What did you like the most

What do you like more / the most?

schweizer

Senior Member

As I go deep into English I also get confused.

Which question is correct?
What do you like the most cats or dogs?
What do you like more cats or dogs?

I think the first one is the correct answer, yet since they are just talking about two things (cats and dogs) I am inclined to think it is a comparison and therefore the second one is correct.
If they were talking about more than two things, the first one would be the appropriate one.

Am I right or totally wrong?
Thanks

BLUEGLAZE

Senior Member

gengo

Senior Member

Which question is correct?
What do you like the most cats or dogs?
What do you like more cats or dogs?

If they were talking about more than two things, the first one would be the appropriate one.

I agree with Blueglaze, but strictly speaking, the question should start with «which» rather than «what.»

And although you are correct that we generally use «more» for a comparison of two things and «the most» for three or more things, we don’t always follow that rule, and we might say the following.

Which do you like more, baseball, football, or basketball?

I consider the above sentence perfectly correct (or at least acceptable).

[Grammar] What do you like best (or the best).

hai_lua_t2

Junior Member

sarat_106

Key Member

tedtmc

Key Member

hai_lua_t2

Junior Member

sarat_106

Key Member

It is possible only if ‘the fastest’ is followed by a noun to be described in superlative degree. Here are two sentences copied from a sports article by CNN.com
Wind helps Gay to run fastest 100 meters
Tyson Gay ran a wind-assisted 9.68 seconds for the fastest 100 meters of all time

TheParser

VIP Member

Good morning, hai lua.

(1) Yes, it is confusing, isn’t it!

(2) It is ONLY my opinion that both sentences are «correct.»

(3) For example, if someone offers you a choice of three books, s/he might ask, «Which book do you like best?/the best?

(4) «. like best» is, of course, perfect English.

(5) «. THE best» is also perfect English in conversation and also in much writing.

(a) One book gives these examples from two famous British writers:

(6) I think that you and your friends can say «What do you like best?» and «What do you like the best?» with complete confidence that you are speaking «good» English.

(7) Some native speakers say that the REALLY «good» English should be: What do you like most?/ What do you like the most?

(a) They explain that «most» is the superlative of «much»: I very much like A./ I like A more than I like B./ I like C most/the most of all three.

(b) Some people remind us that «best» is the superlative of «well»: Tom speaks French well./He speaks Russian better than French./ He speaks Chinese best/the best of all three.

Have a nice day!

kfredson

Senior Member

Good morning, hai lua.

(1) Yes, it is confusing, isn’t it!

(2) It is ONLY my opinion that both sentences are «correct.»

(3) For example, if someone offers you a choice of three books, s/he might ask, «Which book do you like best?/the best?

(4) «. like best» is, of course, perfect English.

(5) «. THE best» is also perfect English in conversation and also in much writing.

(a) One book gives these examples from two famous British writers:

(6) I think that you and your friends can say «What do you like best?» and «What do you like the best?» with complete confidence that you are speaking «good» English.

(7) Some native speakers say that the REALLY «good» English should be: What do you like most?/ What do you like the most?

(a) They explain that «most» is the superlative of «much»: I very much like A./ I like A more than I like B./ I like C most/the most of all three.

(b) Some people remind us that «best» is the superlative of «well»: Tom speaks French well./He speaks Russian better than French./ He speaks Chinese best/the best of all three.

What Academic Courses Did You Like the Most/Least?

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During an interview, the hiring manager might ask you about the academic courses that you liked the most and which classes you enjoyed the least.

When you obtain a degree, you are required to take a variety of courses.

Some of these involve subjects that you may not have an interest in.

The interview question will probably look something like this:

Before mentioning that class you thought was absolutely useless, stop and think.

No matter what your stance might have been before the class, you likely found that at least something about the subject was informational and interesting.

On the other hand, you can probably think of a course or two that you found downright useless!

Maybe the professor was far from adept at teaching the subject.

Or perhaps the material was so dry and boring that you nodded off in every class.

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Simply follow the tips below to ensure you avoid negative answers.

Answers to Avoid

1. Making it too general

“I loved every class throughout college,” is not the way you want to answer this interview question.

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Only the rarest and most studious among us loved every class … and even then, there must be courses they signed up for just because they had to.

So, give an honest and thoughtful response rather than relying on a generality.

2. Relating the wrong course

The last thing you want to do is talk about how you thought a course was boring and dry when it’s a subject directly related to the position.

