1. Match the opposites.
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1.
clever, bright, smart
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a.
introverted
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2.
extroverted
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b.
tight-fisted, mean ,thrifty
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3.
rude, impolite
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c.
corteous, well-mannered, polite
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4.
cruel
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d.
gregarious , sociable
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5.
generous
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e.
unfaithful, unloyal
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6.
unsociable
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f.
half-witted, stupid , dumb
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7.
faithful, loyal
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g.
untidy
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8.
tidy
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h.
kind-hearted
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2. Fill in the gaps with the
adjectives in the box.
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BRIGHT SOCIABLE RUDE MEAN KIND-HEARTED POLITE FAITHFUL DUMB
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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.
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SPANISH . Clever / passionate / cold
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BRITISH.
Reserved / cheerful / chic
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ITALIANS. Hard-workers / meticulous / charming
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DUTCH. Tolerant / chic / fiery
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FRENCH. Warm
/ hedonistic / friendly
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AMERICANS. Materialistic
/ affectionate / calm
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IRISH. Adventurous / humorous / stylish
5.
Read these advertisements from a "Lonely
hearts" and "sits. wanted" column in a newspaper.
A)
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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 nº DD2211
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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)
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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
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v Find words that mean:
1.
Out-going, gregarious.
____________
2.
Reliable. ____________
3.
Moderate. _____________
C)
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Qualified English electrician. Honest, reliable, well-mannered and friendly.
All
electrical work undertaken, also alarms. Torrevieja and surrounding areas.
Tel.
646230769
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v Find words that mean:
1.
Not telling lies; not
cheating or stealing. ______________
2.
Polite. ______________
D)
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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.
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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. _____________
