Suggestion Talk about a teacher (the same as the next topic).
Uncommon Vocabulary old aged pensioner
elucidate(=explain)
put in plain words
well-respected
tutor
mentor
inspiring
Grammar Point Use a mix of past tenses:
We first met when I was studying in my primary school.
He used to be my Chinese teacher.
Use future tenses:
I will always remember how he...
I will never forget how he...
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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...
