NEF Advanced Vocabulary / Personality / slide 161 ex-es 1a, 2a, 3

ex. 1a / Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the list.

  1. He is very thorough. Whatever part of a job he’s doing, he does it with great attention to details.
  2. He’s quite resourceful. He can usually work out how to solve a problem.
  3. He’s very self-sufficient. He never needs anyone else’s help.
  4. Her boyfriend is a steady guy. He’s sensible and she can really rely on him – just what she needs!
  5. She’s very determined. Once she’s decided to do something, nothing will stop her.
  6. My nieces are both really bright. They get very good marks at school in all their subjects.
  7. He’s not very sympathetic. When I was ill last week he didn’t even phone me.
  8. She is so conscientious! She worked all weekend to make sure she got everything done.
  9. My sister’s a very gentle person. She’s calm and kind and she never gets angry.
  10. She’s such a straightforward person. She’s honest and open and says just what she thinks.
  11. He’s very spontaneous. He can suddenly decide to go to Paris in the morning and in the evening he’s there!
  12. Our maths teacher used to be so sarcastic. She loved making comments that made us feel small.

ex. 2a / Complete the phrases with the verbs from the list in the right form.

  1. My father tends to avoid conflict. He never argues with my mother — he just leaves the room.
  2. I don’t really like taking risks, especially with money.
  3. She makes life hard for herself because she refuses to compromise. Everything has to be perfect.
  4. She’s quite stubborn. She rarely changes her mind even when she knows she’s probably wrong.
  5. I worry about my grandmother. She’s so trusting that it would be easy for people to take advantage of her.
  6. On the surface he seems self-confident, but deep down he’s quite insecure.

ex. 3 / Match the bold idioms 1-6 to their meanings A-F.

  1. My brother-in-law is very down to earth. — F (He’s very sensible and practical.)
  2. Mum’s got a heart of gold. — B (She’s incredibly kind to everyone she meets.)
  3. My boss is a bit of a cold fish. — A (He’s unfriendly and he never shows his emotions.)
  4. My brother’s a real pain in the neck. — C (He’s so annoying – he’s always taking my things.)
  5. Dad’s a soft touch. — D (I can always persuade him to give me extra pocket money.)
  6. My uncle has a very quick temper. — E (He gets angry very easily.)

NEF Advanced: What is your personality type/ slide 8/ Answering the questions and using the words you have learned.

Summary: According to the above study, my personality, or temperaments, are as follows: planner, creative (less fact-based), extrovert, and leader. I should note that I have taken many similar tests and most of the answers were the same. My personality can be defined in the following ways: friendly, active, sociable, proactive, leading, persistent, loyal, planner (with a schedule), researcher, etc. I think I fit all of the above.