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DUBAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Iran's army warned on Friday that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace in the country, according to a statement, as protests rage over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody.

Iranians have staged nationwide demonstrations over the case of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died last week after being arrested for wearing "unsuitable attire".

In a statement the army said "these desperate actions are part of the evil strategy of the enemy to weaken the Islamic regime".

Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Alex Richardson

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A group of Iranians living in Istanbul and Turkish citizens gathered Wednesday in front of the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in Tehran.

Istanbul police, who on Tuesday repeatedly dispersed groups that gathered in Taksim Square, watched the action from afar.

During the demonstration, at least three women cut their hair to protest the treatment of Amini, who was detained by Iran's morality police because she didn't wear her headscarf correctly and therefore her hair was showing. She later died while in custody.

Protesters shouted slogans in Persian, Turkish and Kurdish. The Turkish chants included, "We do not keep silent, we do not fear, we do not obey," and "My body, my decision."

The Persian and Kurdish slogans included, "Women live freely" and "We do not want a mullah regime."

Banners carried by the group of about 300 people included harsh criticism against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian regime.

Mahdi Sağlar, one of the Iranians who participated in the protest, has been living and working in Turkey for 20 years.

"They beat a girl to death because her hair was showing," Sağlar told VOA Turkish. "Their own children dress as they want in Europe and America, they behave as they want, but in Iran, they arrested her because her hair is out, and they killed her by causing a brain hemorrhage with a blow to the brain at the police station. We are here to protest this. Our citizens in Iran are protesting here on the street as well.''

Gelare Abdi, another Iranian protester, said that although she loves her homeland very much, she can't live in her country due to heavy pressure.

"I need freedom," she said. "But I have no freedom in Iran. I have been here in Turkey for two years out of necessity. ... They killed Mahsa because her hair was showing a small forelock. She was just 22 years old. I am also a woman and I want freedom.''
This story originated with VOA's Turkish Service.

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When SARS-CoV-2 - the virus behind COVID-19 - surfaced in China and quickly brought the entire world to a standstill, then-President Donald Trump liked to refer to it as "the Chinese virus".

Fast forward two and a half years, and US scientists are warning that a newly-discovered virus harboured by Russian horseshoe bats is also capable of infecting humans and evading COVID-19 antibodies and vaccines.

The bat virus, named Khosta-2, is known as a sarbecovirus - the same sub-category of coronaviruses as SARS-CoV-2 - and it displays "troubling traits," according to a new study published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.

A team led by researchers at the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health at Washington State University (WSU) found that Khosta-2 can use its spike proteins to infect human cells very much like SARS-CoV-2 does.

"Our research further demonstrates that sarbecoviruses circulating in wildlife outside of Asia - even in places like western Russia where the Khosta-2 virus was found - also pose a threat to global health and ongoing vaccine campaigns against SARS-CoV-2," Michael Letko, a virologist at WSU and corresponding author of the study, said in a statement.

He said this discovery highlights the need to develop new vaccines that don't only target known variants of SARS-CoV-2, such as Omicron, but that protect against all sarbecoviruses.

'Weird Russian viruses'

Among the hundreds of sarbecoviruses discovered in recent years, most have been found in Asian bats and are not capable of infecting human cells.

The Khosta-1 and Khosta-2 viruses were discovered in bats near Russia's Sochi National Park in 2020, and it initially appeared they were not a threat to humans, according to the study's authors.

"Genetically, these weird Russian viruses looked like some of the others that had been discovered elsewhere around the world, but because they did not look like SARS-CoV-2, no one thought they were really anything to get too excited about," Letko said.

"But when we looked at them more, we were really surprised to find they could infect human cells. That changes a little bit of our understanding of these viruses, where they come from and what regions are concerning".

'Troubling traits'

Letko and his colleagues determined that Khosta-1 posed a low risk to humans, but Khosta-2 was more concerning.

In particular, like SARS-CoV-2, Khosta-2 can use its spike protein to infect cells by attaching to a receptor protein, called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is found throughout human cells.

The scientists next wanted to find out whether the virus could evade the immunity offered either by previous coronavirus infections or COVID-19 vaccines.

Using serum derived from people vaccinated against COVID-19, the team discovered Khosta-2 was not neutralised by current vaccines.

They also tested serum from people who were infected with the Omicron variant, but there again, the antibodies were ineffective.

Fortunately, the authors write that the new virus lacks some of the genetic features thought to "antagonise" the immune system and contribute to disease in humans - but there is a risk that Khosta-2 could wreak havoc by recombining with a second virus such as SARS-CoV-2.

"When you see SARS-2 has this ability to spill back from humans and into wildlife, and then there are other viruses like Khosta-2 waiting in those animals with these properties we really don't want them to have, it sets up this scenario where you keep rolling the dice until they combine to make a potentially riskier virus," Letko said.

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Sales of battery electric cars (BEVS) are on the rise across Europe and according to the annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, more are sold each week now than in the whole of 2012.

But despite the increasing popularity, shortages of key components for batteries, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, could threaten supply. So, is it time to focus on hydrogen-based energy?

In contrast to Europe where there are only a handful of hydrogen cars for sale and around 228 refueling stations, Asia is betting on hydrogen.

The Japanese government plans to have 800,000 hydrogen vehicles on roads by 2030 while China has set an ambitious target of 1 million by 2035.

These early movers are likely to bring down costs, increase volume and develop the supply chain.

Carmakers, too, remain divided and, with the exception of Toyota and Hyundai, few are investing heavily in hydrogen. More recently though, BMW are renewing their interest and see a role for hydrogen-powered cars to fit alongside battery-electric ones.

They plan to launch a small number of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars around the world from the end of this year for test purposes initially.

