1. She is on a school break all week this week. Makes me wonder about their yearlong schedule.

2. Could you post a copy of your school's academic calendar?

3. She really wanted to find ways to enjoy nature over the break; she cares about her mental health and managing stress.

1. I was really surprised when I learned that Arthur plays volleyball, there are no guys volleyball teams at our school and I think that's super cool that he plays volleyball.

2. I heard that so many of his classmates also play volleyball and I was wondering if his team was doing well this season.

3. Arthur really likes sports and music.

1. I was surprised that she loved sports such as volleyball and soccer and want to move to the US.

2. Do you have any siblings in your family?

3. Her family has made a huge impact on her life.

I thought it was interesting that she was born in Italy, but later moved to Brazil. One question I have is do you play any sports? How many people are in your high school? We have 155 students 9-12. My person seemed to care about talking to people.

1. I am both intrigued and surprised to hear that you like painting because so do I.

2. Could you tell me more about what it is like to live in Rio or any other hobbies you have?

3. She really seemed to care about art and fashion.

1) Something that surprised me was how Ivan traveled to Florida to play basketball, that was a far trip.

2) Question : What is so bad about his brother? or How long has he been playing basketball?

3) Something Ivan really seemed to care about was traveling to many countries and seeing his friends from school in some of those other countries.

1. I was really surprised that you played Tennis and I was really interested in that.

2. Do you play Tennis with Gabriel.

3 My person really liked sports and is really focused on that.

1.She really likes enjoying the little things in life such as sitting on the couch or going into conversation with someone.

2. my classmate tell me how all there pen pals go to parties and I'm wondering if you have attended these such parties?

3. She really enjoys the silence and making her friends feel special every day.

I really enjoyed reading her letter and I wasn't to find out more things about her.

1. I am very intrigued that on a perfect afternoon, he'd be writing, and that he plays tennis.

2. Has their school always had a boys volleyball team or is that new?

3. Gabriel really enjoys English class and really likes the poetry unit; he cares about expressing emotions in his own style.

1.I find it exciting that they are able to go to the beach with all their friends whenever they want.

2. Do you do sports through school or like club sports?

3. He really likes sports and it made him a better person.

1. I am surprised that Pedro lives in a penthouse because we don't have any penthouses in Iowa.

2.Is partying is popular where you are from?

3. It seems like Pedro really likes sports and his friends.

1. Something that surprised me while reading João's letter was finding out that he is Catholic, because I am too.

2. Do you have any other favorite hobbies?

3. João is really passionate about his faith, his favorite sports to watch are soccer, tennis, and formula 1, and the squiggle above the a in his name is called a till.

1.I was surprised that he plays tennis because I have never met someone who plays tennis

2.What type of music do you listen to

3.My person really seems to like tennis.

1.Something that surprised me was that you like old bands like The Beatles.

2.What is culture like down in Rio.

3.My person really likes to listen to music and play instruments.

1. I was surprised when I heard Laura has spent her whole life in Rio, but she plans on moving and studying abroad in France.

2. I am curious what Laura is interested in studying if she goes to study abroad.

3. Laura seems to really care about her friends and volleyball, she mentions playing for the past 4 years and she really likes it.

1. I was intrigued when she said that her school was huge.

2. Since she said her school was huge, how many students are there?

3. She said she was very interested in sports and activities such as cheerleading and volleyball.

1. I am very intrigued that she is really interested in international relations.

2. Orla had an injury from volleyball that forced her to give that sport up. What injury did she have?

3. Orla really values academics and calls herself a half nerd; she cares about doing well in school and having good grades.

1. It's interesting that she hasn't lived in another country besides Brazil.

2. How often do you go to the beach?

3. My person really likes her friends and the relationships they have.

   
   

1. It was interesting to hear that he has lived his whole life in Rio.

2. Do you have any hobbies?

3. He really seems to like school and spending time with his friends and family.

1. I was intrigued by how much he loves the ocean, and how calming he finds it.

2. Do you play any sports or are involved in any activities through your school?

3. Mathian really likes the ocean but specifically likes to wakeboard, his family is very important to him, and he used to live in Bugion.

1. Something that surprised me was that she lived in Brazil twice about almost her whole life in New York.

2. I wonder what she does in her HOPE club to help other kids.

3. She seems to like most of school and her family and friends.

2. I will probably plan on asking them what it is like to live somewhere with so many mountains before they moved

3. Also Ollie cares very much for the friends he made in Brazil while on the soccer team or doing academics, he also has much compassion for his three sisters and his mom who live in Norway still while him and his father moved to Brazil for the pursuit of his education.

1. I am intrigued that Thiago is into video games because my brother is also very into video games. It would be interesting to compare what I have seen my brother play to what he likes to play.

2. I would like to know what it is like living in Rio and what he does for fun in Rio.

3. Something that Thiago really cares about is his older sister and his best friend.

1. Something that intrigued me was when Antonio said that he enjoys surfing, because I've never surfed and it has always seemed cool to me.

2. A follow up question I would ask is, How long have you been surfing and why do you like to do it, is it calming or just fun.

