Describe an interestingold person you know. You should say:

Who he/she is;

When you knew his/her;

What you know abouthim/her;

And explain why you thinkhim/her is interesting.

I’d like to talk about my homestay father, Mr. Smith. I met him whenI went to Australia as an exchange student and we kept in touch with each othertill now. Mr. Smith is over 60 years old, well-dressed and always wears a kindsmile. He behaves like a gentleman of the old school, but can you imagine thathis hobby is skateboarding?

Mr. Smith was obsessed with skateboarding after he retired. I sillremember the first time he taught me how to skate. He lent me his red niceskateboard, held my hands and ran along with me when I was playing. My levelwas very low and often fell down, but he always treated me with patience andwas ready to help.

Furthermore, whenever I meet Mr. Smith, I become pleased aftertalking with him. He is the man who will make you feel comfortable with hiscompanion and you could not help laughing hearing his jokes. Sometimes he tellsthe stories of his youth. Sometimes he shares his travelling experience andother customs. I would say life is never dull when he is around.

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1.     Do you think young people always obey what the older people say theyshould do?

While most young people try to live an independent life, some othersprefer to rely on the assistance of the older people, even always obey what theolder people say. They behave like a puppet. I maintain that it is imperativefor young people to depend on themselves.

2.     Do you think young people should always do what the older people saythey should do?

I don’t think so because I consider young people to be independent.I mean, they should have their own ideas of how the world should be and how todo things and the opinions from the older people are only for reference.

3.     Who do you think should take care of those old people who need care?

In my opinion, the government, society and the offspring should takecare of the old all together. Only one or two parties’ involvement will not beenough.

4.     Should the family look after their elderly members, or thegovernment?

In my view, the family should look after their elderly membersrather than the government. On one hand, in most countries government pays thecosts of health care and pensions, which means a big bill the taxpayers has topay for. On the other hand, care and support from family members have anobvious effect on the elderly 's mental status.

5.     How do you feel about sending an old person to live in an oldpeople's home?

I think nursing house can provide better facilities and services.Moreover, old people may meet people of similar age group, taste and hobby sothat they will not get bored. In contrast, working people have less time tocare for old people. Therefore, I believe sending an old person to nursinghouse is a good practice. However, it does not mean children can give up theresponsibility to care older people. They should spend some time with the old.

6.     Do you think old people can teach young people anything?

I do think old people can teach young people something because theyhave more experience. When young people meet with some complex problems, theycan ask old people for advice so that they will be able to make betterdecisions.