Use a lot of adjectives and adverbs in order to make your description lively! Desc De scri ribi bing ng Pe Peop ople le Desc De scri ribi bing ng Pl Plac aces es Desc De scri ribi bing ng Ob Obje ject ctss Describing Events / experiences / thoughts a) The introduction a) The introduction a) The introduction where you state where you give the where you give the general facts about the name and location of name of the object person, saying when, the place or building and/or the reason for where and how you and/or the reason for choosing it first met him/her. State choosing it the reason for choosing this person. b) The body (2 b) The body (2 b) The body (2 paragraphs ) in which paragraphs ) describes paragraphs ) where you describe their the main aspects of the you give an accurate physical appearance, place or building in picture of it. "our personal qualities detail for e!ample, description should and/or when you describe a include information hobbies/interests. place you should about si#e, weight, Start a new describe what you can shape, pattern or see and do there. Start decoration, color, paragraph for each topic a new paragraph for origin and material as well as many special each topic features. Start a new paragraph for each topic c) The conclusion in which you e!press your personal attitude towards the person
c) The conclusion includes your comments/feelings and /or a recommendation
a) The introduction in which you give name, time, place, and reasons for celebrating
b) The body (2 paragraphs ) in which you describe the preparations and the actual event in separate paragraphs. $se past tenses to illustrate those you attended some time ago.
c) The conclusion c) The conclusion includes your which includes comments/feelings and people%s feelings /or a recommendation comments or final concerning this object thoughts about the event.
Describing Places: Types of places& places& the country, the country'side, outdoors, the seaside, a beauty spot, a tourist spot, a tourist%s paradise/attraction, the beach, a historic monument , a ruined place, a world famous sight, the site of battle (sight view site place) Adjectives for places& places& remote, imposing, superb, easily accessible, inaccessible, peaceful, interesting, interesting, memorable, awe'inspiring, world'famous, off the beaten trac*, little/much visited, tourist'ridden, beautiful, picturesque, isolated, breath'ta*ing, pretty, bustling sleepy, lively, sparsely populated Describing People: interesting, shy, diffident, pushing, overbearing , talented, lonely, sociable, li*eable, a pest, intelligent, introvert, e!trovert, approachable, unapproachable, businessli*e, humble, timid, practical, impractical, a good mi!er, a good conversationalist, anti'social, retiring, a sport, a snob, a bore, a *now'all, difficult, arrogant, shrewd energetic, conceited, modest, brash, self'confident, la#y, ambitious, easy'going, strict, cunning.
+hat are you describing
– 2 paragraphs Characteristics of the person, object, place or event . Each paragraph must deal with a different aspect Use a lot of adjectives and adverbs in order to make your description lively!
+hat ma*es this special (personal impression or opinion)
!hen describing people "ou ma" want to include • • • • •
-hysical appearance -ersonality, character ttitudes, behavior nterests, hobbies, profession "our personal impression / opinion
!hen describing places "ou ma" want to include • • • • • •
0ocation -hysical characteristics, atmosphere Special attractions The culture and people in the place 1istorical details "our personal impression / opinion
!hen describing things "ou ma" want to include • • • •
-hysical appearance 2rigin (where it was made) $se "our personal impression / opinion
!hen describing events "ou ma" want to include • • •
The setting where and when it happened -ST T34S3S +hat happened in chronological order "our impression or opinion about it
Composition topics 5. 6escribe a person who influenced your life 7. 6escribe your city to your cousin in ustralia 8. 6escribe your vacation with your family in srael or abroad 9. 6escribe your last class trip :. 6escribe your birthday party ;. 6escribe a special gift you got for your birthday. <. 6escribe your first day in high school
Now it’s your turn! Choose your topic.
=. 6escribe a sport event, a performance, a roc* concert you have been to Pa" attention to the sample essa"s .
