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Unit 1. Personality
Part One- Preparation
1. Mr. And Miss So and So
1) Gentle 2) Dedicated 3) Considerate 4) Adventurous 5) Calm 6)Aggressive 7) Critical 8) Energetic 9) Selfish 10) Ambitious 11) Self-confident 12) Easygoing 13) Truthful 14) Outgoing 15) Frank 16) Sensitive 17) Bossy 18)Patient 19) Talkative 20) Persuasive 21) Sympathetic 22) Emotional 2. Personality and Job
Salesperson- shrewed, hard-working, boastful, acute, tricky
Teacher- patient, tolerant, talkative, unselfish, loving, humorous, bossy Doctor- patient, calm, independent, careful, sympathetic Police officer- brave, alert, independent, strong, calm Accountant- careful, honest, cautious, patient
Lawyer- persuasive, expressive, eloquent, serious, knowledgeable, talkative
Tourist guide- enthusiastic, talkative, expressive, energetic, considerate, good-tempered
Host or hostess of a show- emotional, expressive, optimistic, quick-minded, exaggerated, humorous
Reporter- cautious, extroverted, open-minded, adventurous
Secretrary- easygoing, tolerant, sensitive, frank, thorough, efficient Spokeperson- intelligent, talkative, diplomatic, cautious, matter-of-fact Part Two – Post-reading Reading Comprehension
Understanding the Organization of the Text 1) Introduction: (para1)
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people 2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect: (para2-3)
People’ s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. People with high self-esteem unsually act with confidence.
People with low self-esteem are likey to be passive and easily influenced by others. 3) Ways of overcoming shyness: (para 4-15)
i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses. ii) Set reasonable goals.
iii) Don’t waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame. iv) Don’t be afraid to speak up and give your point of view. v) Do not make negative comments about yourself. vi) Accept criticism thoughfully.
vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing them as learning experiences. viii) Do not associate with people who make you feel inadequate.
ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly. x) Practice being in social situations. 4) Conclusion: (para16)
The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. 2. Understanding Specific Information
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