Tell me about an old person you know.
You should say:what the relationship is between you and him/her how much time you spend with the person
how the old person likes to occupy his/her time and explain why you chose to talk about this person.
·My grandpa:How often do I see him?·Physical appearance+how old?+health·His qualities·His daily routine
·What I learned from him
Let
me tell you about my grandpa,who is someone who plays a very important
part in my life.He has always been there for me.When I was a young
child,he used to look after me,because my parents both had a job and
couldn't stay at home to look after me.Since I went to university,I
don't get to see him as often as I used to,but I give him a call on a
regular basis to check how he is doing.
He's
not that tall not so tall)but because he always holds himself very
straight,he doesn't look that short.He still has a lot of hair although
it turned white on the back of his head.But he's never going to go
bald,and that's a good thing.He has many wrinkles on his forehead and
around his eyes,but he says it makes him look wiser.He's funny.Last year
he turned 75,and we celebrated his birthday with the whole family.We
had a banquet,and he was delighted to see the whole family and his old
friends around for the whole day.
My
grandpa is a very kind person.He smiles a lot,and he always wants to
help everybody.Everyone knows he is extremely considerate and
thoughtful.He used to be a teacher,so everyone in my hometown knows
him.A lot of his former students visit him whenever they go back
home.He's well-appreciated by everyone.In addition,my grandpa is very
generous and helpful.He likes to cook for the family,and he always
surprises us with small gifts or snacks.He's so kind-hearted.
I
can't say that his schedule has been busy since he retired,but he seems
to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing life.He cooks pretty much every
day,and every morning,he gets up early to go grocery shopping and he
buys the newspaper on a daily basis.He has a fixed routine and he sticks
to it.After lunch,he takes a nap and then goes for a walk.He enjoys
reading and a couple of years ago we got him a mobile phone:now he often
sends messages to his friends or students.
My
grandpa plays an influential role in my life.I definitely learned a lot
from him.He showed me how to be a polite and respectful person.He cares
about good manners.He also encouraged me when I was in middle school
and I found school a bit boring.He doesn't need to talk much to me.When I
complain,or say something he doesn't like,he simply gives me a look,and
I can see through his eyes if I said something stupid or acted
foolishly.He's a strong-minded person,and that is also why people
respect him.
1.Is it the responsibility of families to support old people?
Yes,definitely!In
China,we don’t send elderly people to nursing homes.Their children ask
their parents to come live with them when they get old.It's easier for
the family to take care of the parents.In addition,it's part of our
responsibility as children:it's like a social custom.We are expected to
do this.In my country people who retire don't get a very high
pension.Their income is limited so they can't really afford to pay for a
nurse to come home every day,or have a maid help them with the
housework.On top of this,senior citizens can also help take care of the
grandchildren.
2.What part do older people play in family life in your country?
Grandparents
are very influential in Chinese family life.First of all,they are
well-respected by everyone,because of their age and experience.They are
the heads of the family.In addition,they often help take care of their
grandkids.These days,both mothers and father usually have a full-time
job,so they frequently ask the grandparents to move in with them in
order to look after the baby until the child is old enough to go to
school.It's very common for grandparents to live with their children in
China.
3.What part might older people play in families in the future?
I
guess that if people in my country manage to make more money than in
the past,they will be able to save more,and they won't need to live with
their children when they get old.I hope that when I retire,I will have
enough money to enjoy life,to go traveling,to go out and have fun.I
think parents might place their children in day-care centers if they can
afford it,in order to avoid bothering their elderly parents.So
grandparents might have more independence,and less influence on their
kids and grandchildren.
4.Compare the ways that young people and old people look at life.
Well,elderly
people are usually wiser,and less worried about the future.I guess old
people have accumulated(=gained)so much experience throughout their
lives that they know what is really important,whereas young people
sometimes might not have their priorities(=the most important
things)straight.Young people might be a little careless and
quick-minded.On the other hand,senior citizens are mature and calm.They
never make decisions impulsively(=too quickly).I think it's easier for
older people to sound optimistic,while it can be more difficult for the
young generations to look at the bright side of things.Young people
always want more these days,and this is why they might worry about
morrow.
5.What activities do old people take part in where you live?
Most
elderly people don't do much in my hometown.They have a fixed
routine:they go to the supermarket to buy food,go back home and cook.In
the afternoon,they take a nap sleep)and go for a walk.They enjoy reading
the newspaper and watching TV However,some of them get together with
their neighbors to play cards or mahjong.A lot of older women also
exercise in the evening.They meet on the public square,and one teacher
shows them how to dance.It's a great chance for them to socialize while
keeping fit.
6.Do you think that the age of retirement should be flexible?
Yes,I
definitely think so.Some jobs are more difficult than others.People who
have a physically tiring job or a stressful position should be able to
retire earlier than someone who works in an office.For example,in my
opinion,farmers and truck drivers deserve to receive a pension earlier
because they have endured(endure=undergo)years of hand work for a low
salary.Right now,in China,men can retire at 60 and women when they are
55.Since we have so many people here in China,I strongly believe that
everyone should be encouraged to retire around 55.It would give young
people more chances to find a job.But of course it would also cost the
government more money...
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