"As a versatile energy source, hydrogen has a key role to play on the road to climate neutrality," said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

The Stellantis group has also undertaken limited production of commercial hydrogen vans. But not everyone agrees; Mercedes have shelved plans to bring hydrogen fuel cell cars to market as have Audi.

What is the difference between an electric car and a hydrogen car?

To put it simply a battery-electric vehicle is powered by electricity stored in a battery and is recharged by plugging into the electricity grid.

A hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle produces its own electricity through a chemical reaction in its fuel cell stack. This electricity then powers the motors for the wheels and the only emission is water vapour. Hydrogen fuel cell cars are refuelled at specific service stations.

The beauty of a hydrogen car is that you can refill in the time it takes to fill a petrol or diesel car, achieve a similar range and all this while producing zero emissions.

So, why is hydrogen struggling to catch on? Hydrogen comes with a number of challenges; from low efficiency to high costs.

Low efficiency due to high energy losses

The cleanest way to produce hydrogen is electrolysis, the process of using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. But it is energy intensive and efficiency is well below 100 per cent.

By the time you transport the hydrogen to a filling station, more loss has occurred and even if you can bypass the transportation stage, the cost of storage is also high.

It is estimated by the time you get on the road and the hydrogen is converted into electricity in the car, only about 38 per cent of the original electricity is used.

Poor infrastructure

The key selling point for hydrogen cars is they can refuel in minutes but despite being the most abundant elements in the universe finding somewhere to fuel a hydrogen car is very difficult.

Therein lies hydrogen's chicken-and-egg problem, who will buy the hydrogen cars if the refueling stations don't exist? And who will invest in the refueling stations if the cars aren't available?

The initial investment risk of building a hydrogen infrastructure is far too high for a single company so tackling this problem is likely to require planning and coordination that brings together governments, industry and investors.

Hydrogen is highly flammable

Hydrogen is highly flammable, difficult to store and poses a safety risk in the event of an accident. However, car makers like Toyota insist that fuel cell electric cars are as safe as conventional vehicles.

The Japanese automaker has spent many years testing hydrogen-powered cars in extreme conditions and temperatures to ensure they can be used safely and reliably.

What hydrogen cars can you buy?

While new electric cars are launching regularly, there are only two hydrogen cars available to buy in Europe; the Hyundai Nexo SUV, and the Toyota Mirai.

Hydrogen cars are also not only expensive to buy but are also costly to refuel. The extent of how much they cost compared to recharging an electric car differs considerably between countries, too.

What does the future hold for hydrogen and electric cars?

The jury is still out as to whether there is a place for both technologies.

BEVs are not without issues; they are expensive to buy and can take a considerable time to recharge.

In addition, electric cars may generate no tailpipe emissions but the battery power sources, the recycling of its components and the manufacture of the vehicles and batteries contribute to carbon emissions. Plus, the mining of many of the raw materials raises both ethical and environmental issues.

But the lack of a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, the challenges around transporting the fuel and the fact that you need a lot more energy to make a hydrogen vehicle move than a battery electric vehicle means for now, the future is battery electric.

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When we are negotiating, expressing opinions or simply chatting with a friend, we often have to agree or disagree with the other person.

This lesson is about useful words and phrases that we use when we give an opinion, agree or disagree with someone in English.

Expressing Opinions in English

Here is the useful list of phrases to express someone's opinions in English:

1. Giving an Opinion in English

You can start a debate or discussion by sharing your opinion, or you can give people your opinion within a conversation:

2. Expressing Agreement

Let's look at some phrases when we agree strongly with someone.

There is no doubt about it that...

I (totally/completely/absolutely) agree with you.

I couldn't agree more.

I'd go along with that.

You're absolutely right.

Absolutely/Definitely/Exactly.

No doubt about it.

That's a good point/ I see your point.

I see where you're coming from.

That's so true.

I agree with you entirely.

That's just what I was thinking.

I couldn't agree more.

Partial agreement is a little more difficult.

I see your point but...

I kind of agree with you/that

I agree with you to an extent, however, ...

You make a good point, but...

Yes, OK, but perhaps...

I see what you mean but have you thought about..

I hear what you're saying but..

I accept what you're saying but...

True enough but....

On the whole, I agree with you but...

It sounds interesting, but...

It's only partly true that...

That seems obvious, but...

It is not as simple as it seems.

I agree with you in principle, but...

I agree with you in part, but...

Well, you could be right.

3. Expressing Disagreement

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How's Life?

Türkiye has made considerable progress in improving the quality of life of its citizens over the last two decades. Notwithstanding, Türkiye performs well in a limited number of dimensions of well-being relative to other countries in the Better Life Index. It underperforms average in jobs, work-life balance, education, health, environmental quality, social connections and life satisfaction. These assessments are based on available selected data.

Money, while it cannot buy happiness, is an important means to achieving higher living standards. In Türkiye, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita is less than the OECD average of USD 30 490 a year.

In terms of employment, about 48% of people aged 15 to 64 in Türkiye have a paid job, below the OECD employment average of 66%. Some 65% of men are in paid work, compared with 30% of women. In Türkiye, 25% of employees work very long hours in paid work, well above the OECD average of 10%, with 27% of men working very long hours in paid work compared with 20% of women.

Good education and skills are important requisites for finding a job. In Türkiye, 42% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, lower than the OECD average of 79%. However, completion varies between men and women, as 45% of men have successfully completed high school compared with 38% of women. In terms of the quality of the education system, the average student scored 462 in reading literacy, maths and science in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). This score is lower than the OECD average of 488. On average in Türkiye, girls outperformed boys by 9 points, above the average OECD gap of 5 points.

In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in Türkiye is around 79 years, two years lower than the OECD average of 81 years. Life expectancy for women is 81 years, compared with 76 for men. The level of atmospheric PM2.5 - tiny air pollutant particles small enough to enter and cause damage to the lungs - is 27.1 micrograms per cubic meter, above the OECD average of 14 micrograms per cubic meter. In Türkiye, 62% of people say they are satisfied with the quality of their water, lower than the OECD average of 84%.

