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| There is no doubt that all people have different character traits. Sometimes you may think that you know a person's character well just because you have been friends for ages, but one particular situation can show how wrong you were. In lots of cases people just don't know who they really are and what they are capable of. Anyway, each of us has both negative and positive character traits and wants to be a better person. In life, there is a constant battle between these two traits. As far as I am concerned, I am emotional and easy-going. That's why it is easy for me to make new acquaintances. Besides, my friends say that I am helpful, sympathetic and kind-hearted. Well, I am supportive as well. No matter how busy I may be, I will always be there to help if I am needed. As for my negative character traits, I am lazy and stubborn. Besides, I am too touchy and vulnerable. I dislike when people criticize me because I feel as if I must be perfect. Another negative trait of character I dislike and suffer from is my hot temper. I get angry very quickly and fly into a rage. Sometimes I even can't control myself when I argue with anyone. If you ask me to describe a person whose character I like, I would tell you about my best friend, Anna. She is sociable and cheerful. She is always in high spirits. Her optimism always cheers me up. Besides, she is clever, purposeful and hardworking. She is an excellent student and already knows three foreign languages. Moreover, she has a wide range of interests. She is fond of music, reading and painting. As for characteristics which are the least appealing in a person, I think it is envy and hypocrisy. Unfortunately, appearances are often deceptive. It is true when they say, "Don't judge a book by its cover." As for other negative characteristics I hate, I can't stand cruel and ruthless people. Moreover, I don't trust people who dislike animals. I find them cold-hearted. Exercise 6. . Nowadays people are more and more concerned about their appearance. Personally, I think that looking presentable is very important for every person of every age. First of all, people who are satisfied with their physical appearance tend to be self-confident. Indeed, by looking well-groomed and nicely dressed one can easily communicate with others and achieve goals. Secondly, people who want to look attractive tend to go in for sports. Most of them follow a diet and go to the gym. Thirdly, people who care about their appearance look after their health. It is generally accepted that visiting a doctor for regular check-ups can help prevent illnesses. If you asked me to describe a person whose appearance I like, I'd talk about my aunt. Her name is Sofia. She is middle-aged but has very youthful appearance. She is in her late forties but looks young for her age. She has a friendly round face. Her hair is short and ginger. My aunt has very beautiful blue eyes and long eyelashes. Her lips are red and plump. I like when she is smiley and happy. She is rather tall and medium-built. She doesn't usually wear glasses but she puts them on when she reads or watches TV. She has a lovely complexion. My aunt always looks fresh and seldom wears make-up. She is fair-skinned but likes to sunburn in summer. I like the way she looks because she wears clothes that are right for her age and always looks trendy and elegant. She prefers wearing suits and dresses. Anyway, my aunt is a good-looking woman and always looks great. Vocabulary Appearance 1) physical appearance 2) presentable , 3) well-groomed 4) nicely dressed 5) attractive 6) good-looking 7) handsome , ( ) 8) lovely 9) pretty 10) middle-aged 11) an elderly person 12) to be in one's late twenties, thirties, forties, etc. 20, 30, 40 13) to be in one's early twenties ( ) 14) fat 15) stout [staut] , 16) overweight 17) medium-built 18) thin 19) slender 20) slim , 21) tall 22) short 23) of middle height 24) close / deep set eyes / 25) complexion , 26) fair-skinned 27) sunburnt 28) pale 29) wrinkled face 30) freckled face 31) to look one's age 32) to look younger / older for one's age / 33) to resemble 34) to take after / to look like somebody - 35) straight (hair) 36) curly , 37) wavy [veivi] 38) chestnut 39) blond , 40) ginger 41) ash-blond - 42) shoulder-length 43) eyelashes 44) turned-up nose Vocabulary Character 1) Characteristics 2) (dis)honest () 3) (im)patient () 4) (im)polite () 5) (un)faithful () 6) (un)friendly () 7) (un)selfish () 8) amiable , 9) brave 10) cunning 11) curious 12) emotional 13) energetic 14) generous 15) good-tempered 16) bad-tempered , 17) greedy 18) hard-working 19) with a sense of humour 20) hospitable 21) intelligent 22) kind 23) lazy 24) mischievous 25) modest 26) moody , 27) open-minded 28) optimist/pessimist / 29) quiet 30) rude 31) self-confident 32) show off , 33) shy 34) silly 35) sociable 36) sympathetic 37) tactful 38) talkative 39) touchy 40) trusting Exercise 7. . 1. Do you think it s difficult to be very good-looking? Why? 2. Are appearances really important? Why (not)? 3. Do you think that people with good looks are always nice? 4. How can you describe your best friend? 5. What qualities of character are important in your opinion? 6. What are your best characteristics? 7. Which characteristics would you like to have? 8. Is it important for a person to be shy? Exercise 8. . 1. He isnt very tall. Hes short and stocky. 2. Shes tall and slim. Shes got a lovely figure. 3. Hes quite a big guy. Hes quite well-built. 4. Shes a bit overweight. Shes quite plump, isnt she? 5. Hes very fat. Hes absolutely enormous. 