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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
personality
[ per-suh-'na-luh-tee ]
noun
She has a kind and friendly personality.
recovery
[ ri-kuhv-uh-ree ]
noun
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery.
proposal
[ pruh-'poh-zuhl ]
noun
The boss approved my proposal.
difficulty
[ 'dif-i-kuhl-te ]
noun
This project involves much difficulty.
don't mention it
phrase
A: Thank you for helping me! B. Don't mention it.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different personalities below.
A. Polite
- behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people's feelings
Dialogue
Melly
John
Me too. I think it's the best restaurant we have visited so far.
Melly
I agree. Their food was excellent and their staff was polite and helpful.
B. Confident
- being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans or the future
Dialogue
Sally
Do you know Christine Herman?
Melly
Of course. She's one of my favorite speakers.
Sally
Really? Me too. She's so smart and confident.
C. Patient
- having the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties
Dialogue
Melly
Thank you for looking after Josh, dad. You're always patient with him.
Take
Don't mention it. I always enjoy my time with my grandson.
D. Optimistic
- hoping that good things will happen in the future
Dialogue
Sally
Are you ready to present your proposal?
John
Of course and I'm very optimistic that it will be approved.
E. Reliable
- someone or something that can be trusted because he, she or it behaves well in the way you expect
Dialogue
Sally
Hey Melly. I'm sorry but could you buy wine for later? I totally forgot it.
Melly
Sure. How many bottles do you need?
Sally
Just two bottles, please.
Melly
Of course. See you later at the party!
Sally
Thank you, Melly. You're always so reliable.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Complete the statements with the correct expressions in the box.
| Patient | Optimistic |
| Polite | Reliable |
| Confident |
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Please be to our guests.
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She is about her chances of winning a gold medal.
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The manager thought he was a person and told him all about the new plan.
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I'm of his skills as a manager.
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Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be !
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
Part III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. confident / manager
Answer:
3. optimistic / recovery
Answer:
I really enjoyed our lunch.