6TSO Unit 4, Step 2: All about me

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Step 2: All about me

Describing a person’s character

Ex. 1, p. 180

Watch Trenita’s dating video.

Student A will write down the answers for A.

Student B will write down the answers for B.

Afterwards, check each other's answers and take notes.

What kind of a person is Trenita? How does she describe herself? (give the adjectives)

Ex. 3, p. 181

Look at the list of 100 adjectives describing personality.

a) Mark positive personality adjectives in a green colour, negative ones in a red colour. Leave neutral ones as they are.

Change: complacent --> compliant (also in blue page, voc list)

'articulate' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'careless' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'chivalrous' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'considerate' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'extroverted' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'hot-tempered' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'malicious' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'pompous' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'perceptive' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'ruthless' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'sincere' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'talkative' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'thoughtful' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

'vain' is a ... adjective.

1. positive
2. negative
3. neutral

p. 181: suggested answers!

compliant

• Prepare ex. 4 and 5 in your workbooks. 
• Work together with your team members.

Ex. 4 Which adjective is being described? Choose words from exercise 3.

Ex. 5 Fill in an appropriate adjective. Choose from the list below. Not all words can be used.

cocky – generous – gentlemanly – laid-back – malicious – modest – needy – polite – pushy – ruthless – stubborn – vain

Ex. 4

Which adjective is being described? Choose words from exercise 3.

Loves a good party

Likes to talk about feelings and emotions

Likes to keep to a schedule

Keeps up a steady stream of conversation

Likes to talk about intellectual things and is quite smart

Often agrees with people to keep the peace

Holds open doors and buys fowers

Prefers to stay indoors without too many people around

Loves to travel to exotic places

Puts work before play

compliant

Ex. 5

Fill in an appropriate adjective. Choose from the list below. Not all words can be used.

cocky – generous – gentlemanly – laid-back – malicious – modest – needy – polite – pushy – ruthless – stubborn – vain

cocky

generous

gentlemanly

laid-back

malicious

modest

needy

polite

pushy

ruthless

stubborn

vain

Ex. 6

Choose a word from the list in exercise 3 that is an antonym or synonym to these words.

Answer the multiple choice questions next!

Which of these adjectives is a synonym of 'malicious'?

1. mean
2. arrogant
3. boring
4. pushy

Which of these adjectives is an antonym of 'malicious'?

1. generous
2. sweet
3. well-mannered
4. responsible

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'modest'?

1. cocky
2. vain
3. pompous
4. rude

Which of these adjectives is NOT a synonym of 'friendly'?

1. well-mannered
2. considerate
3. self-confident
4. thoughtful

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'lazy'?

1. hard-working
2. respectful
3. ambitious

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'introverted'?

1. extroverted
2. sociable
3. outgoing
4. compliant

Which of these adjectives is an antonym of 'fun'?

1. boring
2. selfish
3. stubborn
4. ruthless

Which of these adjectives is NOT an antonym of 'wild'?

1. boring
2. calm
3. violent
4. laid-back

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Ex. 7

 Some words can be made negative by adding a prefix. Fill in the words in the corresponding column. Use an online dictionary if necessary.

un-

in-

ir-

im-

dis-

articulate

considerate

consistent 

dependable

friendly

happy

honest

kind

loyal

un-

in-

ir-

im-

dis-

mature 

patient

 polite

practical 

rational

reliable

responsible

sensible 

sensitive

sincere

unloyal (also okay)

p. 183

Ex. 8

Describe what you think about Trenita.

a Preparation: look at the list of 100 character traits. Which ones would you use to describe Trenita? Pick at least 5 traits. Pick positive and negative ones. Check the vocabulary in the Summary on page 196 if necessary.

b Action: explain how you would describe Trenita and why you picked these adjectives (about 30 words). Do you think she will get lots of responses from single men? Why (not)?

Ex. 8: my text

Ex. 9

 You are going to participate in a speed dating event.

a Preparation: fll in the cheat sheet your teacher will give you. Use only key words. Fill in at least 4 positive and at least 2 negative character traits.

b Action: talk to people in your class and ask each other questions so you get to know each other a little better. You will have maximum 2 minutes so make sure you say the most important things about yourself.