A biography

A biography is a description of a person's life. It should include only important events and information, leaving out minor details. This information is usually (but not always) presented in chronological order. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the useful language.

Topic (example)
Write a biography of a person who is important to your country.

Plan
Opening: Who the person is and what he/she is famous for.
Body: Early life and career developments.
Closing: Summary of the person's achievements/future plans.

Useful language
was born on / in ...
is famous for ...
is one of the world's most / best ...
at the age of ...
spent his / her childhood in ...
as a teenager, ...
In the future ...
He / she plans to ...
He / she is hoping to ...
He / she wanted to become ...
He / she decided to become ...