1 Read the interview below. Then write the correct questions.
Making models
(1) Why do you like making models? It’s fun! And it helps me focus. (2) What is your biggest model? It’s a model of a ship. It’s nearly one metre long! (3) What other models have you made? I’ve made lots of cars and planes. Last week I made a car for my little brother. He doesn’t help me make models, but he likes playing with them!
(4) Are you making any models at the moment? Yes, I’m making a boat. It’s bigger than most of my models. (5) Who helps you? Sometimes my dad helps me. He’s good at making things with wood. (6) When did you start this hobby? I made my first wooden model when I was three.
2 Read the interviews on pages 16 and 17 again. Then answer the questions. d 17 again. Then answer the questions.
1 Which question words do the interviewers use? What, When, Why, Who, Where.
Interview Format – Definition, Structure, and Rules
1. Definition
An interview is a conversation where one person asks questions to find out information from another person.
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Purpose: To learn interesting facts, experiences, or opinions.
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Example: Asking a friend about their hobbies, favorite activities, or skills.
2. Structure (The Interview Layout)
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Introduction:
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Introduce the person you are interviewing.
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Example: “I interviewed Tareq, who loves making wooden models.”
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Questions:
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Use question words: What, When, Where, Who, How, Why
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• Forming Questions:
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Use the structure: Question word + auxiliary (do/does) + subject + main verb + …?
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Example Questions:
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What is your biggest model?
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Why do you like making models?
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Who helps you?
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Answers:
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The person gives a clear and complete answer.
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Example Answers:
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It’s a ship. It’s nearly one meter long!
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It’s fun and helps me focus.
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Sometimes my dad helps me.
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Conclusion:
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Summarize interesting points or say thank you.
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Example: “Tareq enjoys making models and learns new skills while having fun.”
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3. Rules & Tips
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Use lots of question words to get detailed answers:
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What, When, Where, Who, How, Why
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Ask about specific details:
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Biggest, best, favorite, most interesting.
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Form questions correctly:
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Present Simple: Do you like…? / Does he prefer…?
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Use auxiliaries (do/does) with he/she/you/I.
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Use contractions in answers to sound natural:
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it is → it’s
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I have → I’ve
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does not → doesn’t
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Write neatly and clearly:
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Questions should be easy to read.
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Answers should be complete sentences with punctuation.
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Focus on interesting information:
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Ask questions that will give fun, surprising, or useful facts.
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