Sarvarbek Ramazonov CEFR SPEAKING 2022 Sarvarbek Ramazonov HOMETOWN 1.Where your hometown? I live in a residential area of a busy town in the south of Uzbekistan, which is really superb and fascinating. It is called Bukhara. we have all the facilities you need, such as a good public transport … shopping centers and good education opportunities. 2.What do you like about it? Yes, I do … what I really love about my hometown is that we have all the facilities you need, such as a good public transport … shopping centers and good education opportunities. As well as, there are lots of lively bars and restaurants within walking distance of my apartment 3.Were there any changes in your hometown in recent years? yes, for sure … it used to be a run-down city a few years ago, but now we have all the facilities you need, such as a good public transport … shopping centers and good education opportunities. As well as, several lively bars and restaurants have been built within walking distance of my apartment. JOB/STUDY 1.Do you work or are you a student? Sarvarbek Ramazonov At the moment I’m studying and I’m in the final year at secondary school 2.what was your typical day like at school? As far as I remember, my school days were just unforgettable. I used to love attending school every day. I really got on well with my classmates and I was a teacher’s pet. However, there were sometimes too many workloads to do at home. 3. is there anything you don`t like about your studies? What I really hate about my school was that there were sometimes too many workloads to do at home. As well as, such subjects as biology and chemistry were very tough for me to comprehend. FAMILY 1. how many people are there on your immediate family? There are four of us in our family. They are just my parents, an older brother and me. we always get on well with each other. 2. who do you get on best within your family? Ok, it is my mum who is always ready to give me a hand when I am in trouble. That is why, we always avoid arguing. 3. what do you do together with your family? Well, It is a good topic. What we mainly do together is going around the city at night. You know, the city life at this time is always thrilling and lively. In addition, we attend golf courses together at times. HOME 1.What can you tell me about the place you live in? Sarvarbek Ramazonov I live on campus … in a single room in halls of residence … all first year students are encouraged to do that as they’re close to the university … next year I plan to move into a high-rise flat in town … 2. Is there anything you would like to change about the place you live in? What I am planning to change about my apartment is that I shall decorate the walls with historic portraits. As well as, if the landlord lets me, I’ll paint the walls with blue color. 3. do you plan to live there for a long time? Not, actually, I have decided to move into a high-rise flat the following year. The reason is that I am going to take a part-time job in the city center. It will make the commuting time shorter. WEATHER 1. What is your favorite kind of weather? I like when it rains… I love all the freshness around, the cool breeze after a heavy rain. It’s wonderful, you know! As well as the sound of rain is just like music to my ears. 2. Is there any type of weather you really don`t like? It is certainly dry weather which really makes me irritated and sweat. Moreover, I can’t function properly in this type of weather. 3. what is the climate like in your country? The weather in my country is pretty nice. We have a mild climate, so it’s never boiling hot in the summer or freezing cold in the winter. TRANSPORTATION Sarvarbek Ramazonov 1. do you prefer public transportation or private transportation? I would prefer private cars which are far more comfortable and much faster than public transports. Last but not least, I can stop anywhere I want if necessary. 2. what is the most popular means of transportation in your country? it is certainly private cars which are far more comfortable and much faster than public transports. Last but not least, you can stop anywhere you want if necessary. 3. how has public transportation changed in recent years? Honestly speaking, there have not been any noticeable improvements in terms of public transports. To support my view, I can mention old Mercedes buses commuting within cities because none of them have not been replaced by new ones for a decade and it is hard to find electric buses. SCHOOL 1. do you miss your life at school? Yes, for sure. As I am a nostalgic person, I always remember my schooldays with good memories. The reason is that almost every day passed with not only lively, but also upsetting events. 