Let’s say you’re going to be working with marketing material for a company.

Don’t talk about how you slept through your marketing classes!

It would be unwise to state those were the classes you didn’t enjoy.

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Make sure you study the job requirements before your interview.

This will provide you the resources you need to create your ideal answer while discussing the classes you enjoyed the most throughout college.

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Although this interview question asks about courses you liked the least, you can still answer positively.

Whether you enjoyed the class or not, convey that you gave it your best.

You want the hiring manager to know that you are passionate about the employment opportunity and won’t quit out of boredom.

As you explain why you did not like a particular class, focus on the subject.

Not having an interest in a particular subject is perfectly normal.

Do not blame a professor for a certain grade or claim they were boring; this will most likely portray you as a negative person.

Explain how the challenges in certain classes helped you.

Talk about the ways they made you better personally and professionally.

3. Make a personal connection

You can follow up by asking the interviewer what courses they enjoyed.

That way you can expand on different courses and experiences you both have.

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Sample Answer

As a business student, I really enjoyed the many management courses I was able to take. I met a lot of great people and learned many skills that I use in my profession.

I specifically found a passion for operations management and have never looked back. Because of this, I feel I would be a great fit for your management team and this company as a whole.

As far as classes I didn’t like, one jumps out immediately. I had a film class that was a night course and three hours long. We watched black-and-white movies during each class. At first, I felt it was a waste of time. I then gave in and paid attention and realized they were all pretty great movies!

By the end of the course, I realized it was one of my favorite classes of the semester. Although film-making has changed exponentially since those days, the course provided a fascinating glimpse into an earlier era.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Новые вопросы и топики, Май-Сентябрь 2022

Список тем и вопросов IELTS Speaking Part 1, которые потенциально могут попадаться на экзаменах в Мае-Сентябре 2022.

Обычно в 1-й части экзаменатор задаёт вопросы по 3-м темам. Это значит, что на устной части вас могут спросить по любым 3 темам из этого списка.
1 ТЕМА = 3-4 ВОПРОСА ОТ ЭКЗАМЕНАТОРА!

В ЭТОМ СПИСКЕ РАЗНЫЕ ВАРИАНТЫ ВОПРОСОВ И ИХ БОЛЬШЕ, ЧЕМ НА ЭКЗАМЕНЕ.

Первая тема чаще всего одна из этих: Work / Studies / Accommodation
Также возможно, что первая тема будет: Home Decoration, Hometown или Your Country

ПОСТОЯННЫЕ ТЕМЫ:

Accommodation
Do you live in a house or an apartment/flat?
Can you describe the place where you live?
What do you like about living there? What do you like about your flat?
Which is your favourite room in your home? Why?
Which room does your family spend most time in?
What can you see from the windows?
Would you change anything about your home? Why/why not?
Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?

Home Decoration
What kind of decoration do you prefer?
How is your home decorated?
What is your favorite color when decorating your home?
What colour would you never use in your home?
What colour would you choose to paint the walls of your room?
Do people in your country like redecorating their homes?
What is the new decorating trend for this year?

Hometown
Tell me about your hometown.
What’s your hometown known for?
Do you like your hometown?
Is it big or small?
How long have you been living there?
Do you think you’ll continue living there for a long time?
How has your town changed in the last 20 years?

Your Country
Where is your country located?
Which part of your country do most people live in?
What are the main industries in your country?
What are some of the good things about living in your country?
What are some of the bad things about living in your country?
What makes you feel proud of your country?
Will you stay in your country in the future?

NEW TOPICS:

Watches
Do you like to wear a watch?
Is a watch important for you?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Why do some people wear/like expensive watches?

Talents
Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
Do you think your talent can be helpful for your future work?
Do you think people in your family have the same talent?

Old Buildings
Should old buildings be preserved?
What aspects of culture do old buildings reflect?
How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?

Feeling Bored/Boring Things
Do you often feel bored?
What kinds of things would make you feel bored?
What do you do when you feel bored?
Do you feel more bored now than when you were a child?

Meeting Places
Where do you usually meet your friends?
Do you think there are some places that are more suitable for meeting others?
Have the meeting places changed now compared with the past?

Collecting Things
Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
Do you collect things?
Are there any things you keep from childhood?
Where do you usually keep things you collect?

