All about me! (Unit 1), (NUSH 9th form)

Завдання ГР 1 (Аудіювання)

Listen to the audio and decide if the statement below are "True" or "False".

• Alex feels equally confident with people whether he has just met them or has known them for a while.       [True, False]

• Alex prefers screen-based activities and rarely chooses to do anything active in his free time.       [True, False]

• Playing basketball is not only a way for Alex to exercise but also helps him take his mind off school difficulties.       [True, False]

• Alex and his parents sometimes disagree about how much time he spends using his phone.       [True, False]

• Alex says that he and his sister have a difficult relationship because they often argue about serious problems.       [True, False]

• Alex considers persistence one of his positive qualities, although he admits that managing his time is sometimes a problem.       [True, False]

• Alex has already made a definite decision to choose a career in technology.       [True, False]

• Alex believes that teenagers should already know exactly what kind of person they want to become.       [True, False]

Завдання ГР 1 (Читання)

Read the text and then match two halves to create sentences. Be attentive, you will have some extra options which you don't need.

What Makes Us Who We Are?

Have you ever wondered why people can be so different from one another? Even brothers and sisters who grow up in the same family may have completely different personalities. One may be confident and outgoing, while the other prefers quiet places and needs more time to feel comfortable around new people.

Our personality is a combination of different qualities that influence the way we think, feel and behave. Some people are naturally sociable and enjoy being the centre of attention. Others are more reserved and prefer listening to speaking. Being quiet, however, does not necessarily mean being shy or unfriendly. A quiet person may simply enjoy thinking carefully before saying something.

Our experiences can also affect our personality. Meeting new people, travelling, dealing with difficulties and trying unfamiliar activities can teach us important things about ourselves. For example, someone who is afraid of speaking in public may gradually become more confident after giving several presentations at school.

Nobody has a perfect personality. We all have strengths as well as weaknesses. A determined person may achieve their goals because they refuse to give up, but sometimes determination can turn into stubbornness. Similarly, being sensitive can help us understand other people's feelings, although sensitive people may sometimes worry too much about what others think of them.

It is also important to remember that personality is not completely fixed. As we grow older, we learn from our mistakes and experiences. A teenager who is impatient today may become much calmer in the future. Someone who finds it difficult to communicate may develop excellent social skills with practice.

Understanding your personality doesn't mean putting yourself into a particular category. It means recognising your strengths, accepting your weaknesses and deciding what you would like to improve. After all, becoming a better version of yourself is more important than trying to become someone else.

Завдання ГР 2 (Використання лексичних одиниць)

Complete the sentences with suitable words.