IELTS Cue Card Question 890 With Model Answer

Describe an old person you admire

: You should say

who this person is
where did you meet with him/her
what characteristics you most like on him/her
and explain why you admire this person

: Model Answer

I have a senior friend. He is much older than I am and even he is senior to my parents. He is almost in his 60s and passing the retirement days. He is Mr Rodrick – a neighbour living our next door apartment. He is a former police official and now living his retired life with his family

I first met with Mr Rodrick at the elevator when we newly bought the apartment many years ago. I was in a rush to attend a social programme and thus was running to catch the elevator but unfortunately, the elevator was going to be closed. Suddenly I noticed an older man smiling inside the elevator while he was pressing the waiting button, for me. We got down together and talked a little. He did not forget to invite me to his apartment

Mr Rodrcik is the man of natural intelligence. He has very good observation quality. He has developed the observation power when he was in the police force and that has helped him greatly to succeed in the profession. His sharp intelligence is still helping him to enjoy his retirement days

I mostly admire him for his friendly behaviour which is currently unavailable among the senior citizens like him. He has the ability to make friends within a few minutes. I have learnt many important aspects from him and he shared his knowledge with me whenever I wanted to know from him. He never turned irritated and the most important thing for my admiration on him is his pleasant behaviour to all