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.