- •Д.В. Позняк, з.М. Окулова character
- •Пояснительная записка
- •Words and expressions that can be used when discussing a person’s character
- •Exercises
- •I. What do you call the man
- •II. Ask 10 more questions of the same type.
- •III. What people do we call
- •IV. Complete these phrases by adding the appropriate word chosen from those at the end of the exercise Make six sentences of your own using these phrases.
- •V. Say which of these adjectives have a positive meaning and which negative.
- •VI. Find adjectives, synonymous to the compound adjectives below. Make up your own examples with the words from the list.
- •VII. Say in short what sort of person he (she) is. Choose one of the adjectives or nouns from the list below.
- •VIII. Write down the opposite.
- •IX. Describe some two literary personages who are antipodes.
- •Some more idioms to describe people.
- •Additional material on the topic Character
- •Intellectual ability
- •Attitudes towards Lifе
- •Attitude towards other people
- •Exercises
- •5. What questions like those in exercise 4 could you ask to find out if a person is the following:
- •6. Can you complete each of these word forks?
- •7. Choose five or six adjectives from the opposite page which you think best describe either your own or a friend's character. How do you or your friend demonstrate these characteristics?
- •Body language
- •Exercises to the text Body Language
- •6. Discuss the following questions.
- •The Power of Colour.
- •Exercises to the text.
- •1. Fill in the table after reading the text.
- •2. Work out the interior design of an imaginary flat: think about the colour of the walls, furniture, etc.
- •Translation 1 on the topic Character
- •Translation 2
- •Recommended topics for self-assessment on the topic Character
- •References
Translation 2
Зная о расточительности и легкомыслии своего сына, граф сделал единственной наследницей свою дочь.
Он обманывает людей. Но за его лицемерными речами несложно увидеть двуличную и мелочную натуру.
Я убедил его не ухудшать ситуацию, но он очень упрямый и всегда делает все по-своему.
Oн производит впечатление уступчивого человека, и если вы попытаетесь, он выполнит вашу просьбу без возражений.
В отличие от своей вспыльчивой и несдержанной жены, он сдержанный, спокойный и собранный человек.
Я еще не встречал более бессовестного и несдержанного человека, чем он.
Она сочувствует людям и очень сердечна.
Его самооценка слишком низкая, он ведет себя слишком скромно. Но, говорят, в тихом омуте черти водятся.
Берегись ее, она вмешивается в жизнь других людей, она любопытная Варвара.
Не будь таким наивным и доверчивым.
Xотя он иногда бывает странный, но в душе он хороший мальчик.
Я не люблю, когда на меня давят.
Я восхищен, как находчиво вы отвлекли внимание вашего учителя.
Recommended topics for self-assessment on the topic Character
1) How does work influence and develop one's character?
2) Imagine you are staying on an uninhabited island with another person. What traits of character would you like her/him to possess?
3) Are men and women different emotionally? How?
4) Express your opinion on the suggested statements:
a) Patience is a virtue;
b) Slow and steady wins the work;
c) The face is the index of the mind;
d) It is unhealthy never to show any emotions.
5) Should people fight adverse circumstances and obstacles or should they yield to them?
6) What are the essential factors that help to mould a person's character?
7) What are the ways and means by which a person's character is revealed and estimated?
8) What kind of people are often lonely?
9) What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
10) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? «There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
References
Конончук Л. Ф. «Смотри, слушай, учись». - Л.: Просвещение, 1971
Cunningham S., Moor P. Cutting Edge – Advanced. Resource Bank. – Pearson Education Limited, 2005
Newbold D., Baxter S. Language to go – Upper Intermediate Teacher’s Resource Book. – Pearson Education Limited, 2002
Howard-Williams D., Tomalin M. Instant Lessons – Advanced. - Pearson Education Limited, 2003