Concerning the public sphere, there is a moderate sense of community and high levels of civic participation in Türkiye, where 85% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in time of need, less than the OECD average of 91%. Voter turnout, a measure of citizens' participation in the political process, was 86% during recent elections, higher than the OECD average of 69%, and reflects the practice of compulsory voting in Türkiye. Social and economic status can affect voting rates; voter turnout for the top 20% of the population is an estimated 87% and for the bottom 20% it is an estimated 84%.

When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Turks gave it a 4.9 grade on average, lower than the OECD average of 6.7.

For more information on estimates and years of reference, see FAQ section and BLI database.

OECD in Action

OECD Economic Surveys: Turkey

OECD's periodic surveys of the Turkish economy. Each edition surveys the major challenges faced by the country, evaluates the short-term outlook, and makes specific policy recommendations. Special chapters take a more detailed look at specific challenges. Extensive statistical information is included in charts and graphs.

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Key Findings

Living in satisfactory housing conditions is one of the most important aspects of people's lives. Housing is essential to meet basic needs, such as shelter, but it is not just a question of four walls and a roof. Housing should offer a place to sleep and rest where people feel safe and have privacy and personal space; somewhere they can raise a family. All of these elements help make a house a home. And of course there is the question whether people can afford adequate housing.

Housing costs take up a large share of the household budget and represent the largest single expenditure for many individuals and families, by the time you add up elements such as rent, gas, electricity, water, furniture or repairs. In Türkiye, households on average spend 19% of their gross adjusted disposable income on keeping a roof over their heads, less than the OECD average of 20%.

In addition to housing costs it is also important to examine living conditions, such as the average number of rooms shared per person and whether households have access to basic facilities. The number of rooms in a dwelling, divided by the number of persons living there, indicates whether residents are living in crowded conditions. Overcrowded housing may have a negative impact on physical and mental health, relations with others and children's development. In addition, dense living conditions are often a sign of inadequate water and sewage supply. In Türkiye, the average home contains 1 room per person, less than the OECD average of 1.7 rooms per person and one of the lowest rates in the OECD. In terms of basic facilities, 95.1% of dwellings in Türkiye contain private access to an indoor flushing toilet, less than the OECD average of 97.

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, health care and housing.

Household net adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after taxes and transfers. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Turkey, the average household net adjusted disposable income per capita is lower than the OECD average of USD 30 490.

Household net wealth is the total value of a household's financial and non-financial worth, such as money or shares held in bank accounts, the principal residence, other real estate properties, vehicles, valuables and other non-financial assets (e.g other consumer durables). In Türkiye, the average household net wealth is considerably lower than the OECD average of USD 323 960.

For more information on estimates and years of reference, see FAQ section and BLI database.

Better Policies for Better Lives
Reduction in inequality
Türkiye is one of the few OECD countries where inequality of household disposable incomes declined in the 2000s, even if some of the progress achieved was reversed following the onset of the global crisis. Income inequality fell faster in Turkey than in any other OECD country between the mid-1990s and 2011. Also "direct poverty" - defined as lack of access to basic nutrition, clothing and heating - declined from 29% in 2006 to 21% in 2010.

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Having a job brings many important benefits, including: providing a source of income, improving social inclusion, fulfilling one's own aspirations, building self-esteem and developing skills and competencies. In Türkiye, about 48% of the working-age population aged 15 to 64 has a paid job. This figure is much lower than the OECD employment average of 66%, and is the lowest rate in the OECD.

Unemployed persons are defined as those who are not currently working but are willing to do so and actively searching for work. Long-term unemployment can have a large negative effect on feelings of well-being and self-worth and result in a loss of skills, further reducing employability. In Türkiye, the percentage of the labour force that has been unemployed for a year or longer is currently at 3.3%, much higher than the OECD average of 1.3%.

The wages and other monetary benefits that come with employment are an important aspect of job quality. Turkish people earn per year on average much less than the OECD average of USD 49 165.

Another essential factor of employment quality is job security, in terms of expected loss of earnings when someone becomes unemployed. This includes how likely you are to lose your job, how long you are likely to remain unemployed and how much financial assistance you can expect from government. Workers facing a high risk of job loss are more vulnerable, especially in countries with smaller social safety nets. In Türkiye, workers face an expected 13% loss of earnings if they become unemployed, much higher than the OECD average of 5.1% and one of the highest in the OECD.

For more information on estimates and years of reference, see FAQ section and BLI database.

Better Policies for Better Lives
Women's participation in the labour market
Government subsidies for hiring female and younger workers, coupled with the increased need of families to secure second earner incomes in the global crisis, increased labour market participation among aged 25-54-year-old women from 29.3% in 2008 to 37.3% in 2012.

Traditionally, women have had very low labour force participation rates in Türkiye, reflecting shortcomings in human capital as 78% of the female working age population have less than high school education, 58% have primary education or less and 17% are illiterate.

However, between 2005 and 2012, female participation and employment in urban areas both increased by over 50%. About half of the increase in urban female employment was achieved by university-educated women, reflecting an increase in female higher education. Employment rates also improved for women with high school education and, more drastically, for women with less than high school education, whose participation rate rose from 11.7% in 2008 to 16% in 2012. Female employment increased more rapidly in services. Nevertheless, the expansion of manufacturing jobs has also been an important driver for women with less than high-school education.

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Humans are social creatures. The frequency of our contact with others and the quality of our personal relationships are thus crucial determinants of our well-being.

A strong social network, or community, can provide emotional support during both good and bad times as well as provide access to jobs, services and other material opportunities. In Türkiye, 85% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in a time of need, less than the OECD average of 91%.

