Speaking Part 2 · People

Describe a person you admire who is not famous

The cue card

Describe a person you admire who is not famous.

You should say:

  • who this person is
  • how you know them
  • what they are like

and explain why you admire them.

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Part 3: the discussion that follows

  1. What qualities make someone a good role model?
  2. Do young people today look up to the right people?
  3. Why do so many people admire celebrities?
  4. Can ordinary people have as much influence as famous ones?