1: Are you a student or do you have a job?

Useful expressions:

senior high student 高中生

undergraduate 本科在读学生

graduate student研究生

work as 从事……担任……

Sample:

学生党：

I am currently an undergraduate studying in NK university in Tianjin.

打工人：

I have been working as a financial analyst for 5 years ever since I graduated.

2: What subjects are you studying?

Useful expressions:

major in 主修

compulsory subject 必修课

optional subject 选修课

gain insight into 深入了解

have a comprehensive/in-depth understanding of 全面/深入了解……

improve oneself 提升自我

Sample:

Since I major in finance, statistics, accounting, economics and theory of finance are compulsory subjects that I need to learn. I have to say they help me gain insight into this area and improve myself in many ways, even change the way I think and the way I see the world.

3: Why did you choose to study that subject？

Why did you choose to do that type of work？

Useful expressions:

interest 兴趣

passion 爱好 热爱

I’ve always dreamed to be 我一直梦想成为……

take a lot of influences from 受……影响很大

lay a solid foundation for my future career 为未来的职业发展打下坚实基础

Sample:

subject

This is probably because finance is my passion, I’ve always dreamed to be a financial analyst that can make forecast about the financial market and help investors make wise decisions. Those subjects absolutely can lay a solid foundation for my future career.

work

This is probably because architecture is my passion, I’ve always dreamed to be an architect that can design the structures both functional and beautiful to create a comfortable and practical space for people to live in. And I think I’m getting close to it.

4: Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?

Useful expressions:

morning person 爱早起的人

stay focused 保持专注

what I am supposed to do 我应该做的事情

night owl 夜猫子

sleep deprived 睡眠不足的

Sample:

I would say morning is my first choice. Because I am definitely a morning person.

By getting up early, I feel like I have enough time and energy to do what I am supposed to do. Also, I’m more likely to stay focused in the morning, which is good for my studying.

5: What technology do you use at work?

Useful expressions:

tablet 平板电脑

smartphone 智能手机

laptop 笔记本电脑

distance working 远程办公

hold a video conference in real time 举行实时视频会议

remain accessible 保持联系

check in on work 查看工作

check and reply emails as soon as possible 尽快查阅回复邮件

Sample:

Well, I guess my smartphone is something that I use most at work. Because it just makes everything easier. I mean, I can hold a video conference in real time on it with my colleagues, and check in on work wherever I am. I just can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.