A weak social network can result in limited economic opportunities, a lack of contact with others, and eventually, feelings of isolation. Socially isolated individuals face difficulties integrating into society as a contributing member and fulfilling personal aspirations.

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A well-educated and well-trained population is essential for a country's social and economic well-being. Education plays a key role in providing individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed to participate effectively in society and in the economy. Having a good education greatly improves the likelihood of finding a job and earning enough money. Turkish people can expect to go through 18.7 years of education between the ages of 5 and 39, slightly more than the OECD average of 18 years.

Graduating from upper secondary education has become increasingly important in all countries, as the skills needed in the labour market are becoming more knowledge-based. High-school graduation rates therefore provide a good indication of whether a country is preparing its students to meet the minimum requirements of the job market. In Türkiye, 42% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, much lower than the OECD average of 79% and one of the lowest rates in the OECD.

But graduation rates, while important, speak little to the quality of education received. The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reviews the extent to which students have acquired some of the knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in modern societies. In 2018, PISA focused on examining students' reading ability, skills in maths and level in sciences, as research shows that these skills are more reliable predictors of economic and social well-being than the number of years spent in school.

The average student in Türkiye scored 462 in reading literacy, maths and sciences, below the OECD average of 488. The best-performing school systems manage to provide high-quality education to all students.

Better Policies for Better Lives
Improving equality in PISA scores
Türkiye's performance in mathematics, reading and science has improved markedly since it first participated in PISA in 2003 when Turkey was among the lowest-performing OECD countries. For example, the average maths score rose from 423 points in 2003 to 448 points in 2012 - an improvement equivalent to more than half a year of schooling.

Much of this improvement was concentrated among students with the greatest socioeconomic and educational needs. The initial driving force behind these improvements was the Basic Education Programme (BEP), launched in 1998, which included a compulsory education law. Since the launch of this programme, the attendance rate among primary students increased from around 85% to nearly 100%, while the attendance rate in pre-primary programmes increased from 10% to 25%.

Several projects implemented over the past decade have also addressed equity issues. These include, the Girls to Schools Now campaign, that aims to ensure that all girls aged 6 to 14 attend primary school; a registry to identify non-schooled children; the Education with Transport programme, which benefits students who have no access to school; and the Complementary Transitional Training Programme, which tries to ensure that 10-14 year-olds acquire a basic education even if they have never been enrolled in a school or if they had dropped out of school.

Technological advances in education

Students in Türkiye can expect to have fully computerised classes by 2017. Launched in 2010, the FATIH Project will equip 42 000 schools and 570 000 classes with the latest education technologies. Examples include tablet computers, interactive whiteboards and high speed internet. To make full use of these changes, 800 000 teachers will receive in-service training about the educational usage of these technologies and e-content will be developed for each course.

By September 2014 the FATIH Project had already provided 732 800 tablet computers, 432 288 interactive whiteboards, 45 653 printers and document cameras, and high speed internet infrastructure to 3 362 schools. So far 105 000 teachers have received in-service training and various educational resources are accessible through a new e-content web portal ( www.eba.gov.tr). Once implementation is complete the FATIH project will undergo an evaluation of student and teacher satisfaction as well as the usage of the new education technologies.

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The quality of our local living environment has a direct impact on our health and well-being. Outdoor air pollution is one important environmental issue that directly affects the quality of people's lives. Despite national and international interventions and decreases in major pollutant emissions, the health impacts of urban air pollution continue to worsen, with air pollution set to become the top environmental cause of premature mortality globally by 2050. Air pollution in urban centres, often caused by transport and the use of small-scale burning of wood or coal, is linked to a range of health problems, from minor eye irritation to upper respiratory symptoms in the short-term and chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer in the long-term. Children and the elderly may be particularly vulnerable.

PM2.5 - tiny particulate matter small enough to be inhaled into the deepest part of the lung - is monitored in OECD countries because it can harm human health and reduce life expectancy. In Türkiye, PM2.5 levels are 27.1 micrograms per cubic meter, one of the highest levels in the OECD, where the average is 14 micrograms per cubic meter andhigher than the annual guideline limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter set by the World Health Organization.

Access to clean water is fundamental to human well-being. Despite significant progress in OECD countries in reducing water pollution, improvements in freshwater quality are not always easy to discern. In Türkiye, only 62% of people say they are satisfied with water quality, much lower than the OECD average of 84%.

Better Policies for Better Lives
Under sea rail tunnel to combat air pollution in Istanbul
Istanbul's growing traffic jams are not just a city transport headache, they also result in high levels of air pollution from vehicle exhausts. To reduce local air pollution, traffic congestion and energy consumption, the Istanbul municipality has launched a number of urban public transport projects. For example, the 8 km subway line which opened in 2000 is being extended, as are the light rail (Hafif-Metro) and tramway systems.

Istanbul has implemented one of the worlds' major transport infrastructure projects, upgrading 63 km of the commuter rail system and building a 13 km rail crossing under the Istanbul Strait (Bosphorus). In addition to reducing congestion, the Marmaray project is expected to improve air quality by reducing vehicle traffic on the two existing bridges that span the Bosphorus. However, to reap maximum environmental benefit from the Marmaray project, complementary actions should be undertaken such as active traffic management on bridge crossings and tight controls on parking.

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Trust in government is essential for social cohesion and well-being. High voter turnout is a measure of citizens' participation in the political process. In the most recent elections for which data are available, voter turnout in Türkiye was 86% of those registered. This figure is much higher than the OECD average of 69%, and reflects the practice of compulsory voting in Türkiye.

