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7. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.

nostalgic approachable protective caring strict conservative solitary tolerant active frail

1. Some parents are very protective of their children and worry about their every move.

2. Old people often feel rather…………………….when they start to think about their youth.

3. My parents are very……………………………- they control my every move.

4. His grandfather looks very………………………..He’s nearly 90 and can’t move much.

5. Meg’s mother is so easy to talk to. She’s one of the most………………….people I know.

6. Bill is a………………………person. He spends most of his time alone.

7. She’s very ……………………….person; she has lots of patience with her three young children.

8. Old people tend to be rather………………………..in their beliefs and don’t accept new ideas easily.

9. My main memory of my grandmother is her loving, ……………………. nature.

10. Despite her age, she’s very………………………., she walks regularly and even to attends keep-fit classes.

8. Think of someone you know who plays an important part in your life. Describe him/her and your relationship using the vocabulary and the useful expressions below. You may use your own ideas as well.

  • Useful expressions

get on well with be on the same wavelength

share the same interests get along with see eye to eye

child

adult

elderly person

Physical characteristics

appealing, healthy-looking, cute-looking

strong, fit, attractive, slim, well-built etc.

wrinkled, frail, weak,

thinning hair etc.

Aspects of personality

mischievous, playful,

sweet, lively,

stubborn, rebellious,

confused, childish etc.

strict, responsible, caring,

understanding, protective,

conservative, modern,

patient etc.

wise, tolerant,

irritable, loving,

approachable,

nostalgic, obstinate

etc.

Under certain

circumstances

people can be

active, carefree,

protected etc.

employed, secure, settled,

stable etc

lonely, independent, retired,

solitary etc.

eg. My grandfather is tall and dark skinned with thinning grey hair. He plays an important part in my life. I get on very well with him although he’s quite old and has some conservative ideas. He’s always approachable and loving. Now that he’s retired he has plenty of time to spend with me, which is great.

9. Look at the words describing the advantages and disadvantages of

youth and old age in the boxes below. Using the useful expressions provided, talk about the good and bad things of youth and old age.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Youth

protected, carefree, fun,

adventure-filled, active, playful,

healthy, lively

dependent, restricted, controlled,

confined, confused, overloaded,

pressured

Old age

restful, independent, secure,

nostalgic, leisurely, respected,

settled lifestyle, wise

ignored, housebound, lonely, solitary,

weary, irritable, bored, fragile

  • Useful expressions