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People 6: A teacher who has influenced you
Describe a teacher who has influenced you
You should say:
Who the teacher is
Where and when you met him / her
How he / she has influenced you
Whether you still know this teacher.
(Exactly the same as People 5: An old person.)
People 7: A neighbour
Describe a neighbour who you get on well with.
You say:
Who the neighbour is
How long you have known this person
What you like about this person
How often you see this person.
(Exactly the same as people 5: An old person.)
People 8: A child you know
Describe a child that you know.
You should say:
Who the child is
How you know this child
What you like about this child
What things you do with this child
.
Suggestion
Choose a young relative (cousin, brother or sister)
Uncommon vocabulary
Youngster
kid
youthful
relative
chummy
immature
(See also part one topic 14: friends)
Grammar point
Use a mix of past tenses:
I've known this kid ever since he was a baby.
He used to live in the same community with me.
Use future structures:
I will always remember how he...
I will never forget how he...
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