Broader public engagement in the decision-making process is also important for holding the government to account and maintaining confidence in public institutions. The formal process for public engagement in developing laws and regulations is one way to measure the extent to which people can become involved in government decisions on key issues that affect their lives. In Türkiye, the level of stakeholder engagement in developing regulations is 1.5 (on a scale between 0 and 4); lower than the OECD average of 2.1.
For more information on estimates and years of reference, see FAQ section and BLI database

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Key Findings

Most OECD countries have enjoyed large gains in life expectancy over the past decades, thanks to improvements in living conditions, public health interventions and progress in medical care. Among OECD countries, Türkiye registered one of the greatest gains in life expectancy between 1960 and 2008, with an overall increase in longevity of 25 years, rapidly narrowing the gap with the average across OECD countries. Life expectancy at birth in Türkiye stands at almost 79 years, two years below the OECD average of 81 years. Higher life expectancy is generally associated with higher health care spending per person, although many other factors have an impact on life expectancy (such as living standards, lifestyles, education and environmental factors).

When asked "How is your health in general?" almost 67% of people in Türkiye reported to be in good health, just below the OECD average of 68%. Despite the subjective nature of this question, answers have been found to be a good predictor of people's future health care use. Gender, age and social status may affect answers to this question.

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Key Findings

Happiness or subjective well-being can be measured in terms of life satisfaction, the presence of positive experiences and feelings, and the absence of negative experiences and feelings. Such measures, while subjective, are a useful complement to objective data to compare the quality of life across countries.

Life satisfaction measures how people evaluate their life as a whole rather than their current feelings. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Turkish people on average gave it a 4.9 grade, muchlower than the OECD average of 6.7, and one of the lowest satisfaction grades in the OECD.

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Personal security is a core element for the well-being of individuals. Do you feel safe out walking, alone at night, for example? In Türkiye, 59% of people say that they feel safe walking alone at night, less than the OECD average of 74%.

The homicide rate (the number of murders per 100 000 inhabitants) is a more reliable measure of a country's safety level because, unlike other crimes, murders are usually always reported to the police. According to the latest OECD data, Türkiye's homicide rate is 1, lower than the OECD average of 2.6.

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Key Findings

Finding a suitable balance between work and life is a challenge for all workers, especially working parents. The ability to successfully combine work, family commitments and personal life is important for the well-being of all members in a household. Governments can help to address the issue by encouraging supportive and flexible working practices, making it easier for parents to strike a better balance between work and home life.

An important aspect of work-life balance is the amount of time a person spends at work. Evidence suggests that long work hours may impair personal health, jeopardise safety and increase stress. In Türkiye, however, some 25% of employees work very long hours in paid work, one of the highest rates in the OECD, where the average is 10%. However, this represents a sizeable fall since 2011, when almost 46% of worked over 50 hours per week.

The more people work, the less time they have to spend on other activities, such as time with others, leisure activities, eating or sleeping. The amount and quality of leisure time is important for people's overall well-being, and can bring additional physical and mental health benefits. In Türkiye, full-time workers devote 61% of their day on average, or 14.6 hours, to personal care (eating, sleeping, etc.) and leisure (socialising with friends and family, hobbies, games, computer and television use, etc.) - less than the OECD average of 15 hours.

Better Policies for Better Lives
Increasing efficiency and facilitating teleworking
The municipality of Yalova has introduced an integrated electronic document system called ZAMBAK to improve public service efficiency. Under this new system workflows and related documents or projects can be uploaded to digital archives. Work has also become more traceable helping managers better monitor performance measures. This has increased the opportunity for teleworking allowing nearly 70% of public service employees to work remotely when necessary. ZAMBAK has also decreased space dependence making it easier and cheaper for the municipality to manage work spaces. Yalova city is currently sharing lessons learned with other municipalities and employers across Turkey to help increase efficiencies.

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software engineering
a bug: error
I found a bug
Then I open a record on Jira
Info should include
-title, description, type of bug
record
jira = tool
People who are assigned with code-writing
make automated test on Katalon
make test-scenarios, test-plans and follow-ups
ı report the test results
join meetings
I spend 10 hours in front of a computer
-hernia,
-laser operation
-miyopic -4, 75 (L,R)
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people skills - communication

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özlem
21 years old

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"Age is just a number." Y. E.
Numerical age is not important. Your feelings matter the most. Your energy is more important than your real age.

"Do you like big birthday parties?" How do you celebrate your birthday?

Deniz
I don't celebrate birthday. I don't like big parties.
I like parties with my close/inner circle.

Mehmet
46
He is a financial advisor
He is Yeliz's advisor.

Serkan
The week was tiring. I am tired.
One of my employees had a week off.
He was on paid leave.
Serkan is a pharmacist.
His son has been going to kindergarten.
I feel 60 years old
Sending a message or phone call is enough for me.
surprise parties.
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Yeliz
This week has been quite calm. It was not busy.
It was as usual.
She is a kindergarten student.
41 years old
feels 20 years
I like birthday parties. I celebrate with my family.
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Yunus
24 years old
computer engineering
intern at Yapıkredi
loves tech news
wants to play electroguitar
loves Metallica
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I feel 13-14
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Sudenaz
I dont like big birthday parties. It is a waste of time.
I only like the food/cake.

Kaan
I like big birthday parties with 100 + people

Mehmet
I like big birthday parties.
At university, we celebrated  together.
I like gym. I workout/exercise
How often/how many days
3 times a week
How long do you exercise
1-2 hours
Do you smoke?
I stopped/quitted smoking 18 years ago.
---
peer pressure
I used to smoke
I have never smoked all my life
---Yunus
-have never smoked
-does regular exercise
-workout everyday.

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Serkan

What is the worst/best side of this occupation?
-- govn rules-SGK
--What is the problem
--SGK changes the prescription rules so often
--pharmacists should monitor the patients
The patients are old, 70+, they don't understand..

