- •Unit II what are you like ?
- •In this unit we are going to learn how to describe a person’s character.
- •Vocabulary notes
- •I.Transcribe and translate the words:
- •II. Give English equivalents for the following:
- •III. Match the synonyms:
- •IV. Match the opposites:
- •VI. Match the words with their definitions:
- •VII. Arrange these words in pairs of opposites:
- •VIII. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from exercises VI and VII.
- •IX. What prefix forms the opposite of each of these words?
- •X. What nouns can be formed from these adjectives? Use a dictionary to help you.
- •XIV. A) Do the personality quiz to discover what type of person you are. Write Yes, No, or Sometimes.
- •XV. A) Work with a partner. Ask your partner to do the quiz about you. Compare your ideas and your partner’s ideas about you. Are they the same or different?
- •XVI. Describe someone in the group, but don’t say their name. Can your group mates guess who it is?
- •XVII. Translate these sentences into English:
- •XVIII. Revision translation.
- •Verbs and Phrases
- •Vocabulary notes
- •1.Transcribe and translate the given words:
- •2. Give the English equivalents for the following Russian words:
- •3.Define the meaning of each of the lexical units:
- •5.Write nouns and adjectives derived from the following words:
- •6.Use the derivative of the word given in brackets to make each sentence grammatically correct:
- •Verbs and Phrases
- •Vocabulary Notes
- •2.Verbs and Phrases
- •1. Transcribe and translate the given words:
1. Transcribe and translate the given words:
Misconception
Radically
Hunky
Fragile
Extravagant
Ingenuity
Unique
Courage
Complexion
Mediocrity
Scrooge
Nothing in common
To create an impression
2. Match the words and their definitions:
1. Cruel
2. evil
3. open – handed,
4. unique
5. well – mannered
6. to expect
f. to think that smth. will happen because it seems likely or has been planned.
d. being the only one of this kind
b. very unpleasant
a. deliberately hurting people or animals
e. talking or behaving in a polite way
c. generous and friendly
3. Give the English equivalents for the following Russian phrases:
Заблуждения, внешность обманчива, разительно отличаться, широкоплечий мужчина, образец для подражания, цвет лица, сама посредственность, скряга, создавать впечатление, быть строгим в суждениях, склоняться к чему – либо, круглолицый, зануда, как две капли воды, огромное разочарование, двойник, идти в разрез с чем – либо, изюминка.
4. Derivation:
1. Adj. – Noun: bored, courageous, unique, brave, cruel.
e.g. bored - bore
2. Verb – Noun: to differ, to appear, to waste, to resemble, to expect.
e.g. to differ – difference.
5. Give the derivative of the word given in the brackets to make each sentence grammatically correct:
1. The film was really … (bore).
2. The … between these sounds is immense. (to differ)
3. Susan adores … men. (courage)
4. Nowadays there is a lot of … on TV. (cruel)
5. … are deceptive. (to appear)
6. My mother says I`m a terrible … (to waste)
6. Say if the following statements are true or false. If false give the right variants.
1. A hunky man is a man who is not attractive.
2. A fragile person is one who is never ill.
3. A skinny girl is a girl who is fat and ugly.
4. A scrooge is someone who is very generous.
5. A wilful person is one who continues to do what they want, even after they have been told to stop.
7. Explain how you understand the following statements using the active vocabulary
Do it in writing:
1. An iron fist in a velvet glove.
2. A heart of gold!
3. Variety is the spice of life.
Questions for Discussion
How do we usually form an opinion about someone we meet for the first time?
Are first impressions right or wrong, as a rule? Give reasons.
What can your appearance tell other people about you?
Can you unmistakably tell a person’s character by looking at them?
Which helps to understand other people’s nature better: the way they look or the way they behave? Why?
What are the most important qualities for any person to have, in your opinion? Why?
What negative features would you never put up with? Why?
Do you think a person can improve his character? What is necessary for that?
Does changing our appearance (hairstyle, clothes) change our personality as well?
Have you ever tried to develop a new character trait or to get rid of some negative quality of yours? Did you succeed? What result did you achieve? Were you satisfied with it?
Say whether you agree or disagree with the following statements and give reasons.
A person’s appearance is a reflection of their character.
Appearances are deceptive.
Handsome is that handsome does.
Looks are less important in a partner than character.
Nobody is perfect.