Describe someone in your family who you really admire.

You should say:

• what relation this person is to you
• what are your first memories of this person
• how often you see this person
and explain why you really admire this person.

I have got 3 family members and they are very dear and close to me. If I have to pick a
family member I genuinely admire that would be my father. My father’s name is Costea
Paul and he is approximately 50 years old. He is the kind of person I would want my
offspring to be. Thank you for the opportunity to let me talk about my father.

He did his graduation at a time when formal education was not people’s first choice.
They would rather start working rather than going to school. My father fought for his
right to education with people who thought working or doing some sort of business has
more advantages than going to schools. But my father believed that education shapes
a man’s life and is a power that would guide him throughout life.

I have numerous memories of my father and I see him every day now. We share a
strong bond and have mutual respect for each other. I still remember my childhood
days when I used to wait in the evening for my father to return from his office. He
would then play with me and help me complete my homework. I vividly remember the
times when he took me to the market and bought me gifts. When I was an infant he
moved to a city from our village to ensure better schooling for me. That was a decision
that has changed my life path. He helped me finish my lessons and often surprised me
with gifts if I could complete my study on time and I cherish these days very much.

He used to work in a Police office and for his devotion to work and kindness, he is
revered by all of his relatives, friends and neighbours. He is humble yet dynamic,
charismatic, and very social.

He believes in humanity, in God and the afterlife, good behaviour, and leads a life that
can be exemplary for many. He still does most of his works himself and helps my mom
with her household tasks. After retirement, he has picked up two new hobbies-
gardening and motorcycling. He is a quiet and intelligent man who has a benevolent
heart and that's something that makes him so admirable to me. He is still the pillar of
our family and all of our family members love and respect him very much.

1. Who is he/she? : My mother / My father/ My brother/ My sister etc.

2. Your relationship with this family member: She is my mother/ he is my father etc.
3. What you do together: We walk out in the evening together/ cook together/ study together/ enjoy our
conversations/ talk a lot about family issues etc.

4. What is s/he like- He/ she is kind, talented, energetic, works hard, dedicated, caring, possess a great
personality, open-minded etc.

5. How long do you know him /her: From my childhood/ all of my life/ for more than 20 years etc.

6. How often do you see him/her: Every day/ once in a month/ most of the time I stay at home/ in every
three months etc.

7. Why do you like him/ her or why do you admire him/ her?: S/he loves me unconditionally, very close to
me, very caring, have a good heart, talented, helpful, my best mentor etc.

8. Since grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, etc could be a part of a joint family, you can describe any
of them if you live in a joint family.