3. Something that Antonio seemed really passionate about is sports, especially soccer.

1. I was intrigued by all of his hobbies, his humor, and his passion for sports and music

2. What was living in America like for you?

3. Pedrinho really likes music, participating in sports, consuming media, and spending time with his friends and family.

1. I was surprised when he wrote that one of his future dreams is to come to a university in the US and what fast foods he would try out if he lived in the US.

2. I am curious what Eirik would want to study if he came to the US for an exchange year and could study at a university.

3. Eirik seems to enjoy swimming and going out with friends, also mentions he would play basketball after school if he lived in the US.

1. I was intrigued that she is very into the twilight Saga, and her favorite band is Fleetwood Mac. I was also very intrigued in what going to the beach in Rio is like.

2. I would like to know, since she is very into fashion, what her favorite outfits consist of.

3. Malu is very into cinema, reading, and music.

1. I found it intriguing to read about what he is learning about in his language and literature class, Nommo. It's just very different and unique compared to what we have learned.

2. I would like to know what he likes to do with his friends or in his free time?

3. Jordan really cares about the current global issues and is big into debating about the different topics with people.

1. It was surprising to see how similar our taste in music is, especially the specific artists she listed.

2. What are your hobbies or what do you like to do in your free time?

3. She seems to care a lot about her father, sister, and grandma, she says they have played a huge inspirational role in her life.

1. I was surprised when I heard that she just moved from Japan to Brazil about six months ago.

2. Hinata said that she really likes unique Japanese culture like anime and manga so I am curious to find out what her favorite anime is because I know someone who also watches anime.

3. Hinata really cares about her best friend Rion and basketball. She also enjoys thinking about outfit combinations and how to decorate her room.

1. I am intrigued by her family, her hobbies, and how much she loves Rio.

2. What do you take pictures of? What is your favorite part of Rio?

3. Olivia loves to dance, spend time with her friends, take pictures, go to the beach, and listen to music

1. I was suprised to see that she was very interested in English and writing.

2. I would ask what kinds of books are her favorites to read.

3. She seemed to really care about her grandpa, and he's the reason that she got into reading.

1. I thought it interesting to see how much he cared about and was interested in soccer.

2. Who is your favorite soccer play and what position do you play?

3. JP seems to be really active and likes playing soccer. He also seems to care about his family a lot.

1. I was surprised when he said that no matter what you do, you should always be yourself. I was surprised by this because not many people say things like that.

2. I would like to know what sport is his favorite. He does soccer and tennis.

3. He cares alot about his family and relationships, he says that they are always motivating him to be a better person.

1. I thought it was super cool that she has lived in 4 countries.

2. Which of the 4 countries that you have lived in have been your favorite and why?

3. She seems to care a lot about her family and friend, she seems to be super sweet.

1. I was surprised to find out that she keeps things from the past as memories like I do.

2. I would like to know what her dreams are and how she is going to get there.

3. She seems to really care about memories, feelings, and knowing who she is.

1) I was surprised when he said he was interested in golf because even here golf isn't a big thing among my age, but I found it even more interesting when he said he preferred golf over soccer.

2) Did memorizing your poem up you grade?

3) He seemed to really care about his parents and I admire that because my parents were also a very important deal in my life.

1. I thought that it was very interesting when he said that he did JuJitsu.

2. I would love to know what your favorite sport is out of the three, soccer tennis and ju jitsu.

3. He seems to care a lot about all his academic work.

1. I thought it was interesting that he was bilingual and that his parents were from uruguay.

2. I would like to know what genre of music he listens to

3. He seems to really like music

1. Something that surprised me was his watch collection including a watch worth 20k.

2. I would like to know more about his art and music interests and what he does with those.

3. Something my partner seemed to care about was art and music.

1) I was surprised to hear that she enjoyed riding horse, because in my mind that doesn't seem like an activity that people would do in Rio.

2) I agree with ow your parents say to protect your heart and surround yourself with people that uplift you, Though I find myself struggling with doing that at times, how do you do that or what are some ways you try to achieve that?

3) She really seemed to care about being positive and being optimistic which is very admirable.

1. Something that surprised me was his watch collection including a watch worth 20k.

2. I would like to know more about his art and music interests and what he does with those.

3. Something my partner seemed to care about was art and music.

1. I was surprised when I heard that he was really big legos I never really thought of people from there building legos much.

2. I would like to know how he got into all of his interests like building legos, and the other things.

3. He seemed to really care about hanging out with his cousins when he goes to his grandmas.

1. I was really surprised to hear that he was interested in volleyball and basketball I didn't realize how many of the same sports we have the same.

2. I would like to know what kind of music he likes to listen to.

3. He really seemed to care about hanging out with his friends.

1. Something that surprised me was that he was from Florida and moved to Brazil.

2. I would like to know his favorite place to go to in South Dakota.

3. Something my partner seemed to care about was traveling.

1. I was surprised to hear that she was she liked to travel.

2. I would like to know where she wants to travel to.

3. She seemed to really care about her family.

1. I was surprised to hear that she lived in Norway and the Netherlands, and has only lived in Rio de Janeiro for a year.

2. I would like to know what type of movies and music she likes.

3. She seemed to care a lot about her friends and other people.