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An Interview with Fahkria
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| Amanda |
What grade are you in? |
| Fakhria |
10th Grade |
| Amanda |
What school do you attend? |
| Fakhria |
Charlottesville High School |
| Amanda |
I understand that you are new to the United States . Where did you move from? |
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| Fakhria |
Russia |
| Amanda |
When did you move here? |
| Fakhria |
In Nov 2009 |
| Amanda |
Is Charlottesville the first place you've lived in the U.S,.? |
| Fakhria |
Yes |
| Amanda |
How did your family choose Charlottesville as the place they would move to? |
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| Fakhria |
When my family was deciding to move, my father was talking to people such as the IRC ( International Rescue Center ) and told them he was looking for a quiet place to live. Because Charlottesville has the University and was the type of place my family wanted, we moved here |
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| Amanda |
Are you planning to attend college? |
| Fakhria |
Yes |
| Amanda |
What college or university would be your first choice and why? |
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| Fakhria |
NYU ( New York University ). I want to go here because they have a good music school. |
| Amanda |
What type of career do you hope to have in music? |
| Fakhria |
I would like to be a singer. |
| Amanda |
What type of music is your favorite to sing? |
| Fakhria |
Pop music. |
| Amanda |
Do you have a favorite singer? |
| Fakhria |
Kesha is my favorite singer? |
| Amanda |
Why do you like her as an artist? |
| Fakhria |
Because I like her style and the way she sounds. |
| Amanda |
Does she sing your favorite song or do you have another favorite? |
| Fakhria |
My favorite song is called “Tick Tock” and yes, she sings it. |
| Amanda |
Are you doing any singing now? |
| Fakhria |
Yes, I sing in my chorus class at school. I'm also singing in the school talent show. |
| Amanda |
What are you planning to sing in the talent show? |
| Fakhria |
The song is “I'm falling for you” by Colbie Caillat |
| Amanda |
Do you watch American Idol on t.v.? |
| Fakhria |
Yes |
| Amanda |
Did you watch last season and if so, do you think the right person won? |
| Fakhria |
Yes, I did watch it, but I think Adam Lambert should have been the winner. |
| Amanda |
I tend to agree with you, but why do you think Adam should have won and why do you think he didn't win? |
| Fakhria |
I like his look and his singing style. I think there were just some people who don't like Adam's style and so they voted for Kris. |
| Amanda |
They say that America is the land of Dreams . If you could have any dream come true in your life, what would that dream be? |
| Fakhria |
I would like to go on American Idol and WIN! |
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| Amanda |
Do you think you would go on American Idol after High School or do you think you will wait until either you're in college or after you graduate college? |
| Fakhria |
I don't really know, but maybe when I graduate from college? |
| Amanda |
When will you know it's the right time to audition for American Idol? |
| Fakhria |
I think I want to get an education first. |
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| Amanda |
Have you ever visited New York City ? |
| Fakhria |
Yes. |
| Amanda |
What did you like about the city and do you think you could live there? |
| Fakhria |
I liked everything and I would love to live there. |
| Amanda |
It sounds like you prefer big cities. Do you find Charlottesville too quiet and boring? |
| Fakhria |
Yes. |
| Amanda |
What one thing would you like for Charlottesville to have that it doesn't? |
| Fakhria |
Lots of people. I came from a place that was a large city. When I first came here it was so weird to see streets where there was no one. |
| Amanda |
Are you the only in your family who feels this way or do other members wish the city was larger? |
| Fakhria |
My dad and mom like it here. My younger sister is like me, she wishes Charlottesville were bigger. |
| Amanda |
Speaking of family…how many siblings do you have? |
| Fakhria |
I have 3 siblings. Two younger sisters, one younger brother. |
| Amanda |
You're the oldest then? Did you know that they say the oldest child in a family is often the most successful? |
| Fakhria |
No, I hadn't heard that, but I hope it's true. |
| Amanda |
Tell me something about yourself that most people don't know about you. |
| Fakhria |
They don't know that I'm a friendly person. I don't talk that much and so people don't get to know me easily. When I first moved here I didn't talk that much because I didn't know what to say. I was also just learning English. I also don't like to make mistakes
when speaking English.
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| Amanda |
I've noticed that your website tells about your favorite music, movies, actors and actresses and hobbies. Other than one of these, what is something else that you would like for people to know about you? |
| Fakhria |
I like to hang out a lot at the mall with my friends. I love shopping! |
| Amanda |
What else do you like to do? |
| Fakhria |
I like reading and I play hockey. |
| Amanda |
Really? What do you like to read? |
| Fakhria |
Romance novels. My favorite books so far are the Twilight saga. |
| Amanda |
Do you get to play hockey here? |
| Fakhria |
Yes, I'm playing at school on the girl's team. |
