Over the holidays, your aging parent asks for advice on managing rising utility bills. In addition to suggesting energy-saving appliances, detail why those specific ones deliver the best long-term saving.

Describe a moment when an animal crossed your path in an unexpected way - maybe a stray dog on your street, a bird at your window, or a farm creature during a visit. What happened during the encounter, and what makes it stick in your memory?

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person you are speaking with cannot see the picture.

In this picture what do you think will most probably happen next?

Part 1

Your father wants to stay engaged on weekends. You discover two options that are suitable. Using the images and information provided below, select the alternative that best suits your needs. You do not need to speak for this part. Within the following section, you will be required to convince your friend that the option you have selected is the superior one.

Gardening Club

• Light physical activity.
• Encourages social interaction.
• Helps reduce stress.
• Low monthly fee.

Indoor Chess Group

• Improves concentration and memory.
• No physical movement.
• Quiet indoor setting.
• Free to join.

Part 2

Your mother is suggesting another one. Persuade her that your option which is on the left is superior by contrasting the two for him.

Gardening Club

• Light physical activity.
• Encourages social interaction.
• Helps reduce stress.
• Low monthly fee.

Morning Walking Group

• Promotes daily exercise.
• Weather dependent.
• Limited social engagement.
• No structured guidance.

You are a Travel Companion. You are on a trip where one friend wants to stick to a strict, minute-by-minute itinerary to see every landmark. Another friend is exhausted and wants to spend the whole day relaxing at the hotel pool. Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to the "planner" friend to convince him to cancel some afternoon activities so the group can rest.
OR
Talk to the "tired" friend to convince him to push through the fatigue to see a once-in-a-lifetime landmark.

Question:  Should professional athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing technology (like high-tech prosthetics or gear), or should sports remain strictly "natural"?

While jogging on a trail, you unexpectedly see a group of costumed rollerbladers, which surprises you. You decide to call your friend. First, provide a detailed description of what you see, and then explain why you find the situation so surprising.