What Makes the Perfect Role Model?
Angela: I think a good role model is someone who inspires you to become more like the person you want to be.
Angela: I look up to strong women who care about others and are brave enough to speak out, because that’s the kind of person I want to be.
Angela: Um, some of my friends are my role models.
Angela: People can’t help but change throughout their lives, and our role models are people who motivate us to keep improving ourselves.
Angela: I think a lot of us look up to people whose expensive lifestyles we envy, but personal character should matter as well.
Angela: Perfect role models should embody the qualities we want to see in ourselves.
Vocabulary:
role model – a person who other people admire and try to copy because of their good behavior, “Parents should be good role models for their children.”
inspires – fills someone with the excitement or desire to do something creative, meaningful, or good, “The beautiful sunset inspires him to paint a new picture.”
look up to – to admire and respect someone very much, “I always look up to my older sister because she is very kind and smart.”
brave – feeling or showing no fear when facing danger, pain, or a difficult situation, “The brave firefighter ran into the burning building to save the family.”
speak out – to express your opinions publicly, especially to protest against something unfair, “It is important to speak out when you see someone being treated badly.”
can’t help but – to feel completely unable to avoid doing a specific action, “The movie was so funny that I can’t help but laugh out loud.”
throughout – during the whole period of time from beginning to end, “He stayed hydrated by drinking water throughout the hot day.”
motivate – to make someone feel enthusiastic and eager to do something or work hard, “Good coaches know how to motivate their players to win.”
improving – making something better or becoming better than before, “She is improving her English skills by practicing every night.”
lifestyles – the ways in which people live, including their habits, money choices, and possessions, “Famous movie stars often have very busy and expensive lifestyles.”
envy – to wish that you had the same qualities, possessions, or good luck that someone else has, “I envy his ability to stay completely calm during difficult tests.”
personal character – the internal qualities, morals, and values that make up a person’s true personality, “Honesty and kindness are important parts of a good personal character.”
matter as well – to be important too, or to have value in addition to other things, “Good grades are important, but being a nice person should matter as well.”
embody – to be a perfect, living example of an idea, quality, or feeling, “A true leader should embody courage, fairness, and kindness.”
qualities – specific characteristics, features, or traits that belong to a person or thing, “Patience and honesty are excellent qualities to have in a close friend.”