Use a lot of adjectives and adverbs in order to make your description lively!

Describing People a) The introduction where you state general facts about the person, saying when, where and how you first met him/her. State the reason for choosing this person. b) The body (2 paragraphs) in which you describe their physical appearance, personal qualities and/or hobbies/interests. Start a new paragraph for each topic Describing Places a) The introduction where you give the name and location of the place or building and/or the reason for choosing it b) The body (2 paragraphs) describes the main aspects of the place or building in detail for e!ample, when you describe a place you should describe what you can see and do there. Start a new paragraph for each topic Describing Objects a) The introduction where you give the name of the object and/or the reason for choosing it Describing Events / experiences / thoughts a) The introduction in which you give name, time, place, and reasons for celebrating

b) The body (2 paragraphs) where you give an accurate picture of it. "our description should include information about si#e, weight, shape, pattern or decoration, color, origin and material as well as many special features. Start a new paragraph for each topic c) The conclusion includes your comments/feelings and /or a recommendation concerning this object

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 in which you e!press your personal attitude towards the person

c) The conclusion includes your comments/feelings and /or a recommendation

c) The conclusion which includes people%s feelings comments or final thoughts about the event.

Describing Places: Types of 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& remote, imposing, superb, easily accessible, inaccessible, peaceful, 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.

Introduction +hat are you describing, Body 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! Conclusion +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 +hat happened in chronological order "our impression or opinion about it -.ST T34S3S Now its your turn! Choose your topic.

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

=. 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 tourism 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 the 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 way 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 tight / 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 heights,D

#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

Popular adjectives e!citing interesting fascinating magnificent incredible boring imaginative creative unique e!ceptional e!traordinary

#o describe view ama#ing scenery scenic views magnificent sights outstanding view breathta*ing spectacular #o describe weather +arm Stifling 1umid >oist Bhilly @ree#ing #o describe food Tasty 6elicious 3!traordinary Spicy 3!otic Scrumptious

#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