Vocabulary: Types of people

H24

Read the quiz and check the meaning of the words in blue. Then match five of the words with an opposite personality type in the box.

1

Have you got your feet on the ground or your head in the clouds?

a. I’m a realist. I like facts. I don’t spend all day dreaming.

b. I love stories and using my imagination. The real world can be boring!

c. It depends. It’s nice to dream occasionally.

2

Hippies and punks didn’t conform with society. How do you see yourself?

a. A conformist, and that’s fine. Why fight against everything?

b. I really don’t like to conform. We need to change the world!

c. I have a rebellious side, but people don’t always see it.

3

What’s your outlook? Are you generally positive?

a. Yes, I’m definitely an optimist.

b. I worry quite a lot and often expect the worst.

c. It depends on my mood and if the sun is shining.

4

How do you see yourself in a group?

a. I’m a bit of an extrovert and usually like being at the centre of things.

b. I think it’s better to be a loner sometimes. Groups can get complicated.

c. I’m OK in groups of people, but I’m more of a follower than a leader.

5

Do you prefer chilling out at home or being out and about?

a. I’m a nature-lover. I prefer being by the ocean or in the mountains.

b. I’m a bit of a couch potato, to be honest. I prefer being at home.

c. I’m equally happy walking in the fresh air or relaxing on the sofa.

H24
23 tháng 10 lúc 17:34

- introvert >< extrovert (người hướng nội >< người hướng ngoại)

- leader >< follower (người lãnh đạo >< đồng đội)

- pessimist >< optimist (người bi quan >< người lạc quan)

- rebel >< conformist (người nổi loạn >< người tuân thủ)

- team player >< loner (người theo đội >< người cô độc)

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