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TOP SKILLS
1 Getting along

1 Vocabulary  2 Read 

Listen to the adjectives. Then, match A. Below is a description Paul wrote about
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the topics Paul has included.
1. The things he likes about Kirsten.
2. What he does that annoys her.
1 bossy 2 calm 3. How old Kirsten is.
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4. Kirsten’s hobbies.
5. What they do together.
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My twin sister’s name is Kirsten. Being a twin is great
most of the time, however, it can also be a nightmare.
7 bad-tempered 8 active Kirsten is very calm and she’s a good listener. She’s
the one I turn to whenever I’ve got a problem. When
I’m feeling down, she always helps me cheer up. Apart
from being my sister, she’s also my best friend.
Like all best friends, we fight sometimes. Kirsten can
be really stubborn. However, the most annoying thing
about her is that she’s a bit bossy. She often treats me
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like a ten-year-old! I can’t stand it.
a. lively, always busy doing things Kirsten and I are very active. We’re both interested in
b. not excited, nervous or upset the same sports, so we spend a lot of time together.
c. not thinking about other people’s Kirsten’s favourite pastime is clothes shopping, but I’m
feelings or needs not too keen on that, so we don’t usually go together.
d. being nice to other people, not rude When I need to buy something, she helps out, of
e. often angry course. She’s got a great sense of fashion.
f. always telling people what to do I like Kirsten. She isn’t the easiest person to get along
g. not changing your opinion easily with but we manage.
h. feeling sure about what you can do
i. happy and showing it B. Read again and answer the questions.
j. friendly, enjoying meeting other people
1. What does Paul do when he’s got a problem?
2. Who is cheerful?
Note: The opposites of many English
words are formed by adding a negative 3. What can’t Paul stand?
prefix (un-, im-, ir-, etc.) to the words. 4. Who is keen on sports?
- friendly ≠ unfriendly 5. Why doesn’t Paul go clothes shopping with Kirsten?
- polite ≠ impolite
- responsible ≠ irresponsible 6. What is Paul’s opinion of Kirsten?
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