THE LANGUAGES COUNCIL

VOCABULARY
1.SPEAK 3. WALK

Synonyms (make at least 10 words out of given word.)

2.WAY 4. DIFFICULT

Fluency

1) Which words in 1) have similar and/or opposite meanings to the words below? Trustworthy free-spirited inconsiderate confident Dependable narrow-minded generous selfish
2) We often use adjectives that end in y to describe personality. Find the phrase in the description that defines each of the words below.

fussy cheeky witty nosy moody Well, frankly, my brother is all of those things. He likes everything to be in the right place all the time. He always wants to know what everybody else is doing, even when its none of his business. He is bright and lively one minute, and quiet and bad-tempered the next. But he thinks very quickly and says the funniest things, although sometimes what he says is funny but rude to people older or more senior than him. For example, he asked his teacher why his red tie was the same colour as his eyes. The teacher had been to a party the night before it was very funny but definitely rude!
3) Read the descriptions of different people. Then fill in the gaps with words from the lesson.

1a. Fiona loves parties especially her own. Thats because she likes to be the centre of attention. Shes very ___________ and _____________. 2b. William loves gossip. He always wants to know what everybody else is up to. Thats because hes ___________ and _____________. 3c. Dont invite John. He never buys a drink, and hell probably steal some of your CDs. Hes _____________ and _____________. 4d. What I like about Kate is the way she listens to people, and remembers small things about them. Shes so ___________ and _____________. 5
Write a description of the personality of someone you know. What are they like? 4) Decide whether these expressions are positive or negative.

a. Shes generous to a fault. b. Hes the life and soul of the party. c. Hes a bit off-hand with people. d. Shes ever so kind. e. He keeps himself to himself. f. Hes full of himself.

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Match them to one of the adjectives below.

anti-social rude extravagant very kind very sociable arrogant

5) Prepare to discuss these questions. 1 What personal qualities do you think are important in the following types of people?

a. a close friend b. a wife/a husband c. a parent d. a grandparent e. a colleague f. a boss

2 How would you describe your own personality? Interview your partner. 6) Prepare to describe people in your family. Think of two or three people in your family and write notes to describe them. When you are ready, work with a partner, and ask and answer questions.

Can you describe __________? What is he/she like?

Listening: What is she like

1. What does Bill have planned for the weekend? A. He is going skiing. B. He plans on studying. C. He is going ice skating. 2. What does Bill suggest to Tom? A. going on a double date together B. going to the chemistry lab with Cindy C. preparing for a test 3. Who is Kristi? A. Bill's cousin B. Tom's friend C. Cindy's sister

4. What is Kristi like? A. She is a considerate person. B. She is sociable. C. She is very fashionable. 5. What is one thing NOT true about Kristi? A. She has long wavy blond hair. B. She is fairly short. C. She is a good figure.

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