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  1.     How your life has changed since you came to the United States
  2.     A special skill you have
  3.     A hobby
  4.     Learning to play a sport
  5.     A sport you like to play or watch
  6.     An accident
  7.     Being on time
  8.     The people I live with
  9.     American customs you like/dislike
  10.     An important story in the news
  11.     The working student
  12.     A big mistake you once made
  13.     Using e-mail
  14.     Cell phones
  15.     Teenagers
  16.     The right age to get married
  17.     A good friend
  18.     Shopping
  19.     Your last day in your country
  20.    Your first day in the United States
  21.    Discrimination
  22.    Your favourite food
  23.    The best car you own
  24.    Smoking in public places
  25.    A movie star or singer you like
  26.    A belief you have or used to have
  27.    A story from your childhood
  28.    A favourite possession
  29.    Music that is special to you
  30.    Your worst habit

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