Describe an entrepreneur you admire | Sample essay with vocabulary

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Sample essay on the topic “Describe a businessman you admire”

• Who this person is

• How you knew this person

• What kinds of business this person does

• And explain why you admire this person

More and more people nowadays, especially the young, look up to businessmen, considering them to be their role models. I think it’s fair because you have to work very diligently to become successful in business. I’m going to talk about Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors in the world.

He is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. His most well-known business is Berkshire, a textile manufacturing firm. He is noted for his adherence to value investing, and his personal frugality despite his immense wealth. His generosity is also an admirable trait of his. He is a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent of his fortune to philanthropic causes

I first heard of him when I was in university. As my major is business administration, I had a chance to read about different business models, strategies, and of course, business leaders. And Warren Buffet quickly grabbed my attention. I was very amazed by the way he invested his money, you know, to make a fortune out of nothing. It’s such a difficult job, given the situation that the world didn’t look like it does today.

I have learned a lot from his business career. I think that he is the person who teaches me money management skills and how to turn money into a profitable asset.

Vocabulary for the topic “Describe a businessman you admire”

• role model /ˈrəʊl mɑːdl/: hình mẫu

  • Ví dụ: We need positive role models for young women to aspire to.

• Magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/: ông trùm

  • The company was owned by shipping magnate Fred Olsen.

• frugality /fruːˈɡæləti/: sự tiết kiệm

  • She taught me simplicity and frugality.

• Philanthropist /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/: nhà từ thiện

  • The trust was set up by an American philanthropist.

•  grab my attention (idiom): thu hút sự chú ý

  • The waiter still hasn't taken our order—we just can't grab her attention.

• make something out of nothing (idiom) tạo ra thành tựu từ những thứ nhỏ bé

  • I thought the cupboards were nearly bare, but she managed to make a delicious meal out of nothing!

• profitable /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/: có lợi nhuận

  • It is usually more profitable to sell directly to the public.

Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are your thoughts on the ideal retirement age for men and women?

Well, I guess 60 for men and 55 for women. I always think that it is immoral to force old people into working endlessly. So, there should be a time that they could finally settle down and start enjoying their life instead of working around the clock all the time.

• immoral /ɪˈmɔːrəl/: thiếu đạo đức

  • It's immoral to steal.

• work around the clock (idiom): làm việc liên tục

  • Resident medical students at a hospital have to work 'around the clock' to become doctors.

What attributes are necessary for individuals to successfully manage their own business?

There is a wide range of abilities that a person needs to possess if they want to be self-employed. First, you need to be able to deal with a huge amount of pressure. Sometimes, things can go wrong and you have to be psychologically stable to get through these difficult moments. Besides that, logical and critical thinking are also essential. You need to decide precisely and quickly to gain a competitive edge over other competitors.

• Self-employed /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/: tự làm việc cho bản thân

  • I decided to become self-employed.

• Competitive edge /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ɛʤ/: lợi thế cạnh tranh

  • The low overheads of the company gave it a competitive edge over other retailers.

What do you consider as the main factors contributing to the success of a business?

Sustainability. It is always my answer to this question. To be sustainable, a business first needs to have a wise strategy and a sound business plan. After gaining success in terms of profit or revenue, the business needs to contribute back to the environment and society. For example, they could use a more environmentally-friendly manufacturing process or give their employees more fringe benefits.

• Sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/: sự bền vững

  • They are a company well-known for their commitment to environmental sustainability

• Fringe benefit /ˈfrɪndʒ benɪfɪt/: lợi ích thêm cho công việc

  • The fringe benefits include free health insurance.

If given the chance to start your own business, what type of business would you choose? Why?

I am passionate about starting my own restaurant. Being a food enthusiast, I have a strong desire to explore various cuisines and share my passion with others, providing an exceptional dining experience for my patrons. However, my cooking skills are currently limited, so I need to challenge myself further to realize my dream.

• Foodaholic /fuːdəˈhɔlɪk, -ˈhɑlɪk/

  • She enjoys indulging in all kinds of food, a true foodaholic.

• Culinary skills are limited to boiling water: not proficient in cooking

  • My cooking skills are limited to boiling water.

Conclusion

• Describe a foreign individual you have heard about

• Discuss a habit that you and your friend aim to develop

• Talk about an activity you regularly engage in that consumes your time