Week 22 - Inspirational people

Week 22 

Inspirational people

Who inspires you?

Why do some people inspire
more than others?

Do you feel that social media influences your perception of inspirational people?

Yes

No

Hmmpf

IDK

IDC

Andrew Carnegie’s __________ story is often cited as a classic example of the American dream
as someone born in poverty who became rich after emigrating to the United States and starting
a steel business.

1. rags to riches
2. inspirational
3. inspired
4. childhood hero

Bob Marley is my __________ . I just connect so much with the meaning of his songs.

1. role model
2. inspiration
3. guiding spirit
4. childhood hero

Batman was my _______ who inspired me to become a police officer to fight crime.

1. role model
2. inspiration
3. guiding spirit
4. childhood hero

People criticise sports stars who drink and misbehave as terrible ________ for children.

1. role models
2. inspirations
3. guiding spirits
4. childhood heroes

Steve Jobs not only inspired Apple's customers to buy their new products, but he was also
________ to a generation of entrepreneurs looking to follow in his footsteps.

1. a role model
2. inspirational
3. a guiding spirit
4. a childhood hero

Vincent van Gogh lost his and cut his ear off during a moment of extreme depression.

1. a role model
2. artistic inspiration
3. a guiding spirit
4. a childhood hero

Homework

Write about an inspirational person 

Try to use some of the vocabulary you learned earlier in this lesson.

In your answer, you could include some of the following topics:

• Why they are inspirational.

• What they achieved.

• How they inspired you.