Personality Traits
Which of these adjectives are positive? Which are negative?
Creative Impatient
Critical Level-headed
Disorganized Moody
Efficient Punctual
Forgetful Reliable
Generous Short-term tempered
Hardworking Strict
Tell your partner about people you know with these personality traits.
“My boss is very short-tempered. She often shouts at people……”
Listen to 4 conversations. Then check the adjective that best describes each person.
1.boss 2. a co-worker 3. a teacher 4. a relative
creative unfriendly moody short-tempered
forgetful generous patient disorganized
serious strange hardworking reliable
Match
1. I'd like to be a physical therapist a. because I'm very disorganized.
2. I would make a bad librarian b. because I love animals.
3. I couldn't be a diplomat c. because I enjoy helping people.
4. I wouldn't mind working as a veterinarian d. because I'm not good at managing
money.
5. I could be a flight attendant e. because I'm short-tempered.
6. I could never be a financial advisor f. because I really enjoy traveling.
Think about your personal qualities and skills. Then complete these statements. Take turns discussing them with your
group.
I could never be a ..... because ...
I wouldn't mind working as a ... because ...
1
A film I enjoyed
2
My favourite Celebrity
3
Why I have/don’t have a
pet
4
Something I did last
week 5
What is your country
famous for? 6
Your future plans
