A: On what occasions do people in your country celebrate parties?
B: There are many occasions when people throw parties such as New Year's eve, wedding engagements, family reunions, birthdays, etc, but sometimes people hold parties just when they meet up and want to have something fun to do.
A: Are you a party animal?
B: Yes, I am. I’m crazy about going to parties. I love meeting friends, drinking and talking.
A: When do parties often start and finish?
B: It depends on what kind of party it is. I believe the perfect time to have a party is in the evening, from 8-11 pm.
A: Where are the parties thrown?
B: They are held inside or outside. Some formal events like wedding / housewarmings are organized inside while others like family reunions and birthdays may be held outside.
A: What do you usually wear when you come to a party?
B: I often wear casual clothes like a T-shirt and jeans if I go to informal parties, and a dress for formal ones.
A: What do people do in the parties you attended?
B: At the party, people talk, eat and drink together. Some go there to find business opportunities and new partners.
A: Do you enjoy drinking alcohol at the parties?
B: Yes, a little beer can cheer me up.
A: Do people have to bring anything to the party?
B: It’s not required, but sometimes visitors bring some gifts to show their love for the host.
A: Why do people, especially the youth, love going to parties?
B: It’s just a good way for them to chill out after a long day.
A:你们国家在什么场合会开派对庆祝呢?
B:有很多场合人们都开派对庆祝,比如新年前夕、结婚、家人团聚、过生日等等,但是有些时候人们开派对只是为了见个面聚一聚玩一玩。
A:你是个派对达人吗?
B:是的。我超级喜欢参加派对。我喜欢和朋友聚聚,喝点东西,聊一聊。
A:派对一般什么时候开始、什么时候结束呢?
B:那得看是什么样的派对了。我觉得晚上是开派对的最佳时间段,晚上八点到十一点。
A:派对都在哪举行呢?
B:在户外和室内都有。有些正式的活动比如婚礼或者乔迁新居,派对都在室内举行。家人聚会或者过生日的话就有可能在室外。
A:你去派对一般穿什么样的衣服?
B:去很随意的派对就会穿个T恤穿个牛仔裤。去正式的派对就穿裙子。
A:你参加过的派对上,大家都在干嘛?
B:派对上人们聊聊天,吃吃喝喝,有些人去参加派对是为了寻找商业机会和新的伴侣。
A:你喜欢在派对上喝酒吗?
B:喜欢,喝点酒能让我振奋一点。
A:去参加派对,大家必须要带点什么吗?
B:也没什么要求,但是有的时候访客会给主人带点礼物以表心意。
A:为什么大家,尤其是年轻人,喜欢参加派对呢?
B:在度过了漫长的一天后,这是个很好的机会让大家放放松。