2. who was your favorite teacher at school? Honestly speaking, it is really hard to show a single one. But, of all, Sanjar Azimboyev, a math teacher, had a huge influence on triggering my interest in this subject. Although I was not so genius, his teaching method helped me to acquire math. 3. do you still keep in touch with your friends from school? Sarvarbek Ramazonov To tell the truth, I used to make a contact with them every other day. But now, this occurs two times in a month as all of us are busy with daily chores. FRIENDS 1.Do you have a best friends? Yes, I have only one intimate friend … I think it is better to have one reliable friend than a thousand fair-weather friends… Although it’s not easy to meet someone you have a lot in common with, I think I managed to do it. 2.How often do you meet your friends? As often as I can… We enjoy each other’s company, so we see each other almost daily… What’s more, we live very close to each other, so it’s easy for us to meet up. 3. what do you spend your time with them? Oh, that’s an interesting question… I guess there are lot of things we spend time on… For instance, my best friend can draw unbelievable art, and we sell it on public places together. Furthermore, all of us are really keen on cooking. needles to say, they are people who are near and dear to my heart. LIFESTYLE 1. what do you do in you free time? I mostly engage with different extreme sports, such as wind-surfing. white-water rafting and sometimes parachuting, which give me an adrenalin nothing can offer. 2. Do you have a busy social life? Yes, exactly. I always try to be a part of any activities, events or special parties as often as I can. In addition, I am an active user in Sarvarbek Ramazonov social media sites. For instance, on Instagram, I have more than ten thousand followers. 3. Has your life changed much in the last year? Probably yes, I used to be dependent on my parents for cash a couple of years ago. But now, I can back me up financially. Last but not least, I can make a decision without relying on someone's advice. TV 1 .Do you like watching TV? Definitely yes, I have become so addicted to watching TV that there is no day when I do not watch TV Moreover, I usually spend the whole weekend watching my favorite TV programs and soap operas. 2. How often do you watch TV? As often as I can there is no day when I do not watch TV. Moreover, I usually spend the whole weekend watching my favorite TV programs and soap operas. 3. What kind of TV programs do you like to watch? My all-time favorite type of TV programs is talent shows because these show us how ordinary people achieved success and became famous. I also watch sports events, such as Olympic games or the World Cup of football. Books 1.Do you like reading books? Yes, absolutely! A great way to relax is to peruse a book... IT I am so addicted to reading that sometimes I can't even fall asleep without an hour of bedtime reading. Sarvarbek Ramazonov 2. How often do you read? As often as I can... I am a bookworm and I can't even fall asleep without an hour of bedtime reading. Moreover, I don't spend any time on bus without perusing a book of my favorite type. 3. Do you have many books at home? Yes, for sure. As far as I remember, I have been collecting my favorite books since I learnt to read. Even, I have allocated one room only for books at home Cinema 1. How often do you go to the cinema? Quite often, to be honest... I like catching the latest movies with my friends, so we go to the cinema almost every week. I especially like action movies and sci-fi films. 2. Are cinema tickets expensive in your country? Not actually, the prices are always affordable. Anyone who wants to catch the latest movies can enter the cinemas for only 2 dollars. 3. What are the advantages of seeing a film at the cinema? There are many advantages of watching movies at cinema rather than at home or online. For instance, you can enjoy the atmosphere in a crowd and the screens are also one of cinemas superiorities. ADS 1. Do you like watching advertisements? No … not really … I hate commercial breaks during a film or prime time … it really spoils the flow. celebrity endorsements also get on my nerves … everyone knows these ads are released only for monetary purposes. Sarvarbek Ramazonov 2. Will you buy something because of an advertisement? Not really, these ads cannot influence on my personal preference. Everyone knows the reason why ads are released on TV is to increase the number of customers. In addition, the products advertised are not usually high quality. 3. Do you like funny or serious advertisements? Well, it is an interesting question. Although I am not fond of watching ads, funny adverts can grab my attention and increase my mood. But, it does not mean I am influenced by these ads. FILMS 1.What kind of movies do you like? It is action movies which can grab my attention and increase my mood. Moreover, sci-fi films are also included in the list of movies of my favorite kind. Even, there is a pile of sci-fi film discs in my room. 2. Do you usually watch films alone or with others? I prefer watching a movie together. it means there is always someone with whom I can share my impressions about a film or movie. Furthermore, I also like to discuss interesting parts of a film with someone. 3. Which actor would you like to play you in a film? Oh, it is the most interesting question I have ever been asked. Brad Pitt is an actor whom I have always wanted to play a part with in a film. COMPUTERS 1. Do you use computers? Sarvarbek Ramazonov yes, for sure. I use it on a daily basis. It helps me with studies and entertains me. 2. What do you use a computer to do? I use it for a variety of purposes, ranging from educational ones to work. For example, I download handouts related to my study while I am at college and after arriving home, I watch videos on social media, such as you tube, Instagram and so on. 3. Do you think computers changed your life a lot? Probably yes. For example, a few years ago, I used to read stories or novels from magazines or books. But now, the computer is available to do these tasks. Moreover, I would visit a local library in my hometown to peruse a book which I could not find from shops. With the aid of internet and a computer, there is no need to attend a library MUSIC 1. Music Do you listen to music? Yes, definitely. I am so addicted to music that I cannot even fall asleep with an hour of bedtime music. As my subjects are a bit demanding, music is of great value in relieving tension and boredom. 