Describe a teenager you know
You should say:
· Who this teenager is
· How you know this teenager
· What this teenager likes to do
· And explain how you feel about this teenager
I’m going to talk about my maternal cousin, who is in her mid teens, and has just turned 15 years old. Because my mum and my aunt are extremely close siblings, we have been brought up like sisters. Despite the fact that I am a good few years older than her, we have a great rapport and get on really well with each other.
I know that teens have a reputation for being moody and sullen and I accept that the vast majority probably are like that but my cousin is the exact opposite of that. She has a wicked sense of humour and does not suffer from mood swings that most teens are renowned for. We always have a good laugh when we are together because she’s so witty.
I guess one of the reasons why she is such a happy-go-lucky person and not a typical moody teen is that her parents don’t give her lots of rules and regulations to follow. I reckon that if you start dictating to teenagers, then they rebel and misbehave. They make the effort to communicate with her and don’t treat her like a child.
As I’ve said, we’re a close-knit family and I see her as my sister rather than a distant cousin. I think I was a bit rebellious and challenging for my parents when I was going through puberty so I really admire the way that she tries to make a joke of everything and doesn’t take herself or life too seriously. Her easy-going parents are largely responsible for that because overbearing parents make teenagers want to rebel.
Describe a teenager you know
You should say:
Who this teenager is
How you know this teenager
What this teenager likes to do
And explain how you feel about this teenager
I’d like to talk about my maternal cousin, who is currently 15 years old. Even though I’m quite a bit older than her, we have a strong bond because my mum and my aunt are very close siblings. Growing up together has made us feel more like sisters than cousins.
Contrary to the common stereotype of teenagers being moody and withdrawn, my cousin is the exact opposite. She has a fantastic sense of humor and rarely shows the mood swings often associated with her age group. Whenever we spend time together, she’s always making witty remarks and we end up laughing a lot.
One reason for her cheerful demeanor might be the way her parents handle parenting. They don’t impose many strict rules and prefer to communicate openly with her. This approach seems to have fostered a positive relationship and prevented the typical teenage rebellion. By not treating her like a child and respecting her individuality, they’ve helped her remain upbeat and easygoing.
I view her as a younger sister rather than just a cousin. Reflecting on my own teenage years, I was more rebellious and challenging, so I really admire how she manages to keep things light-hearted and not take life too seriously. Her parents' relaxed approach has likely contributed to her positive attitude, proving that supportive parenting can make a significant difference.
Vocabulary and Phrases
Phrase/Word | Meaning in English | Bangla | Russian | Hindi |
Maternal cousin | A cousin from the mother’s side | মাতৃভাষী চাচাতো ভাই/বোন | Двоюродная сестра по матери | मातृभाषा चचेरी बहन |
Rapport | A good relationship or understanding | সম্পর্ক | Согласие | संबंध |
Wicked sense of humor | A very clever and enjoyable sense of humor | দুর্দান্ত হাস্যরস | Ужасное чувство юмора | बेहतरीन हास्यसंगति |
Mood swings | Frequent changes in mood | মেজাজের ওঠানামা | Перепады настроения | मूड स्विंग्स |
Happy-go-lucky | Cheerful and carefree | আনন্দময় এবং উদাসীন | Беззаботный | खुशमिजाज और निश्चिंत |
Overbearing parents | Parents who are excessively controlling | অত্যধিক কর্তৃত্বপরায়ণ অভিভাবক | Гнобящие родители | अत्यधिक नियंत्रक माता-पिता |
Rebel | To resist authority or control | বিদ্রোহী | Бунтовать | विद्रोही |
Easygoing | Relaxed and unconcerned | শান্ত ও মনোমুগ্ধকর | Легкий в общении | आरामदायक और निरंतर |
Close-knit family | A family with strong, supportive relationships | ঘনিষ্ঠ পরিবার | Тесно связанная семья | करीबी परिवार |
Admirable | Worthy of respect or approval | প্রশংসনীয় | Достойный восхищения | प्रशंसनीय |
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