Part2 & 3 People you like Flashcards
Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you
were growing up
You should say:
* Who this person is/was
* When you first met/heard about this person
* What the person did
* And explain why you wanted to be like this person
I’m pretty sure there were loads of people that I idolized and wanted to emulate when I was growing up; however, I cannot for the life of me remember who they were so I’ve decided to talk about my dad because, at some point, I probably wanted to be like him. Obviously, I met him when I was born, but I can’t remember that first meeting.
My first recollection of him is when we were on holiday. I can’t remember precisely how old I was, but I’m guessing I was around five years old.
Anyway, why did I want to be similar to him? Well, he’s a good man, basically. One of the main characteristics that I admire is his loyalty. He worked for the same company for over 30 years and never had a bad word to say about anyone who worked there. It is rare to find someone who never talks about others behind their backs, but he never ever did this and I think this is why he was so well liked and respected at work. His former colleagues still keep in touch with him and he gets invited to many work functions because he is still** highly regarded** there.
Another reason why I looked up to him, and still do, is that he has a good sense of humour and I reckon if you can have a laugh and always try to see the funny side of things then it makes life more fun and much less stressful. I can recall a time when he had re-sealed the floor in the hallway in our house and he told me not to walk on it for a few hours.
Of course, I totally forgot and walked in and left footprints on the wet floor.** I was annoyed at my own stupidity** but when my dad saw what I’d done, he burst out laughing
I try to apply this in my own life and even when life is particularly challenging, I will try to look on the bright side. It can be tricky at times, but my dad’s philosophy of laughing in the face of adversity is a good way to live your life.
To (not) talk behind someone’s back
gossiping
To (not) say bad things about someone when they are not there
To be highly regarded
To be highly respected
مورد احترام
To have a good sense of humor
To be able to laugh easily
شوخ طبع بودن
To see the funny side of things
To realise that when something bad happens, it can also be funny
To have a laugh
To have fun
To look on the bright side
To find good things in a bad situation
To laugh in the face of adversity
laugh even the things are difficult and challenging
laugh in even the most difficult situation
Adversity: difficult things happening, challenging
To never have a bad word to say about anyone
To never say anyhting negative about someone
Philosophy
the way of living, the way of looking at life
Burst out laughing
when somebody just explodes with laughter
**Work function **
Work events such as parties, celebration things that are organized by work place
My first recollection of him
بخاطر آوردن، خون سردی، تفکر، خاطر، خاطره، تجدید خاطره
My first recollection of him
بخاطر آوردن، خون سردی، تفکر، خاطر، خاطره، تجدید خاطره
**I was annoyed at my stupidity: **
Ge angry of yourself for something you’ve done that’s stupid