2. What's your favorite kind of music? Unlike many youngsters who are fond of pop and jazz music, I show a preference to classical songs, which are just like a meditation to my brain, especially after a hardworking day. 3. What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country? Sarvarbek Ramazonov I think it is hard to show a single type of music because pop and jazz have already grown in popularity among the youth while the elderly show a preference to classical songs. Newspapers 1. Do you often read newspapers? Yes, quite often. Although I am an active user on social media, I also read newspapers to be aware of current affairs. It keeps me updated. 2. Do you prefer to read local news or international news? I prefer to read international news because local news is broadcasted on TV every day. For that reason, there is no need to look through local news. In addition, local news is sometimes distorted to grab public attention, which makes me avoid reading them. 3. Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines? It is certainly newspapers. I rarely know people who subscribe to daily magazines. I think this is mainly because more information is given on newspapers rather than magazines. Traveling 1. Where was the last place you visited on holiday? Well, the last place I visited was Rome. I spent a couple of weeks there. I really enjoyed my visit because it was a picturesque city and had breathtaking views and historical monuments. 2. Would you like to go back there again? Sarvarbek Ramazonov Yes, for sure. I think there is not any person who does not want to return after travelling there. I believe Rome’s breathtaking views and historical monuments are what attracts tourists. 3. What kind of tourist destinations do you usually prefer? Honestly speaking, I am tired of tourist traps and usually go somewhere few people visit, such as countryside or remote islands. The internet 1. How important is the Internet to you? Not much, but a little. My studies do not involve the use of the internet as everything I should learn is through books. Moreover, all my relatives live close to me and I have a face-to-face communication with them. 2. Do you use the Internet more for work or in your free time? As my studies do not involve the use of internet, I mostly use the internet in my leisure time to keep me updated about current affairs. 3. Do you think you use the Internet too much? Not much, but a little. My studies do not involve the use of the internet as everything I should learn is through books. Moreover, all my relatives live close to me and I have a face-to-face communication with them. Sports 1. Do you like outdoor activities? Yes, definitely. I work out different types of sports to keep in shape. Fr example, I spend the whole weekend on outdoor activities, such as swimming in the pool and running the marathon. 2. What outdoor sports do you like? Sarvarbek Ramazonov I really like running the marathon and swimming to get into shape. I have been trying these sports since my childhood. I want to set a record in the Olympic games. 3. How much time do you spend outdoors every week? I used to spend 2-3 hours a couple of years ago. But now, I can’t manage it whether I desire or not because of my studies. Currently, I rarely spend more than 1-2 hours. PART 2 01 .Describe an advertisement that persuaded your to buy a product? I want to tell you about an advertisement that persuaded me to buy a product. It was and advertisement of Coca Cola. It was shown on TV. It was on New Year and it was like a fairy tale with Santa. This advertisement made me buy Cola next day. In the Advertisement Santa was drinking Co la and reading a book. I also like reading books and drink Coca cola. 02. Describe an animal you that you find unusual? , 2.I want to tell you about an animal that I find unusual. It is a tiger beautiful and fast. It can't be kept as a pet because it is very dangerous. I learned about it from different books. I like reading books. 03. Describe a painting you would like to have in your home? I want to tell you about a painting I would like to have in my home. It is a picture of a girl reading a book. It was painted by great Spanish painter Velaskes. I saw it on TV. It costs 2 million dollars. I like it very much because I also like reading books like a girl on the painting. Sarvarbek Ramazonov 04. Describe a book you read that you found useful? 05. Describe a book you have read? 06. Describe a book you have never read but would like to read? I want to tell you about a book I have never read but would like to read. I have a friend. His name is Rustam. He likes reading books. His favorite book is .... My friend advised me to read this book. And now I want to read it. 07. Describe the successful business that you know about? I want to tell you about the successful business that I know about. I want to tell you about a company where my father works. It is very successful business. It is Imzo company . They produce doors and windows. More than 2 thousand people work there. I think it is one of the best companies in Uzbekistan. My father told me about this company. My father is an engineer there. He is very clever. He knows 4 languages. 