Prime Time 5, Schulbuch

Speaking: Talk about the questionnaire. a) Do you agree with what the questionnaire says about you? Say why or why not. b) Think of more descriptions for each colour. How to: Talk about personal qualities. Questionnaires are often used by personal advisers to help young people find out what kind of job or school career is best for them. a) Look at what a student tells his personal adviser. Then collect words and phrases to describe your own personal qualities. You can use the phrases of the questionnaire on page 20. b) Listening: Imagine the career adviser is trying to find out more about you. Listen to his questions and answer them. The useful phrases can help you. c) In groups, take turns to present yourselves. Tell the truth, but try to stress your good qualities. Listen critically to the others in your group and make helpful suggestions. Speaking: Show and tell a) Choose your favourite person or object, e.g. a friend, an animal, a picture, a plant, a dish, a book, a TV series, a piece of music, etc. If you can, bring a picture of the person or the object to class. b) Prepare a short talk about yourself and the person or object you like. • Explain who/what you have chosen. • Describe the main features of the person or object you have selected. • Discuss why you have chosen that person or item. 2 Useful phrases I see/don’t see myself as a person who … . • I agree/ don’t agree with the results of … . • I think this questionnaire is … . • It is certainly true/not true that … . • I am surprised/not surprised that … . • It strikes me that … . P 3 I like challenges and I’m good at solving problems. I can work alone, but I prefer to work in a team. I’d say I’m an ambitious person. c02 Useful phrases • I think/I’d say I’m reliable/practical/creative/patient/… . • I’m (not so) good with children/at using words/… . • I find it easy/fun/… to meet people/learn new skills/organise events/… . • I (don’t) like deadlines/computers/challenges/… . • I don’t mind having to work under pressure. • I can’t work/find it difficult to work under pressure. • I prefer to work alone/with my hands/outside/… . P Tip Ask your teacher or use a dictionary for any new words you need. Collect “personal vocabulary” in your folder. T 4 My favourite flower is the sunflower because it brightens up even a rainy day. I have chosen it because I am an optimistic person. 21 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv

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