lingu lesson personality

The British are … for liking curry

The Italians are … for making great coffee

She is … for being hard-working

To be known for something

Are know. For + verb with -ing

IMHO

In my …opinion

Despite all his success, he remains a very …person

Humble

I am definitely more …with the time

Relaxed , easy -going , calm

laid - back

I don’t want to be …on anybody

Reliant

I don’t want to be…to anyone

C1/C2

Beholden

I want to be self-…

I want to stand on my own ….

I want to pull my own …

Reliant

Two feet

Weight

British people are known for being polite and ….

Reserved

Сдержанные , вежливо -закрытые ( нейтральное )

To spend time or relax together ( informal)

to hang out

to make or push smb to do smth

To pressure

Friendly; able to start friendships and conversations easily

Outgoing

Calm and quiet

Not showing inner feelings

Reserved

Able to make good decisions; not happy to take risks

Sensible

Благоразумный, практичный

To be back …town

In

An incorrect or partly-true belief about a person based on nationality, sex, age , etc

Stereotype

Having a strong desire to be successful or famous

Ambitious

Целеустремленный

Sure of yourself and your ability to do things

Confident

Very relaxed and not seeming worried about anything

Laid-back

Happy to spend time and talk with other people

Sociable

I didn’t want anything because the salesman was too….( напористый , наглый, навязчивый )

Pushy

We need a …person for this position

Reliable , dependable, honest , loyal, truthful

Trustworthy

Despite being a famous rock star , he is incredibly…

Practical , realistic , humble

Down - to - earth

He is always …. in the morning

Bad -tempered

Irritable

Grumpy

My husband is always ….and tells me what to wear

Bossy

I wish my parents wouldn’t in..re in my life

Noise can in..re with your sleep

Interfere( with smth/someone)

Don’t be so ….. it’s none of your business

nosy

We need a …leader who can make decisions under pressure

Calm, sensible, cool-headed, composed

Level - headed

Уравновешенный, рассудительный, благоразумный, хладнокровный

Her…husband always tells her how to run the household

Bossy, imperious , arrogant

Over-bearing

Властный, подавляющий, деспотичный ил высокомерный

She moved to another city to escape the …eyes of her neighbors

Prying

Выпытывающий

Высматривающий , лезущий в чужие дела

she is a … player who always performs well

Steady, predictable, reliable

Consistent

Стабильный, постоянный, последовательный

grumpy (сварливый) ↔ ch_______l

Пример: He is always grumpy in the morning, but his sister is always cheerful and smiling.

Cheerful

When applying for a job , your personality tr..s can be just as important as your skills

Traits

down-to-earth (приземленный) ↔ im_________l

Пример: Sarah is down-to-earth, while her brother is impractical and buys useless things.

Impractical

trustworthy (честный) ↔ co_____t

Пример: We need a trustworthy manager, not someone who is corrupt.

Corrupt

bossy (командующий) ↔ sub_______e

Пример: A bossy manager commands, while a submissive employee just obeys.

Submissive

reliable (надежный) ↔ und_________e

Пример: Alex is reliable, but Tom is undependable and forgets promises.

Undependable

jealous (завистливый) ↔ ge______s

Пример: Don't be jealous of others; be generous and share their joy!

Ответ: generous

nosy (любопытный) ↔ unin_________d

Пример: My nosy neighbor asks too many questions, but I am uninterested.

Uninterested

chatty (болтливый) ↔ q____t

Пример: She is very chatty, whereas her husband is quite quiet.

Quiet

generous (щедрый) ↔ m__n

Пример: He is generous with tips, unlike his mean uncle.

Mean

pushy (напористый) ↔ re______d

Пример: The salesman was too pushy, but the manager was calm and reserved.

Reserved

She is always ch..ful and smiling , even in rainy days

Joyful

Upbeat

Sunny , lively

Cheerful