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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 his
them with the definitions. sister Kirsten. Listen, read and tick (4) 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.
a. lively, always busy doing things © MM Publications
4. Kirsten’s hobbies.
5. What they do together.

3 cheerful 4 stubborn

ALL

ABOUT

Kirsten
5 outgoing 6 con ident

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
9 polite 10 sel ish about her is that she’s a bit bossy. She often treats me
like a ten-year-old! I can’t stand it.
b. not excited, nervous or upset Kirsten and I are very active. We’re both interested in
c. not thinking about other people’s feelings or the same sports, so we spend a lot of time together.
needs Kirsten’s favourite pastime is clothes shopping, but I’m
d. being nice to other people, not rude not too keen on that, so we don’t usually go together.
e. often angry When I need to buy something, she helps out, of
f. always telling people what to do course. She’s got a great sense of fashion.
g. not changing your opinion easily I like Kirsten. She isn’t the easiest person to get along
h. feeling sure about what you can do
i. happy and showing it with but we manage.
j. friendly, enjoying meeting other people
B. Read again and answer the questions.
1. What does Paul do when he’s got a problem?
NOTE: The opposites of many English
words are formed by adding a negative 2. Who is cheerful?
prefix (un-, im-, ir-, etc.) to the words. 3. What can’t Paul stand?
 friendly ≠ unfriendly 4. Who is keen on sports?
 polite ≠ impolite 5. Why doesn’t Paul go clothes shopping with Kirsten?
 responsible ≠ irresponsible
6. What is Paul’s opinion of Kirsten?
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