Ответы на вопросы в посольстве сша

1. What is your name? What is your surname/patronymic? 

2. What language do you prefer?

Of course, I prefer Russian and no wonder Russian is my native language. As for foreign a language I prefer English and I am fond of it, at that. 

3. You are an exchange student, aren’t you?

Yes, I am. I am a participant of the program “work & travel USA” 

4. Why do you want to go to the USA?  

5. What is the purpose of your visit the USA?

I want to go to the USA, because I’d like to improve my English, to meet new friends, to travel and to learn more about American way of life. 

6. When do you want/need to start your job in the USA?

I am going to start job in the beginning of June after passing all my exams. 

7. What job are you going to have in the US?

According to the contract. I am going to work as a security in Florida. 

8. How this experience will help you in your future?

I think this experience will be useful for me in everyway. I shall get communicative skills and the experience of working in a foreign company. 

9. Where are you going to work in the US?

According to the contract. I am going to work as a security in Florida. 

10. Where are you going to stay in the US?

I think I shall rent (снимать) a room and my employer will help me to do it. 

11. How long are you going to stay in the US?

As for me I am going to stay in the USA for four months. 

12. What will you do if you have problems with your boss at work in the US?

I hope I won’t have any problems with my boss, because I am very communicative and responsible, but if I have any problems I shell discus it with my boss and try to find the way out. 

13. When will you leave the USA?

I will leave the USA in the middle of September, because I am responsible student and I want to begin my studies in time. 

14. When will you come back to Russia?

I shall come back in the middle of September. 

15. What will you after you come back to Russia?

After I come back to Russia I shall continue my studies. Because I am a responsible student and I’d like to graduate from the University successfully. 

16. Are you married? Do you have children?

I am not married yet and of course, I have no children. 

17. Do you live with your parents? Why? Why not?

As for me, I live with my parents; I love my family greatly, besides I am not independent financially. I have no my own flat. 

18. Have you got brothers and sisters? Are they participating in any exchange program?

Yes, I have a sister, she is 27. But she doesn’t participate in any exchange program. 

19. Have you ever abroad? Where & when?

I have never been abroad. I dream about my trip to America. 

20. What is favorite country? Why?

My favorite country is Russia. I was born in Russia. It is my native country and I am proud of being Russian. 

21. Do you have friends or relatives abroad?

I have no friends or relatives abroad. But I hope I shall meet new friends in America. 

22. What do you parents think about your participation in the program?

My parents support me in every way. They think it will be very useful for me. 

23. Who gives you money for the trip? Who pays for you trip? Who pay for you participation?

Of course my parents give me money for the trip. And after my trip to America, I shall return money to them. 

24. What is your parents (annual) income? How much do your parents earn?

I am at a loss what to say. Let me think, I think the annual income of my parents is about 250 (two hundred thousands rubles). Together they earn 20 thousands a month. 

25. Where do you parents work?

My mother works as the controller at the factory. My father at the factory as well. 

26. Do you have a job? Do you work right now?  

27. If yes, where do you work & what’s your job?

No, I don’t work right now. I’m a full-time student. I work only during my summer holidays. Last year I worked as the waiter in a bar. 

28. Is it a full-time or a part-time employment?

You see, I am a full time student 

28. Is it a full-time or a part-time employment?

You see, I am a full time student, I have no possibility to have a regular work, I don’t work now. I work only during my summer holidays. 

29. What is your income?

I got 10 000 rubles a month. Или My salary was a 10 000 rubles a month. 

30. How many rooms are there in your flat?

Our flat consists of two rooms and kitchen of course. Our flat is not large, but it is very comfortable. 

31. Can you describe yourself? How can you characterize yourself? (Have you get any shortcomings?)

I think, I am honest, responsible, punctual, easy-going and hard working. I’m not perfect at all, sometimes I am stubborn and I am a little shy. 

32. Can you describe your hometown?

I live in Kirov. It is in the north of Russia. There are about 600.000 inhabitants in our city. Our city is small, but very cozy and full of historical cultural places. 

33. Are you a student? Can you say that you are an excellent student?

I think, I am a good student. I never miss my lectures; I am never late for my studies. Usually I get only good marks for my exams and I enjoy my students life. 

34. Are you a full-time or a part-time student?

I am a full time student. 

35. Where do you study?

I study at the Vyatka State Agricultural Academy. 

36. What faculty/department do you study?

I study at the economic faculty. 

37. What is your major?

My major is economics. 

38. Why have you chosen this major/department/faculty/university?

I have chosen this major because I’d like to be an economist. And I consider this profession to be well paid prestigious and interesting. 

39. What year are you in?

I am a student of the 2nd course. 

40. How many years do you have to go?

As for me, I have to go 5 years. 

41. When are you going to graduate?

I am going to graduate from the university in 2012. 

42. Will you have problems at university if you come back late?

I won’t have any problems at the university. I shall come in time. Because, I’m a responsible student. 

43. Will you have any problems if you leave early?

I think, I will not have any problems, because I shall leave Russia after I pass all my exams and tests and then I will go to America. 

44. What are you going to do after graduation? 45/ What are you plans for the future?

As for me, I am going to find a good well-paid job after my graduation. And I am going to get experience and work on my specialty. 
 
 

46. What is your future job?

As for me, I will be an economist after my graduation from my university, according to my specialty. 

47. Do speak English? How well do you know/speak English?

Yes, I do but only a little, frankly speaking. I have no much practice in colloquial English. But I hope I’ll speak English better after my trip to America. 

48. How long have you been learning English? Where?

I have been learning English since the fifth class. That is I have been learning English for 10 years. I study English at school and university. 