The best side
nothing good :(((((
after covid, it was harder due to mask obligation

pharmacist

healthcare prof
preserve provide medicine
adverse effects
prescription issue
research/news drugs

---hospitals, uni.s

practice -- mid 19th
thousands years old
---
advise to patients
-general health (diet, exercise)
---right dosage
---accessible health care

explains
---how much
---how often
---side effects

They can track medicinal history

---blood sugar/temperature
comments:
exchange rates fluctuation had a negative effect on .....pharmacists
finding a medicine is hard
medicines are coming from abroad/not produced in TR
70% are produced in TR
Yeliz

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Greenpeace: Saudi Arabia ski resort will ‘massively alter’ ecosystem

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Kaan
Chess
chess board
king - the most important
queen- the most powerful piece
same color
bishop moves cross
knight jumps over other pieces
king
queen
pawn
castle
chess-player for 11 years
check-mate
you have to practice
analytical skills

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How are you?
Great/Good/OK/Not bad/Very bad/terrible

How is it going?
Not bad/as usual

How are you doing?
Nothing much/The same

How are you feeling?
I am tired/fine/happy/angry/bad/sad/sick

Why?
Because...

How was your day?
It was as usual.
I went to school/work

What did you do? Tell me your day.
I woke up at 07.00.
I had breakfast
I drove to work
I took the bus/tram/car/izban

I arrived work/school at 08.45

I worked/studied. It was a busy day.

I had a lunch break at 12.30

I left work/school at 17.00

I had dinner at ..

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I am going to meet with my friends.

I am leaving İzmir for a few days. I am travelling to Foça/Urla

I don't have any plans. I will watch a film/series.

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Bihter's favorite book
Christine is a horror novel by American writer Stephen King, published in 1983. It tells the story of a car apparently possessed by malevolent supernatural forces. A film adaptation, directed by John Carpenter, was released eight months later in December of the same year

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I want to improve myself and find a job abroad, that's why I am learning English.

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Sudenaz
I like drawing.
She has international followers on Insta
arts.dream.maker
She is 14

I have 44 followers on Twitter.

Mehmet
46 years old.
financial adviser
Do you have your own company?
I have my own insurance agency.
Marjinal insurance agency.
I have a turtle.
What do you do at work?
I meet customers outside of work.
Who are your customers?
Do you visit their houses?
I visit their offices.
term: terim
We need to study on insurance.
Poliçe: insurance policiy

Homework for Mr. Mehmet
Can you search basic insurance terms
policy
insurance
customer
life insurance/ health insurance
Private Hospitals are very expensive, so many people want health insurance but some of their illnesses won't be covered.
If you don't have any illnesses,
tureng.com

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She is expecting  a baby.
When is the due? (birth date of the baby)
My best friends are twins.
Both of them are wearing glass.
They have the same tastes. (interests)
They have the same diseases.
Are they identical twins?
canberk

Best friend/close friend
She is understanding/understandable,
Can you explain?
If you have some problems, she will be there for you.
She/he is kind, supportive, is not judgmental.
She/he understands Sudenaz.
She is hardworking.

He reads a lot of books. He is hardworking.
When did you meet with your best friend the first time?
He is my high school friend.
furkan

We met at university. We were roommates. He is an accountant.
What kind of person?
He is a relax man/he doesn't care much /carefree
Sometimes hardworking
He goes to work at 10.00. Is he the boss?

Deniz
Close with friends for seven years
He never reads
He likes playing football.
He is jealous.

Is jealousy bad?

If you harm sb because of jealousy it is very bad.

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Deniz has a parakeet, Marşuk. His sign is Leo. He likes reading adventure novels like Sherlock holmes.

Bihter is 30. She is an architect. She is a Scorpio. She likes cooking, watching films, and reading. She designs tiny houses.

Nihal is 33. She is an landscape architect. She does oilcolor paintings.

Furkan is 22. He studies Civil Engineering. He likes playing football, reading books, and going to the gym.

Canberk is 25. He has a 5 years old cat. He likes reading articles on marketing and advertisement. He works in purchasing & logistics.

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Hello, Hi!

What is your name?

What do you do?

Do you have a kid?

Do you have a pet?

What do you like to do in your free time?

Nice to meet you/Pleased to meet you.

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Bihter
I am working as freelancer/freelance
Are you happy?
Sometimes it is boring.

Furkan K.
student at 9 eylül/mechanical engineer
He is 22
He plays football/basketball
I like listening to jazz music.

Daily routines
Present-simple
Are you good at football?
How often do you play fball?
I play fball once a week/twice a week/three times
I go to  gym 3 times a week.

furkann
22
9 eylül university/ civil engineering
3rd year at the university
He lives in dorm
films/series
What is your favorite series/film?
How often do you watch series?
4 times a week..
Inception

Hakan
22
Public administration
Senior year
Buca Bornova is not close
Intern/arabam.com
studying for an MBA (master of business administration)
Krakow University/cheaper than other EU university

How long does it take?
23 minutes.
Demet
Computer engineer
ege university

Gökhan
Electrician technician
worked 24 years in kentkart
nomad -göçebe

Did you watch inception?

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29 October Republic Day
Did you feel the earthquake that happened last night?
What did you do?
I was a little afraid. I am used to earthquakes. I experienced 99 earthquake. It was 59 seconds.

I have a sore throat . I have a runny nose.

How was your week?
Good/Great/Wonderful/Tiring/busy

What did you do?
I quitted Tubitak group. Information Technologies.
I had an exam in Oydem.

Rana is 14. NK Highschool.

Personality Characteristics
What kind of cat is Atlas?
He is calm. He likes sleeping. He is easy-going.
Did you sleep during the earthquake?
I woke up and went back to back.
She is a picky-eater.

What is your job?
I am student

What are your hobbies?
I play basketball.

Do you exercise?
Exercise is very important for mental &physical health.
3 times a week.

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carefree: without any worries =kaygısız
disloyal: not loyal not supporting/unfaithful
envious: jealous
insensitive X sensitive =
insincere X sincere = candid(=samimi)
irresponsible X responsible (doesnt make his duties (sorumsuz)
loyal: always supporting= sadık
a dog is loyal
phony = fake
reliabel vs unreliable = trustwothy vs untrustworthy

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2-3 min long
Choose a topic that is interesting for you.
(It can be your favorite book/film/series/sports/your job/your pet...)

