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  1. What kinds of advertisements do you see?
  2. Where can you see advertisements?
  3. Have you ever bought something because of an advertisements?
  4. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?

Sample Answers

What kinds of advertisements do you see? I see a lot of ads on social media, like on Facebook and Instagram. I also see them on TV, especially during my favorite shows. And of course, I see billboards and posters when I'm walking around the city. I think the most common ones I see are for new movies, electronics, and food products. I guess that's because those are things that people are always interested in, you know, new gadgets and good food.

Where can you see advertisements? Advertisements are everywhere, it seems like. I see them on my phone, on the internet, on TV, on the radio, even on the sides of buses and trains. I think the most annoying ones are the pop-up ads on websites, though. I'm trying to read an article or watch a video, and suddenly there's this loud, flashy ad in my face. But I guess that's just the way it is nowadays, with so many companies competing for our attention.

Have you ever bought something because of an advertisements? Yeah, I have to admit, I've bought things because of ads. Like, I saw this ad for a new smartwatch, and it looked really cool, so I ended up buying it. I think what caught my attention was the fact that it was waterproof, and I'm a big swimmer, so that was a major selling point for me. Plus, the ad was really well-made, it was funny and catchy, so it stuck in my head.

Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end? Honestly, no, I don't usually watch ads all the way through. I mean, most of the time I'm just waiting for them to finish so I can get back to what I was watching. But sometimes, if the ad is really interesting or funny, I'll watch it till the end. Like, I saw this ad for a new video game, and it was like a mini-movie, it was so well-made. So, I watched the whole thing, and it actually made me want to buy the game.

Key Phrases and Idioms

flashy
attracting attention because of being bright, colorful, and impressive
The flashy ads on the website were really annoying.
The flashy new car caught everyone's eye.
selling point
a feature of a product that makes it attractive to buyers
The waterproof feature was the selling point of the new smartwatch.
The low price was the selling point of the new phone.

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