What is your favourite colour / movie / TV series?
💬 My favourite colour is [Color].
💬 My favourite TV series is [Name], because it’s very exciting.
Do you like reading? / How often do you read for fun?
💬 Yes, I read fantasy books every night. Reading is relaxing.
💬 No, I never read for fun. I think reading is boring.
What kind of things do your friends like reading?
💬 My friends like reading comic books or fantasy novels like Harry Potter.
What was the last thing that you read online?
💬 The last thing I read online was a chapter of my English textbook.
How old were you when you learnt to read?
💬 I was 5 years old.
🔹 Viaggi e Trasporti
Do you like travelling by train / plane?
💬 Yes, I like travelling by train because it is relaxing and I can watch videos on my tablet.
How often do you ride a bike in your town?
💬 I ride my bike every weekend at the park.
How often are there traffic delays in your town?
💬 Never, because Pinerolo is a small town.
💬 Every day, because it is a very big city.
🔹 Il Fine Settimana (The Weekend)
When does the weekend start for you and your family?
💬 It starts on Friday afternoon, right after I finish my homework.
💬 It starts on Saturday afternoon, because my parents work on Saturday morning.
What do you usually do at the weekend?
💬 I usually relax, watch TV, play sports, and hang out with my friends.
What will you do next weekend?
💬 Next weekend, I will go for a bike ride and visit my grandparents.
Do all of your family have free time every weekend?
💬 Yes, we always spend Sundays together.
🏠 3. FAMILY & HOUSE
🔹 Famiglia e Animali Domestici
How many people are there in your family?
💬 There are four people in my family: my dad, my mum, my brother, and me. We also have a dog.
Do you have any siblings (brothers or sisters)?
💬 Yes, I have one brother / sister.
💬 No, I don’t. I’m an only child.
Would you like a sibling?
💬 Yes, I’d like a sister so we could play together.
💬 No, I wouldn’t. I like being an only child.
Who is the oldest person in your family?
💬 My grandpa is the oldest. He is 70 years old.
Where do the people in your family live?
💬 They all live in Pinerolo.
When will you next see your family?
💬 I’ll see them right after this exam!
Do you have any pets?
💬 Yes, I have a dog (a puppy) / a cat (a kitten).
💬 No, I don’t have any pets, but I would love to have a horse.
🔹 Vita in Casa
What is your favourite room?
💬 My favourite room is my bedroom because I can stay alone and relax.
💬 It’s the living room because there is a big TV and I love watching movies.
Do you do some housework?
💬 Yes, I do. I set the table, tidy my room, and take out the rubbish.
Where does your family buy food from?
💬 We buy food from the supermarket near our house.
What are the cafes like in your town?
💬 They are really nice. I love going there to meet my friends and drink a coke.
🏫 4. SCHOOL LIFE
🔹 Materie e Preferenze
Do you like going to school?
👍 Yes, because I can see my friends every day.
👎 No, because I hate getting up early and studying.
What are your favourite subjects?
What are your favourite subjects?
💬 My favourite subjects are English and PE because they are interesting and fun.
Who is your favourite teacher?
💬 My favourite teacher is Mr./Mrs. [Surname] because they are very kind.
🔹 Giornata Tipo a Scuola
How do you get to school? / Do you walk to school?
💬 Yes, I walk to school on foot with my friends.
💬 No, my mum drives me to school every morning.
What time do you finish school?
💬 School finishes at 12 p.m. / 1 p.m.
Do you have lunch at home or at the school’s canteen?
💬 I usually go home for lunch.
What is the first thing you do when you get to school?
💬 I greet my friends and we sit at our desks.
How many lessons do you have each day? / What subjects do you study?
💬 I have 5 lessons a day. I study Maths, English, French, Geography, and History.
How often do you have maths lessons?
💬 We have Maths lessons three times a week.
Do you usually have a lot of homework? / When do you do it?
💬 Yes, I do, especially in Maths. I usually do my homework in the afternoon.
🔹 Lingue Straniere
When did you start learning English?
💬 I started learning English when I was a child at primary school.
Which foreign languages are you studying at your school?
💬 I study English and French.
🍂 5. SEASONS & HOLIDAYS
What seasons are there during the year in your country?
💬 There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Which time of the year is special in your country?
💬 Christmas is very special because we get a lot of presents and it sometimes snows.
💬 Summer is my favourite time because school finishes and I can go to the seaside.
When are the school holidays in your country?
💬 We have a long summer holiday from June to September, a short break at Christmas, and a few days at Easter.
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