Buzz
Describe something you learned in a place/from a person
• What you learned.
• When this happened.
• Where it was/ Who taught you.
• How difficult it was to learn.
Sample of Band 8
We call her Ms. Lan. She was born and grew up during one of the most turbulent periods in Vietnamese modern history. Now, in her late 50s, she became interested in trying to make a difference — working for her own volunteer organization.
She has been running a group of dedicated, compassionate young people who are all committed to making a positive difference to the lives of senior citizens in nursing homes around the town. “Spending time with the elderly is very important, they don’t always have relatives to visit them so I try to fill that gap and spend a bit of time with them. I have a rapport with elderly people, I’m a patient person and I like to sit down and talk to them,” she once told us.
During my time working under her guidance, I've learned about the advantages of volunteering. If you've ever volunteered, you might have experienced the wonderful feeling afterward. Volunteering can boost your confidence by providing opportunities to explore new things and achieve real success. Additionally, volunteering allows you to connect with diverse individuals and forge new friendships.
In general, volunteering can have a significant and beneficial impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Moreover, I believe that we can glean valuable life lessons from those who have extensive life experience.
Key Vocabulary
- highlight: emphasize the importance of
- voluntary: undertaken willingly
- turbulent: marked by sudden change and confusion
- dedicated to: devoted to
- compassionate: showing sympathy for those suffering
- be committed to: ready to work hard and dedicate time and effort to
- senior citizen: an elderly person
- nursing home: a facility providing high levels of long-term care for the elderly
- rapport: a harmonious relationship
- achievement: a successful accomplishment
By Mytour Academic English School