6. Hes very thin. Hes so skinny. 7. e accident left a scar on his forehead. 8. Hes got a birthmark on his head. 9. Ive just had a tattoo done. 10. Hes got a mole on his back. CONVERSATIONAL TOPIC MY FRIEND Exercise 9. . I have many friends. Most of them are my former classmates but my best friend is Peter. He is fifteen. Now he is a student of a college. He is a good student because he studies hard and is very diligent. He wants to become a good specialist and he is especially interested in computers. He often helps me with my English lessons and I'm grateful to him for that. Now I want to tell you about his appearance. He is rather tall and strong. He has an oval face, straight nose, dark-brown hair, blue eyes and a nice smile. People find him good-looking. Peter goes in for sports. He plays football and basketball well. His basketball team is very popular at the college. We made friends with Peter when he and his family moved to our house. We have very much in common: we like the same music, we both like reading. In general my friend is a very interesting person: he is intelligent and well-read. But the most important thing is that Peter is honest and kind. I can fully rely on him and trust everything to him. Peter has a great sense of humor and I like to spend my free time with him. I have another friend. Her name is Natasha. She is a schoolgirl and she lives next door. I like her very much. She is a blonde with blue eyes, she is slim and pretty. Her hair is long and she has a nice complexion. I like all my friends very much. I think they are all my faithful friends. 1 , , Personal Information A persons appearance and character. (: -1 , Times New Roman -14, 1, .) |
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Exercise 10. .
I can not but agree that the love of a family is life's greatest blessing. My family is my fortress, my treasure and my happiness. My family is rather large. My parents have two more children besides me. Thus, I have got an older sister and a younger brother.
My dad's name is Konstantin Kaufman. He is very hardworking, clever and caring. He is the head of our household. I love and respect him very much, and want to be like him. My dad likes to read and watch news. Besides, he is fond of rafting, camping and canoeing. Although he is a very busy person, we often go on hikes together. I like to spend time with him. My mother's name is Sophia. She is a housewife. It is she who does all the work about the house. Besides, her cooking is very tasty. My mom is very supportive and loving and always finds time to help me or give advice. In her free time she loves reading books and watch movies. Moreover, my mom is a very hospitable person. We often invite guests and have fun together.
My sister's name is Mary. She is in her late twenties. She has blond hair and blue eyes. I find her very pretty. She works in a bank as a chief accountant. Besides, she's got many hobbies: cooking, swimming, music and poetry. My sister is married and has a wonderful daughter named Alice. She is my niece. I like to play with her. She is very funny and smart. Sometimes I pick her from the nursery school and we walk in the park.My brother's name is Ilya. He is 2 years younger than me. In spite of this fact, I always turn to him for advice and he is always there to help me out. Like our dad, he works as an economist. He is very friendly and sociable. He is fond of sport which helps him keep fit and healthy.
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All in all, everyone in my family is my best friend. We always help and support each other. Both of my parents are understanding, kind and patient. On our weekends we often go to the country and stay with my grandparents. I help my grandma with gardening or go fishing with my granddad. My grandparents are retired but work part-time as teachers at school. We love to make up picnics. My father usually cooks shish kebab and grilled vegetables. We often sit up late at night and look through our family albums. I can sit for hours studying each image and recalling life events. It is so touching.
In the conclusion, I would like to quote Thomas Jefferson who once said, "The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family." I absolutely agree with this statement. As far as I am concerned, I also appreciate every minute of my life spent in the circle of my family.
Vocabulary:
1) blessing ;
2) hardworking
3) clever
4) caring
5) supportive
6) hospitable ,
7) smart ,
8) sociable ,
9) understanding
10) kind
11) patient
12) easy-going -,
13) to be fond of ,
14) to be very much alike
15) the head of one's household
16) to spend time
17) housewife
18) to invite guests
19) to go to see somebody -
20) to stay with / at somebody -
21) in late twenties
22) chief accountant
23) niece
24) nephew
25) uncle
26) aunt
27) cousin ,
28) step father / step mother /
29) god father / god mother /
30) to work part-time
31) to sit up late at night
32) retired
33) shish kebab -
34) in the bosom/circle of one's family /
Exercise 11. .
1. Why is it so important to have a good family?
2. Is your family big?
3. Describe your father's appearance.
4. Where does your father work?
5. What are his hobbies?
6. Describe your mother's appearance.
7. Where does she work?
8. What are her hobbies?
9. Who keeps your house?
10. Do your parents differ in tastes?
11. Do you have brothers and sisters?
12. Are they older or younger than you?
13. What are they?
14. Do you have any other relatives?
15. Where do they live?
16. Is your family united?
