Final Exam Interview Section Preparation
To improve your questions and answers, today we’re going to look again at some of the interview questions. Below are recommended follow-up questions and suggested answer formats. Make your own answers using thequestion format:
Where are you from?[ ]
Recommended Follow-ups:
●“So how do you like------?”/ What’s------like?” / “What do you think of-----?”
Answer format:
There’s a lot of [ ] in ------so it’s [ ] and [ ].
(Adjective 1) (Adjective 2)
(Example): There’s a lot of [musical styles] in Louisiana, so it’s really [fun] and [diverse].
Or
There’s a lot of [ ] in ------so you can [ ] and [ ]
(Verb 1) (Verb 2)
(Example) There’s a lot of [beautiful nature] in Louisiana, so you can [go hiking] and [fishing].
Do you have any brothers or sisters?[ ]
***Answer: Don’t just say “Yes.” Say how many “Yes I have two brother” etc.**
Recommended Follow-ups:
●If “Yes”:“So what’s your sister / brother like”
●If “No”: “How about cousins?” then “So what’s your cousin like?”
Answer format:
My [ ] sometimes ( )[something she does]. She’s [ ][adjective]
(Example): My brother sometimes (writes songs and performs them).He’s [creative].
What do you like to do for fun?[ ]
DO NOT SAY: “Sleeping”!!!!!!
What kinds of things are you good at?[ ]
DO NOT SAY: “Sleeping”!!!!!!
What’s your major?[ ]
Recommended Follow-ups:
●”Why did you choose------?” or “How do you like------?”
Answer Format:
As a [ ] I can [ ] and [ ] so it’s
quite [ ]. (Verb 1) (Verb 2)
(adjective)
(Example): As a teacher I can [learn many things] and [see my students improve] so it’s [interesting].
Are you dating anyone?[ ]
Recommended Follow-ups:
●If “Yes”: “What’s he/she like?”
Answer Format
●If “No”: “What kind of (boy/girl) are you interested.
Answ Format:
I’m looking for someone who is [ ] and [ ].
(Personal quality) (Personal quality)
(Example): I’m looking for someone who is [ warm ] and [fun].
Or
I like a (girl/boy) who [ ] and [ ].
(Verb 1) (Verb 2)
(Example): I like a girl who [has a good sense of humor] and [likes to try many things].