For example: Football is your passion. You can talk about it. Write down some reference questions to structure your speech:
When was football invented?
What are the rules?
How many teams/players are there?
Who is your favorite player/why?

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courtship: the time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married

wedding ceremony: When it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's a general outline that's usually followed: Processional, welcome, readings, vows, kiss, pronouncement, recessional—you're married!

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Which brach of Oydem do you study at?

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Conv book p. 88

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Too many people are now in debt. The inflation rates are rising more and more.
Inflation is the increase in the prices of goods and services.

Last week was very busy.
I am a microbiologist but I am unemployed. I left my job 2 months ago. I worked in Dalan for 20 years.
I will interview different companies. I have two daughters: one is 13 and the other is 8.

I visited my parents in New Year. I will start a new job 2 months later.
Gen Z | 1997 – 2012 | 10 – 25
Millennials | 1981 – 1996 | 26 – 41
Gen X | 1965 – 1980 | 42 – 57
Boomers II (a/k/a Generation Jones)* | 1955 – 1964 | 58 – 67

I was with my dad in New Year. This week is my exam week. So, I am tired.

How did you celebrate new year?
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of heated cups. Its practice mainly occurs in Asia but also in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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acu: using needles to heal
acupuncture needle
alternative medicine: Complementary and alternative medicine includes practices such as massage, acupuncture, tai chi, and drinking green tea.
Traditional medicine comprises medical aspects of traditional knowledge that developed over generations within the folk beliefs of various societies, including indigenous peoples, before the era of modern.
congested: blocked
Copper bracelets are thought to help ease the aches and pains of stiff and sore joints.
drowsiness: sleepiness
drowsy: sleepy
heating pad:
insert a needle
liquid: water
muscle spasm: sudden movement in muscles
Conventional medicine is traditional medicine that the majority of us are familiar with — local doctors, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies. It’s the kind of medicine the average physician practices. Alternative medicine includes a philosophy and practice that is inclusive of a variety of world cultures.
recover: heal
recuperate: recover, heal
respiratory infecttion: solunum yolu enfeksiyonu
recuperate
Rubbing alcohol has several potential uses for personal care and household cleaning. These uses include cleaning bites and piercings, eliminating odors, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and items within the home
rubbing alcohol: These uses include cleaning bites and piercings, eliminating odors, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and items within the home.
soothe: pAstil soothes (=calms) the sore throat.
stuffy nose: If my nose is stuffy, we can't breath. It's blocked, congested
I drink sage tea, lavender, thyme, linden tea, roseship

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Surgery
What is surgery?
When is the first surgery performed?
What is the history of surgery?
Deniz

Riding a Motorcycle/Living in a Farm
What was your favorite motorcycle trip?
Where did you go?
With who did you go?
Where did you stay?
How did you get prepared for the road?
What do you neeed to do before a motorcycle trip?

Pilates
What is pilates?
Basic terms and exercises in pilates?
How does it help with your health? (mental health/physical health)
How long have you been doing pilates?
You can show us a video.

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attitude: behavior
chaotic: confusion disorder

/keɪˈɒtɪk/
constructive: positive, useful
distract

/dɪˈstrakt/
prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.
"don't allow noise to distract you from your work"
encourage: give support, confidence, and hope
mayhem: /ˈmeɪhɛm/
violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

"complete mayhem broke out"
orderly: adj. neat, tidy
report card:
role model:
a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.
supervise:
keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others' security.
"the prisoners were supervised by two officers"
waste time: spend time badly, unproductively

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A tender is something you enter in an auction or bidding process, not the competition itself.

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affectionate: showing that you love sb/showing interest/care (şefkatli, sevecen)
cheerful: happy, pleasant
coy: flirtatius in a  shy way
determined: wanting to do sth very much and working for it
extroverted X introverted:
energetic, enjoying being with other.
inquisitive: curious
lively: happy
meditative: thoughtful, thiş
melancholy: sadness
moody:
optimistic X pessimistic
outgoing

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Talking about your daily life p.24 conv book

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Talking about your daily life p.24 conv book

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Vocabulary
awake: not sleeping
asleep: in dream, sleeping
clean-shaven: no beard (sinek kaydı)
cram (v) eating a lot
cram an exam: to study a lot for an exam
difference: not same
disorganized X organized
not planned well
frantic: done in a fast and excited
groggy: unable to think
hurry: rush
in a hurry/ in a rush
messyX tidy

procrastinate: delay (ertelemek)
put off: delay
sloppy: not careful

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carefree: without any worries =kaygısız
disloyal: not loyal not supporting/unfaithful
envious: jealous
insensitive X sensitive =
insincere X sincere = candid(=samimi)
irresponsible X responsible (doesnt make his duties (sorumsuz)
loyal: always supporting= sadık
a dog is loyal
phony = fake
reliabel vs unreliable = trustwothy vs untrustworthy

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This worksheet contains reading comprehension exercises based on the information about learning styles. The worksheet is aimed at training students’ vocabulary, reading and writing skills. It can be used when working through the topics “School”, “Studying”.

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You don't need to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English. If you are smart about the way you learn English, you don't even need to leave your home town. Use these 10 top tips for to improve your English without even leaving your city.

Surround yourself with English

You don't need to be in an English-speaking country to surround yourself with English. Find ways to make English part of your everyday life at home, like writing your shopping list, reading the newspaper, listening to the radio, writing a diary in English, or listening to English on your cellphone while traveling to work.

