29 + Interview Questions in ADOLESCENTS SPEAK IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	Harish : I have a habit of chewing gutkha.Because of this habit, my teeth are spoiled. I want to get rid of this habit. Please, help me.Dr Shah: In which class do you study, Harish ?Harish: Sir, I’m a class IX student.Dr Shah : How old is your habit ?Harish : About two years.Dr Shah : How often do you chew gutkha ?Harish: Five-six times a day.1. What is Harish’s problem?2. What is the result of his habit?3. For how long has Harish’s been chewing gutkha?4. How often does he chew gutkha?
Answer» 1. Harish has a habit of chewing gutkha. 2. As a result of his habit, his teeth are spoiled. 3. Harish has been chewing gutkha for about two years. 4. He chews gutkha five to six times a day.

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Harish : I have a habit of chewing gutkha.Because of this habit, my teeth are spoiled. I want to get rid of this habit. Please, help me.Dr Shah: In which class do you study, Harish ?Harish: Sir, I’m a class IX student.Dr Shah : How old is your habit ?Harish : About two years.Dr Shah : How often do you chew gutkha ?Harish: Five-six times a day.1. What is Harish’s problem?2. What is the result of his habit?3. For how long has Harish’s been chewing gutkha?4. How often does he chew gutkha?

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1. Harish has a habit of chewing gutkha.

2. As a result of his habit, his teeth are spoiled.

3. Harish has been chewing gutkha for about two years.

4. He chews gutkha five to six times a day.

2.	Why can’t Jignesh take proper decisions ?
Answer» Jignesh can’t take proper decisions because he has no confidence.

Discussion

3.	Antim : Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV ?Mr Bakshi: That’s a good question. By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.Antim: I know that sir, I just want to know.Mr Bakshi: It is quite safe to donate blood l to an HIV patient. The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.Antim : Thank you, sir.Anchor :You should ‘Know AIDS for no AIDS’.1. What is Antim’s question?2. What does Mr Bakshi tell Antim ?3. Does a blood donor get infected while donating blood ? Why ?4. Explain the meaning of the slogan: Know AIDS for no AIDS
Answer» 1. Antim wants to know if a blood donor can acquire HIV. 2. Mr Bakshi tells Antim that it is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV s patient. 3. A blood donor cannot get infected while donating blood because the instruments are sterilised. 4. This slogan means that if you have all the knowledge or information about AIDS, you will never get AIDS.

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Antim : Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV ?Mr Bakshi: That’s a good question. By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.Antim: I know that sir, I just want to know.Mr Bakshi: It is quite safe to donate blood l to an HIV patient. The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.Antim : Thank you, sir.Anchor :You should ‘Know AIDS for no AIDS’.1. What is Antim’s question?2. What does Mr Bakshi tell Antim ?3. Does a blood donor get infected while donating blood ? Why ?4. Explain the meaning of the slogan: Know AIDS for no AIDS

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1. Antim wants to know if a blood donor can acquire HIV.

2. Mr Bakshi tells Antim that it is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV s patient.

3. A blood donor cannot get infected while donating blood because the instruments are sterilised.

4. This slogan means that if you have all the knowledge or information about AIDS, you will never get AIDS.

Discussion

4.	Who guides us to solve our problems ?
Answer» A counsellor guides us to solve our problems.

Discussion

5.	Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. How often do you chew gutkha ?2. Now, whenever you feel like chewing gutkha, read an interesting news item or article from a newspaper.3. Be with your friends, talk to them, play some games of your choice.4. Keep your mind engaged in different activities.
Answer» 1. This was said by Dr Shah to Haris 2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish. 3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish. 4. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.

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Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. How often do you chew gutkha ?2. Now, whenever you feel like chewing gutkha, read an interesting news item or article from a newspaper.3. Be with your friends, talk to them, play some games of your choice.4. Keep your mind engaged in different activities.

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1. This was said by Dr Shah to Haris

2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.

3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.

4. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Harish.

Discussion

6.	What should you do to succeed in your life ?
Answer» We should have a goal to succeed in our life.

Discussion

7.	What does No. 321 refer to?
Answer» No. 321 refers to the squadron commanded by Kukee.

Discussion

8.	Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.2. It is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient.3. The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.4. I have a habit of chewing gutkha.
Answer» 1. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim. 2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim. 3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim. 4. This sentence was said by Harish to Dr Shah.

