Confucius (孔子) was one of the most famous people in Chinese history. He was born 551 BC.
His parents (be) rich, but they became poor later. Confucius was interested in (learn) at the age of 15, but he couldn't go to school only the rich could go to school in those days. It was hard for him to find way to learn. In order to learn, Confucius went (work) for a rich man. This made him see different (place) in different countries at that time.
Confucius studied hard, then he became the most learned man of his day. People began to send (they) sons to learn from him. He was the first one to teach the poor in China. Confucius (have) about three thousand students, and seventy two of them became famous.
Until today, Confucius is seen as the model of all teachers. His ideas are still very (importance) in Chinese culture.
