Thursday, 18 June 2015

DESCRIBING PEOPLE B1 Course COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

1. Match the opposites.

1. clever, bright, smart
a. introverted
2. extroverted
b. tight-fisted, mean ,thrifty
3. rude, impolite
c. corteous, well-mannered, polite
4. cruel
d. gregarious , sociable
5. generous
e. unfaithful, unloyal
6. unsociable
f. half-witted, stupid , dumb
7. faithful, loyal
g. untidy
8. tidy
h. kind-hearted
  
2. Fill in the gaps with the adjectives in the box.

BRIGHT                  SOCIABLE                 RUDE                      MEAN                     KIND-HEARTED       POLITE                  FAITHFUL              DUMB


1.      Sam's really _____________. He always cares about everyone and has the best intentions
possible.
2.      I didn't like Jake's ____________ behaviour. He shouldn't have insulted Robbert that way.
1.      If the police ask you about the robbery, act ____________.
2.      Lina was never _____________ to her husband, poor chap!. She didn't stop seeing other men when she married.
3.      Sarah was a very ____________ student. All her marks were "excellents".
4.      My grandfather was a loving man but so____________! He didn't even give me a present on my birthday.
5.      I made a few ____________ remarks about her dress just to make her happy.
6.      I want to be alone, please. I'm not in a ___________ mood.

3. Odd one out. Two of the words are synonyms, the third one is not.

a.       innocent / peculiar / naive
b.      confident / ambitious / pushy
c.       bossy / despotic / weird
d.      inquiring / confident / nosy
e.       sensitive / permissive / broad-minded
f.       frank / direct / obstinate
g.      weird / pig-headed / eccentric
h.      stubborn / big-headed / obstinate
i.        sel-assured / confident / peculiar
j.        sensitive / sensible / down-to-earth
k.      relaxed / tense / calm
l.        pig-headed / reliable / trustworthy

4. STEREOTYPES. Choose one adjective for each nationality, according to the stereotype.

-          SPANISH .          Clever  / passionate / cold
-          BRITISH.             Reserved / cheerful  / chic
-          ITALIANS.         Hard-workers / meticulous / charming
-          DUTCH.              Tolerant  / chic / fiery
-          FRENCH.            Warm  / hedonistic / friendly
-          AMERICANS.    Materialistic  / affectionate  / calm
-          IRISH.                 Adventurous / humorous  / stylish

5.  Read these advertisements from a "Lonely hearts" and "sits. wanted" column in a newspaper.
           A)
I'm looking for Mr Right, is that you? Are you a non-smoker, non-drinker, intelligent, smart, romantic, easy-going, fun-loving, mature, good-looking, generous, sensitive and into soul music, dancing, cinema and most racquet sports? If so, write to Jenny soon. Box nÂș DD2211
v  Find words that mean:
1.      Well-dressed and with a good appearance. ____________
2.      Concerned about and looking after others. ____________
3.      Isn't complicated and doesn't make any problems. ______________
4.      Sensible and well-balanced. _______________
5.      Understanding and aware of other people's problems. ____________
          B)
THE FEMININE TOUCH
Trustworthy, sociable cleaners available to clean your vilas and apartments. Denia and Benidorm.
Family run, reasonable rates. Excellent service.
 Tel. Andy (0064) 550123174
v  Find words that mean:
1.      Out-going, gregarious. ____________
2.      Reliable. ____________
3.      Moderate. _____________
          C)
Qualified English electrician. Honest, reliable, well-mannered and friendly.
All electrical work undertaken, also alarms. Torrevieja and surrounding areas.
Tel. 646230769
v  Find words that mean:
1.      Not telling lies; not cheating or stealing. ______________
2.      Polite. ______________
     D)
Gentleman, easy-going. 5'11'', 13 stone, smart, calm, good-natured, home-loving. Likes wining, dining, dancing, diving, trekking. Looks for slim lady, mid-fifties, cheerful, stylish, sporty, adventurous, about 5'6'' tall for long term relationship. Call me now. 639625769.
v  Find words that mean:
1.      Kind; ready and willing to help others, even by sacrificing one's own interest.____________
2.      Bringing or suggesting happiness. _____________
3.      Fashionable. ____________
4.      Going out for a drink of wine. _____________
5.      Going walking in the mountain. _____________


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