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Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. By the way, a student like you cannot donate blood.2. It is quite safe to donate blood to an HIV patient.3. The blood donor cannot get infected because the instruments are sterilised.4. I have a habit of chewing gutkha.

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1. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.

2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.

3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Antim.

4. This sentence was said by Harish to Dr Shah.

Discussion

9.	Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.2. Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.3. Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.4. Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV?
Answer» 1. This sentence was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah. 2. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad. 3. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad. 4. This was said by Antim to Mr Bakshi.

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Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.2. Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.3. Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.4. Sir, can a blood donor acquire HIV?

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1. This sentence was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah.

2. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad.

3. This sentence was said by Dr Shah to Dilshad.

4. This was said by Antim to Mr Bakshi.

Discussion

10.	What are activities like reading, travelling, horse-riding called?
Answer» They are called hobbies.

Discussion

11.	Whom will you contact to help your school to buy a new LCD projector?
Answer» I will contact a donor.

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12.	Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. Lack of self-confidence is my problem.2. I cannot take a quick decision.3. How can I build up my confidence ?4. Tell me, how many days do you plan for?
Answer» 1. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah. 2. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah. 3. This was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah. 4. This was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.

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Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. Lack of self-confidence is my problem.2. I cannot take a quick decision.3. How can I build up my confidence ?4. Tell me, how many days do you plan for?

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1. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.

2. This sentence was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.

3. This was said by Jignesh to Dr Shah.

4. This was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.

Discussion

13.	Jignesh : So, should I plan for a week, sir ?Mr Bakshi: Not even for a week. Plan only for one day and try to follow it. Get habituated to do like this.Jignesh:Will it build confidence in me?Mr Bakshi: Certainly. Only a few minutes back, you said you can’t follow the timetable. This fact discourages you.Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.1. What will boost Jignesh’s confidence ?2. What discourages Jignesh ?
Answer» 1. If Jignesh plans for only one day and tries to follow it, he will get habituated to doing like that and it will boost his confidence. ‘ 2. Jignesh gets discouraged when he cannot follow the timetable.

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Jignesh : So, should I plan for a week, sir ?Mr Bakshi: Not even for a week. Plan only for one day and try to follow it. Get habituated to do like this.Jignesh:Will it build confidence in me?Mr Bakshi: Certainly. Only a few minutes back, you said you can’t follow the timetable. This fact discourages you.Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.1. What will boost Jignesh’s confidence ?2. What discourages Jignesh ?

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1. If Jignesh plans for only one day and tries to follow it, he will get habituated to doing like that and it will boost his confidence. ‘

2. Jignesh gets discouraged when he cannot follow the timetable.

Discussion

14.	Mr Bakshi: Tell me, how many days do you plan for, Jignesh ?Jignesh: I go for monthly planning.Mr Bakshi: Jignesh, don’t plan for a long period.Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.1. How many days does Jignesh plan for?2. What does Mr Bakshi advise Jignesh ?
Answer» 1. Jignesh plans for a month. 2. Mr Bakshi advises Jignesh not to plan for a long period and not set a difficult goal to achieve.

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Mr Bakshi: Tell me, how many days do you plan for, Jignesh ?Jignesh: I go for monthly planning.Mr Bakshi: Jignesh, don’t plan for a long period.Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.1. How many days does Jignesh plan for?2. What does Mr Bakshi advise Jignesh ?

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1. Jignesh plans for a month.

2. Mr Bakshi advises Jignesh not to plan for a long period and not set a difficult goal to achieve.

Discussion

15.	Dilshad : My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them ?Dr Shah:What have you done so far?Dilshad: I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.Dr Shah: Dilshad, don’t worry too much.Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.Dilshad: But how ? I’m tired of applying creams.Dr Shah: Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.1. What is Dilshad’s problem?2. What has she done about it?3. Why should teenager not worry about pimples ?4. What is Dr Shah’s advice to Dilshad ?
Answer» 1. Dilshad has pimples on her face. 2. She has applied various creams, but nothing has worked. 3. Teenagers should not worry about pimples because pimples are common during teenage and they are sure to go. 4. Dr Shah advises Dilshad not to get carried away by ads and asks her to consult a skin specialist.

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Dilshad : My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them ?Dr Shah:What have you done so far?Dilshad: I’ve applied various creams but nothing has worked.Dr Shah: Dilshad, don’t worry too much.Pimples are common at this age. They are sure to go.Dilshad: But how ? I’m tired of applying creams.Dr Shah: Don’t get carried away by the ads. Better consult a skin specialist.1. What is Dilshad’s problem?2. What has she done about it?3. Why should teenager not worry about pimples ?4. What is Dr Shah’s advice to Dilshad ?