Make English friends

Even if you don't live in an English-speaking country, there are probably many foreigners living nearby. Find ways to meet native English-speakers: going to foreign bars and restaurants, joining sport and social clubs, or arranging language exchanges. You could even volunteer as a guide at a local tourist attraction to meet English-speakers from all over the world.

Find study partners

You don't need native speakers to practice your English. Find a study partner, or form an English club and meet regularly to speak English. You can motivate each other, and you will learn by helping others with their problems.

Use authentic materials

Just reading English in textbooks can get boring. Try reading English texts written for and by native speakers. It will be a challenge at first but a lot more interesting once you can do it. If you can't find English books or magazines, use the Internet to read the news in English every day. Why not take a look at the EF English Live free Engish resources and check your skills with our free English test, try fun quizzes, learn with our ebooks and more?

Get online

Get online and you can be in contact with people from all over the world. Join chat rooms or forums, take an online English course, or find a penpal to practice your English while learning about different cultures. With social media, it's easier than ever to stay in touch with friends from all over the world.

Set yourself realistic goals

Give yourself a reason for studying: do you want to get a promotion, be able to talk to your foreign colleagues, study abroad, or spend your next holiday in an English-speaking country? Set short-term as well as long-term goals, and keep track of your progress.

Listen to real English

Train your ear by listening to English spoken at normal speed, even if you don't understand everything. Also practice listening without seeing things written down and don't be afraid to listen to things several times to catch any interesting or unusual vocabulary in there. It's easy to find free English podcasts online and news agencies from most English-speaking countries have audio and video news available for free online.

Find fun ways to learn new words

If you like singing, then look up the words for your favorite English songs. Or if you remember what you see, write new words on 'Post-it' notes and stick them up around your house. Make funny example sentences or draw little pictures next to new vocabulary to help you remember it.

Learn about the culture

Find out about the people and the culture of English-speaking countries. Learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary: it's about communicating with people who have different ways of thinking as well as speaking!

Whatever you do, have fun!

Learning a language does take work, but you'll be more likely to stick to it if you are enjoying yourself. Play games, do crossword puzzles, sing songs, read comics, and don't worry too much about making mistakes - making mistakes is often the way to learn best!

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10 Top tips for learning English at home - EF English Live

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You don't need to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English. If you are smart about the way you learn English, you don't even need to leave your home town. Use these 10 top tips for to improve your English without even leaving your city.

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To Improve Comprehension DON'T Try to Understand

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Where do you live? Who do you live with? Do you get on with all the members of your family?, How often do you use your mobile phone? for what?, If you had a superpower, what would it be? Why?, Tell us about a teacher you like., How often do you see your friends? What do you like doing with your friends?, Tell us something about one of your friends?, What's your dream job?, Which do you like best, the morning or the afternoon? (Why?), What are three things that you do every day?, Have you got a boyfriend / girlfriend?, Do you prefer to go on holiday with your friends or with your family? (Why?), If you had three wishes what would they be?, Pick a word to describe your future. Why did you choose that word?, Talk about a funny or scary adventure you had with a friend or with your family., Do you like music? Do you listen to music every day? What music do you like best?, Where would you like to be right now?, Have you celebrated anything recently? (What? ... How?), If you could travel to one country in the world, where would you go? (Why?), Where did you go on holiday last summer? What did you do?, What did you do on your last birthday?, Do you use the Internet much? (Why? ... Why not?), Which do you prefer, reading books or playing video games? (Why?), What makes you happy?, What do you do in your spare time?, What do you usually do at the weekend?, What are your favourite school subjects? Which school subject is the most difficult? (Why?), Do you enjoy sports? Which sport do you like best? Do you support any team in particular?, What do you do every day? Explain your daily routine., Who is the most important person in your life? (Why?), How are you feeling right now?, Do you ever listen to the radio? What programmes do you like? (Why?), How often do you go to the cinema and who do you go with?, Do you like to wear fashionable clothes? Why (not)? How often do you go shopping for clothes?, Is travelling to a different country the best way to learn a language?, What would you do if you won the lottery? Why?, If you were going to live on Mars, what 5 things would you bring? Why?, What is something that you really want to do in your lifetime?, What is one thing that you like about yourself?, What do you enjoy doing with your family?, If you could have dinner with anyone living or dead, who would it be and why?.

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Where do you live? Who do you live with? Do you get on with all the members of your family?, How often do you use your mobile phone? for what?, If you had a superpower, what would it be? Why?, Tell us about a teacher you like., How often do you see your friends?

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What's your favorite food?, What's your favorite song?, Who's your favorite celebrity?, Is English easy or difficult to learn?, What's your favorite cuisine?, Do you know how to cook?, Do you have a sweet tooth?, Do you eat healthily?, How many brothers and sisters do you have?, Are you close to your family?, What things do you do together with your family?, Do you have a best friend?, Do you like to spend time by yourself?, Do you enjoy traveling?, What time do you usually get up?, What is your favorite store?, Do you buy things online?, What was the last item you bought?, What kind of music do you like?, Who is your favorite singer?, Is there any kind of music you dislike?, How do you relax when you are stressed?, What things are you afraid of?, Are you afraid of heigts?, Are you afraid of snakes?, Do you enjoy horror movies?, What is your favorite website?, Do you use social media?, Do you read the news online?, What job would be perfect for you?, What is the most dangerous job?, What is a job you could never do?, Would you like to be a superhero?, How can you get rid of a bad habbit?, What sports do you enjoy playing?, What sports do you enjoy watching?, What sport is the best for keeping fit?, What sport would you most like to try?, Do you live in a big or a small house?, What is your favorite animal?, What do you like about your house?, What do you dislike about your house?, What makes you happy?.

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What's your favorite food?, What's your favorite song?, Who's your favorite celebrity?, Is English easy or difficult to learn?, What's your favorite cuisine?, Do you know how to cook?, Do you have a sweet tooth?, Do you eat healthily?, How many brothers and sisters do you have?, Are you close