Appearance, Character, Clothes PDF

1. Initial Impressions  What is the first thing you usually notice about someone when you meet them for the first time? How do these initial impressions affect your opinion of them? 2. Personal Pride in Appearance  Which aspect of your appearance are you most proud of, suc...

1. Initial Impressions  What is the first thing you usually notice about someone when you meet them for the first time? How do these initial impressions affect your opinion of them? 2. Personal Pride in Appearance  Which aspect of your appearance are you most proud of, such as your sense of style, a physical feature, or perhaps how you carry yourself? Why is this feature significant to you? 3. Maintaining and Enhancing Appearance  What specific routines or actions do you undertake to maintain your appearance? Do you believe that taking care of your appearance influences your confidence or how others perceive you? 4. Discussing Appearance with Others  Is it ever appropriate to suggest someone improve their appearance? Under what circumstances could this be considered helpful rather than rude? How can one approach this topic sensitively? 5. Evolving Standards of Beauty  How have societal standards of beauty and appearance evolved over the past century? Can you identify any major influences that have changed the way people view beauty and personal presentation? 6. Impact of Media on Self-Image  How does the media influence our views of personal appearance and beauty standards? Discuss whether media portrayals of beauty are realistic and the impact they have on self-esteem. Age Marital status General appearance Hair baby married # unmarried attractive/beautiful/ bald toddler single good-looking / pretty (women) curly # straight # wavy child divorced handsome (for men) long # short # shoulder-length teenager/adolescent separated stunning, gorgeous, cute fine hair # thick / heavy hair young adult widow # widower ugly / unattractive / plain losing your hair – going bald adult elegant / smart # casual receding hairline middle-aged sideburns old/elderly Distinguishing features pensioner birthmark Body shape / build / figure / physique senior citizen clean-shaven # stubble FAT: chubby, plump, large, overweight, obese dimples THIN: slender, slim, skinny, lean Hairstyles facial hair: beard, moustache, goatee MUSCULAR: well-built bob freckles stocky bun mole tall # short crew cut pale (fair) / dark / tanned skin/complexion athletic # flabby (flabby arms) dreadlocks wart well-proportioned, curvy (for a woman) dyed wrinkles fit = healthy fringe highlights parting Colouring Face and facial features perm white / Caucasian oval / heart-shaped / square / round face pigtails black bushy eyebrows plait /braid Asian high cheekbones ponytail mixed-race broad/ narrow nose shaved mulatto even # crooked teeth (braces) spiky hair rosy cheeks  The suffix -ish is useful for describing people. He must be thirtyish / in his thirties. She’s tallish. He has brownish hair. Being tactful when you’re describing people People can be sensitive about their body shape or age, so be careful when you’re describing people. In particular, three words that can cause offense are “fat”, “thin” and “old”. Using “a bit” or “a little” before adjectives can make what you say sound more tactful. For example, “He’s a little heavy” or “She’s a bit overweight” are less direct (and more polite). Alternatives to “fat” o overweight / heavy / plump / a bit chubby (chubby is especially used for children) o curvy (for women) / well-built / a big man (for men) Alternatives to “thin”: slim = no fat, but not skinny; slender / petite (especially for women); wiry = without an inch of fat Alternatives to “old”: a pensioner / elderly (75+) / a senior citizen, middle-aged (50+) DISCUSSION CORNER 1. Self-Assessment of Character:  Assess your own character traits. Which traits do you think are your strongest and which do you believe you need to develop? Discuss how these traits influence your daily life. 2. Positive vs. Negative Traits:  Discuss the differences between positive and negative character traits. Can the same trait be seen as both positive and negative depending on the situation? Provide examples. 3. Influence of Environment on Character:  How does one's environment influence their character? Discuss how different settings like home, school, or work can shape or modify a person’s character traits. How are you influenced by people you know? 4. Character Traits for Success:  What character traits do you think are essential for success in school or work? Discuss how these traits can be developed or strengthened. 5. The Impact of Technology on Character:  In what ways does technology influence our character traits? Consider how social media, smartphones, and other digital tools might shape our patience, empathy, and social skills. POSITIVE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE: Reasons why people like Nik:  Nik is very easy to be with. You can talk to him easily, and he’s very friendly: charming, polite, likeable, calm.  He thinks about you and how you feel: considerate, sympathetic, understanding, caring.  He doesn’t choose one side when his friends disagree with each other: diplomatic, impartial, fair  He’s honest: sincere, frank, straight-forward.  He likes giving and helping: generous, helpful, kind Alexa is a great worker. She’s focused and likes to get things done! She’s the perfect job candidate. Bosses like her:  Alexa has a lot of natural personal qualities that make her a good worker: patient, bright, dynamic, creative.  She also “applies herself.” This means she isn’t lazy, and she tries to do the best work that she can: self- disciplined, proactive, practical, organized, efficient, hardworking, conscientious.  To be a good worker, you have to be good at managing change. When things change, Alexa can change with them: adaptable, flexible.  