Hình 1: Task 1
Task 1
Do you have a large family?
Yes, I have a large family. I have six brothers and six sisters. My brothers live in Riyadh. One of brothers is an engineer and another brother is a businessman. I am very close with my family members.
No, I don’t have a large family. I have two brothers and I don’t have any sisters. My older brother studies in America and my little brother studies in primary school.
Tell me about the place you live in
I live in Qatif which is a large and beautiful city in Saudi Arabia. It is a place with friendly and kind people. There is a mall called “City mall” and a castle called “Tarout Castle”. I like where I live.
What’s your favorite season? Why?
I love winter because it rains in the winter here. I love the rain because I barely see the rain in the other seasons.
I love spring because the weather is very nice. It is not too hot or not too cold. I can go out in the morning and at night. I can play outside with my children.
Hình 2: Task 2
Task 2
[Image of a wedding photo]
Please describe this picture.
In this picture I can see a couple on their wedding day. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and the bridegroom is wearing a black and white suit. They are having their wedding photos taken at a beach. They look very happy.
When did you last attend a wedding?
I attended a wedding a year ago. I went to my sister’s wedding. I wore a black dress and golden shoes. The wedding was held at a hotel/a castle. I ate rice and beef and danced with my friends.
Why are weddings important to the families involved?
Weddings are important because it is a day to see all of my family members. When two people get married their families join together. The families are happy for the bride and bridegroom. It is an important day to say ‘congratulations’ to the married couple.
Hình 3: Task 3
Task 3
[Image 1: People working on a field, cutting plants by hand, wearing wide hats and thick clothing.]
[Image 2: A big machine cutting plants.]
Tell me what you see in the two pictures
In the first picture I can see some people working on a field. They are farmers. They are cutting the plants by hand. They are wearing wide hats and thick clothing. In the second picture there is a big machine cutting the plants. I think this is an example of modern day farming.
What would it be like to work on these two farms?
In this first farm it would be difficult to work there. The farmers are working by hand, so it would take a long time to complete the work. It would also be hard because the farmers are always bending over so they would get a lot of back pain. In the second farm it would be easy to work there. The farmer uses a machine so it would be faster. It would also be good for making more money.
Which method of farming is better for the community?
I think the second method of farming is better for the community. It takes a short time, you don’t need many employees and it is easier for their bodies.
Hình 4: Task 4
Task 4
[Image of a person riding a camel in a desert landscape.]
Tell me about a time you went on a long journey.
How did you feel about it?
How do people travel long distances in your country?
I went on a long journey last year.
- I went to Egypt for 5 months.
- I went Syria by bus. It took 24 hours.
- I went to Mecca by bus. It took 12 hours.
I was very tired after the long trip. But I couldn’t take a plane because it was very expensive and there were no seats available. I also am afraid of flying.
In Saudi Arabia people can take a car, a bus or they travel by plane. Nowadays there are high speed trains.