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1. Dilshad has pimples on her face.

2. She has applied various creams, but nothing has worked.

3. Teenagers should not worry about pimples because pimples are common during teenage and they are sure to go.

4. Dr Shah advises Dilshad not to get carried away by ads and asks her to consult a skin specialist.

Discussion

16.	Why was the video-conference arranged ?
Answer» The video-conference was arranged for teenagers to discuss their problems with well-known counsellors of Gujarat.

Discussion

17.	Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. subject – discuss2. achieve – confident3. decision – conclude4. fact – practical5. problem – to guide6. well-known – consult7. discourage – indecisiveness
Answer» 1. Unemployment is the main subject that is discussed among the youth today. 2. Amit is confident that he will achieve his goal easily. 3. The meeting was concluded as soon as the members took a decision. 4. It is a fact that the teenagers often take decisions, which are not practical. 5. Mohan is sure that whenever he has a problem, his father will always guide him. 6. Ketan’s parents decided to consult a well-known counsellor and talk to him about their problems. 7. The manager’s indecisiveness on important matters often discourages the staff.

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Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. subject – discuss2. achieve – confident3. decision – conclude4. fact – practical5. problem – to guide6. well-known – consult7. discourage – indecisiveness

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1. Unemployment is the main subject that is discussed among the youth today.

2. Amit is confident that he will achieve his goal easily.

3. The meeting was concluded as soon as the members took a decision.

4. It is a fact that the teenagers often take decisions, which are not practical.

5. Mohan is sure that whenever he has a problem, his father will always guide him.

6. Ketan’s parents decided to consult a well-known counsellor and talk to him about their problems.

7. The manager’s indecisiveness on important matters often discourages the staff.

Discussion

18.	What did Dilshad want to know ?
Answer» Dilshad wanted to know how to get rid of her pimples.

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19.	Who arranged the video-conference ? What was the subject of the conference ?
Answer» Youth Club, Ahmadabad arranged the video-conference. The subject of the conference was ‘What’s the way out ?

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20.	Anchor : Good evening, friends. Welcome to the video-conference arranged by the Youth Club, Ahmadabad. As you know, the subject of the conference is …. What’s the way out ? Teenagers of Gujarat would discuss their problems with well- known counsellors of our state, Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr.Saurabh Bakshi.1. Who has arranged the video – conference ?2. With whom will the teenagers discuss their problems ?
Answer» 1. The Youth Club of Ahmadabad has arranged a video-conference. 2. The teenagers will discuss their problems with well-known counsellors Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr Saurabh Bakshi.

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Anchor : Good evening, friends. Welcome to the video-conference arranged by the Youth Club, Ahmadabad. As you know, the subject of the conference is …. What’s the way out ? Teenagers of Gujarat would discuss their problems with well- known counsellors of our state, Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr.Saurabh Bakshi.1. Who has arranged the video – conference ?2. With whom will the teenagers discuss their problems ?

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1. The Youth Club of Ahmadabad has arranged a video-conference.

2. The teenagers will discuss their problems with well-known counsellors Dr Chandrakant Shah and Mr Saurabh Bakshi.

Discussion

21.	Explain the meaning of the slogan ‘Know AIDS for no AIDS’.
Answer» The slogans means that teenagers should know everything about AIDS so that they do not acquire this disease.

Discussion

22.	How would you frame requests in these situations ? Use expressions like Will you …, Can you …, Would you …, Could you …, Please …. to make requests. Work in groups of four or five.1. You are at a bank. Ask for a form to open a new account with the bank.2. You want your classmate to help you in solving a puzzle.3. You are new to a place. Ask for the address that you are looking for.4. You are alone at home. You are looking for a cupboard’s key. Call up your mummy and ask for the key.5. You are filling up a form. You don’t know what to write in one column. Ask a stranger to help you out.
Answer» 1. Can you give me a form to open a new account ? 2. Can you help me to solve this puzzle ? 3. Could you please tell me where this place is ? 4. Can you tell me where you have kept the cupboard keys ? 5. Would you please help me to fill up this form ?