49. Did you take any courses?

As for me, I attended special course of English to improve my English. 

50. Have you got any medical restrictions?

I have no any medical restrictions. I am healthy. 

51. Do you have medical problems?

I have no medical problems. I am healthy. 

52. Are you on medication?

I am not on medication. I am healthy. 

53. Do you have any chronic diseases?

I have no any chronic diseases. I am healthy. 

54. Have you ever been charged with anything in Russia or abroad?

I have never been charged with anything in Russia or abroad. 

55. What’s the name of your rector? Dean? Vice-dean?

The name of my rector is Zhdanov Sergey

The name of my Dean is Bespyatykh Vasiliy.

The name of my Vice-dean is 

56. What’s the name of your English language teacher?

The name of my teacher is Antipova Anastasia. It is my favorite teacher. She conducts her lessons very well. 

57. What is your favorite subject in university?

My favorite subject at the university is economics. I consider it to be very interesting. 

58. What is your elder brother name?

I have no brothers. I have only a sister. My sister’s name is Maria. She is 27. She is married and has a child. 

59. What classes did you miss today? At what time?

As far as I remember I missed English at 8 o’clock and economics at 10 o’clock 

60. What classes will you tomorrow?

As far as I remember, I will have mathematics, statistics and economics. 

61. Who is your teacher in Philosophy?

The name of my teacher is Popov. 

62. What exams did you have last session?

We passed economics, mathematics and Philosophy. As for me I passed all my exams successfully. 

63. How did you pass them?

As for me I passed all my exams successfully. 

64. You are second timer, aren’t you?

No, I am going to America for the first time. 

65. When were you born?

I was born on the 24th of January 1990. 

66. Why did you get satisfactory mark?

You see, I didn’t prepare for my exam well. That's why I got only satisfactory. 

67. Who was the first president of the USA?

George Washington was the first president of the USA. 

68. Who is the president of the USA now?

Barack Obama is the president of the USA now. He is a democrat. 

69. How many states were there in America at first?

There were 13 states in America at first. 

70. How many states are there in America now?

There are 50 states in America now. 

71. What is the capital of the USA?

Washington DC is the capital of the USA. 

72. What interesting places and monuments do you know in America?

I know the Statue of Liberty, the Niagara waterfall, Disneyland, the White House. 

73. Who is minister of foreign affairs in your country?

Sergey Lavrov is a minister of foreign affairs in our country. 

74. Who was the first president of Russia?

B. Elcin was the first president of Russia. 

75. Who was Lenin?

Lenin was a leader of the communist party. He was a revolutionary. 

76. What is your hobby?

My hobby is sports. I’m a fond of swimming, figure-skating. 

77. What is your favorite national Russian dish?

Pancakes with honey, sour-cream and caviar are the national Russian dish. 

78. What do you do in your free time? What do you do at weekends?

Frankly speaking, I have no much free time. I’m student. But I prefer going to night clubs, visiting friends, reading books, going to theater in a free time. 

79. What kind of weather do you like? What does the weather like?

I like sunny warm weather, because I felt better today in such weather, and I hade rainy nasty weather. Today is sunny and warm. I enjoy such weather. The weather inclement today. It’s snows, it’s rains, it’s cold, the sky is cloudy. Frankly speaking, I hade such weather. 

80. What’s the time?

I don’t know exactly, I have no watch. I think it’s half past 9. 

81. What type of car do you like?

As for me, I prefer national cars. I like Lada Kalina. I think it’s a reliable car. 

82. Do you like traveling?

Yes, of course. I can’t afford to travel abroad it’s to expensive. But I like to travel about the country. It gives me pleasure. 

83. If you’ve got a chance to stay in the USA?

I have no never thought about it. I love my parents greatly. I most take care of them. And besides I have a boyfriend. And he will wait for me. 

84. What states will you go and why?

I will go to Miami. It is fashionable resort at tourist center. 

85. Have you got any pets at home?

Yes, of course, we a have got dog at home and dog is best friend for me. 

86. What animals (pets) do you like?

As for me, I like dogs, I think they a really friends. We understand each other. 

87. Can you drive the car? / Would you like to drive the car in the USA? / How long have you already driven the car?

I can’t drive the car, and I have no driving licence. 

88. Do you have a boyfriend? What does he think about your traveling to the USA?

Of course, I have a boyfriend. He will wait for me. He thinks it will be good experience for me. 

1. What group are you in?

Do you mean the group in University? I’m student of the 2nd course. I study in the group finances and credit. 

2. Where are you now?

Now I’m at the Embassy in Moscow. I’m having an interview. 

3. What are you doing?

I’m having an interview at the American embassy. 

4. Have you ever flown by airplane?

As for me I have never flown by airplane. I’m a bit afraid. 

5. When do you usually come at the University?

I usually come at the University 10 minutes before the lectures. 

6. Do you understand all my words?

Frankly speaking, I can’t understand all your words, but I catch the meaning of your phrases. 

7. Do you use the elevator?

Yes, I always use the elevator. It is very convenient. 

8. What do you like to eat?

I like our Russian traditional dishes: pancakes, pelmeni, but I can’t it everything. It makes no difference for me. 

9. Where does your family go in summer?

My family likes to go in summer to swim in the see, to lie in the sun. 

10. How does your family get a vacation?

My family usually gets vocation in summer to swim in the see, to lie in the sun. 

11. May I see your Russian passport?

Yes, of course. Here it is. 

12. Are you traveling alone?

I’m not traveling alone. I’ll go to America with my friend.