Finally, Alexa is someone who you can trust: reliable, dependable, trustworthy, loyal, sensible So that’s Alexa. A great worker but not necessarily great fun. That’s why we need to have Freya in our lives! This is a good time to try to be like Delia.  Delia is the person we know who will probably become successful. She knows what she wants in life, and she has the power to take it! She may not have so many friends, but she takes pleasure from her success.  Delia is a good leader because she has so much power in her. She’s an unstoppable force! – ambitious, determined, passionate, persistent, decisive.  She’s also not afraid of anything. Or anyone! – courageous, fearless.  We all need a Freya in our lives. She’s the friend who makes us happy and who we can have fun with. She’s the friend who puts a smile on our faces and helps us kill the stress from our working day. Here’s Freya at a party. Like Nik, she’s very popular. But for slightly different reasons:  First of all, Freya has a lot of energy. When people have a lot of energy, this energy often transfers to you: energetic, adventurous, enthusiastic  She’s also very a very sociable and happy person: cheerful, chatty, talkative.  She’s also very funny: witty, hilarious, amusing.  Finally, you don’t feel bad when you’re with Freya. You feel like you can say anything, and she won’t think badly of you: laid-back, easy-going OK. So Freya’s good fun. But perhaps sometimes she can get annoying! There are times when we need to be serious. NEGATIVE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE: Sometimes we meet people we don’t like. Let’s take a look at some negative words to describe someone you don’t like. Tony believes he’s more important than everyone else.  He thinks he’s more important than you: arrogant, big-headed, self-centred, vain, boastful, egoistic, biased.  He tries to make you feel small: patronizing, overcritical.  He doesn’t care how you feel: impolite, inconsiderate, thoughtless.  He’s aggressive: hostile, confrontational, bitchy, nasty, bossy, cruel So yeah. Tony’s not a nice guy. This is Amber, and she has a very negative personality.  You can’t trust her: deceitful, dishonest, sneaky, untrustworthy.  She hates change: inflexible, intolerant, narrow-minded, stubborn, obstinate, pig-headed, fussy.  She’s difficult to work with: unpredictable, impatient, unreliable.  She behaves badly in relationships: jealous, envious, possessive, resentful, secretive. Andy is your stereotypical lazy guy. He doesn’t work. He doesn’t help around the house. He also doesn’t have any strong opinions and has a weak personality.  He’s lazy: idle, careless, irresponsible, untidy.  He’s weak: cowardly, foolish, gullible, naïve, indecisive. Finally, we have Sibel. There are two bad sides to Sibel. On the one hand, she hates sharing or giving anything away, and on the other, she’s difficult to be around.  She’s always in a bad mood: quick-tempered, grumpy, moody, pessimistic, mean.  She’s annoying: overemotional, clingy, silly, irritating, immature, loud-mouthed, messy, opinionated, self- conscious, sensitive. WRITING CORNER Write a short presentation of yourself with the title WHO AM I? Use at least 150 words. You can also help yourself with the questions below. Use the adjectives from above.  What is your best personality trait?  What is your biggest fault? Are you trying to overcome it? How?  Is it easy to change yourself? Why (not)?  Is your character similar to your mother or father’s character? In what ways are you like them and in what ways are you different?  Are you an introvert or an extrovert? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Personal Style and Identity  Discuss how clothing choices reflect your personality or identity. To what extent does fashion play a role in shaping one's identity? Discuss the balance between looking stylish and feeling comfortable. 2. Fashion Trends  What are the current fashion trends among teenagers in your country? How do celebrities influence fashion trends? Discuss whether celebrity endorsements make people more inclined to buy certain clothes. 3. Fashion and First Impressions  How much do first impressions depend on what someone is wearing? Discuss how clothes can affect the way others perceive us at school, in interviews, or in other social settings. 4. Sustainable Fashion  What is sustainable fashion, and why is it important? Discuss how the fashion industry can become more environmentally friendly. A E N spotted accessories earring national costume striped anklet F necklace suit anorak fit nightdress suit apron flat shoes nylon = polyester swimsuit / bikini B flip flops O T badge floral outfit tailored bag/purse formal outgrow take in baggy = loose ≠ tight fur overall take off bathrobe G overalls take up belt garment P tartan blouse get (un)dressed pattern tie boots (leather, football, hiking) gloves plain tights bow tie H platform shoes top boxer shorts/boxers handkerchief (hanky/hankie) pocket tracksuit bra hat polka dots trainers/sneakers bracelet high-heeled shoes polo neck / turtleneck trendy = fashionable ≠ braces = suspenders hood polo shirt old-fashioned briefcase J put on trunks buckle jacket pyjamas try on button (a pair of) jeans/trouser/pants R T-shirt C jewellery raincoat U cap jumper / sweater / pullover ring underwear cardigan K S undo = unfasten casual kilt sandals unzip change knickers/panties scarf V checked L seamstress vest/undershirt chic = stylish labels shirt V-neck cloak (shoe)laces shirt W clogs leather shoes waistcoat coat leggings shorts wallet collar let down short-sleeved watch collarless let out shrink wear cotton linen silk wellington D long-sleeved skirt boots (Wellingtons denim M skirt (mini-skirt) /Wellies) designer match sleeveless wool do up = fasten material/fabric slippers worn out dress messy = scruffy smart Z dress codes mittens socks zip up ≠ unzip dress up sole zip / zipper)