Part 2 · · 15 samples

Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.

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Ideas to explore

Name one specific goal and explain why it mattered to you.
Describe two concrete ways the person supported you, such as setting small targets and giving feedback.
Explain what changed after the encouragement and what you learned from the experience.

Suggested structure

Briefly introduce the person and your relationship.
State the goal and why you found it challenging.
Give specific examples of how the person encouraged you.
Describe the result and reflect on why the support mattered.

Useful vocabulary & examples

set manageable targets: choose small, realistic steps towards a larger goal
My mother helped me set manageable targets for practising my speaking.
offer gentle feedback: give suggestions in a supportive, non-critical way
After each practice, she offered gentle feedback on one thing I could improve.
grow in confidence: become more self-assured over time
I began to grow in confidence as I spoke more often in class.
break a goal into steps: divide a larger aim into smaller actions
It became easier to make progress once I broke my goal into steps.

Sample answers

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The first person who comes to my mind when I think of somebody who has inspired me to achieve my goal is perhaps my father. He is a man who is so resilient. The number of challenges life has thrown at him and the number of times he has gotten up and faced them with determination is something I have always admired. He used that same patient attitude when helping me prepare for a presentation. I had to give a short ta…

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Everyone needs someone in their life to encourage them during challenging times. We all need that support, whether it comes from parents, friends, relatives, or even siblings. The person I want to talk about today is my mother, who played a crucial role in helping me achieve my goal. My mother is a teacher by profession. One goal I struggled with was becoming more confident speaking in front of other people. I used t…

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Sports have always been a significant part of my life, and I have a rich background in athletics. I was a gold medalist in my school, and during that time, everyone was inspired by my athletic abilities. I had a coach who was instrumental in motivating and encouraging me to push my achievements further. One of the clearest examples of their support came when I was preparing for an important school competition. My goa…

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