Describe
a Time When You Helped a Child
You should say:
- Who the child was
- Why they needed help
- How you helped them
- And explain how you felt after helping them
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Idioms
1. Lend him a hand – To help someone.
2. Over the moon – Extremely happy or delighted.
3. Strengthened the bond – Made the relationship
stronger.
Connectors
1. First – Used to sequence actions.
2. After – Indicates the next step or event.
3. While – Refers to simultaneous actions.
4. Since – Provides a reason or time reference.
5. When – Indicates a specific time or event.
6. All in all – Summarizes the overall experience.
Phrases
1. Vividly remember – Clearly recall an event.
2. Decided to lend him a hand – Chose to help him.
3. Made a list of essential materials – Organized the
necessary items.
4. Got to work – Started working on something.
5. To ensure the model turned out perfectly – Took steps to
achieve a good result.
6. Referred to a YouTube tutorial – Used a tutorial as a
guide.
7. Creating a simulated eruption – Mimicked a volcano’s
eruption.
8. Received a lot of appreciation – Gained positive
feedback.
9. He was over the moon with the positive feedback –
Extremely happy about the feedback.
10. Reminded me of the joy of working on creative projects –
Brought back memories of enjoyable activities.
11. Left me with a sense of pride and satisfaction – Gave me
feelings of accomplishment and happiness.
Vocabulary
1. Incident – An event or occurrence.
2. Holiday homework – Assignments given during
vacation.
3. Assignment – A task or project given to students.
4. Particular – Specific or unique.
5. Gathering – Collecting items.
6. Essential – Necessary or important.
7. Thrilling – Exciting and enjoyable.
8. Challenging – Difficult but rewarding.
9. Realistic – Lifelike or accurate.
10. Simulated – Imitating a real process or activity.
11. Appreciation – Recognition or approval.
12. Fulfilling – Rewarding or satisfying.
13. Rewarding – Bringing satisfaction or benefit.
14. Creative – Using imagination or original ideas.
15. Accomplishment – A sense of achievement.
16. Strengthened – Made stronger.
17. Bond – A close connection.
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Main Bullet Points of
- Who the child was:
- Cousin in 6th
grade who visited during summer holidays.
- Struggled with
completing a holiday homework project (working model of a volcano).
- Why they needed help:
- Had finished most
assignments but found this particular project challenging.
- Approached me for
assistance.
- How you helped them:
- Listed essential
materials like cardboard, glue, paint, baking soda, vinegar, and food
coloring.
- Gathered all items
and referred to a YouTube tutorial for guidance.
- Spent three hours
creating the model and ensured it looked realistic.
- Tested the working
model by simulating a volcanic eruption.
- How you felt after helping them:
- Project received
appreciation from his teachers and classmates.
- Cousin was
extremely happy and thanked me sincerely.
- Found the task
rewarding, challenging, and informative.
- Strengthened the
bond with my cousin and left me with a sense of pride and satisfaction.
Sample Answer: Describe a Time
When You Helped a Child
I vividly remember an incident from last summer when one of
my cousins came to stay with us during the holidays. He is studying in 6th
grade and, like most students, had been given a lot of holiday homework. While
he managed to complete most of his assignments, there was one particular
project he struggled with—a working model of a volcano.
He approached me for help, and I decided to lend him a hand.
First, we made a list of all the essential materials we would need, such as
cardboard, glue, paint, baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. After
gathering these items, we got to work. To ensure the model turned out
perfectly, we also referred to a YouTube tutorial for guidance.
The process was both exciting and a little challenging. It
took us around three hours to complete the project, but the final result was
amazing. The model looked quite realistic, and since it was a working model, we
tested it by creating a simulated eruption. Watching the "lava" flow
out was a thrilling moment for both of us.
When my cousin submitted the project at school, it received
a lot of appreciation from his teachers and classmates. He was over the moon
with the positive feedback and thanked me sincerely for my help.
This experience was not just rewarding for him but also for
me. It was a bit challenging to get everything right, but I found it very
informative and enjoyable. Helping him reminded me of the joy of working on
creative projects, and it strengthened the bond between us. All in all, it was
a fulfilling experience that left me with a sense of pride and satisfaction.
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Basic
level Sample Answer: Describe a Time When You Helped a Child
I remember last summer when my cousin came to visit us. He
studies in 6th class and had a lot of holiday homework. Most of it was done,
but he was struggling with one project, which was to make a model of a
volcano.
He asked for my help, and I agreed. First, we made a list of
things we needed, like cardboard, glue, paint, baking soda, and vinegar. Then,
we went to the market to buy these items. After coming back, we started working
on the project.
We followed a YouTube video to make sure everything was done
properly. It took us three hours to complete the model, and it looked very
good. It was a working model, so we tested it, and it worked perfectly.
The next day, he submitted the model in school, and his
teachers and classmates praised him a lot. He thanked me, and I felt really
happy to help him. It was a bit difficult but also a fun and learning
experience for me. Helping him made me feel proud and closer to him.