08. Describe a positive change in your life? I want to tell you about a positive change in my life. We moved to a new house 3 years ago. We moved to a bigger house because our old house was too small for our family. When we moved there I felt myself happy and excited. Now I have my own room where I do my homework and read books. 09. Describe an unforgettable event from your childhood? I want to tell you about an unforgettable event from my childhood. We moved to a new house. It happened 5 years ago. We moved to a bigger house because our old house was too small for our family. When we moved there I felt myself happy and excited. I liked my new house because I had my own room where I did my homework and read book. Sarvarbek Ramazonov 10. Describe a habit that you used to have when you were a child? I want to tell you about a habit that I used to have when I was a child . I liked reading books very much. It was interesting for me because books gave me much information. I liked to read books alone. I enjoyed reading books because I relaxed when I read them. It was a really good habit but now I don't have enough time to read books. 11. Describe a beautiful city in your country? I want to tell you about a beautiful city in my country. It is called Samarkand. It is very amazing city. Many years ago Samarkand was the capital of Uzbekistan. I knew about it from history book. Telling the truth I like travelling very much. Last year I went to Samarkand to visit my friend Rustam. It was his Birthday. I went to Samarkand by Afrasiab train. I liked Samarkand and because in Samarkand I saw different historic places: Registan , Sherdor Madrasah , Bibi Khanum and others . During my travel I also read some books. 12. Describe an occasion when you enjoyed? I want to tell you about an occasion when I enjoyed talking with my friend Rustam I want to tell you about a conversation I was interested in. It was y / 24 years ago when I met my friend Rustam. We spoke about reading books. I like to speak about books. I was interested in this topic because I like reading English Books. 13. Describe something which you borrowed from your friend? I want to tell you about something which I borrowed from my friend. It was a book. Its name was 10 Secrets of happiness. I borrowed it from my friend Rustam last year because I like reading books. My friend also likes reading books. 14. Describe an important decision you have made? Sarvarbek Ramazonov I want to tell you about an important decision I have made. The decision was to buy a new books “10 SECRETS OF HAPPINESS” because I like reading books. The decision was very important. My friend Rustam helped me to make a choice. He likes reading books. 15. Describe a popular product in your country? I want to tell you about a popular product in my country. It is Coca Cola. It is very popular because its advertisement is shown on TV every day in Uzbekistan and in other countries. My favorite one was on New Year and it was like a fairy tale with Santa. This advertisement made me buy Co la next day. In the Advertisement Santa was drinking Cola and reading a book. I also like reading books and drink Coca cola. 16. Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education? I want to tell you about a teacher who has influenced me in my education. It was our bio bogy teacher Farida Umarovna. I began studying biology in the 5th grade. My biology teacher, Farida Umarovna, taught me how to use microscope. In biology we learned the structure of the plants and a human. I am interested in it very much. My teacher influenced me very much but presently her teaching method helps me to acquire this subject. 17. Describe your English lessons at school? Now I want to tell you about my English lesson at school. I study at school number 41. It is situated in Jondor district. Our English teacher is good. Her name is Zarina Bahodirivna. Last week we had a remarkable English lesson. It was about our Future Plans. All my friends and I told about future plans in English. I remember this lesson because my teacher liked my future plans most of all. 18. Describe an environmental you problem that you think is most disturbing? Sarvarbek Ramazonov I want tell you about an environmental problem that I think is most disturbing. It is the problem of Aral Sea. Aral Sea as you know is the sea which is situated in Karakalpakistan. It is disappearing and turning into desert. It causes many problems with air and land. It changes the climate of the county. We can solve the problem of Aral Sea by saving water I have read about the problem of Aral Sea in the book. 19. Describe the famous person you interested in? I want to sell you about the famous person I am interested in. It is my Father. His name is…. He is very famous and very helpful in my living area Bukhara. My father is a businessman. He helps many poor people with money. My father knows 4 languages: Uzbek , Russian , English and Turkish. 