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  1. How often do you look at the sky?
  2. Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
  3. Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
  4. Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

Sample Answers

How often do you look at the sky? Honestly, I don't look at the sky as often as I'd like, but when I'm on my way to work or school, I usually take a quick glance up to see what the weather's like. It's become a habit for me to check if it's gonna be a sunny or rainy day, and it helps me decide what to wear.

Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night? I'd say I prefer the sky at night, especially when it's clear and you can see all the stars twinkling. There's something about the darkness that makes the stars stand out more, and it's just so peaceful and calming. Plus, I love the way the moon glows, it's really beautiful.

Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live? Yeah, I'm lucky to live in an area that's not too heavily populated, so there's not too much light pollution. I can see the moon and stars pretty clearly on a clear night, which is great. Although, sometimes when there's a full moon, it's so bright that it's hard to see the stars, but that's a nice problem to have, right?

Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live? Actually, there's a park near my place that's got a big open field, and it's perfect for stargazing. There are no tall buildings or trees to block your view, and it's usually pretty quiet, so you can just sit there and enjoy the sky. I like to go there with friends or family and just lie down, gaze up at the stars, and talk about life.

Key Phrases and Idioms

take a quick glance
to look at something briefly
I took a quick glance at my watch to see the time.
She took a quick glance at the menu before ordering.
stand out
to be easily noticeable
The bright colors of the painting really stand out in the room.
Her voice stands out in the choir because it's so powerful.
light pollution
the bright lights from cities and buildings that make it hard to see the stars
The city's light pollution makes it hard to see the stars at night.
The park is far from the city, so there's no light pollution to block the view.

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