Computers
How often do you use a computer?
What do you usually use a computer for?
What kinds of computers are popular in your country?
Who taught you how to use a computer?
When was the first time you used a computer?
What will your life be like without computers?
In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
Do you think computers have changed your life?

Advertisements
What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
Do you like them?
Where can you see advertisements?
What advertisements do you dislike?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
Is there much advertising in your country?
What advertisements do you have in your country?
What’s the purpose of advertising?

Evening Time
Do you like the morning or evening?
What do you usually do in the evening?
What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?

Sitting
Where’s your favourite place to sit?
Do you like to sit on the sofa or on a chair?
Do you always sit down for a long time?
Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
Can you fall asleep while sitting on a chair?
When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?

Sports Programmes
Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
Do you like to watch live sport games?
Who do you like to watch sport games with?
What was your favourite sport when you were a child?
What’s the difference between watching sports live at the stadium and on TV at home?
How often do you do sports?
Do people in your country like sports? Which kinds?

OLD TOPICS WHICH STAYED:

Mirrors
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
How often do you use a mirror?
Do you use a mirror before buying clothes?
What functions does a mirror have?
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Is a mirror a good decoration?

Science
Do you like science?
Did you like science classes when you were young? At school?
Do you think schoolchildren should have both science and art classes?
Do you think science classes are important?

Drawing/Painting
Do you like painting or drawing?
Have you ever learnt painting or drawing?
Is it easy to learn how to draw?
How often do you paint or draw?
What do you like to draw?
What do you know about painting?

Art
Do you like visiting art galleries or museums?
Which do you prefer: art galleries or museums?
Do you often go to museums?
When was the last time you went to an art gallery/museum?
What did you learn from going there?

Emails/Letters
Do you write many emails/letters?
How often do you write emails/letters?
What do you usually write about?
When would you send an email?
Who do you usually write to?
Is sending emails popular in your country?
Do you prefer to write letters by hand or use a computer?
What are the differences between letters and emails?
Is it hard to think of what to write about?
What kind of emails/letters are hardest to write?

Dreams
Do you remember your dreams when you wake up?
Do you think dreams affect life?
Do dreams have special meanings?
Do you like listening about other people’s dreams?
Do you share your dreams with others?
Do you want to learn more about dreams?

Reading
Do you like reading?
What books do you like to read?
What did you learn from it?
What books have you read recently?
Did you like to read when you were younger?
Have your reading habits changed since you were a child?
What was your favourite book as a child?

Memory
Are you good at memorising things?
Why do people often forget small things?
Have you ever forgotten something important?
How can you make sure you don’t forget things?
Why do some people have good memory while others just do not?
Why do more people rely on cell phones to memorize things?

Cars
Do you like travelling by car?
What’s the farthest place you went by car?
When do you travel by car?
Do you prefer sitting in the front or back?

Daily Routine
How do you organise your study time?
What’s your daily routine like?
Have you ever changed your routine?
Do you ever change your plans?
What’s your favourite time of the day?
What do you usually do at this time?
Do you like to plan what you’ll do every day?
Do you usually do the same things at the same time every day?
What would you like to change in your daily routine?

Losing and Finding things
What should people do if they find something?
Is it ok to keep the thing you found?
What should people do to find what they lost?
What things do people usually find?
Have you ever lost anything?

Websites
What kind of websites do you visit?
What’s your favourite website?
What websites are popular in your country?
Have there been any changes to the websites you prefer?

Time Management
Do you make plans every day?
Do you ever change your plans?
What’s the hardest thing about making plans?
What’s the latest plan you made?
Do you think it’s helpful to plan your time?
Is it easy for you to manage time?
Do you like being busy?
Are you ever late for anything?
Do you think children should learn to manage time?
Do you think most people can manage their time well?

Mobile Phones
What was your first mobile phone?
How often do you use your mobile phone?
Do you use it for texting or calls?
Can you describe your mobile phone?
Will you buy a new one soon?
How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Street Markets
Do you like going to street markets?
Are there many street markets in your country?
What do they sell?
What do people usually buy?
Do many people go to street markets in your country?
What’s the difference between street markets and supermarkets?
Do you prefer shopping in a mall or street market?

Cinema
Do you like going to the cinema? Why?
How often do you go to the cinema?
When was the last time you went to the cinema?
Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a child?
Do you like to watch films alone or with friends?
What kinds of films do you prefer?

