The text is based squarely on the principle that language mastery is achieved through (1) awareness and understanding of the common sentence patterns of the language, and (2) constant and thorough practice with these patterns. | 78 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR LIFE Answer these questions about your life. Read the questions carefully. Notice the use of the question words when why how how many how long etc. 1 When were you born 2 How old are you now 3 In what city were you born 4 What country do you come from 5 What is your native language 6 Where did you go to elementary school 7 What other schools did you go to 8 How long did you study English in your country 9 How big is your family 10 Where do the other members of your family live 11 How many brothers and sisters do you have 12 How long did you attend your last school 13 What subjects did you study 14 What was your favorite subject 15 When did you get married 16 What is your wife s husband s name 17 How many children do you have 18 Why did you leave your country 19 When did you arrive in the United States 20 Where did you live during World War II 21 At what school are you studying English 22 Why did you choose this school 23 How well do you speak and write English 24 How long are you going to stay in this country 25 How long are you going to study English 26 Where do you live 27 What is your address 28 Who is your best friend 29 With whom do you live 30 Which city do you prefer this city or your hometown 31 What is your profession at this moment 32 What do you plan to do in the future 33 Why do you want to do that 34 Where do you usually go over the weekend 35 What do you usually do on Saturday and Sunday 36 What did you do last weekend 37 What are you going to do next weekend 38 What is your favorite sport 39 What is your hobby 40 How much time do you spend on your hobby each week 41 In which bank do you keep your money 42 How many friends do you have in this city 43 How many of the students in your English class do you know 44 When did you have your last vacation 45 When are you going to take your next vacation 46 Where are you going to go on your vacation 47 What are you going to do after this semester 48 At what time do you usually get up in