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TEST IVAPPEARANCEIt is useful to be able to estimate and describe characters. There are however, two aspects of the subject. Personal appearance, physical features, stature and build, clothes or individual details which make one person different from another. Such description is often given of missing persons. There will be little indication of character in these cases. Yet clothes and appearance are often an index to character, not only the kind of clothes people wear, but how they wear them. A person who takes little interest in his or her appearance, is not likely to be a methodical or tidy person. Characters may be described in several ways: by description, by suggestion, by conversation, or by action. Simple description is perhaps the easiest, but also the least satisfactory method, e.g. you may say John Brown is a very methodical and tidy person, which is a plain statement of fact. If, however, you describe some of his habits which help to build character, such as his neatly-parted hair and clean shoes, his careful and accurate work, tidy desk, and so on, all this will suggest his character far better. If you wish to add that John is also cheerful and good-tempered, you can do so by describing what he says and what he does. If you listen to a person's talk, you soon have some idea of his character. You should remember, also, that "Actions speak louder than words" and by telling how people act, you will be indicating their character. If you wish to describe people well, you should notice such things as habits, mannerisms, amusements or hobbies, clothes, particularly hats and shoes. Habits and amusements can also tell us much. Character shows itself through such details as one's voice, walk, features, eyes, mouth, hands, rouge, or other make-up. Yet we cannot say that a person is wholly good or bad, any more than we can say that a high forehead always denotes intelligence or a big chin indicates a strong will. (After "English Every Day" by R. E. Houseman) TASKS 1. Explain why it is useful to be able to estimate and describe character. 2. Briefly state the four ways of describing character. Say which method the author finds the more satisfactory, and why. Express your agreement or disagreement. 3. Mark the explanation nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italic.
4. Two of the words in each group below are similar in meaning. Check the word, which doesn’t suit and explain why.
5. Choose the answer that expresses most accurately what is stated in the passage. Only one answer is correct. The idea behind the sentence "Yet we cannot say that a person is wholly good or bad, any more than we can say that a high forehead already denotes intelligence or a big chin indicates a strong will" is that:
6. Pick out all the words from the UNIT relating to: (A) appearance; (B) character. 7. Name the traits of character suggested by the following. Say which, in your opinion, are good, and which are bad, and why. A person: 1. takes little interest in his or her appearance; 2. shows great interest in one's appearance; 3. is always well-dressed; 4. wears loud clothes; 5. has neatly-parted hair and clean shoes; 6. works carefully and accurately; 7. never leaves a job half-done; 8. works hard; 9. never lies; 10. hardly ever lies but never tells the truth; 11. never speaks the truth; 12. thinks of nobody but himself; 13. secretly believes that he is better than others; 14. is always glad to help others; 15. knows all the answers and therefore never asks for advice; 16. gladly takes advice 17. thinks carefully before taking a decision; 18. is cold and unfeeling; 19. does the most unexpected things; 20. is bright and pleasant; 21. enjoys discussing other people's personal matters. 8. Match the adjectives from the line with the definitions. moody, sensitive, easy-going, cheerful, self-confident, thoughtful, dull, opinionated, big-headed, pushy 1 with a happy character 2 with a relaxed manner or attitude 3 believing in your own abilities or character 4 having a frequently changing state of emotions or attitude and often feeling angry 5 holding strong views and refusing to listen to other opinions 6 easily hurt, very aware of others' feelings and moods 7 thinking about treating other people with care 8 always trying to get what you want (aggressively) 9 believing, and telling everyone, that you are the best 9. Translate the statements and give your opinion.
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