Question

4 *** Write six sentences about the life of your grandparents, or an old person you know. Use verbs from exercises 1-3 and the expressions in the box. in 1977/1994 when he/she was at the age of ... from ... to... for... years 2 www My grandmother was born in 1958. From 1963 to 19 she went to school. At the age of 14, she ...​

Answer 1

My grandparents were born in the early 1920s and grew up during a time of war and economic hardship. From a young age, they learned the value of hard work and perseverance.

In 1945, my grandfather joined the military and served his country for several years.

My grandmother was a nurse and worked in a hospital from the late 1940s to the early 1970s.

In 1977, my grandparents retired and spent their remaining years traveling and enjoying time with their family.

An old person I know, Mrs. Smith, was born in 1932. From 1940 to 1948, she attended school and then worked as a teacher for over 30 years.

In 1994, when she was 62 years old, Mrs. Smith retired and started volunteering at a local charity.

Answer 2

My grandmother was born in 1958. From 1963 to 1977, she went to school, completing her education. At the age of 14, she started working part-time at a local grocery store. In 1982, she got married and moved to a different city. For the next 10 years, she worked as a teacher in an elementary school. In 1994, when she was at the age of 36, she decided to pursue her passion for painting and enrolled in art classes. She dedicated herself to art for the next seven years, participating in several exhibitions and honing her skills.