How were you for the past 2 months?
Cool!
What music have you been listening to lately?
Good!
How was your break from English class & past weekend?
I see!
Have you watched any TV shows recently?
Cool!
What's new?
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Do you have any news in your career?
That's wonderful!
Have you been doing anything fun lately?
Amazing!
What are your plans for the 2nd half of the year?
Wow!
What will you do tomorrow, if it snows heavily?
Sounds like a good plan