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Who is my favorite historical figure?

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So, hi everybody. This is Antti from Finland and this is for elllo.org. My question today is who is my favorite historical figure?

And my favorite historical figure is Abraham Lincoln, the former president of United States. He was the president in the 1860s, and the reason why I think President Lincoln is my favorite historical figure is that he freed the slaves and he especially freed the black people in America. And he was a forefather for everybody who wants to have equality and civil rights and freedom for everybody.

Okay, so is your favorite historical figure. Please do tell.

Answer the following questions about the interview.

How to Practice Vocabulary

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  • Complete the blanks below with correct words.
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former

Meaning: Used to describe someone who had a job or position in the past.

Examples:

  1. Abraham Lincoln was a former president.
  2. She is the former manager of the company.

historical figure

Meaning: A famous person from history.

Examples:

  1. Abraham Lincoln is a historical figure.
  2. Martin Luther King Jr. is a well-known historical figure.

forefather

Meaning: A person who helped start something important in history.

Examples:

  1. Lincoln was a forefather of civil rights.
  2. The country’s forefathers wrote its first laws.

civil rights

Meaning: The rights to freedom and equal treatment for all people.

Examples:

  1. Lincoln fought for civil rights.
  2. The civil rights movement changed history.

do tell

Meaning: Please tell me; I want to know.

Examples:

  1. Who is your favorite leader? Do tell!
  2. That sounds interesting—do tell!

freed

Meaning: Made free; not a slave or prisoner anymore.

Examples:

  1. Lincoln freed the slaves in the U.S.
  2. The soldiers freed the captives.

slaves

Meaning: People forced to work without freedom.

Examples:

  1. Lincoln helped free the slaves.
  2. The slaves had no rights or freedom.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences with the vocabulary above.
former • historical • forefather
civil rights • do tell • freed • slaves
  1. George Washington was a to the USA.
  2. Barack Obama was the U.S. President.
  3. Someday, I hope all animals are from the zoo.
  4. I never heard that story. Please .
  5. Malcom X was an important figure.
  6. The aim of is to improve life for everyone.
  7. In the 1800s, most countries made it illegal to have .

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