本期节目话题背景

　　最近，有同学问了这样一道题“Describe an interesting old person you have met”。聊到这个话题，我不由得想起了一位叫露丝的93岁的非凡女性，她的一生充满了冒险和成就。露丝成长于经济大萧条和二战时期，这种特殊时期的经历塑造了她的世界观和价值观。至于我们是怎么相遇的，咱们一起来聊一聊吧~
　　露丝在生活中面临过许多挑战，她失去了自己的丈夫和几位亲密的家人。然而，她一直保持乐观的心态，十分坚韧。

　　本期Part 2 话题

　　Describe an interesting （old） person you have met
　　You should say:
　　Who this person is
　　When/where you met this person
　　What you did
　　And explain why you think this person is interesting

　　本期节目话题参考文本

　　One interesting old person that I have met is a 93-year-old woman named Ruth. Ruth has lived a remarkable life, full of adventures, and accomplishments. She grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, and her experiences during those times shaped her worldview and values. I met Ruth four years ago while she was walking her dog in a park near my home. We started having routine conversations after that and I was able to learn what a fascinating person she is.
　　Throughout her life, Ruth has been an avid traveler. She has visited over 50 countries and has countless stories to tell about her adventures. She has climbed mountains in Nepal, gone on safari in Africa, and backpacked through Europe in her 70s.
　　Ruth has also been a biblical Christian for most of her life and has dedicated much of her time and energy to volunteering and serving others for the cause of Jesus Christ.
　　One of the most impressive things about Ruth is her resilience. She has faced many challenges in her life, including the loss of her husband and several close family members. However, she has always remained optimistic and has never lost her sense of humor. She always credits her great resilience to her relationship with Jesus Christ.
　　Despite her advanced age, Ruth remains active and engaged with the world around her. When she is not sharing the truth of the Bible, Ruth enjoys watching old movies. She also stays up-to-date with current events and is passionate about advocating for causes that are important to her.
　　Overall, Ruth is an inspiring example of a life well-lived. Her adventurous spirit, biblical Christianity, and resilience in the face of challenges make her a fascinating and unforgettable person.

　　Words & expressions in this episode
　　1. remarkable adj. 引人注目的；卓越的；非凡的
　　2. accomplishment n. 成就；成绩
　　3. avid adj. 渴望的；热心的；贪婪的
　　4. up-to-date 包含最新信息的；新式的；时髦的