Speaking Notes

Personal Item to Replace

• Item: Laptop
• Reason for Replacement: It's broken and needed for studies.
• Admired Person: English teacher who can speak five languages.
• Value of Learning from Teacher: The teacher's multilingual ability inspires admiration.

Trip to the US

• Experience: Valuable learning opportunity.
• Learning Outcome: Gained significant insights during the trip.

Second Personal Item to Replace

• Item: iPhone
• Condition: Super old and screen is cracked.
• Usage Issues:
  • Difficult to use due to cracked screen.
  • Touch sensitivity issues and unresponsive at times.

Story of the Broken Phone

• Incident:
  • Took a road trip with wife and daughter.
  • Stopped for a break and took pictures.
  • Daughter challenged to throw rocks; accidentally threw the phone instead.
• Outcome: Screen shattered, leading to usage frustrations.
• Cost of Repair: Almost the same as a new phone; waiting for a new model with better features.
• Old Phone Issues: Slowing down, battery life decreased.

Person I’d Like to Meet

• Famous Person: Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean).
• Reason for Admiration:
  • Unique voice and British accent contribute to comedy style.
  • Excels in both comedic and serious roles.
  • Insightful about effective communication and humor.
• Learning Opportunities:
  • Improve pronunciation and accent.
  • Understand usage of humor in conversations.
• Teaching Style:
  • Mix of education and humor, making learning enjoyable and memorable.