How would you describe the person in each of these descriptions?

1. He never bought me a drink in ten years.

2. I have to tell her what to do every minute of the working day. She wouldn’t even open a window without someone`s permission.

3. He often promises to do things but half the time forgets.

4. She`s always here on time.

5. I don’t think he`s done any work since he`s been here.

6. She finds it difficult to meet people and talk to strangers.

7. He could work in any of the departments, and it doesn’t matter to him if he`s on his own or part of a team.

8. One of the great things about her is that she is so aware of what other people think or feel.

9. Bob, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. He is always making people angry or upset because he just doesn’t consider their feelings.

10. The other thing about Bob is that he really wants to get the supervisor`s job and then become boss for the whole department.

 

Fill the gaps with a suitable word.

1. At work, James __________ across as serious and a bit boring, but outside of work he`s completely different; he`s really good __________.

2. It`s important to __________ a good impression on your first day in a new job.

3. I`m sure he can find the place; he just needs to use his common __________.

4. Meeting new people doesn’t worry her; she`s a very self-__________ young woman.

5. It`s hard to know what Sam thinks – he doesn’t really __________ his feelings.

6. Do you think __________ impressions are very important? I do.

7. I always have a laugh with my cousin – he`s got a great sense of __________.

8. She is so __________-minded; she cannot accept any ideas different from her own.

 

Agree with the opinions below using a word with the same meaning.

1. A: She`s always wanted to get to the top in her career, hasn’t she?

B: Yes, she is very ………………………….. .

2. A: She was horrible, wasn’t she?

B: Yes, very ………………………. .

3. A: He`s happy and smiling whenever you see him.

B: I know, he`s always very ……………………… .

4. A: She can`t change any of her ideas and adapt to new ones.

B: No, she`s very ……………………. .

5. A: Do you honestly think we can depend on that old car of yours?

B: No, it`s very …………………. – it could break down at any time.

6. A: He never thinks about other people`s feelings, does he?

B: No, he`s very ………………….. .