#he Person !ho $nfluenced %" life person who influenced my childhood most was my father. 1e brought me up to sensitive, cheerful, sensible as well as trustworthy person. >y father, ?ac*, is of medium height in his early fifties. >oreover, he is slim and has got short grey hair, but he is becoming bald. >y father%s face is round and friendly'loo*ing. ?ac* has small blue eyes, which are very nice, as well as long nose and small ears. 1e tends to wear casual clothes li*e jeans and T'shirt. >y father is an incredibly sensitive person, who helps everyone who needs it. "et this help is disinterested. >oreover, my father is so generous that he wants to share what he possesses with others. @urthermore, could tal* with him about my problems because he is trustworthy and he *eeps my secrets. +hat he does not tolerate is lie. 1e has always told me that the worst thing is when we don%t tell the truth. To sum up, ?ac* is the most important person in my life. Than*s to him my childhood was so good and pleasant.
!elcome to &ohol, Philippines 1ave you ever been to Aohol 0et me tell you about this place which attracts many tourists. t is an island located in the south near the province of Bebu. f you come from >anila, you can either ta*e a plane or a cruise liner to get there. side from its pristine white'sand beaches and the Bhocolate 1ills, AoholCs t ourism assets also include centuries'old churches and towers. "ou can find there magnificent scuba diving havens, majestic falls and caves and historical landmar*s. "et the primitive and e!otic fauna and flora is something you don%t want to miss. There are many things you can do there to ma*e your holiday enjoyable. @or e!ample, you can ta*e a boat to bring you to one to these islands where you could buy fresh seafood or eat in a floating restaurant. "ou can also ta*e a dive or have a swim in t he clear blue sea with the ama#ing shorelines. n addition, the local people are very warm and friendly so they will be happy to ta*e you to various interesting places. n short, if you are loo*ing for the perfect vacation to rela! and enjoy yourself, this is the place for you.
#he &ungee &last 2ne summer vacation went to a surfing spot in South frica, called Seal Aeach. There found the perfect thing to do, Aungee ?umpingD had never done it but had always wanted to. The Aungee area was up on a bridge surrounded by trees, big roc*s, and hills all over. 2n the wa y up to the bridge got a little nervous. +hen got there, was so scared my *nees were about to give up on me. Then the owner came out and as*ed me my age. 1e weighed me and measured my height too. fterwards , he strapped on a huge weight to my an*les. t was so t ight could hardly feel my toes. Then he attached a gigantic bungee cord to the end. 0ast but not least, had to wear a bright yellow helmet to protect my head. 4ow it was time to jump. The owner told me to jump when he said EgoF. 1e also gave me some useful advise on not to loo* down. s soon as he said that loo*ed down. +hat saw was a big river and sharp jagged boulders. closed my eyes and when opened them the owner started counting.F 2ne, two, three, goDF jumped off and my heart felt li*e it was about to jump out of my chest. Then, opened my eyes and everything was upside'down. bounced up once or twice and that%s it. 3ventually, as soon as got bac* to the bridge *new had done it. t was the greatest feeling ever. +ho ever thought was afraid of heightsD
#he 'pening Paragraph ' s long as live, will never forget.... ' This was the most incredible / ama#ing / wonderful/fascinating / unforgettable e!perience. ' This was a once in a lifetime e!perience.
#he &od" of the Composition 6escription of people ' 1e is / was an e!ceptional man. ' 1e / She has made a strong impact on me. ' appreciate his / her special characteristics. '. 3verybody appreciates the efforts made.... ' 1e / She does his / her job efficiently. ' 1e / She enjoys an outstanding reputation. ' tCs quite rare to come across such a unique person.
. #he &od" of the Composition 6escription of 3!periences ' t was a unique adventure. ' t was an unusual e!perience. ' t was an e!ceptional e!perience. ' t was an unforgettable e!perience
#he Closing Paragraph ' This memory will stay with me forever. ' The memory of that remains very much alive. ' lthough years have passed, still remember.... ' . .. have / has e!ceeded my e!pectations. (seful E)pressions ' feelings of elation ' feelings of relief ' sense of fulfillment ' a great accomplishment ' overcome challenges / obstacles ' e!ceed my e!pectations ' allocate more time to ' brea* the routine ' achieve the goal
Popular adjectives e!citing interesting fascinating magnificent incredible boring imaginative creative unique e!ceptional e!traordinary
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