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Read the text again. For each paragraph (1-7) choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use.

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List of headings:


A. Features most and least appreciated.

B. Nobody’s perfect.

C. Opposites meet.

D. Different patterns of behaviour.

E. A clue to your personality.

F. Good and bad mixers.

G. Forming an opinion.

H. You and your feelings.


 

Vocabulary

A. Find a word or phrase from the text that means:

Para.1 a) an opinion _______________________________

b) make something better ______________________

c) an opinion that is incorrect ___________________

Para.2 d) show that something exists___________________

e) physical activity___________________________

Para.3 f) a strong influence___________________________

Para.4 g) a way to escape a difficult or bad situation_______

h) to suddenly get extremely angry______________

i) someone who is not physically strong__________

Para.5 j) to understand how good someone or something is _

k) extremely unpleasant________________________

Para.6 l) have_____________________________________

m) make someone like or admire something________

n) have a particular opinion_____________________

o) the most important person____________________

 

B. Complete each of these sentences with one of the words or phrases you found in the text. Use it in the correct form.

1. Delia was frightened of the operation, because afterwards she knew she would look _______.

2. Disney World ________ millions of tourists each year.

3. If you make a ________, just cross it out.

4. His words were calm, but his voice ________ his anxiety.

5. Years of high unemployment have left their _________ on the region.

6. Alan asked me to tell you how much he __________ your hospitality when he was in London.

7. He was in a dilemma, and could see no ___________.

8. We do not _________ this film suitable for young children.

9. It's too soon to make a ________ about what the outcome will be.

10. I wanted to ________ my French, so I got a job in Paris.

 

Learn the following words and word-combinations. Provide the context in which they were used in the text. Use them in situations of your own.

judge v [I, T]

to make a judgement; judging by;

to look at smb/smth

to make a mistake; to be mistaken

to consider smth positive/negative/important etc.

to betray

to have an effect on smth

to connect; to be connected with

to appreciate

to improve

to develop

to root out

trait (of character); syn. quality;

to possess

 

5. Questions and tasks:

1. How do we usually form an opinion about someone we meet for the first time?

2. Are first impressions right or wrong, as a rule? Give reasons.

3. What can your appearance tell other people about you?

4. Can you unmistakably tell a person’s character by looking at them?

5. Which helps to understand other people’s nature better: the way they look or the way they behave? Why?

6. What is an ideal person like according to the article?

7. Do you have an ideal? Does it coincide with the person portrayed? If it doesn’t, in what way is it different?

8. What are the most important qualities for any person to have, in your opinion? Why?

9. What negative features would you never put up with? Why?

10. Do you think a person can improve his character? What is necessary for that?

11. Does changing our appearance (hairstyle, clothes) change our personality as well?

12. Have you ever tried to develop a new character trait or to get rid of some negative quality of yours? Did you succeed? What result did you achieve? Were you satisfied with it?

13. Think of a suitable title for the text.

14. Get ready to speak about the points touched upon in the text.


Reading III

1. Read the text below and answer this question: “Why are our first impressions of the people we meet often wrong?”

Popular Misconceptions

 

1. It is common knowledge that appearances are deceptive. Practically everybody has met at least someone whose character and appearance differ radically.

 

2. When one sees a tall and broad-shouldered man, one expects him to be strong-willed and brave. One thinks: “…..1…..” How often a hunky guy turns out to be petty, weak-willed or even cowardly. Then one thinks: “…..2…..” At the same time everyone knows that a lot of great people were of poor build: short and fragile. It did not stop them from displaying intelligence and courage. Ingenuity does not depend on one's complexion or constitution.

 

3. Plump or fat people create an impression of generous and kind individuals. Strangely enough, they often turn out to be thrifty or even greedy. One usually thinks: “…..3…..” On the other hand, thin or slim nervous ladies often tend to be very generous and extravagant. They like to buy and never think twice when they pay. One thinks: 'I would call her open-handed and Mother would call her a waster. Yes, mothers are always stricter in judgments.

 

4. Has it ever happened to you that you come to an important office and see a powerful boss? You immediately notice what he looks like: 'Round-faced, small narrow eyes, dimples in his cheeks and an upturned nose. What a nice fellow!' You tell the boss of your troubles and expect immediate help. But the boss appears to be rude and wilful. You never get your help and think: “…..4…..”

 

5. When someone sees a delicately built pretty blonde with curly hair, blue eyes, a straight nose and a high forehead, one is inclined to think that the beauty is intelligent and nice. It may be disappointing to think later “…..5…..” On the contrary, when one sees a skinny brunette with ugly irregular features — a hooked nose, pointed chin, close-set eyes and thin lips, strange thoughts come to one's head; because it is the image of evil people — cruel and cunning. It may be a relief some time later to find her a clever, gentle and well-mannered lady and think: 'What charm! “…..6…..”

6. Another general misconception lies in the fact that children are always expected to resemble their parents. And parents like it when children take after them. Relatives like to compare moles, the shape of noses, etc. The greatest compliment is: “…..7…..” To find nothing in common is a huge disappointment. We want to deny people their uniqueness. We don't want to admit that nature has selected other options from an enormous genetic fund developed over generations. Why do we like our doubles? Who knows!

 

7. Nature likes to play tricks on us - it creates a brilliant kaleidoscope of characters and appearances which often clash. But don't you think it is nature’s way of making life more interesting and exciting? After all, “…..8…..”


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