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What, in your opinion, are the advantages of online courses?

I think, their main advantage is accessibility as you can study from home. Also online courses are available for people of different age and profession.

There are many online courses available for free. What online courses would you like to take?

Surely, I would like to take courses in web designing or CGI graphics as I am very interested in video games and programming.

What do you use the internet for?

Usually I use it to watch films and videos on YouTube and sometimes I use it to search information for my school projects.

How much time on average do you spend online a day?

Usually I spend about an hour online but on weekends I can use social networks all day long.

What professions, in your opinion, will be the most popular in the future?

I think the profession of IT specialist will be very popular in the future with the growing of computer technologies.

What are you planning to do after finishing school - to find a job, to go to vocational college, or to go to university?

Frankly speaking, I haven't thought about it, but I'd rather go to university.

What would you recommend to a person who wants to improve the ecological situation in his or her hometown?

It seems to me that the most effective solution is to ask Government for help.

Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects at school?

I have never taken part in ecological projects but I certainly would like to do it in the future.

Do you and your friends care about ecological problems? Why?

In fact, we ignore ecological problems because we believe that there is nothing that we can do to prevent it.

What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?

The main ecological problem is air pollution caused by factories and cars.

What are the advantages of living in the country?

Firstly, atmosphere in country is calm and peaceful; secondly, there are no strangers because all people are familiar with each other.

Where would you like to live — in a big city or in the country?

I would like to live in a big city because I believe that you have more career opportunities there.

Do you approve of the total ban on using plastic bags? Why yes/Why not?

As for me I approve of the total ban on using plastic bags as there are many eco-friendly materials such as cotton and silk.

What things can be made from recycled materials?

There are plenty opportunities, such as new clothes, bags and even furniture made of recycled materials.

How often do you sort the waste before throwing it away?

As for me, I try to sort the waste every time when I go to throw it away. Unfortunately, there is only one option: to sort plastic bottles.

What can young people do to improve the environment in their city?

I think they can sort their waste and try to use fabric bags instead of plastic ones.

What is the main source of pollution in your city?

I think that the main source of pollution in our city is carbon emissions since there are more than 3 millions car-owners.

What ecological problem do you consider the most serious one?

I think the problem of global warming is one of the most serious because many animals become extinct.