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How would you frame requests in these situations ? Use expressions like Will you …, Can you …, Would you …, Could you …, Please …. to make requests. Work in groups of four or five.1. You are at a bank. Ask for a form to open a new account with the bank.2. You want your classmate to help you in solving a puzzle.3. You are new to a place. Ask for the address that you are looking for.4. You are alone at home. You are looking for a cupboard’s key. Call up your mummy and ask for the key.5. You are filling up a form. You don’t know what to write in one column. Ask a stranger to help you out.

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1. Can you give me a form to open a new account ?

2. Can you help me to solve this puzzle ?

3. Could you please tell me where this place is ?

4. Can you tell me where you have kept the cupboard keys ?

5. Would you please help me to fill up this form ?

Discussion

23.	Why is blood donation safe ?
Answer» Blood donation is safe because the instruments are sterilized.

Discussion

24.	How would you frame requests in these situations ? Use expressions like Will you …, Can you …, Would you …, Could you …, Please …. to make requests. Work in groups of four or five.1. You are decorating the room for your birthday party. Ask one of your friends to help you for the same.2. You are returning home late from a music class. You don’t have a phone. Ask for a mobile phone from your friend so that you can inform your parents.3. You want your neighbour to turn ; the music down because you are preparing for your exams.4. You need to pay auto fare. But you don’t have any change. Ask a fellow traveller for change.5. You are in a library. Ask a stranger sitting next to you to pass a newspaper to you ?
Answer» 1. Can you fix those balloons on the wall ? 2. Would you lend me your mobile phone, please ? 3. Will you please lower the volume of the music ? 4. Could you give me ? 50 change, please ? 5. Would you pass that newspaper, please ?

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How would you frame requests in these situations ? Use expressions like Will you …, Can you …, Would you …, Could you …, Please …. to make requests. Work in groups of four or five.1. You are decorating the room for your birthday party. Ask one of your friends to help you for the same.2. You are returning home late from a music class. You don’t have a phone. Ask for a mobile phone from your friend so that you can inform your parents.3. You want your neighbour to turn ; the music down because you are preparing for your exams.4. You need to pay auto fare. But you don’t have any change. Ask a fellow traveller for change.5. You are in a library. Ask a stranger sitting next to you to pass a newspaper to you ?

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1. Can you fix those balloons on the wall ?

2. Would you lend me your mobile phone, please ?

3. Will you please lower the volume of the music ?

4. Could you give me ? 50 change, please ?

5. Would you pass that newspaper, please ?

Discussion

25.	How can hobbies help you ?
Answer» Hobbies keep our mind engaged and help us to get rid of our bad habits.

Discussion

26.	Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.2. Plan only for one day and try to follow it.3. Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.4. My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them ?
Answer» 1. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh. 2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh. 3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh. 4. This was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah.

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Write who said to whom the following sentences.1. Don’t set such a difficult goal to achieve. Be practical.2. Plan only for one day and try to follow it.3. Follow your timetable for some days. It will boost your confidence.4. My face is full of pimples. How can I get rid of them ?

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1. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.

2. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.

3. This sentence was said by Mr Bakshi to Jignesh.

4. This was said by Dilshad to Dr Shah.

Discussion

27.	What will happen if one chews tobacco ?
Answer» If one chews tobacco, it will spoil one’s teeth.

Discussion

28.	Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. to boost – trust2. various – donate3. to set – activity4.goal-get rid of5. acquire – obliged6. spoil – lack7. article – on behalf of
Answer» 1. When parents trust their children, it boosts their confidence. 2. Mr Dave has donated money to various schools in the city. 3. The teacher has set many activities for the summer camp. 4. Mehul has set a goal to get rid of his habit of watching TV for long hours. 5. We are obliged to Hareshbhai because he has helped us to acquire the land for our school. 6. Children in villages are often spoilt because of lack of good education. 7. Nitin will read the article on behalf of the teacher.

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Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. to boost – trust2. various – donate3. to set – activity4.goal-get rid of5. acquire – obliged6. spoil – lack7. article – on behalf of

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1. When parents trust their children, it boosts their confidence.

2. Mr Dave has donated money to various schools in the city.

3. The teacher has set many activities for the summer camp.

4. Mehul has set a goal to get rid of his habit of watching TV for long hours.

5. We are obliged to Hareshbhai because he has helped us to acquire the land for our school.

6. Children in villages are often spoilt because of lack of good education.

7. Nitin will read the article on behalf of the teacher.

Discussion

29.	Why did everybody console Ruchi ?
Answer» Everybody consoled Ruchi because she was depressed.

Discussion

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