video games, virtual reality, and streaming services, have really changed the way we spend our leisure time. We have much more options within entertainment at our fingertips and the people making the entertainment also have an easier job producing that.
However, there are a lot of challenges that come with technology in the modern day. For example, as technology becomes more popular, there are a lot of cyber security and privacy concerns. There are a lot of ways that people can get scammed or have their data used in ways that they would prefer not to be.
Further, it has often led people to become more isolated, staying in their homes versus opting for in-person social situations. In turn, when people are getting their social interactions primarily online, it makes them very susceptible to things like misinformation and conspiracy theories. They also may lose social skills.
Finally, as we have seen with the writer’s strike in the USA, there is a lot of job displacement because of technology. As technology propels itself forward, many jobs become obsolete or unimportant and can be replaced by AI, which can be a struggle for many people's livelihood.
It’s extremely important to conserve natural resources such as trees and plants to prevent the environment from getting any worse than it already is. For example, by failing to conserve trees and contributing to deforestation, we increase the amount of methane in the environment, which can only warm up the earth further, making it less habitable for future generations.
There are lots of ways that we can protect our planet for future generations. For example, with biodiversity, we can promote conservation efforts that target endangered species and their habitats. We can do this by sanctioning poaching and animal cruelty and sanctioning habitat destruction. We can also try to promote sustainable farming practices and more energy-efficient technologies to reduce the pollution of our air and water and reduce greenhouse gases. Another impactful thing that people can do is reduce their overall consumption by buying things only when needed from sustainable resources and reusing or recycling the things that we do buy before purchasing more. Finally, we can also do things like reduce our plastic use, our water uses and our transportation use by doing things such as car pulling, using public transportation or minimizing single-use plastic.
It's also a great way to spend some time alone with yourself - just listening to music and getting that endorphin rush from exercise is great for the mind and soul. I think that it's also just a very fun and interesting sport to take up because there are often lots of roller discos where you can learn how to dance while you rollerblade or even just circle, round in circles, and listen to tunes
Rollerblading, I think, would also allow me to participate in team sports such as roller derby. This would be a great way to meet new people in the city who are like-minded and have similar interests. A couple of my friends already do rollerblading. I think it would be a great way to make sure that we make time for each other by participating together in this sport and working together to build our cooperation and communication skills when working on a team.
I think rollerblading is also a very interesting hobby because it's a very vintage hobby. A lot of people did it in the 1980s and 1990s. It would be great to reconnect with nature, get away from screens, and take part in something that previous generations, including members of my family, have participated in.
Finally, I think it's a great way to go around and see the sights of the city. For example, you can rollerblade in most places where you can ride bikes or walk. For this reason, it could be a great way to discover new places and new areas in your local neighborhood that you've never been to before.
Another question that I would ask William Shakespeare is about his creative process. For example, what influenced a lot of his plays and poems, what his creative process was like, and things like that. I would also probably ask him which of his play's characters and scenes were his favorite.
The biggest question that I would ask him too is whether he was as famous as he is today and whether he expected his pieces to resonate with people for as long as they have. He might be surprised to learn that. I would also ask him what he thinks about why his works have endured if they have.
What I would like to learn from Shakespeare is more about his writing process and how to write better myself. So, I would probably ask him how he overcame writer’s block and ask him to teach me how to overcome writer's block myself. And again, how to write timeless pieces. I would also like to learn from him how best to comment on society in my own works.
Finally. I would also like to learn about life in his time. How were his plays initially received? What was his life was like outside of writing?
Another challenge that I faced was having a lot of struggles with the speaking portion of the Duolingo English test. To overcome this goal, I made sure that I invested in a high-quality microphone, that I practiced varying my sentence structure in my speaking, and that I improved my vocabulary by looking up different synonyms to avoid repeating the same words. Arno’s blog really helped with this, by providing these incredible tips.
A final challenge that I faced when studying for the Duolingo English test was not being sure what kind of scores I needed to get into the schools I wanted and what sort of questions were asked. I overcame this by researching the Duolingo English test deeply and using Arno’s guide to the Duolingo English Test. I found that being better informed about the test made me perform much better on the second test because I knew what to expect. As such, I was able to overcome all these challenges and score what I needed to score.
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