20. Describe the person in your family who you most admire? I want to tell you about the person in my family who I most admire. He is my father. I love him very much. My father is very clever. He is a businessman. He knows 4 languages: Uzbek, Russian, English, Turkish. In future I want to be like my father My father likes reading books. 21. Describe a time when someone praised you? 1 want to tell you about a time when someone praised me. It was last week when I helped my friend Rustam with his homework. My friend praised me because I saved him. He could get bad mark in English. I felt myself like a hero saving the world. But it wasn't difficult for me because l like English very much. 22. Describe a film that has made a strong impression on you? 1 want to tell you about a film that has made a strong impression on me. It was The Titanic with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was a drama. I Sarvarbek Ramazonov saw it 5 years ago. This film was about a poor young man Jack who loved a rich young woman Rose. They were on a big ship. But at the end of the film the ship crashed in iceberg and many people died. Jack also died. It impressed me very much. In the film Jack was very positive. In my life I also ay to be positive and I like to read positive books. 23. Describe the food that you enjoyed most? I want to tell you about the food that I enjoyed most. It is palov. I eat it every week at home or in a cafe. It is our national food. In palov I like the combination of rice, meat and carrot. In my opinion it is not difficult to cook it. I learned to cook it from different books. 24. Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions? Lwant to talk about a person who has interesting ideas or opinions. He is my father. I love him very much. My father is very clever. He is a businessman. Every day he has many ideas to solve different family problems. He knows 4 languages: Uzbek, Russian, English, Turkish. In future I want to be like my father. He is my Hero. My father likes reading books. 25. Describe a time I had to search for information about a book which your friend advised you? 1 want tell you about a time I had to search for information about a book which my friend advised me. The book's name was Ten Secrets of Happiness. I got this information from the Internet. I needed it to know if this book was good or not 1 like reading books. 26. Describe a female leader you know? I want to tell you about a female leader I know. She is my mother. Her name is ... I love her very much. My mother is very clever. She is a teacher. Every day he has many ideas to solve different family Sarvarbek Ramazonov problems. She knows 4 languages: Uzbek, Russian, English, Turkish. In future I want to be like my mother. She is my Hero. My mother likes reading books. 27. Describe an activity you enjoy doing on the weekends? 1 want to tell you about an activity I enjoy doing on the weekends. It is reading books. I began reading book when I was 5/7 years old. I like reading books very much. It is interesting for me because books give me much information. I like to read books alone. I enjoy reading books because I relax when I read them. 28. Describe an important letter that your received? I want to tell you about an important letter that I received. Last week I got a letter from my friend Rustam. He 20 years old. He lives in France. My friend wrote me about his wedding. The letter was very positive. I was very glad to get such an important letter for me. Because I missed my friend very much. My friend likes reading English books. 29. Describe a memorable event in your life? I want to tell you about a memorable event in my life. We moved to a new house. It happened 5 years ago. We moved to a bigger house because our old house was too small for our family. When we moved there I felt myself happy and excited. I liked my new house because I had my own room where I did my homework and read books. 30. Describe a singer that you like? I want to tell you about a singer that I like. She is Shahzoda. She is very good singer. I like liar songs very much. First l head her songs when I was 10 years old. She sings Uzbek national songs. She is Sarvarbek Ramazonov very beautiful and clever. Recently I have read in the newspaper that she likes reading books. 31. Describe a time when you gave a piece of news to a person you know? I want to tell you about a time when I gave a piece of news to a person I know. I want to tell you about the time I gave some news to my friend Sardor. It was last week. When I was at school I heard that we would have a new English teacher next week. I told it to Sardor. He was very surprised because he liked our old English Teacher. My firend likes reading English books. 32. Describe a quite place where you enjoy going? I want to tell you about a quite place where I enjoy going. On my days off I like to go to the park to have rest and relax in the fresh air. Usually I go there alone. I take my favorite book and have good time there. It is very quite place. I like it very much. 33. Describe a very sociable person you know? I want to tell you about a very sociable person you know. He is my father. His name is .... I love him very much. My father is very sociable. He is a businessman. Every day he talks to many people in a friendly way and achieves his goal. He is very clever. He knows 4 languages: Uzbek, Russian, English, Turkish. In future I want to be like my father. He is my Hero. My father likes reading English book. 34. Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading? I want to tell you about a newspaper or magazine I enjoy reading. It is Uzbekistan Today newspaper. I buy it every week. It contains has very interesting information, local and international news. I like to Sarvarbek Ramazonov read it because it is very interesting. Besides newspapers I also like to read books. 35. Describe the school you where you study? I want to tell you about the school where I study. I study at school number 73. It is situated in Bukhara. It is very big. About 2 thousand pupils study there. My school is good and the teachers are clever and kind. I think my school is the best. It is very important to me and I like it very much. My favorite subject at school is English. I like reading English books. 36. Describe an open-air or street market that you enjoyed visiting? 1 want to tell you about an open-air or street market that I enjoyed visiting. It is Abu Sahiy bazaar. There you can buy everything, from clothes to food. I like to go because I like to buy new modern clothes. It is very big and it takes me 3 hours to do my shopping. I also like to go to Chorsu bazaar. There I can buy national clothes, food and different books. I like reading English books. 37. Describe your favorite shopping place? I want to tell you about my favorite shopping place. It is Mega Planet Supermarket. I like to go there every week. I would recommend it to other people because there you because in this supermarket I can find different modern clothes, have some fun with my friends, buy original food and different books. I like reading books. 38. Describe your favorite shop? I want to tell you about my favorite shop. It is Mega Planet Supermarket. It is in Tashkent. I like to go there every week. I Sarvarbek Ramazonov would recommend it to other people because there you because in this supermarket I can find different modern clothes, have some fun with my friends, buy original food and different books. I like reading books. 39. Describe a competitive sporting event you have a witnessed? I want to tell you about a competitive sporting event I have witnessed. It was last year in Bunyodkor stadium in Tashkent I want b a football match between Uzbekistan and Oman. I am a fan of Uzbek team. Our team won the match because we have a lot of good players. Besides sports I like reading books. 40. Describe a technological device you recently purchased? I want to tell you about a technological device I recently purchased. It is a new mobile phone Samsung A35. It is very modern and beautiful. It has 3 cameras. Now I take professional photos. I can use it to talk with my friends, for my study and to play different games. It is very useful because it has many functions. I can even read my favorite books there. I like reading books. 41. Describe a useful electronic device you would like to own? I want to tell you about a useful electronic device I would like to own. It is a new mobile phone I - Phone Pro 13. It is very expensive but I hope to buy it in the future. It is very modern and beautiful. It has 3 cameras. It can take professional photos. I can use it to talk with my friends, for my study and to play different games. It is very useful because it has many functions. I can even read my favorite books there. I like reading books. 42. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you have? I want to tell you about a piece of electronic equipment that I have. It is a new mobile phone I - Phone Pro 12 / Samsung A35. I bought Sarvarbek Ramazonov it last month. It is very modern and beautiful. It has 3 cameras. Now I can take professional photos. I can use it to talk with my friends, for my study and to play different games. It is very important to me and very useful because it has many functions. I can even read my favorite books there. I like reading books. 43. Describe a memorable journey you have made? I want to tell you about a memorable journey I have made. Telling the truth I like travelling very much. Last year I went to Samarkand to visit my Friend Rustam. It was his Birthday. I went to Samarkand by Afrasiab train. I liked Samarkand because in Samarkand I saw different historic places: Registan, Sherdor Madrasah, Bibi Khanum and others. It was amazing and memorable journey. During my travel I also read some books. I like reading English books. 44. Describe a TV program that has made a strong impression on you? I want to tell you about a TV program that has made a strong impression on me. I watch it every week. When I have free time I like to watch TV and my favorite TV program is Comedy Club program. It is very funny and makes me feel happy and excited. I usually watch it at home with my family. This program influences me greatly because it is very positive and changes my life positively. Besides watching TV I also like reading English books. 45. Describe an item you got for free? I want to tell you about an item you got for free. It is a new mobile phone I - Phone Pro 12 / Samsung A35. My mother / father / brother gave it to me on my Birthday. I was very happy. It is very modern and beautiful. It has 3 cameras. Now I can take professional photos. I can use it to talk with my friends, for my study and to play Sarvarbek Ramazonov different games. It is very important to me and very useful because it has many functions. I can even read my favorite books there. I like reading books.