Taking Photos
Do you like to take photographs?
Which kind of photos you like to take?
How did you become interested in photos?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you ever delete or throw away photos (if on paper)?

Sport
Do you like sports?
Which kind of sports do you like? Why?
What was your favourite sport when you were young?
Do you like to watch live games?
What’s the difference between watching sports live at the stadium and on TV at home?
How often do you do sports?
Which kind of people like sports? Which dislike?
Do people in your country like sports? Which kinds?

Об английском языке (B1-B2 диалог)

В этом видео мы говорим об английском языке (about English). Уровень диалога В1-В2. Вы можете скачать текст к видео по ссылке выше. Или включить субтитры в настройках YouTube. Мы будем очень благодарны, если поставите лайк и подпишитесь на наш канал!

Как работать с диалогом?

Об английском языке

(1) What images are in your mind when you hear the word ‘English’? — Какие образы возникают у вас в голове, когда вы слышите слово «английский»?

I think about the English language of course.

(2) Why are you studying English? — Почему ты изучаешь английский?

English is the most popular language in the World. More than 1 billion people speak English nowadays. So it’s pretty important to know it. I use it at work a lot.

(3) What adjectives describe your feelings about English? — Какие прилагательные описывают ваше отношение к английскому языку?

English is useful and convenient.

(4) How much time and money have you spent on English? — Сколько времени и денег вы потратили на английский?

Pretty much I think. I studied English at school and university. After that I studied with a native speaker a lot.

(5) How happy are you with your English level? — Насколько вы довольны своим уровнем английского?

I think my English is OK. I can discuss the most common topics and communicate with other people when I need it. So I’m pretty happy with my level of English.

(6) Has English improved your life? — Английский язык улучшил вашу жизнь?

I can’t say that English has dramatically improved my life. But it helped me to get a good job and to feel more confident when I was abroad. English is important. That’s for sure.

(7) Do you wish you didn’t have to study English? — Вы хотите, чтобы вам не приходилось изучать английский язык?

No I don’t. I like English and really enjoy studying.

(8) What is your best piece of advice to study English? — Какой ваш лучший совет по изучению английского языка?

Find a good teacher and never be afraid to speak English. And work with our dialogs of course!

(9) Have all of your English teachers been good? — Все ли ваши учителя английского были хорошими?

Not all of them of course. But I’m always saying that a teacher is only 40% of success. Another 60% is a responsibility of a student.

(10) How would your life be different without English? — Как бы изменилась ваша жизнь без английского?

I’d never be able to make a video like this and to start my YouTube channel.

Rinat ——> Anya

(1) Why is English so important? — Почему английский так важен?

As you said there are a lot of people speaking English all over the world. It’s an international language for everyone.

(2) What are the things you like most and least about English? — Что вам больше всего и меньше всего нравится в английском языке?

The structure of English is not so difficult. I like it the most. Pronunciation I like the least, because some words are really hard, at least for russian people.

(3) Do you think English is more or less difficult than your language? — Как вы думаете, английский более или менее сложен, чем ваш язык?

It’s easier than Russian. That’s for sure.

(4) What is your favourite word in English, and why? — Какое ваше любимое слово в английском языке и почему?

I like the word “awesome”, because life is awesome.

(5) What’s more important: speaking, reading, writing or listening? — Что важнее: говорить, читать, писать или слушать?

Speaking is most important of course. But anyway people should practice all these together when learning English.

(6) How important is English for you in your job or future? — Насколько важен английский для вас на работе или в будущем?

I don’t use English at work so much, but I like traveling a lot. English helps me not to get lost in a foreign country. And who knows, maybe I will need it in the future. So yeah, English is important for me.

(7) What did you think of English at school? — Что вы думали об английском в школе?

It was a plain school subject for me. Not more. To be honest, I didn’t pay much attention to English at that time.

(8) Do you worry about making mistakes in English? — Вы беспокоитесь о том, что ошибетесь в английском?

Yes I do, but there is no other way to get better in speaking. So I’m trying not to worry too much about mistakes I make. After all, even native speakers make mistakes sometimes.

(9) What do you think of English grammar and spelling? — Что вы думаете о грамматике и правописании английского языка?

I think it’s important, but people shouldn’t focus on grammar too much.

(10) How would your life change if you were fluent in English? — Как бы изменилась ваша жизнь, если бы вы свободно говорили по-английски?

I would be more confident, I think. And I would make friends all over the world.