Describe an interesting neighbour of yours.
You should say:
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How long you have known this neighbour
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What sort of person he/she is
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How often you see him/her
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And explain what kind of relationship you have with him/her OR explain why you consider this person to be an interesting neighbour
Sample Answer:
- Well, neighbours are like our first relatives, as we can seek assistance from them in an emergency.
- Here, I would like to talk about my neighbour ‘Mr. Smith, who is the most interesting person in my neighbourhood.
- Actually, he is an ex-army officer, who has served the nation for more than 20 years.
- He just moved into our locality a couple of years back with his family.
- Since then, he has become an active member of our society due to his helpful nature and social work.
- He really likes to help poor people in his leisure time and motivates and guides young children to take part in sports activities.
- I meet him almost on a daily basis in a nearby park, where I go for a walk.
- I find him very interesting because he always shares his knowledge and experience with me.
- He guides me to keep myself fit and healthy through exercise and sports activities, so I can also join the military.
- Due to his sense of humor, he sometimes cracks jokes, which creates a laughable environment, so one can never get bored while around him.
- When I visited his house, I was astonished to see the medals that he received for his bravery in the war.
- Now, I have a good bonding with him, as we spend some time together every day.
- Last weekend, he went with him to do some voluntary work in the outskirts, where he provided study materials to poor children.
- So, Mr. Smith is the most interesting neighbour I have ever come across.
Follow Ups:
- Do you think (good) neighbours are important? (Why? How? Why not?
Good neighbours are important because they are our family apart from our real family. When we are alone, and we need somebody then neighbours are the first people who can give us company. When we are sick and need to go to the hospital, the neighbours are the first people who can help. When we have guests and need a helping hand, then neighbours are the first people who come to our rescue.
- What are the qualities of a good neighbour?
Good neighbours should have many qualities. They should be cooperative. They should be helpful. Good neighbours should respect boundaries, which means that they should know when they are being helpful, and when they are interfering.
- Do most Indian people know their neighbours?
In smaller towns and cities, and in villages most people know their neighbours, but in big cities and in metropolis, people are leading self-centered lives and do not know their neighbours. In small towns and cities life is slower, and so people have time for their neighbours, where as in big cities, life is fast and so people do not have time for their neighbours.
- What are some of the qualities of a good community?
A good community should care for each other. All people in the community should cooperate with each other. This should help each other in times of emergency. They should all keep the environment clean. They should have frequent get-togethers, and celebrate festivals together. If all people of the community know each other, then miscreants could be spotted easily and everybody would feel safe and secure.
- In India, are there any facilities for improving relations between neighbours?
Yes, the government authorities such as, PUDA, Punjab Urban Development Authority, has provided well-maintained parks at regular intervals so that people can socialize. Such facilities have been provided by all states. Even the private housing societies, which make and sell apartments, have some combined facilities for all people in that society to use.
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