Unit 6 Lesson 17
Bella: Hello everyone. I'm Bella. I'm going to talk about my dad. He is the person I treasure most. I would prefer to use the word “friend” to describe him.
My dad allows me to do anything I like, well, as long as it's not against his rules. We have the same interests and we often share books with each other. But most importantly, he always gives me the support I need when I'm having difficulties.
I remember my last year of junior high. I had just failed an important test and I was very worried. Then, on a peaceful night, my dad came to my room and said, “Do you know why snow is white? The answer is: It has forgotten its original color.” Then I realised that I shouldn't let this failure bother me. Now that I've achieved my goal, I feel I owe it to my father. I just want to say, “Thank you, Dad.”
Adam: Hi. My name is Adam. My role model is my neighbour Ms Li. She is in her eighties now but she is still young at heart. Unlike many other people her age, Ms Li is very active and enjoys outdoor activities. I often see her riding her bike in the park and she goes hiking every week. She says it makes her feel young.
Many people think that the life of retired people must be slow and boring, but Ms Li's life isn't. She has taught piano lessons to children since she retired. She also spends a lot of time doing volunteer work. I've learned a lot from Ms Li. She has helped me understand that people won't be old if they still have a great love for life.
Lily: Hello. I'm Lily. Many people think of famous people as their role models but for me, my role model is my cousin, Jack. He does everything according to a plan.
For example, he makes a plan for the whole week and he sticks to the plan. What's more, nobody can change his plan! Some people might find that strange, but I think it' s amazing. He's a very honest person. I've never heard him tell a lie.
At school, he's an excellent student and he never looks down on anyone. In our family, he's the oldest cousin so he always sets a good example for us. I want to follow his example.