Page 15 - Journeys B2 (Student Book)

Identity and Personality 1

Speaking

A. Discuss with a partner.

1. Do you ever take online questionnaires or quizzes for fun?
2. How valid do you think the results of tests like this can be?

B. Match the personality types with the adjectives that describe them. Use a dictionary to help you.
1. a couch potato a. ambitious, dynamic, independent
2. a fuddy-duddy b. behind the times, not technologically competent, old-fashioned

3. a go-getter c. fussy, organised, strict
4. a goody two-shoes d. intelligent, opinionated, sometimes arrogant
5. a know-it-all e. lazy, laid back, unmotivated
6. a stickler for the rules f. not rebellious, submissive

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C. Listen to the dialogue. What personality type does each person have, and what jobs does the test
suggest?

D. Work in a group of three. Write a dialogue giving the results for one of the other three personality types.
Your dialogue should include a short description of the person’s character and at least two ideal jobs.

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