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Who1do you look up to? 2 you look up to?
Who do
Outstanding musician
It’s safe to say that a role model for me is Truth be told, I look up to Julia Roberts who is
Renowned actress
Avril Lavigne, an outstanding musician. She a renowned actress. Not only is she
is a prime example of a person who makes Staggeringly beautiful staggeringly beautiful, she also has a great
the most of her life, expresses herself sense of humour. Needless to say, her acting is
through songs and remains true to herself. High-flying professional
second to none. If you ask me, Julia Roberts is
That’s exactly the kind of professional life Contented mother a prime example of a modern women: a high-
I’d love to have. flying professional as well as a contented
mother/wife.
Role models
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A prime example of... Admire sbCOLLOCATIONS Set the example
Be second to none Look up to sb Gain the approval of sb
Be a good influence Inspire sb Support a cause
Be in the spotlight Keep sb on track Remain true to yourself
Be in the public eye Sacrifice for sb Make contributions to sth
Be worthy of imitation Think the world of sb Catch on among __
Represent an inspirational idea Put sb on a pedestal Get off your high horse
Hold sb in respect Live in an ivory tower
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Describe a person who1has been an important influence in
your life
It’s safe to say that the person whose impact on my life is
immeasurable is my grandmother on my mother’s side. Not only did
Role models
she take it upon herself to raise me during the challenging period of
my mom’s second pregnancy, she also shaped my character, having
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instilled core life values in me. Needless to say, I’ve known her for Who2is your role model?
over thirty years, during which time we’ve had our ups and downs.
Far be it from me to come across as a feminist, but I must acknowledge
In truth, I didn’t think twice before naming my grandma the most the fact that my one of my role models is Meghan Markle, a person I think
significant influence in my life. Suffice it to say, it is her who brings highly of. Let’s face it, she is undeniably a self-made woman who wears
out the best in me. Deep down, I used to be a rebel, a bit of a handful many hats (and, in all likelihood, the pants in their family with Harry).
actually. Having said that, at my grandparents’ I used to be on my Additionally, she has myriad of projects under her belt, having starred in a
best behaviour at all times, as good as gold. popular TV series, taken part in charity and, last but not least, married the
British Prince. Allegedly, it was her who plucked up her courage and
It is still beyond me how my granny managed to keep all five of us,
persuaded Harry to step down as senior royals so as to relish peace and
her grandchildren, in line. I guess it can be explained by the kind of
quiet in a different country. To be perfectly honest, Meghan is, beyond all
person she is. Namely, she comes across as quite down-to-earth and
dispute, a somewhat controversial person, which doesn’t, by any means,
amiable. As soon as one gets to know her better, it becomes apparent
negate her accomplishments
that her wisdom together with fairness and a heart of gold are
integral features of her personality. A devoted wife, a conscientious
employee, a doting mother, a caring grandmother, she has set an PHRASES
example for all of us. Hard though it might be, I’m trying to take a
leaf out of her book. It’s safe to say that...
TYPES OF
Needless to say,
PEOPLE
A devoted wife
COLLOCATIONS QUALITIE In truth,
A conscientious employee
Shape your character SDown-to-earth Suffice it to say,
A doting mother
Instill core life values in sb Amiable Having said that,
A caring grandmother
Bring out the best in sb Wisdom It’s still beyond me...
A self-made woman
Be integral features of sb’s personality Fairness Far be it from me to...
A controversial person
Heart of gold Let’s face it,