1. Match the definitions with suitable adjectives (there are 3 extra adjectives)
carefree –
diligent -
shy –
stubborn –
generous –
malicious -
modest –
gentle –
faithful –
ambitious –
aloof -
- having no worries or problem
- willing to give money, spend time etc., in order to help people or give them pleasure
- determined to be succesful, rich, powerful etc
- determined not to change your mind, even when people think he is unreasonable
- kind and careful in his character or behaviour and not at all violent or unpleasant
- remaining loyal to a person, belief, political party etc. and continuing to support them
- unwilling to talk proudly about his abilities and achievements
- nervous and embarrased about talking to other people, especially people he does not know
2. Listening:
assertive – stanowczy, apodyktyczny
be an obsessive time keeper – mieć obsesję na punkcie odpowiedzialności
be awarded with – być nagrodzonym
be capable of doing sth – być zdolnym coś zrobić
be prone to heart attack – mieć skłonności do zawału serca
be sacked – być zwolnionym z pracy
bear in mind – mieć w pamięci
business dealings – interesy
commoner – człowiek z ludu, zwykły obywatel
consistently – tu: stale
efficient – sprawny, wydajny,
entirely – całkowicie
feel guilty – czuć się winnym
get annoyed – złościć się
I’ll go along with... - zgodzę się z ...
I’m not with you – nie rozumiem cię
insecure – niepewny
make someone easier in dealings – “zmiekczyć” kogoś
raise a point – poruszać kwestię
specify a particular half an hour – wyznaczać czas spotkania z dokładnością do pół godziny
superiority – wyższość
tell off sb – zwymyślać kogoś
time is tight – mamy mało czasu
upbringing – wychowanie
value – cenić
vice – wada
virtue - cnota
Choose the correct answer:
1. In Britain punctuality is considered to be
a) a vice
b) a virte
c) a merit
d) an obsession
2. Peter reminds Ann that
a) she likes to keep people waiting
b) she always keeps him waiting]
c) she has never waited for him
d) she gets annoyed when he comes late
3. If people in England are late for work, they
a) feel extremely unhappy
b) have a feeling of guilt
c) are told off by employers
d) have to suffer consequences
4. There are countries like India where punctuality
a) is not required
b) is not a virtue
c) is not tolerated
d) is not acceptable
5. When Kim says that you show your superiority if you keep people waiting
a) she has British people in mind
b) she is only joking
c) she thinks it is true
d) she means what she says
6. People who are obsessive timekeepers are
a) sensitive and considerate
b) well organised and efficient
c) ambitious and assertie
d) realiable and helpful
7. Coming too early for an interview may mean that the person is
a) good-mannered
b) polite
c) anxious
d) respectful
Below is a summary of the text . Fill in the missing words.
Punctuality is considered to be a ............. in Britain but American people think that only they are capable .................. coming on time, in other words they are expected to be ............... . Pupils are told .............. if they are late for school. However, there is one .................... British kings and queens have to keep more commoners ................, which is the right way of .................. superiority.
3. Writing
Describe appearance of your best friends included age, heigth, build, hair (length, colour, type, style), complexion, other features
4. Fill in the gaps with appropriate word or phrase
GOSSIP WINDBAG WET BLANKET SPONGER SLAVE DRIVER FUDDY-DUDDY
1. Stop talking! Can’t you see nobody is interested in it? You are such ......................................... !
2. I hate my new boss! He makes me work too hard! He is just .................................. !
3. It’ll be better when Carol doesn’t come to the party. She is a ...................................., I afraid she’s able to spoil our gathering. Remember? Last time she discouraged everybody from enjoying my birthday.
4. I don’t like Sue, she is really .................................... . She is always intersted in other people’s affair and still talk about others’ life!
5. Mummy, don’t you understand that now every girl wears trousers? Don’t be a ............................................ .
6. Don’t you think Mike’s new girlfriend is a ............................ ............. ? She uses his money, flat and give nothing instead!
5. How do you fill when ...
a) you are sitting in the comfortable armchair, listening to your favourite music and drinking delicious coffee? ___________________
b) you have lost your money? __________________
c) your mother doesn’t come for night and you don’t know where she is? ________________________
d) you are walking alone through the forest at dark night? _________________
e) you see your boyfriend kissing the strange girl? __________________
f) your dog died? ___________________
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