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[C] Describing People

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sociable

[ 'soh-shuh-buhl ]

adjective

- enjoys spending time with people and talking to them

Emily is very sociable; she loves going to parties and meeting new people.

articulate

[ ar-'tik-yuh-luht ]

adjective

- able to speak clearly and explain ideas well

John is very articulate; he gave a great presentation at the meeting.

persuasive

[ per-'sway-siv ]

adjective

- good at making people believe or agree with something

Emma is persuasive and convinced everyone to try her idea.

collaborate with

phrasal verb

- to work together with someone to achieve a goal

We need to collaborate with the other team to finish the project.

sets someone apart

phrasal verb

- makes someone different or special compared to others

Her creativity sets her apart from the other designers.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. gets along with others

  • indicates someone is friendly and sociable

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Dialogue

A

Alex

How's your new coworker doing?

H

Maria

Oh, she's great! She gets along with others really well.

A

Alex

That's awesome. It's so important to work with someone who's easy to collaborate with.

H

Maria

Absolutely! Her friendly attitude makes the whole team more productive.

B. goes out of one's way

  • describes someone who makes an extra effort to help others

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Dialogue

F

Sheena

Did you hear about the help Sarah gave to the new intern?

C

Luis

Yes, I did! She really goes out of her way to make people feel welcome.

F

Sheena

It’s impressive. Not everyone takes the time to do that.

C

Luis

I agree. Sarah’s kindness truly sets her apart.

C. has a way with words

  • refers to someone who is articulate or persuasive

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Dialogue

A

Lucas

Did you hear the speech Ethan gave at the meeting today?

E

Nina

I did! He really has a way with words.

A

Lucas

Totally. He made such a complicated topic sound so simple and engaging.

E

Nina

That’s why everyone listens when he speaks—he’s so articulate.

D. tends to keep to oneself

  • someone who is introverted or reserved

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Dialogue

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Mia

Have you noticed how quiet Olivia is during group projects?

D

Jake

Yeah, she tends to keep to herself most of the time.

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Mia

I wonder if she’s just shy or prefers working alone.

D

Jake

Probably a bit of both, but she always gets her work done perfectly.

E. comes across as confident

  • describes someone who appears self-assured

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Dialogue

G

Ella

Did you see how Alex handled the presentation today?

B

Ryan

Yeah, he comes across as so confident in front of everyone.

G

Ella

It’s impressive. He really knows how to command attention.

B

Ryan

Definitely. He makes it look effortless, but I’m sure he practices a lot.

LET'S PRACTICE!

PART I

Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.

gets along with others tends to keep to oneself
goes out of one's way comes across as confident
has a way with words
  1. He to ensure everyone feels included.

  2. She easily, making her a great team player.

  3. He during meetings but contributes valuable insights when he speaks.

  4. She , making her speeches inspiring and memorable.

  5. She in interviews, which leaves a lasting impression.

PART II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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PART III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

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1. ( gets along with others / make friends )

Answer:

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2. ( goes out of one's way / stray animals )

Answer: