Talk about something important that has been kept in your family for a long time.
- What is it,
- When your family had it,
- How your family got it,
- why it is important for your family
Sample Answer of Talk About Something Important that Has Been Kept in Your Family for A Long Time
I am going to talk about something that has been kept in my family for a long time. It was our family television which my dad always referred to as “my twin” because he said it was bought the same day I was born on the 10th of April 1986. The television was old fashion, but everyone loved it such that no one wanted it to be disposed of. As said by my dad, he bought it because of the joy he had soon after my death. My dad said it was important because it reminds him of the circumstances that happened during my birth so that automatically made everyone value it. It was being treated like my other part, and I also developed some attachment to it. It was indeed an important thing for my whole family.
Follow ups of Talk About Something Important that Has Been Kept in Your Family for A Long Time
Question 1:- Which do you think are better, old things or new things?
Answer- I think old things are better because most of the old things are stronger and durable as compared to modern things. However, some people may find new things better because they will be fancy and rosy.
Question 2:- As well as family photographs, what are some other things that people keep in their family for a long time?
Answer- Besides family photos, I think keeping some of one’s old things such as toys keep people in their family for a long time—this help to keep memories.
Question 3:- In your culture, what sorts of things do people often pass down from generation to generation? (Why?)
Answer- In my African culture, there are many things people pass on from generation to generation. This varies from cultural values, dressing, cuisine and religion.
Question 4:- Why do you think people keep these things?
Answer- I think people keep these things to keep their culture and prevent it from being eroded. These days many cultures are being diluted because of globalization, so I think it’s important for young generations to inherit their cultural values.
Question 5:- What are the benefits (= what is the value/what is the importance) of keeping some old things in the family?
Answer- The benefit of keeping old things is to preserve different cultures of different people. If people keep their cultures, they will have their pride and national embalm.
Question 6:- Do you think it’s good to recall the past?
Answer- I think it’s good to recall the past because you will be able to keep memories which most of which will be good memories.
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